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28April

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County Park Ranger Nature Walk

City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pancakes with a Ranger

This Saturday is FREE "Pancakes with a Ranger" at Ichetucknee Springs State Park from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. You ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (south entrance) 12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: While breakfast is free, the $6/vehicle park entry fee is still required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

As Strawberry Season is coming to a close, we see some blue on the horizon! Join us for our Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dog Day's at The Patch

Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for our first ever Dog Day's at The Patch! Our spring flowers ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10/per person. 2 & under are free. Dogs are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

High Springs Chamber of Commerce 46 Annual "Pioneer Days" Festival. Enjoy a family friendly day with vendors, a kid korral ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: James Paul Park, Downtown High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

Denmark Acres Spring Festival

Spring festival at Denmark Acres! Petting Zoo, Sunflowers, Vendors, Games, Food Trucks, Music and More! Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 823 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $12.95 + Tax (Ages 13 and up), $10.95 + Tax (Ages 3-12), 2 And Under FREE
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Spring is almost here and it's beautiful to do some art outside! Bring your family and have a great time ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Our Town Home & Garden Show

Join us on April 27th and 28th and connect directly with our area’s best remodelers, builders, design professionals, and more! ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are only $5, and kiddos 10 and under are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Center Open House

Free event! Do not miss our opening show at 1:15 pm! Free pony rides! We are giving away 12 free same day ...

The Hatchetbury Family Day

50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
  • Website: thehatchetbury.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville Mother's Day Tea Party

The Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville Mother's Day Tea Party to benefit Girls Place will be an incredible event hosted ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Price is $30 per person with proceeds benefiting Girls Place Inc.
  • Website: registrations.dacdb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Westside Takeover

On April 28th, I am hosting Westside Takeover: A community fun day at West Side Park on 8th Ave. I ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Westside Park 847 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
29April

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30April

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- Free Day!

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market

Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Family Fun
01May

La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting

Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

02May

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Fire Station #1

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a tour of Fire Station #1. Get your camera ready! Lots of photos ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE playgroup, but space is limited. Please sign up to attend.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark-Story of the Sky

The Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship presents Art After Dark: Eyes to the Sky at the Harn Museum Thursday ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

03May

5th Avenue Arts Festival

The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...

Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Although the scenery may have changed dramatically in the nearly 250 years since his first visit to Florida, the path ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Water Day

Join us for our last Friendship Friday of this school year...Water Day! Snacks & Activities Provided. Friendship Friday Activities are ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mossman Hall First Friday Art Walk

The Mossman Home Preservation Foundation presents the First Friday Art Walk featuring The Florida Highwaymen: R.L. Lewis and Curtis Arnette. ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
  • Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
04May

5th Avenue Arts Festival

The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...

Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Although the scenery may have changed dramatically in the nearly 250 years since his first visit to Florida, the path ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us and Gainesville Cars & Coffee on Saturday, May 4th from 9-11 am for our next meetup! This family-friendly ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Blooming Picture Frame for Mom

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Island Grove Blueberry Festival

Annual fundraising Blueberry Festival in Island Grove, FL. All funds raised will contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 21921 S HWY 301 Island Grove, FL 32654
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

MGV Plant Sale Alachua County

The Master Gardener Plant Sale will have a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, natives, trees and more will be available ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission and parking are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Join us for the ninth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival on May 4th and 5th, 2024! Explore ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Summer Kickoff

Are you a parent looking for summer activities for your kids? Come learn about the many youth summer programs and ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Eastside Community Center located at Fred Cone Park, 2814 E. University Ave., 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Free Comic Book Day at Alachua County Library

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 4, 2024. Feel free to come dressed ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Luther Springs' Living Lab Open House

Luther Springs' Living Lab is your natural location for environmental education! We invite you and your family to our Living ...

Perkins Home Exhibit at Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Join us as we recognize the Perkins Home being brought onto Dudley Farm as the first step in creating a ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Park admission is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants per vehicle.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks

Regal is making it easier than ever to plan a fun Saturday morning with your kids. On Saturdays, we’re showing ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Local Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $2 a ticket at the first showtime of the day
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Oz Escape: An Interactive Gainesville Experience

A fun new outdoor event for people of all ages is coming to town! The streets of your city will ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Location to be sent via email before the event, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: 1 team ticket admits 2-6 adults, kids go for free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day

Our next Farm Day to May 4th from 10 am-2 pm! Petting zoo, pony rides, games, farm tour and hay ...

Kiwanis Kids and Family Mini Golf Tournament

Serving the Children of the World. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. Tournament starts at 10:30 am Prizes for 1st, 2nd ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Pink Flamingo Diner 19726 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $6 for 7 to 12 years old, $8 Adults
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Denmark Acres Spring Festival

Spring festival at Denmark Acres! Petting Zoo, Sunflowers, Vendors, Games, Food Trucks, Music and More! Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 823 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $12.95 + Tax (Ages 13 and up), $10.95 + Tax (Ages 3-12), 2 And Under FREE
  • Website: denmarkacres.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum Floridiana Show

The Floridiana Show is back! Come to the Matheson to buy your own piece of Florida kitsch and vintage Florida. ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 Admission, Children 14 and under free | Members are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Latina Women’s League Bilingual Children's Storytelling

Did you know that children have the ability to learn another language at a young age? Latina Women’s League offers ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: UF HealthStreet 2411 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-1305
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2nd & Charles: May the Fourth Cosplay Contest

Come in your best Star Wars cosplay! Winner will receive a $20 2NC gift card!

Melrose May Faire and Music Festival

Music Festival, May Pole Dancing, Car Show, Vendors, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo and Kid’s Activities!

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park and Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign-up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event and receive 10% off paid in full ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks May the 4th Be With You

May the 4th Be With You

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes and Noble Star Wars Day- Free LEGO Build Event

Join us at Barnes and Noble for a special LEGO building event featuring an X-Wing and Star Wars themed activity ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

City of Gainesville presents: Star Wars Day

City of Gainesville presents: Star Wars Day May The Fourth Be With You Featuring live performances, kids' dance party, costume contest, and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Event is free and open to the public.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

May the Fourth Be With You Tioga Movie Night: Star Wars The Force Awakens

May the Force be with you! Join us on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 pm for a very special Tioga ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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