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April 28 - May 4

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff Trail

Meet field trip leader Tim Hardin at this local favorite migrant trap where a large number of warblers as well ...

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 ...

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: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

The Frazer School Open House

The Frazer School will accept students in grades 3-12. It will be focused on competitive academics. Plans to open the ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

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: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida’s premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
  • Website: alachuaaudubon.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Premier Moms Information Session

Information session open to all moms! Lunch will be provided. We are interested in working moms, moms in school, moms ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

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: Tours/Informational

P.K. Yonge First Friday Tour

Are you interested in touring P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School? P.K. Yonge is the K-12 school that is part of ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Momentum Team Cheer: Competitive Cheer Parent Interest Meeting

Competitive Cheer Parent Interest Meeting May 3rd in Alachua, 7 pm 2024 Competitive Cheer Team Tryouts (Ages 4+) ​​June 1-2nd (Must attend both ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

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: Tours/Informational

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

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: Tours/Informational

Service Academy Day

If you know a high school junior or senior interested in attending one of our nation's military academies, this event ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults: $10, Children (ages 5-13): $5, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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: Tours/Informational

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Attention Gainesville Students! Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by ...

April 28 - May 4