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05May

5th Avenue Arts Festival

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

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 -  4:00 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

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

The Curlings Group, Real Broker LLC Blooms and Berries Bash

Attention all Moms, Past Clients, Family and Friends, we cordially invite you to our Blooms & Berries Bash, hosted at ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Come sing and learn with your littlest littles. Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is ...

Gainesville Oddities Market! A Day of the Dead Festival!

Come out and join us for another amazing Oddities Market! This month we celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a Day ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

May Farmers Moo-ket

Join us for our final Farmers Moo-ket of the season! Come meet the critters of Critter Creek, enjoy delicious plant-based ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 suggested donation per person upon entry to the moo-ket.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Corks and Colors: All Ages Sloth

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive at 12:15 to choose your seat and ...

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

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, Ongoing Programs

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join a ranger on a walking tour of the wetlands! Tour begins at the boardwalk pavilion on Cell 1. Visitors ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents 9 to 5: the Musical

Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Advanced Sales $15, Students/Seniors $10 | At door $17, Students/Seniors $12
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Flip Factory Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

We will be here from 2 pm-8 pm. Come have a jump fiesta with us!

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: Pay $24 and enjoy the best we have to offer. Mention the code “CINCO” and get 15% off.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Yayoi Kusama Inspired Painting

Join us in-store to create a painting inspired by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, celebrating AAPI Month! All you need ...

NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament

Florida will welcome Stetson University, Florida International University and the University of Miami to Gainesville this weekend. The Gators are ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Alfred A Ring Tennis Complex at UF, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: An all-session pass is $10- and single-day tickets will be $7 each. Tickets for all students and UAA staff members will be free of charge.
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF Softball vs. Texas A&M University

UF Softball vs Texas A&M University

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert-Belonging

The Annasemble Community Orchestra this year will focus on music that celebrates the identities of the peoples in the nation ...

Painted Planet Mother’s Day Painted Party

Painted Planet Mother’s Day Painted Party. Adult Class.

Archer First UMC WIC Cooking Class

Master WIC shopping with practical cooking! Attend our classes at Archer First UMC every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 4 pm. ...

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Steel Magnolias 35th Anniversary

Six icons of the silver screen – Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts ...

Studio TM Mother's Day Planter Decorating

Celebrate all the moms, mothers, mamas, whether they are biological, adopted, or made-into-family-moms’ in your life with clay! This Mother’s ...

06May

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Recycling Tour Leveda Brown

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at the Alachua County Solid Waste and Recycling facility. We will ride an outdoor ...

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 ...

Bragging Rights Amusements Half Price Entry Homeschool Mixer

Come meet other local homeschool groups, play games, grab some food and win prizes!

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: half off admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Gainesville Soccer Alliance (GSA) Competitive Team Tryouts

Registration is now OPEN! Every year, hundreds of the most promising youth soccer players in the area are chosen to ...

Alumni Hall: Florida Baseball Meet and Greet

Come meet your favorite Gator Baseball players at Alumni Hall THIS MONDAY, May 6th! We have Florida autograph posters, baseballs, ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alumni Hall 3730 SW Archer Rd, Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: No purchase is required to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Star Wars Trivia Night at Tijuana Flats-Butler North

May the trivia force be with you! Join Tijuana Flats for Star Wars Trivia on May 6th from 6 PM ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Tijuana Flats 3205 Clark Butler Boulevard Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

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

07May

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

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

Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement

We’ll be coming back to enjoy a fun ocean themed Spring Session: Songs from the Seashore! I’m writing some fun ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

It's Bilingual Story Time! Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center. ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons: Fairy Tale Heroes Group A

Kids age 8-14 will learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons from an expert Dungeon Master and make new friends ...

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 ...

Texas Roadhouse Kids Night- Cinco De Mayo

Join us at Texas Roadhouse for their monthly Kids Night! There will be plenty of activities and prizes for kids ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

Junior Elite Soccer Academy Competitive Soccer Tryouts

Junior Elite Soccer Academy is excited to announce its 2024/25 Competitive Soccer Tryouts on May 1-9 at Forest Park Gainesville ...

Leg-A-Z International Soccer Tryouts

May 2, 7, 9, 2024 from 5 pm-7 pm | Girls Only May 4, 2024 from 10 am-12 pm Boys and ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball Clinic

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Inter Gainesville KF (known as Leg-AZ World FC) Soccer Tryouts- Boys

Are you looking for top soccer training and amazing opportunities right here in Gainesville? Come tryout with Inter Gainesville KF ...

Inter Gainesville KF (known as Leg-AZ World FC) Soccer Tryouts- Girls

Are you looking for top soccer training and amazing opportunities right here in Gainesville? Come tryout with Inter Gainesville KF ...

Gainesville Soccer Alliance (GSA) Competitive Team Tryouts

Registration is now OPEN! Every year, hundreds of the most promising youth soccer players in the area are chosen to ...

CountryWay Town Square Gator Jam

Gator Jam 8 At Country Way Town Square! Come out to CountryWay Town Square to enjoy some awesome live music ...

UF Baseball vs. USF

UF Baseball vs. USF

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
08May

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

Sun Country Stay and Play

Starting January 10 we've added an additional Stay and Play class. Now you and your kiddo can come play Wednesdays, ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tea for Mommy and Me

Tea for Mommy and Me! On Wednesday, May 8th from 10am-noon. Come celebrate Mother's day with Fun 4 Gator Kids ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Sensory and Art Workshops

Sensory and art workshops for ages 5 & under! Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

Fat Tuscan Cafe Jam Making Class – Quick Jams & Biscuits

Hands-on Cooking Class – Kids Welcome – Vegetarian Friendly – Aprons are recommended In this morning class join us to learn ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fat Tuscan Cafe: 725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $65 per person, includes printed recipes, supplies, ingredients, class instruction as well as tastings/samples in class and take-home baked items prepared in class.
  • Website: fattuscan.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Crafternooners Knitting and Crocheting

Learn to knit and/or crochet with the Crafternooners. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch

Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Yoda's Jedi Academy

May the Force be with you! At High Springs Branch, we’re showing our appreciation for Star Wars with a wide ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Junior Elite Soccer Academy Competitive Soccer Tryouts

Junior Elite Soccer Academy is excited to announce its 2024/25 Competitive Soccer Tryouts on May 1-9 at Forest Park Gainesville ...

Inter Gainesville KF (known as Leg-AZ World FC) Soccer Tryouts- Boys

Are you looking for top soccer training and amazing opportunities right here in Gainesville? Come tryout with Inter Gainesville KF ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Steel Magnolias 35th Anniversary

Six icons of the silver screen – Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts ...

09May

Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal

We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Sweetwater Wetlands Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia. Volunteers of all ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...

SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

May 9-11. Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by the Florida ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: James G. Pressly Stadium at Percy Beard Track 325 Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Single-day tickets are $15, and all-sessions passes for all three days are $40.
  • Website: am.ticketmaster.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Elementary STEAM Inventors' Month

Celebrate Inventors' Month at the library with some STEAM projects that test your own inventing skills. Join us in Meeting Room ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

A monthly after school club with hands-on, outdoor activities meeting on the second Thursday of the month. Facilitated by Morningside ...

Alachua County Newberry Branch MakerSpace: 3D Creations

Design in 3 dimensions! Kids can use our 3Doodler Start Pens and optional Doodle Molds to make custom 3D creations. Children ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch Mother's Day Cards

Make a Mother’s Day card for Mom or someone special using card stock, pretty paper, paint pens, and other media. ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations. Children are welcome to hang out, play games, create arts ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Frog Holder

There are 2 class times: 4-5:30 pm is great for kids (ages 7+) & 6-7:30 pm is perfect for adults. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Junior Elite Soccer Academy Competitive Soccer Tryouts

Junior Elite Soccer Academy is excited to announce its 2024/25 Competitive Soccer Tryouts on May 1-9 at Forest Park Gainesville ...

Leg-A-Z International Soccer Tryouts

May 2, 7, 9, 2024 from 5 pm-7 pm | Girls Only May 4, 2024 from 10 am-12 pm Boys and ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball Clinic

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Skate Station Funworks Music Nights

Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Half Price Thursday. Half Priced Wristbands, video games, cafe items!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Inter Gainesville KF (known as Leg-AZ World FC) Soccer Tryouts- Boys

Are you looking for top soccer training and amazing opportunities right here in Gainesville? Come tryout with Inter Gainesville KF ...

Inter Gainesville KF (known as Leg-AZ World FC) Soccer Tryouts- Girls

Are you looking for top soccer training and amazing opportunities right here in Gainesville? Come tryout with Inter Gainesville KF ...

Alachua Raiders Free Football Conditioning

FREE football conditioning! Alachua Raiders. Workouts on Thursdays at Hal Brady Recreation Complex J.D. Malphurs Football Field from 5:30 pm-6:30 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars College Dual Enrollment

To the families of students who will be entering 6-11th grade this fall: Learn more about the opportunities available to ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Windows and Mirrors

Picture this! You and your community after hours at the museum creating, capturing, experiencing and reflecting as you discover Windows ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

Pinspiration Cake Decorating Workshop with Nancy’s Bake Shop

Celebrate an early Mother’s Day and join Nancy from Nancy’s Bake Shop on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 at Pinspiration ...

10May

Easton Foundations Gator Cup

For those of you who don't know, Gator Cup is a 3-day National outdoor archery tournament. If you do not ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Community event: Donuts and Drawing at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Friday)

Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open drawing session for all community members and artists of all ...

Homeschoolers Field Day

Save The Date! Field Day is a perfect opportunity for students to be active, practice good sportsmanship, and have fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: More details released soon
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Sensory and Art Workshops

Sensory and art workshops for ages 5 & under! Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

May 9-11. Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by the Florida ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: James G. Pressly Stadium at Percy Beard Track 325 Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Single-day tickets are $15, and all-sessions passes for all three days are $40.
  • Website: am.ticketmaster.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF Baseball vs. University of Kentucky

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Friday's series opener between Florida and Kentucky has been moved up to 1 p.m. due to expected inclement ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize makerspace and Creativebug to ...

399 Sports and Recreation presents Legacy Melodies

399 Sports and Recreation presents Legacy Melodies featuring live jazz with Emmanuel Garilus and The Smooth Operatives. Friday, May 10th at ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

KidStrong Parents Night Out!

Attention all parents! Mark your calendars because we have Parents' Night Out coming up! We’ll keep the kids busy with ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $25 Members, $35 Non-Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parents Night Out

It is the perfect opportunity to drop off your children (aged 3 years to 5th grade) for a fun night ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

ACPO Teen Fun Bash

Come Get Your Sparkle on at Archer Non-Profit Teen Fun Bash. This event is for teens ages 13-18. Must be ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free for teens. Parents $10 donation.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Pinspiration Mom and Me Candle Making

Join us Friday, May 10th for a special candle-making event, just in time for Mother’s Day! Celebrate a special mom ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

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 ...

Trenton High School Theatre and Drama Club presents The Spongebob Musical

The Trenton High School Theatre and Drama Club presents "The Spongebob Musical". Show dates are May 4th at 2 pm ...

11May

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Easton Foundations Gator Cup

For those of you who don't know, Gator Cup is a 3-day National outdoor archery tournament. If you do not ...

Mega Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

It’s like a normal test and tune – on steroids! Check out our bolstered test and tune date featuring a ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $25 for participants | $15 for crew | $10 for spectators
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days & Mother’s Day

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us for a social, family friendly bike ride. We meet in the Depot Park parking lot and ride the ...

Hawgs & Dawgs Youth Football Camp

The Alachua Raiders are hosting a FREE youth football camp Saturday May 11th, 2024 featuring special guests Vladimir Richard and ...

Mother’s Day Market at The Alachua County Farmers Market

Give your Mom the gift of time together! Come spend time with Mom at Alachua County Farmers’Market. You can get ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join a ranger on a walking tour of the wetlands! Tour begins at the boardwalk pavilion on Cell 1. Visitors ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Archer Mother’s Day Cultural Arts Festival

Join us for a Free FUN Event! Archer Cultural Progressive Organization presents the 43rd Annual Archer Cultural Arts Festival, Mother's ...

GROW HUB's Spring Pop Up Shops

Join GROW HUB on the second Saturday of March, April, and May for their Spring Pop-Up Shop series! The event ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.grow-hub.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

Windsor Fire Department Zucchini Festival

Zucchini Festival Saturday! Free entry or donate $5.00 to the Fire Department and get two tickets for chances to win ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Windsor Fire Department-1401 SE County Road 234 Gainesville ( between Gainesville and Melrose)
  • Cost: Free entry or donate $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Mother's Day Weekend

Treat Mom to a delightful outing at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens this weekend! Join us on Saturday for savory ...

  • 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): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

Tot Time is back! Every Saturday from May 11 through June 24 (weather permitting) we will be having Tot Time ...

All You Ever Wanted Mother’s Day Community Days

Coming up on Mother’s Day take an afternoon with mom, come out & take pictures with mom. Mother’s Day weekend we ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Mother's Day Tour

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Us! Bask in the beautiful spring weather, experience up-close encounters with rare and exotic animals, witness ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Michaels Kids Club: Kangaroo Mother's Day Card

Join us for Kids Club this week as we make moms the perfect Mother’s Day Card. This event is free ...

Mother’s Day at the Patch

Come join us for our annual Mother's Day at The Patch! Bring that special Mother in your life to pick ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10 admission fee per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

NAMIWalks Gainesville

NAMIWalks 2024 is coming to Depot Park on May 11th. Join us from 10 am-2 pm as we walk to ...

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Rural King Supply Plant A Pot For Mom

Celebrate Mom with a free flower planted by YOU! Join us Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ...

Tri-County Community Resources Family Fun & Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Mark your calendar for the 1st Tri-County Family Fun & Hurricane Preparedness Expo, happening on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from ...

Waldo Flea Market Free Kids Arts and Crafts

Something New for the Kiddos! Bring 'em out for a quick craft project! Kids Arts & Crafts is open from ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Flea Market 17805 US-301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission, free parking!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Happening the second Saturday ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest - Mother's Day Weekend

We are so excited to kick off our U-Pick Flower season on Mother’s Day Weekend with Flower Fest! This event ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL
  • Cost: Admission is $10/per person for event and $10/per flower holder. 2 & under-free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Cade Museum 6th Birthday Bash

Come make a splash at our birthday bash! We are thrilled to offer FREE admission in celebration of the Cade ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE admission!
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

JCPenney Kids Zone for Mother's Day

Decorate a special trinket box and card for Mother’s Day! Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for ...

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 ...

Mother's Day Spring Brunch

Mother's Day Spring Brunch at the Library Partnership Resource Center! Enjoy candle making activities for the whole family, ages 5 ...

Motherless Mother’s Day Brunch

Please join me on Saturday, May 11th for a Motherless Mother’s Day Brunch Guest speaker Tonya T. Edwards, Grief Recovery and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4015 S.W. 43rd Street, Gainesville, Fl 32608
  • Cost: $30 - Cashapp $MeshMarvelous (A digital ticket will be texted or emailed to you)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

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 ...

Mermaid Knick Knacks You Grow Girl- A Celebration of Motherhood

A Celebration of Motherhood with MKKS! In the garden of life, there's a journey that's as beautiful and unique ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Cohens Consulting Services, LLC presents We Are Royalty Mother’s Day Brunch

Cohens Consulting Services, LLC presents We Are Royalty Mother’s Day Brunch

Hope For Hawthorne: Mother's Day Fish Fry

Come celebrate the Mothers with us.

UF Baseball vs. University of Kentucky

UF Baseball vs. University of Kentucky

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Painting with a Twist: Mom and Me Mermaids

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Back Handspring and Tuck Boot Camp

Two of the biggest milestones in tumbling are mastering the back handspring and the back tuck. Sun Country hosts a ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $41.25/members, $46.50/non-members, $51.50/Day of the Event Rate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Alachua County Library Artspace Mother's Day Cards - Waldo Branch

Make a Mother’s Day card for Mom or someone special using card stock, pretty paper, paint pens, and other media. ...

First Magnitude Brewing Company Mama Jama

Celebrate all of the Moms and Mom figures in your life and within the community with Mama Jama taking place ...

Gainesville Youth Chorus Spring Concert and Reception

Hope you will join us at 2:00 today, First Presbyterian Church (downtown) for our Spring Concert and Reception. Both are ...

Sandy Back Porch

Don’t miss the Sandy Back Porch band playing bluegrass on the porch of the Historic Matheson House as a part ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Zula Patrol: Down to Earth

While on a routine fossil-hunting expedition, The Zula Patrol turns up evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been travelling ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

May 9-11. Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by the Florida ...

  • Location: James G. Pressly Stadium at Percy Beard Track 325 Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Single-day tickets are $15, and all-sessions passes for all three days are $40.
  • Website: am.ticketmaster.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

Balance 180 Skill Clinic

Join us for 2 hours of personalized training as we spend one-on-one time assisting our athletes while they master their ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets

Join us for an immersive journey of sight and sound as you experience the majesty of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ...

Amber Brooke Farms Williston Sundown Social for Mother's Day

We always enjoy the farms beautiful sunsets and we wanted to share them with you! This is the perfect event ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $10 online & $12 at the gate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Studio TM Mother's Day Mugs Decorating

Celebrate all the moms, mothers, mamas, whether they are biological, adopted, or made-into-family-moms’ in your life with clay! This Mother’s ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us for Jazz on the Green, where we have live music, good food and drinks & more! Spread a ...

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