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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

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

Family Lag B'Omer Program at Congregation B'nai Israel

Join us in celebration of Lag B'Omer! We will tell the story of why we celebrate this holiday and are now ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: B'nai Israel Social Hall 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: The cost to participate is $10 per family.
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark: Celebrating Culture

Celebrate culture with the Greater Gainesville International Center (GGIC). Brazillian performances and additional activities will take place. Check back here ...

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Palatka Blue Crab Festival

Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2024 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival! Happening ...

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

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

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

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

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 Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Palatka Blue Crab Festival

Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2024 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival! Happening ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

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

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 18004 SW 83 Ave. Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: $45 per child, discounted for siblings to $40 apiece.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours

Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Ride or Walk Tours, See Cheetah Cubs and Baby Lemurs, Witness Big Cat Feedings, Over ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
  • Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
  • Category: Family Fun

FL Museum Science Up Close: Incredible Insects Exhibit Opening Day

The exhibit opens on May 25 and will be open through the summer of 2024. Encounter larger-than-life critters, a live ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $10 adults | $9 FL. residents, seniors & non-UF college students | $7 ages 3-17 | FREE for ages 0-2, UF students & Museum members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Farm Tours

Mayhem Ranch is a 170 acre family-owned agritourism farm located in Morriston, Fl., and is home to over 50 different ...

Repurpose Project Kids Club

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

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Join us for a celebration of sweet corn during our all-new festival. Enjoy fresh corn from the cob, take part ...

  • 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 | 2 and Under Free
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Customer Appreciation BBQ

Join us for a fun-filled Customer Appreciation Barbecue this weekend! Bring your family and enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Micanopy Memorial Celebration Saturday

Antique shops, handmade craft shops, cafes, historic museum, live music Color Guard and Wreath Dedication Ceremony 11 am Tuscawilla Trip 12:30 pm- ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • 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

55th Anniversary of Woodstock Celebration

Gates open at Noon! Come enjoy great music while raising money for two organizations! Vendors! Food! Face Painting! Woodstock memorabilia! Prizes!

  • 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10/person 12+yo, Under 11 FREE!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Village Bistro High Tea

Who’s ready for our monthly tea party? Enjoy a traditional experience with unlimited pots of tea. Snack on scones with ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $35 per adult and $15 for children
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Palatka Blue Crab Festival

Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2024 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival! Happening ...

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Join us for a celebration of sweet corn during our all-new festival. Enjoy fresh corn from the cob, take part ...

  • 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 | 2 and Under Free
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.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

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

Archer Memorial Day

20496.jpg 10AM The community is invited to meet at Laurel Hill Cemetery, to receive small American flags, to place on the grave ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Laurel Hill Cemetery & Archer Community Center, Archer, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours

Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Ride or Walk Tours, See Cheetah Cubs and Baby Lemurs, Witness Big Cat Feedings, Over ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
  • Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Day- Memorial Day

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: Admission is $18 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

LifeSouth Memorial Day Blood Drive at Splitz Bowling

This is a family-friendly blood drive event! Come join LifeSouth for a Memorial Day celebration outside of Splitz Bowling in ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Free!
  • Website: donors.lifesouth.org
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95 | Military families take $2 off each attraction purchase. With military id. Up to 5 people. At least one adult present.
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Memorial Day

Let's celebrate Memorial Day and the first day of summer!

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: 20% Off! See website for rates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

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