Gainesville Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.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!
- 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
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Try it! Day Escapology Escape Rooms Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Try it! Day at Escapology Escape Rooms. This event is for kids ages ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Escapology Escape Rooms 4480 SW 32nd Road Suite 10, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: HUGE discount for Try it! Day, $20 per child (parents play for free)
- Website: www.signupgenius.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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 34th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show April 4-6, 2024. ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun
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; No additional fees for program participation
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark
Enjoy extended hours at the Harn every Thursday until 9 pm. Dive into one of our exhibitions, unleash your creativity ...
- 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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mary Poppins The Musical at Eastside
We are extremely excited to bring the magic of one of the world's most famous nannies to stage here at ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Eastside High School Auditorium 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: General Admission- $12.00 Student- $8.00
- Website: our.show
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 34th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show April 4-6, 2024. ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Tot Time: Art & Nature
Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interests" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
- 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
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Friday for Homeschoolers - Craft Day
Join us for "Craft Day" at our Next Friendship Friday! Friendship Friday Activities are free, but we ask that you ...
- 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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Learn N Play
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Learn N Play! Different rooms for different age groups. But fun for everyone. ...
- 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $14 per child (Pre-registration required)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Afro Roots Fest
Afro Roots Fest returns to Gainesville for another Afro-Cuban Convening featuring dance and percussion workshops on Friday, April 5, including ...
- 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10 - $160
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5k Run/Walk Event
Please join us for our inaugural Gator Steps for Lung Disease benefiting the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep ...
- 7:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex 2033 Mowry Rd Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: Free if you are NOT running. If running $35.00 adults and $20.00 children.
- Website: web.cvent.com
- Category: Family Fun
McIntosh Seedlings Plant Show and Sale
Please join us for our 19th annual plant sale. Shop a great selection of plant and yard art, from vendors ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Van Ness Park 5835 Ave G, McIntosh, FL 32664
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
Join us and Gainesville Cars & Coffee on Saturday, April 6th 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
Ichetucknee Springs State Park Spring Family Fun Day
Bring the whole family, and spend the day with us for the Spring Family Fun Day! Environmental Extravaganza, $0.25 Games, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (south entrance) 12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Park Admission $6 per Vehicle
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.com
- Category: Family Fun
University of Florida Math Festival
Join us for the 2024 UF Math Festival on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 from 10 am to 1 pm. This ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Reitz Student Union 686 Museum Road Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
St. Augustine Lions Spring Seafood Festival. April 6th-7th, 2024. Fun since 1981. Great Food, Live Music, Entertainment and Activities, Arts ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 25 W Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
- Cost: General Admission: $10, Children 12 & under FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts
Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2nd Street, Cedar Key, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cedarkeyartsfestival.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
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
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 ...
- 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark: Museum Nights: Express Ourselves
Celebrate our creative community at Museum Nights! Come out and show up for poetry and spoken word with Bard & ...
- 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
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Amusements BOGO Fun Friday
Join us for a week filled with fun and games at Bragging Rights Amusements! Here's what we've got lined up for ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
50th Anniversary of RTS Celebration
The City of Gainesville's Regional Transit System (RTS) is celebrating a half-century of service. Join us on Friday, April 12 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 34 SE 13th Rd., Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days & Easter Egg Hunt
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Tour is free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family 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 ...
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gccfla.org
- Category: Family Fun
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
CharlieHorse Sales Horseback Riding - Day Camp!
Drop your kiddos off for a 5-hour, fun-filled day at our farm! Our monthly Saturday “Boot Camps” are the perfect ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 305 Lake Susan Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: $65
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival
Santa Fe College announces the 52nd Spring Arts Festival. The festival will continue to take place on our picturesque Northwest ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Northwest Campus 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Museum for Me Sensory-Friendly Event at the Florida Museum
Join us for a morning at the Museum for adults and children on the autism spectrum and their friends, families ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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
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
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival is bringing together the North Central Florida community and artists for collaborative sessions that will ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 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 Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Madonna's Equestrian Academy Mommy & Me
Mommy & Me | Ages 2-6 Activities include: Pony rides, hay maze, photoshoots, hay rides and grooming.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7624 NE 62nd Dr, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $50
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tri-County Community Resource Center's FREE Spring Book Fair Event
Hey, Tri-County parents! Looking for a fun & educational activity for your kids during Spring Break next week? Look no ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 15 N Main Street, Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Sun Country Sports Center
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Sun Country Sports Center! On Wednesday, April 17th from 9:30 am-11:30 am. ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Member rate $13.50. Nonmembers $16.75 per child.
- Website: www.signupgenius.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
Story Time at the Zoo
Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Suds & Science at Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.
Get Ready for the 6th Annual Suds & Science Event! Join the UF Wildlife Ecology & Conservation department for a ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- 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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
GNV Expanded Markets
We are excited to announce something we’ve had in the works for a while now! Starting in February, once a month ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark
Enjoy extended hours at the Harn every Thursday until 9 pm. Dive into one of our exhibitions, unleash your creativity ...
- 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
GCM Food Festival
Bring your appetite to the GCM Food Festival at Celebration Pointe on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30 pm to 9:30 ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Gainesville
- Cost: In advance: 0-5 FREE | 6-12 $15 | 13+ $25 | $5 more on the day of the event | $10 more for early admission (access at 5:30 pm)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Taylor Swift TTPD Listening Party
Come listen to Taylor’s new album with us while we make FREE friendship bracelet-style plant stakes. Snacks & drinks are ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- 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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out
Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sustainability Festival
Help us celebrate Earth Day and food sustainability! Learn how to grow a variety of Florida heritage crops and prepare ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Family Day On The Farm at Walker Farms and Miller Blueberry Plantation
U-pick blueberries, blackberries, food trucks, galactic nutrition, our famous pies, storefront samples, vendors, music, and bounce house. Please share with ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 394 S County Road 315, Interlachen, FL
- Cost: Cash Only. Blueberries U-pick $5 per lbs/We-pick $6 per lbs | Strawberries U-pick $4 per lbs | Blackberries (will ripen in a couple of weeks) $5 u-pick or $6 We-pick
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Earth Day at Cuscowilla
Friends of Cuscowilla and Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center are sponsoring the third annual Earth Day at Cuscowilla celebration, 9 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center 210 SE 134 Ave. Micanopy, Florida 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cuscowilla.org
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Pancakes on the Prairie
Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. This event is free and open to the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Tuscawilla Cabin 211 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race
Race Day is about more than just being in the water. The whole community is welcome to come on out ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Waccassa River Bridge, Bronson FL
- Cost: see website
- Website: www.wildhogcanoerace.com
- Category: Family Fun
Happy 85th Birthday Celebration For Gold Head Branch State Park
Please join us at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park to celebrate our 85th birthday! We will have an ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights FL 32656
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF GREBE Morning at the Garden Earth Day Festival
Join us at our beautiful garden on April 21st from 10 am until 1 pm. There will be a silent ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: West of Newins Ziegler Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32603
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bryer Patch Spring Sunflower Festival
Come join us for our Spring Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch! Our Spring Sunflower Festival will be Saturday, April ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
- 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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Flip Factory Zone
Flip Factory has re-opened and we are so excited to check it out! Bumper cars, rock climbing walls, 4 story ...
- 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Flip Factory Zone 7400 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.signupgenius.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!
- 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
B'nai Israel Passover Community Seder
Passover is fast approaching! Register now for the Passover Community Seder and get $20 off the price! Early Bird pricing ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: CBI Social Hall 3830 NW 16th Blvd. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing, Under 12 Free
- Website: www.bnaigainesville.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue
Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Locations will vary each month - Stay connected with our Facebook page for updated information!
- 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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Grove Street Block Party
Join Bread of the Mighty Food Bank at the inaugural Grove Street Block Party, as we unite the community to ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 325 NW Tenth Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark
Join us and Wine Down with a new experience on the last Thursday of each month! Smooth Operatives will be ...
- 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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour - Presented By Jersey Mike’s Subs Where, What Just Happened?!? Happens all the time! Don’t miss your ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
City Nature Challenge: Alachua County Santa Fe River Preserve BioBlitz
City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 27025 North Sate Road 121, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Just Between Friends Legacy Park
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Just Between Friends of Gainesville, Florida (JBF) at Legacy Park in Alachua. ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: If you sign up, you will get FREE admission!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- 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 ...
- 4:00 pm
- Cost: $50 for Weekend Pass
- Website: ckeytiki.com
- Category: Family Fun
Micanopy Lodge No. 29 Shrimp Festival
Shrimp 4 ways: fried, blackened, scampi and now bang bang! Sides, drinks and dessert included. Benefiting Lodge general funds.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 503 Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $20 per plate, kids plate available
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
JBF Safe KIDS' Day
We are excited to announce the return of JBF's Safe KIDS Day! Grab the kids and join us for a ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Faith and Family Ag Festival
Come join us for a free event with farm animals (including pony rides!), lunch and tons of prizes! Please register ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Cost: $50 for Weekend Pass
- Website: ckeytiki.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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 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
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
