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.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
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, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal
We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Loblolly Woods Nature Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia. Volunteers of ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Loblolly Woods Nature Park 3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Fire Station #1
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a tour of Fire Station #1. Get your camera ready! Lots of photos ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but space is limited. Please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
5th Avenue Arts Festival
The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.culturalartscoalition.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
P.K. Yonge First Friday Tour
Are you interested in touring P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School? P.K. Yonge is the K-12 school that is part of ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Although the scenery may have changed dramatically in the nearly 250 years since his first visit to Florida, the path ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Water Day
Join us for our last Friendship Friday of this school year...Water Day! Snacks & Activities Provided. Friendship Friday Activities are ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
5th Avenue Arts Festival
The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.culturalartscoalition.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Depot Park May the 4th parkrun, Star Wars Edition
May the 4th Parkrun: Star Wars Edition! Calling all Jedi, Sith, Wookiees, and droids! Join us for a galactic gathering ...
- 7:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Run with Purpose 5K
Sign up to participate in the Inaugural 5K Run for Traumatic Injury Awareness presented by ProjectOne45. This event is hosted by ...
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: $25-$30
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
City of Alachua Great American Cleanup
Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. for the City of Alachua's annual Great American Cleanup ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: City of Alachua City Hall 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
5th Avenue Arts Festival
The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.culturalartscoalition.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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
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, Ongoing Programs, 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
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Leveda Brown Environmental Park 5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 2-12 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. Donate what you’re able to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- 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
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
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- 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
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: No entry fee for spectators
- Website: www.gatorcup.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions, Sporting Events , Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- 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
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: No entry fee for spectators
- Website: www.gatorcup.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions, Sporting Events , Free
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
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: No entry fee for spectators
- Website: www.gatorcup.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions, Sporting Events , Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Whole Foods parking lot look for the BMWCCA tent to ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, 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
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC Mother’s Day Trail Ride
Mother's Day is Almost Here! Come Celebrate Mom with us! Rides departing at 10 am, Noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays
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
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 2-12 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Website: lgiwi.com
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts, Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. Donate what you’re able to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch
Come jam out and dance with your little one!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for an exciting morning of Reader's Theater and Improv games!
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Training Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, Tours/Informational, Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2024 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $15 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Children's Miracle Network Dash & Bash 5K
This inaugural event, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash & Bash: Supporting Pediatric Trauma Services at UF Health, will be on ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Stadium North Lawn - 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $35 | REgister by April 15th to save $5
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Adventure Knife
Saturday 9 am-5 pm (with a lunch break) and Sunday 9 am-noon On day one we dive into the forging of ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Fever Metal Art Center: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $165
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2024 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $15 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Adventure Knife
Saturday 9 am-5 pm (with a lunch break) and Sunday 9 am-noon On day one we dive into the forging of ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fever Metal Art Center: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $165
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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
Brick Fan Expo - A LEGO Fan event Jacksonville
Show Hours: Saturday, May 18, 2024 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday, May 19, 2024 10 AM - 4 PM This is a ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Cost: $19.95-$24.95
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays
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
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 2-12 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Website: lgiwi.com
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts, Free
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, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal
We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Bivens Arm Nature Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia. Volunteers of ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Bivens Arm Nature Park 3650 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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 ...
- 8:00 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, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
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.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
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 ...
- 8:00 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, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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 ...
- 8:00 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, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
ECA Monthly Chess Tournament
5 Round Scholastic - G25/d5 - USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) Open & Beginner Section (U600) Registration Closes 11 am day ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Queen of Peace (Parish Hall), 10900 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $30 ($25 early bird) Entry Fee
- Website: www.endgamechessacademy.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions, Sporting Events
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
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, Holiday Events, Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 2-12 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch
Come jam out and dance with your little one!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal
We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia and Tuberous ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Training Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, Tours/Informational, Free
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, Ongoing Programs
