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Depot Park parkrun

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

Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment Living History Weekend

The 40th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid, FL November 1-3, 2024 Living history event commemorates the March 1865 Union army raid on area ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #5

After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone Spider Cup #5 originally scheduled for this Saturday October 12th, 2024, to ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

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

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 ...

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Fall Festival

UPDATE: Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Milton, the Fall Festival 2024, originally set for Saturday, October 12th, has ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Introduction to Archery

Enjoy outdoor family fun while learning and mastering archery skills, playing games and making new friends. Children must be accompanied ...

Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk

We're excited to announce we will be returning to Westside Park for our 2024 Gainesville Out of the Darkness Walk! The ...

Holiday Marketplace at First UMC

Join us for the 2024 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 1, Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 entry fee for those 12 and older – Saturday and Sunday are free!
  • Website: fumcgnv.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

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

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Bryer Patch Fall Sunflower Festival

Come join us during our "Fall on the Farm" season at our Annual Fall Sunflower Festival! Our Sunflower Festival dates ...

  • 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 free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Free Admission Day

Join us for Community Day, celebrating our fall theme: Food + Agriculture: Florida-Grown Innovation! Enjoy fun agricultural activities alongside special ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Join us Halloween weekend for a frightfully good time! Come and catch sight of over 100 wild animals, enjoy candy ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Expressive Song and Dance

Dance classes for youth in various styles including ballet and hip hop, Saturdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Classes intended ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

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

Parent Empowerment Network

Families with children who may meet the special needs described below (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Asthma, Diabetes), please consider attending this ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

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

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...

Limitless Legends FC Soccer Saturday

The game starts at 10:30 am try to arrive by 10:15 am! Soccer Saturday will be a game like setting ...

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 ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall ...

Gainesville Global Fest: World Beats and Eats

The Gainesville Global Fest: World Beats and Eats is an exciting international festival featuring live music from Africa, Asia and ...

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Family Fall Festival

Bring the whole family for a day of fun including Trunk or Treat. Put on those Halloween costumes one last ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

It is Saturday and our museum is open from 11 AM to 4 PM every Saturday. Come and see what ...

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

Reckoning In Bradford County

For all you people in North Florida from Ocala to Jacksonville to Tallahassee get ready for November 2nd & 3rd ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds 2300 N Temple Ave Starke, FL 32091
  • Cost: Tickets: (Coming Soon!)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Fall Festival

Embrace the spirit of fall at our Fall Festival with games for the kids, bounce house, music, food and lots ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

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

University of Florida Math Circle: Advanced Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

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 ...

Children's Painting Workshop at Morning Meadow Preschool

Four Saturday afternoons Starting on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. Does your child love to paint and make art? In this 4 ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Cardboard Creations

Join us for fun creating with cardboard and your imagination!

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Florida Gateway Fair & Livestock Show

The 70th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock show will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and run through Sunday, ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. DME

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

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

All Tech Raceway Monster Truck Invasion

All Star Monster Truck Tour invades All Tech Raceway for the first time ever, Friday and Saturday November 1 & ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1024 SW Howell Rd, Lake City, FL
  • Cost: Kids tickets are just $10 and the earlier you buy adult tickets, the more you save!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Repurpose Project DIY Kids Makers Market

Call for kid vendors! Sign up today! We are excited to be hosting a maker market for creative kids (18 ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland Parade & Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season by joining us on November 2nd at 5 PM for a magical evening as we ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Quail Hollow Conservation Fest

Heartwood Soundstage Presents: Quail Hollow Conservation Fest Full line-up announcing soon! Doors: 4:00 pm Music: 5:00 pm Quail Hollow Conservation Fest is an outdoor ...

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

Scary Train chugs Friday and Saturday nights from October 4-November 2, 2024! It’s a ScaryTrain ride and more nerve rattling, heart ...

Santa Fe College presents Young Dancer Showcase

Hundreds of young dancers from across the state will perform alongside Dance Theatre of Santa Fe and the University of ...