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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! ...

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

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, ...

Gainesville Opportunity Center Bike Day

Bike Day 2024, is a fun event for the entire family promoting awareness and support for people living with chronic ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Gainesville Soccer Alliance Party at the Park

Are you ready to PARTY? Saturday, May 18th, GSA will be partying at the park. Come on out from 9 ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation Celebration

The Florida Emancipation Celebration is a one-day festival celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in Florida on May 20, 1865. ...

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 ...

Newberry Watermelon Festival

79th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the Countryway Town Center. With over 100 vendors there will be ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Countryway Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

UF Fishing for Success presents Fishing for Autism

The University of Florida’s Fishing for Success (FFS) program is hosting a Fishing For Autism Event this Saturday, May 18th, ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71 St, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: This event is not open to the public but for those with autism and their families only!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Special Needs, Free

World Tree Kangaroo Day

It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No…it’s a tree kangaroo! You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Additional discounts available
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

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

Bass Pro Shops Go Outdoors Kids' Weekend

Join us this weekend for fun activities at our Kids' Weekend event! Try your hand at archery, learn outdoor tips, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 -  5:00 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

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 ...

Eric Carle-themed Volunteer PreKindergarten (VPK) Prom

[THIS EVENT IS FULL] Join us for an enchanting adventure at our Eric Carle themed VPK Prom and Transition to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (Butterfly Rainforest) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Gainesville Asian Festival

Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. -Food trucks -Vendors -Performances -Tabling

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

La Leche League Weekend Meeting

LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Spring

Come on out to Lubee Bat Conservancy for a painting party AND a private behind the scenes tour to meet ...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Turns 2

Nestled within the heart of the community, Nothing Bundt Cakes has been spreading joy and sweetness for two delightful years! ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Nothing Bundt Cakes - Butler Plaza 3228 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Oakmont Slacker Run

Have you ever wanted to run a race…but…motivation got in the way? Maybe you thought about it… but instead you ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 11701 SW 30th Avenue, Gainesville, FL US 32608
  • Cost: $25 | Price increases after April 22, 2024 to $40
  • Website: www.oakmontrun4cac.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Pete's Pier King of the Bay Fishing Tournament and Festival on the Pier

Pete's Pier will be alive with festivities, fishing, music and more! See website for details, tournament entry, and vendor information! Bring ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Pete's Pier Marina: 1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River, FL 34429
  • Cost: $5 per person entry fee. (12 and under are free.)
  • Website: www.petespier.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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

Toddler Time at Good News Arts

Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...

  • 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, Free

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

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

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

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

Gainesville Gaviatas Annual Water Show

Surf's up, Dudes and Dudettes! Catch a wave and surf on over to our annual water show on May 18th, ...

Harn Museum: Early Learning at the Harn Community Day

Join us at the Harn Museum of Art for a family fun day! Experience interactive tours in the galleries, participate ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

North Florida BBQ & Brew Festival

This event promises to be a smoky and savory adventure, bringing together BBQ enthusiasts, craft beer aficionados, and lovers of ...

North Florida Christian Camp Family Day

Our annual Family Day is just around the corner! Family Day is our kick-off event to celebrate the summer season. ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

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

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

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

Latina Women’s League Bilingual Children's Storytelling

Did you know that children have the ability to learn another language at a young age? Latina Women’s League offers ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

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

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2024 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Hog Roast

It's time for the 23rd Annual Gainesville Harley-Davidson Hog Roast presented by Ride Home Realty! Join us for a day ...

Time for Your Teen Workshop

Time for Your Teen is designed to increase healthy behaviors and reduce risk-taking among young people, break communication barriers, engage ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

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

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

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

Alachua Conservation Trust Ice Cream in the Park

Join ACT for an ice cream social at Rockwood Park in central Gainesville. This event is free and open to ...

City of Gainesville and Star Center Youth present Once On This Island Jr- The Musical

City of Gainesville and Star Center Theatre present Once on This Island Jr. the Musical in the Grace and Sidney ...

Dance Sun Country’s Recital: Fire and Ice

Dance Sun Country presents their 17th annual recital, featuring the theme “FIRE & ICE”! This year’s program features approximately 40 ...

Junior Ranger Hangout: Let's Play

Calling all Junior Rangers! After a fun day of learning, Junior Rangers need some time to play. Games are a ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park, South Entrance, 12087 SW Highway 27 Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park entry; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

NCAA Regional Softball Championship

Your Florida Gators softball team has been selected to host an NCAA Regional May 17-19. Joining the Gators in the Gainesville ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Reserved Seating: $60 per seat | General Admission (Plaza/Berm): $30 per seat
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Circus presents Circus Inside Out

GCC Afterschool Circus presents their spring showcase: Circus Inside Out. Event features youth performers of aerial acrobatics, dance, juggling and ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 for ages 13-adult. Free for kids ages 12 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Stuff Your New Stuffy

We will provide all of the supplies - just bring your imagination! Will your stuffy be fat or thin? Will it ...

Alachua County Library: Teen Battle of the Bands

Come join us at our 2nd Annual Teen Battle of the Bands! The event will take place at the Tower ...

Gainesville Dance Academy presents ERAS: Touring Irish History

Our 2024 spring production, “Eras” is 2 PM Saturday, May 18th. Travel through Ireland’s exciting history, showbiz-style, as our dancers ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

Millhopper School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Astronomy - Bellatrix and Sirius aren't just in Harry Potter books

UF's Astronomy Department will be here with the portable Starlab planetarium and Harry Potter astronomy related activities. Registration is required ...

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

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

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

Alachua County Library Waldo Junior Book Club

Join the Junior Book Club in Waldo for ages 10-12.

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 ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

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

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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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