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Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Celebrate Back to School

Students ride free with every adult trail ride reservation! Ages 8-16 years old

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Students ride free with every adult trail ride reservation!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Fall

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

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Tickets are a $75 donation to Lubee Bat Conservancy.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

My Omnilocks Children's Book Signing and Giveaway

Free book giveaway, "My Omnilocks: Hair with Endless Looks," for ages 0 to 10. Hair salon/braiding and gift basket raffles. Fun ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity’s Day Spa Pampering For Kids (Thornebrook Village) 2441 NW 43rd St, Suite 11B, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: myomnilocks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Repurpose Project Kids Club

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

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

Wild B Boutique Festive Fall Market

Festive fall outdoor market. 85+ vendors food trucks and more.

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

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

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

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

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 16th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 13-15, ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum: Sarah’s Birthday Bash

Join us as we celebrate Sarah Hamilton Matheson’s birthday! We are excited to welcome Patchwork for an afternoon of music ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5451
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Latina Women's League Kids and Family Afternoon: Vivo

Join us for “Vivo” and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your kids and family! Follow the heartwarming adventure of Vivo, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5287
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Family Pumpkin Party

We love to host a good party, and our favorites are definitely a good pumpkin party! We’ve started our pumpkin ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $75 per 2 (1 adult, 1 child)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

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

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Observe the Moon Event at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Join us for this National event in partnership with UF Astronomy and Astrophysics Departments and Alachua County to Observe the ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL
  • Cost: $5 per card (6 persons max per car)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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