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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! ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Poe Springs Park

Meet trip leaders Tedd Greenwald and Mary Ellen Flowers in the parking lot - from the entrance kiosk, take your ...

UF Dream Team 5k

Get ready to follow the yellow brick road to Dream Team’s annual Wizard of Oz-themed 5K fundraiser! Whether you're a ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Flavet Field, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25/person, Kids 10 and Under are FREE, $10 off for Students with code “GOGATORS!” Student IDs must be presented on race day.
  • Website: dreamteam5k.itsyourrace.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Water Lettuce Warriors at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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 ...

Great Invader Raider Rally

It’s that time of year again! The 11th Annual Great Invader Raider Rally (GIRR) is happening February 22nd, 2025 at ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE but registration is required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Kiwanis Club of Gainesville World’s Greatest Baby Shower

Are you expecting a baby or have a baby under 1 year of age? Come join us at the Kiwanis ...

Newberry Blues and BBQ Festival

Non-Sanctioned BBQ Contest (Commercial & Backyard), Car Show, Live Blues Music, Food Trucks, Vendors! Vendor registration will open August 1, ...

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- St. Patrick’s Day Coin Banks

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

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 ...

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 ...

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

Mayhem Ranch is a 170 acre family-owned agritourism farm located in Morriston, Fl., and is home to over 50 different ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Live Oak Strawberry Fest

5th Annual Strawberry Fest – February 22 & 23 2025, at Suwannee County Fairgrounds, Live Oak, Saturday & Sunday 10 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee County Fairgrounds: 1302 11th St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
  • Cost: $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Join us for a berry sweet celebration packed with fun, laughter, and plenty of strawberries! Here’s everything you need to ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston FL 32696
  • Cost: $14.95 online (plus tax and processing fee) | $16.95 at the gate
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

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 ...

Super Saturdays: Dog Man at Coliseum of Comics

Join us for a FREE Dog Man-themed adventure! Bring your little heroes for an exciting scavenger hunt full of fun and ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
  • Cost: FREE!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

Baskin-Robbins Grand Opening

$1.31 Scoops ALL DAY this Saturday, February 22nd! Spin the wheel for a chance to win free ice cream for ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1111 West University Avenue, Space 7, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $1.31 Scoops ALL DAY!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Family Promise of Gainesville Bed Race

Family Promise of Gainesville’s annual Bed Race! This is a fun, friendly competition that represents the struggle of many families ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is reopening on Saturday, February 15th from 11AM to 4PM. The museum is located ...

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 ...

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 ...

Williston Chicken Fest

Chicken Fest is a free, fun-filled event celebrating North Central Florida’s tastiest chicken dishes! Enjoy live music, arts & crafts ...

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Free Diaper Distribution in Gainesville! H.E.A.T. in partnership with Humana, Inc., are providing free diapers (sizes 1-5) to families in ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Florida Invitational Step Show: The Stroll

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza for a free celebration featuring ...

UF Men's Tennis vs. Auburn University

Join Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on Auburn University.

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

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

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 ...

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 ...

Fathom Fan Favorites Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban … and he’s coming for Harry Potter! Harry, Ron and Hermione return as teenagers for ...

Haile Equestrian Center Open House

Free event! Free pony rides! Demos, activity stations and exclusive discounts!

Junior Ranger Hangout: Florida Plant Investigators

Calling all Junior Rangers! Florida is under siege by undercover invasive plants. Florida is fortunate to have a wide variety ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 8294 SW Elim Church Road, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park entry; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua Children's Theatre presents The Little Mermaid Jr

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: A Teddy Bear Clinic

This week we're celebrating National Love Your Pet Day with the Newberry Animal Hospital. Kids will learn about veterinary science ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Florida Southwestern State College

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Lucia, The Secret Of Shooting Stars

The sequel to “Polaris: The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night” is finally at the Kika Silva ...

Star Center Theatre James & the Giant Peach Jr. Auditions

Auditions for James and the Giant Peach Jr. will be held at Star Center Theatre from 3-6 pm on February ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Florida Southwestern State College

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

UF Baseball vs. University of Dayton

UF Baseball vs. University of Dayton

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Liberté Equestrian Theater Performance

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Liberté Equestrian Performance! Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible skills ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Stargazing at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Join the Alachua Astronomy Club for an unforgettable night under the stars. Learn about constellations, planets, and the wonders of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Hickory Ranch 9300 SE CR 234 Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun