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SwampCon Cirque du Gator

For Swampcon 2026, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Reitz Student Union 655 Reitz Union Drive Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Palatka Azalea Festival

The 77th Azalea Festival is a beloved Palatka tradition celebrating community, music, food, and local flavor. Join us for three ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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

Flora and Fauna Festival

Join the UF Doctor of Plant Medicine program at the Flora and Fauna Festival at 4th Ave Food Park on ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

This is a group tour. Limited tickets are available for each time slot. You must purchase your tickets in advance. ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: $45 for Adults (13 & up) | $35 Kids (3-12)
  • Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Live Oak Strawberry Fest

6th Annual Strawberry Fest at Suwannee County Fairgrounds in Live Oak. Family Fun & Festivities, Fresh Strawberries, Free Cirque Show, Art ...

  • 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

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 ...

Blooms · Birds · Bonsai

Join us for a day where art and nature come together beneath the majestic oaks. Blooms · Birds · Bonsai is ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7726 SE 179th Place, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Admission: $15 per person | Kids Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.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: $14.95 plus tax
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pokemon at Best Buy

Gotta catch ‘em all… at Best Buy! Join us as we celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon. Bring your kids and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Best Buy: 3750 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Writer's Talks - Cracker Horses and Cattle

Join us in welcoming Carol Matthews Gillen as she discusses her latest book, Cracker Horses and Cattle: A History of ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Housing Authority: Talent at the Plaza

A Free, family-friendly community event celebrating local talent, entrepreneurship and pathways to economic mobility. The event will bring together residents, community ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Elite Plaza, 2626 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brazilian Carnaval Celebration

Get ready to celebrate the most colorful and joyful time of the year! Samba Brazilian Kitchen is excited to host ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Samba Brazilian Kitchen 5141 SW 91st Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Boots on the Ground Valentine's Dance: Kiddos Edition with Ms Shirley

She’s coming to the dance! Ms. Shirley the Southern Soul Viral Dance Sensation will be in the building! We’ve received ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Embassy Event Hall 14630 NE Waldo Rd, Waldo, FL, 32694
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stargazing at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

CANCELLED! Join the Alachua Astronomy Club for a magical evening under the stars! Explore the night sky through telescopes, learn ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Hickory Ranch 9300 SE CR 234 Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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