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Chiefland Farmers Flea Market St. Patrick's Day Festival

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Festival like no other at Chiefland Farmers Flea Market! We're going ALL OUT this ...

Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival

Mark your calendar for March 14th & 15th – the ‘second weekend in March’ – for the 30th annual UF/IFAS ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 admission for adults/under 12 admitted FREE
  • Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Civil Service Appreciation

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

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Maw’s Bloom & Blossom Festival

We were so bummed to postpone Maw’s Garden Grand Opening due to the weather… but guess what? She has something ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1555 NW 27th Ct Chiefland, FL 32626
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Plant Festival

Get ready to celebrate all things green and growing at the 2nd Annual Waldo Plant Festival! Whether you’re a plant ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo City Square – 14450 NE 153rd Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-10:45 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 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

Cade Museum Pi Day Celebration + Fundraising Challenge

This Pi Day, the Cade Museum is celebrating with Pi-themed activities, a fundraising challenge, and some possible pie throwing! We’re ...

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

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Strawberry Jamboree

It’s peak season and we’re in the mood to celebrate with a few extra fun things! Come join us for ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Gainesville Street Rods Car Show

Gainesville Street Rods invites the public to our 43rd annual Car Show, benefitting Stop Children's Cancer. Classic cars, hot rods, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $25 registration fee & free for spectators!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are $15 per person, plus park entry fees.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day

Farm Day is Saturday, January 31st, from 10 am-1:30 pm. Petting zoo, pony rides, games, farm tour, and hay ride ...

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 ...

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

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

Kids’ Weekend at Bass Pro Shops

It’s a great time to celebrate the start of fishing season at Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville, FL. Join us ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • 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

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Hoppers

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

  • 11:55 am 
  • Location: Regal Royal Park Cinema 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Downtown Spring Market Series

Join us this spring at The Streatery for Gainesville’s Downtown Spring Market Series. Beginning Friday, March 6, area vendors, food, ...

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 Latino Festival

Get ready for the biggest Latino celebration in Alachua County! The Gainesville Latino Festival returns to Downtown Gainesville with an ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...

  • 5:00 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

Queens Arms Pub Haile: St Patrick’s Street Party

Live Entertainment: Bag Pipers, Gainesville Irish Dance Studio, Mr. October Karaoke Food & Drink: Green Beer, Irish Street Food, festive drinks, ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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