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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! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Archer Braid Trail 5k & 10k

Run the Archer Braid Trail! We’re heading back to the southwest — Southwest Alachua County, that is! The Archer Braid ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 12955 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Run with Purpose Run/Walk

Sign up to participate in the annual Run With Purpose to support Traumatic Injury survivors and their families, presented by ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

WiCSE's Code-a-Thon

WiCSE's annual Codeathon is a collaborative outreach event where numerous UF student organizations come together with a shared mission: introducing ...

D & S Classic Car Show

Join us for the D & S Classic Car Show. This event is free for all spectators, great for all ...

Trail of Payne 5k, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run

This year's 14th annual Trail of Payne will have a 5k, 10K and a 1 Mile Fun Run (fun run ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $15-$30
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

Bradford Strawberry Festival

The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!

Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce: Suwanee Valley Quilt Festival

Come join us for our annual quilt festival. Our festival started in 2008 on Main Street in Trenton and now ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Trenton Train Depot SW corner of N Main St. & NW 4th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Newberry United Methodist Church Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt

Join us this Saturday morning for breakfast AND an Easter Egg Hunt! A breakfast with pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, and ...

Pancakes with a Ranger

Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:15 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: No additional fees to participate after park entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes

We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...

Sweet Berry Farms Spring Festival

You’re invited: spring festival at the farm! Get ready to embrace the warmer weather and vibrant colors of the season! Join ...

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 ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming summer season! Mini (children ages 2-3) ...

CP Soccer North Florida

CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, who are ambulatory ...

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 ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Summer Day Camp Open House

Come explore Camp! Get your questions answered or take a tour! Drop in from 10 am-12 pm • Check out the ...

Destiny Community Church Easter EGGstravaganza

Our Easter Eggstravaganza is Saturday, March 28th. Bring the whole family for a massive egg hunt, bounce houses, free food, ...

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 ...

Easter Egg Hunt at Westside Baptist Church

This year’s Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 28th. There are egg hunts for toddlers, preschool students, and elementary ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

Gator Fly In and Armed Services Appreciation Day

Save the date! Military aircraft displays, experimentals, classic cars, food trucks all day, live music, gift vendors, airplane and helicopter ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace,Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

McIntosh Easter Egg Hunt

Age Divisions: 2 and under 2-4 years old 5 and up

Naturals Pitchers and Catchers Camp

Pop up camps in High Springs. A pitcher-only camp and catchers camp. Get some work in while on spring break ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

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, ...

Try Artistic Swimming with Gainesville Gaviatas

Have you ever wanted to try artistic (synchronized) swimming? Here's your chance to learn from the coaches and swimmers of ...

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 Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Free Community Fun Day

After the incredible response to our first event, we’re excited to bring it back! Join us for our 2nd Community ...

Amvets Post 444: Kids Easter Party

Hop on over to Amvets Post 444 for our Kid’s Easter Party! From 11 AM to 1 PM, kids will ...

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 ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary LEAP Children's Program

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, & the Planet) is an organization dedicated to transforming today’s youth into humane leaders and ...

Gainesville Gaviatas Annual Water Show

Gainesville Gaviatas award winning artistic swimming team will perform in its annual watershow on Saturday, March, 28 at the H. ...

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 ...

Mayhem Ranch - Easter on the Farm

Join us for our Fifth Annual Easter on the Farm! Get ready for a day filled with egg-citing activities, from ...

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 ...

The Repurpose Project Book Swap

Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members Saturday, March 28th, from 11:00 am to ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...

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

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

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 ...

Coterie Market Modeling Clay Trinket Dishes Workshop

INCLUDES: Three Model Magic Packs, Painting Materials, and all the supplies you need to for the craft Make your own catch-all/trinket ...

Poke'Ville

Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles & More! Something for every collector! Pokemon ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Other, Free

SPARC352 STEAM Activity Pop-Up

Join SPARC352 for a hands-on STEAM Pop-Up Event, where you can experiment, build, design, and create at interactive activity stations! ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Clarence R. Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Skate Station Funworks Bunny Bonanza Party

Bunny toss, pin the tail on the bunny, egg pass, and more! Fun for the whole family!

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 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 Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Sun Country Sports Center Dance Jam

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

Alachua County Library Spring Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is happy to announce the call for submissions for the 2026 Teen Art Show. This ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Polk State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 1 pm and 3 pm

UF Women's Tennis vs. Mississippi State University

Join Florida Gators Women's Tennis as they take on Mississippi State University at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.

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: Women's History Month-Build A Bus Craft In Honor Of Rosa Parks

Join us at the Micanopy Branch Library at 2pm on March 28th to Celebrate Women's History Month. Children will honor ...

Dream on Purpose Cupcakes & Conversations Series: Culinary Creations

Practical life skills can make a lasting difference in a young person’s confidence. Dream on Purpose is hosting Culinary Creations, an ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Jordan Glen presents Seussical - A Musical Comedy

Jordan Glen School and Summer Camp presents “Seussical” at the Hippodrome Theatre’s Main Stage in downtown Gainesville. This fantastic musical ...

UF School of Music presents Prelude to Glory

250 Year Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Presented by University of Florida School of Music Prelude to Glory Gainesville Master Chorale ...