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Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 7:30 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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! ...

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

Fort White Car Show for Cystic Fibrosis

Our Annual Car Shows are back! New location- Open Door Church Ministry on Hwy 27 next to Fort White Farm ...

  • 8:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Open Door Church Ministry - 8939 US-27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Spectators are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5k Run/Walk Event

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease benefiting the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, 2033 Mowry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: $35, Price increases after March 6, 2026
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Exploring Aviation Young Eagles Rally

Bring the family out for some aviation fun! Free airplane rides for kids 8-17! Static aircraft to see up close, ...

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 ...

Clay County Strawberry Fest

10th Annual Strawberry Fest - March 7 & 8, 2026, at the Clay County Fairgrounds, in Green Cove Springs, FL. ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds: 2497 SR 16W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
  • Cost: Admission $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 off admission visit our website for coupon or bring a canned good for discount. All food benefits local food pantry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Archery Center Precision 3D Challenge

Test your precision with this fun and unique 3D experience. From targets just a few feet away to over 70 ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival

A Berry-Good Time! Festival hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Marion County featuring live music, entertainment, vendors, food, & STRAWBERRIES. ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: McPherson Complex 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: FREE admission, Parking is $5 per vehicle
  • Website: habitatocala.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

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 ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm

Join us on March 7th at the UF/IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm! This FREE event welcomes you and ...

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 ...

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve

Meet trip leader Maggie Paxson in the parking area for Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve, Co Rd 325, South of State Rd ...

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, ...

University of Florida Club Cheerleading Spring Clinic

Join UF Club Cheer on March 7 from 9:30 AM –12:30 PM at the Southwest Recreation Center for a fun ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida's Southwest Recreation Center, 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $50 per athlete ($40 for current UF and Santa Fe students - proof of Student ID required)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

CP Soccer North Florida

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

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Pop-Up Workshop

Join us for a special Cade Museum pop-up workshop designed for curious kids ages 7–11! This hands-on experience invites young ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dudley Farm Plowing Up the Past

Join us at Dudley Farm and see how fields were plowed for the spring plantings. See different types of field ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Park admission is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants per vehicle.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

ECA Spring 2026 Tournaments 5 Round Scholastic : USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) - G/25; d5 K-12 Open, K-8 Under ...

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, ...

Florida SpringsFest

Florida SpringsFest invites you to celebrate the cultural richness and environmental significance of Florida's springs with this year’s relaxed outdoor ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34488
  • Cost: $2 park admission (Glass Bottom Boat Rides Are Extra)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

India Fest

A fun-filled, day-long celebration showcasing Indian culture through vibrant food, music, and dance—an event not to be missed.

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

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, ...

UF College of Nursing: North Central Florida Health Festival

The University of Florida College of Nursing is proud to announce the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free, ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Future Healers & Change-Makers: A Panel for STEM Careers in Health & Action

There is something powerful about a young girl seeing a woman who looks like her thriving in science or medicine. It ...

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. ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville Summer Blitz

Find the right summer program in one place, with more than 30 organizations offering enrollment opportunities. Programs span arts, STEM, ...

Colsie Mom Meet Up and Easter Kids Craft

Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...

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 ...

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 ...

SWAG Community Family Fun Day

Join us for Family Fun Day- an afternoon of games, activities, food, music and family-friendly fun! This event is a ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 Little Party People Expo

Calling all parents, party planners, and fun-seekers! Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 11 AM–3 PM at The ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Ripley, a chihuahua therapy dog, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of honoring service, leadership, and community excellence. Food, prizes, children’s book signing and more! Program ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

High Springs Lions Club Cinderella’s Closet Free Prom Dresses

Mark Your Calendars- March 7th and 8th, 2026! Back by popular demand. We have added the Wedding Dresses back into our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: Prices will range from $50-$150
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

UF Women's Lacrosse vs Mercer University

Florida Gators Women's Lacrosse vs Mercer University

Walk the Talk Gainesville for Epilepsy

Step up for epilepsy awareness! Join us for the Gainesville Walk the Talk at the Santa Fe Zoo on Saturday, ...

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 ...

Nowruz and International Festival

Join us for the 4th Nowruz & International Festival on March 7, 2026, from 1 pm to 6 pm! Last ...

Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Froggo

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap

Join us Saturday, March 7th from 1:00-4:00 at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ...

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Indian River State College

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

UF Softball vs. Missouri

UF Softball vs Missouri

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

STOMP the SWAMP for Autism

Registration is open for the 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness which will be held at ...

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 Millhopper Branch: Play-Doh Power-Light Up Circuits

Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have ...

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 ...

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, ...

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

  • 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

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 ...

Bristol Oaks: Family Movie Night on the Farm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fresh air, farm charm, and family fun at Bristol Oaks! Bring your lawn chairs ...

Buchholz Bobcat Bonanza

Join Tioga Town Center and Buchholz High School on Saturday, March 7th for Bobcat Bonanza, a fundraising event for Dance ...

Music and Food Truck Festival

Live music, family games, pop-up market, and more!

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Star Center Theatre Gypsy: A Musical Fable Auditions

The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Everything's Coming Up Roses,” ...

Chief Theatre presents Little Women

By Marisha Chamberlain | Directed by Angie Acevedo Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, and one ...