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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! ...

Newberry Watermelon Pageant

Newberry Watermelon Festival Pageant Applications are now open. Use the links or the QR codes to apply. Age 0-4

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: Oak View Middle School 1203 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission is $1.00 at the door and under 5 FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

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 ...

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 ...

Interlachen Heritage Festival

Music, art, food, homemade goodies, reenactors, UF Native American curator display and identification booth, local history and more!

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 ...

Plays in the Park: Pioneer America – Home is Where the Heart Is

Kirsten, a Swedish immigrant, adjusts to her new life on the American frontier in 1854. Interactive Activities: Weaving, a blacksmith demonstration, ...

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 ...

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Celebrate Spring in Central Florida's must-see hidden gem! Join us for the 11th Annual Garden Show & Spring Festival at Cedar ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults $12, Children (6-13) $5, Children (Under 6) FREE, Military/Veterans $6, Members $5, Members (Under 6) FREE
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Coliseum of Comics Free Comic Book Day

Join us at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville on Saturday, May 2nd, for a day of fun and free comics! More ...

Comic Fest at the Paddock Mall Ocala - FREE Comic Book Day!

We're back at the Paddock Mall in Ocala, FL for another year of FREE Comic Book Day! Come in cosplay, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Free Comic Book Day at Alachua County Library

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 2, 2026. Feel free to come dressed ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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.

Mayhem Ranch Spring Festival

Join us at Mayhem Ranch for the perfect spring day on the farm! Come spend Mother’s Day Weekend on the ...

Planet Fitness Gainesville (Oaks Mall) Construction Preview

The countdown is on! Get a first look at the brand new Planet Fitness at Gainesville Oaks Mall as the ...

Santa Fe College CIED: May 4th Social

Two days. Two vibes. One epic weekend! Saturday, May 2 — Hype Day Lineup 10 am – Doors Open 10 am – 12 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Blount Hall, Santa Fe College (Downtown) 530 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Sporting Gainesville Soccer Academy Competitive Team Tryouts

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER! Player registration to try to be part of the largest and most successful competitive youth soccer ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | May 2 & 3, 2026 Buy • Sell ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event! Sign-Up for Camp and Skate for ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 AUK May Mother's Day Market

Come experience our pre-summer spring bash! With curated specialty goods, sweet & savory treats, chair massage, fresh new art, and ...

Clay Brooker Live Show at Straughn Farms U-Pick

Debut show at Straughn Farms U-Pick! Looking forward to a great Saturday on the farm! Come and pick some of ...

Mr. Bill’s 97th Birthday Celebration

Join us Saturday, May 2, 1–4 PM at Bronson Elementary School Cafeteria to celebrate Mr. Bill’s 97th birthday and his ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bronson Elementary School Cafeteria (Use SR 24 Entrance) 320 Ishie Ave, Bronson, FL 32621-6201
  • Cost: Free admission – open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Painting with a Twist: Boba Sloth

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

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap

Our May Clothing Swap is just around the corner! Stop by The Repurpose Project Community Center on May 2nd, 1-4 ...

The Grand Finale Live at Heartwood Soundstage

If you liked The Last Tango in Gainesville, you’ll love The Grand Finale on May 1 & 2. It’s the ...

Sun Country Sports Center Back Handspring and Tuck Boot Camp

Two of the biggest milestones in tumbling are mastering the back handspring and the back tuck. Sun Country hosts a ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $43.25/members, $48.75/non-members, $54.00/Day of the Event Rate
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection. Each month on the first and third Saturday, ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

Voices Rising Spring Concert

Spring Concert to benefit Friends of the Crisis Center Two Shows 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

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 ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots music festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island with music ...

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 ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...