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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! ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Mother’s Day

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

Mother’s Day Market at The Alachua County Farmers Market

PSA: Make this Mother’s Day the best yet at The Alachua County Farmers Market. Join us for The Mother’s Day ...

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 ...

All Welcome Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

Gates Open at 9 a.m. Testing runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All-Welcome Test-and-Tune is a Gainesville Raceway test-and-tune program ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Race Car & Driver: $30, Crew: $20, Spectators (13yrs & up): $20, Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Dink’s Home & Garden Mother’s Day Special

Join us for our Dink's - Mother’s Day Special with 25% off on Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 9 ...

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: VPK Prom

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program and honor the VPK ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Holloway Touchdown Terrace Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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, Free

Gainesville Garden Club Mother's Day Garden Tour and Luncheon

Join us for our Annual Mother's Day Garden Tour on Saturday, May 9th, from 9 am-1 pm. Tickets are $30 ...

High Springs Mother's Day Spring Thrift Crawl

Join us for a Spring Thrift Crawl presented by Kennedy Collective Co. and hosted at Decades on Main in High ...

Train Day at the Archer Depot

Save the date! May 9, 2026, for the First Annual Train Day at the Archer Depot. Special Saturday Archer Farmers ...

Wet Hammock Farm Mother's Day U-Pick

We’ll be open Saturday, May 9th & Sunday, May 10th from 9 am–2 pm, and we’d love to have you ...

Amber Brooke Farms Williston Mother’s Day Weekend

Make this Mother’s Day one she’ll always remember! Skip the crowds and bring Mom out to the farm for a ...

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 ...

Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Mother's Day Bloom Bar

Join us on Saturday, May 9th, 10 AM- 12 PM, and celebrate the mom in your life by creating a ...

Da Spot: Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Tea

Join us at Da Spot for a beautiful day celebrating the love between mothers and daughters. Enjoy a delightful tea-style brunch, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Gold Head Branch State Park Kids Day

Family friendly, music, wildflowers, interactive fun, food trucks, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, storytelling, nature hikes, and special guest UF ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 6239 SR 21, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656
  • Cost: $5.00 park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping

In Person Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics, hand expression, latching your newborn, positioning at ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Mayhem Ranch Spring Festival

Join us at Mayhem Ranch for the perfect spring day on the farm! Join us for our Annual Spring Festival, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: PreSale $13, At Gate $16, 2 and under free
  • Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Michaels Kids Club: Mother’s Day Flower Stamped Card and Thumbprint Necklace

Come in-store for a fun free Mother’s Day Event! Make you mom feel special with a handmade flower stamped card, ...

Mother of the Santa Fe Paddle

Join us for a peaceful morning on the water as we explore the headwaters of the Santa Fe River. Lake ...

Mother's Day U-pick Flower Festival at The Bryer Patch

Come join us for our U-pick Flower Festival on Mother's Day weekend at The Bryer Patch on Saturday, May 9th, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Age 13 & up- $12, Age 3-12- $10, 2 & under free, Military discount available!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Okito America Mother’s Day Free Class

Bring your kiddo and celebrate together at our Mother’s Day Martial Arts Class this Saturday! Fun, smiles, and a special ...

Pinspiration Gainesville: Maker for Mom — Kids Drop-Off Gift Workshop

Let the kids surprise Mom or Grandma with handmade gifts they'll be proud to give! Drop them off with us and ...

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 ...

Two Sisters Coffee Co: Mother’s Day Pop-Up & Free Kids Craft

Join us this Saturday, May 9th, for a special Mother’s Day celebration at the coffeehouse with Cedar Creek Family Farm! Shop: ...

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, ...

Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest - Mother's Day Weekend

We are so excited to kick off our U-Pick Flower season with Flower Fest! This event is Saturday, May 9th ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL
  • Cost: $10/per person for the event and $10/per flower holder. You must purchase a flower holder if you are picking flowers and must purchase multiple flower holders if you pick more than what will fit in one holder. 2 & under-free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 Millhopper Branch: The Next Chapter Book Club for Kids

Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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 ...

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone - Mother’s Day Bouquet

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

Landscapes Unlimited Nursery Mother's Day Sip & Shop

Celebrate Mom with something in bloom at our Mother’s Day Sip & Shop! Bring Mom and enjoy live music, complimentary ...

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 ...

North Florida Christian Camp Family Day

Who’s excited for Family Day? Our team is getting ready for your arrival on May 9th to kick off our ...

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 ...

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 ...

2nd & Charles Mother’s Day Crafting Event

Join us on Saturday, May 9th, for a special crafting event! We will be making keepsakes that mom will love ...

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Festival

47th Annual Mother’s Day Festival hosted by the Archer Cultural Progressive Organization. This year’s festival will feature: -Live Entertainment -Free Entry & Free ...

Hope for Hawthorne Mother’s Day Seafood Extravaganza

14th Annual Mother’s Day Seafood Extravaganza. Join us as we celebrate the incredible mothers in our community with great food, ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | May 9 & 10, 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

Saturday Shoppes Presents: BBQ & Jazz Festival

Smoke in the air. Saxophones on blast. Gainesville, this is YOUR Saturday. Saturday Shoppes is bringing the heat — literally ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Dance Sun Country’s Recital: Another Day in Paradise

Dance Sun Country presents their 19th annual Recital, featuring the theme “Another Day in Paradise”! This year’s program features approximately ...

Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open

Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open is BACK! We’ve teamed up with A2M Sports and Tournament Director Raj to bring you our biggest, ...

Painting with a Twist: Hydrangea Hearts

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

iDance with Mom: A Mother’s Day Pop-Up Party

Looking for a sweet, meaningful way to celebrate Mom this year? Join us at IndepenDANCE Studio for a special afternoon ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Mother's Day Pressed Flower Suncatchers

Children will make a beautiful hand-made gift for Mom! A hand-made gift is always special. Learning to work with pressed flowers, ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Artspace Cricut Mother's Day Cards

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

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 ...

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Wonderland

The top, award-winning Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 is putting on its first full-length musical! A riveting spin on the classic ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - We Are Stars

What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our ...

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 ...

Newberry RC Park Under the Lights Racing Series

May 9, 30 | June 13 | July 18 Practice at 3:30 pm | Racing at 5 pm

UF Baseball vs. University of Kentucky

UF Baseball vs. University of Kentucky

  • 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 ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Jack Horkheimer's Child of the Universe

Join us for an annual celebration of the most widely acclaimed planetarium production in the world! 'Jack Horkheimer's Child of ...

Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert

To life! Reflections on a journey. This year, we celebrate 28 years of the Annasemble Community Orchestra. From a small ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Wonderland

The top, award-winning Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 is putting on its first full-length musical! A riveting spin on the classic ...

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 ...