Calendar - Fun 4 Gator Kids

Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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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 ...

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

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 ...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 13900 Tech City Circle, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 1350 NW 75th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605
Cost: $30.00 per person, map provided with your ticket!
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Stretch Zone Jonesville FL Mother’s Day Edition Member Appreciation

Let every Mother feel special! Book a free stretch and build your own bouquet for every mom! Refreshments and coffee! ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 14254 W. Newberry Road, Suite A-3, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free entry
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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 ...

9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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 ...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 4500 E Hwy 318, Citra, FL 32113
Cost: See description for details
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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 ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
Cost: 5 lb U-Pick boxes – $25. Cashless farm
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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 ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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, ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 6005 SE US HWY 301 #501/#502, Hawthorne, FL
Cost: Advance Tickets: $25 | At the Door: $30
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

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

LoveSac Anniversary Celebration

Happy 1 year to LoveSac! Cheers to a year of family movie nights, job promotion gifts, and late-night snuggles! For the ...

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: 3625 SW 32nd Ct, STE 90, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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 ...

10:00 am
Location: 6116 Trout St, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: See website for details
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

10:00 am
Location: All Okito America Locations
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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: ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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 - Mother’s Day Bouquet

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

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 ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 18291 April Blvd, Alachua, FL
Cost: Free admission
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

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 ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 6779 Camp Rd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

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 ...

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 2nd & Charles 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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 ...