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February 9 - 15

Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series

Beginning January 26th, Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5/family plus $2 per sibling
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

Join us for outdoor stories and an afternoon nature walk with a park ranger! The ranger will read tales about wildlife, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: While the program is free, visitors will still need to pay the $6 per vehicle park entry fee.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Museum Nights: Africa Everywhere

Join us for a lively evening celebrating the beauty of the arts of Africa and the African diaspora, including the ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Top Brewing Company Harry Potter Trivia

An all new Harry Potter trivia series brought to you by the Qwizards! Each month we quiz fans over one book ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Big Top Brewing Company Gainesville
  • Cost: Single Event-$8/player, Annual Pass-$90/player
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $10 for non members, $5 equipment rental, free for members
  • Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Steve Spurrier Way Unveiling in Celebration Pointe

You are cordially invited to help us celebrate the official unveiling of Steve Spurrier Way in Celebration Pointe! Join the HBC ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille 4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Every Friday Night - Unlimited jump, laser tag, and ropes course for ages 13-25. Must show the Facebook post at ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Loads of Learning GNV

We are transforming everyday places into learning spaces in Gainesville laundromats. Join our volunteers for story-times and learning fun while ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us for a social, family friendly bike ride. We meet in the Depot Park parking lot and ride the ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gccfla.org
  • Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house for the general public and is organized by faculty and ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 13515 Northwest County Road 237 Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. Family Fun Day

The Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. invites you to our first Garden Party to celebrate the coming of spring in Old ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7726 SE 179th Place, Micanopy, FL
  • Cost: Admission $15 per person, $5 for children age 4 and above, Free for children 3 years of age and under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Girls Do Science

Celebrate ‘International Women and Girls in Science Day’ with hands-on activities and experiments during this FREE program open to everyone. In ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Spiders Alive! and Butterfly Rainforest exhibits
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

I Love Art: A Fine Folk Art Festival

Folk Art Vendors, Craft Cabins, Demonstrations A bi-monthly Art in the Park will be held the second Saturday of each month ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle (2-8 people) | $4 single-occupant vehicle | $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

CANCELLED Saturday, February 11th due to the inclement weather! Join us for our 2nd Annual Strawberry Festival! This year we are ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $13 in advance and $15 at the door (Tickets are required for all guests ages 3 & older)
  • Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JCPenney Kids Zone

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

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

Oldies But Goodies Classic Car and Bike Show

The Oldies But Goodies Classic Car & Bike Show is returning to Levy County, and this time it’s taking over ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: FREE to spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skaters learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Publix Super Market at Springhill Commons, 9200 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Jud Fabian Public Autograph Signing at The Meelypops Shop

Public Autograph Signing of Gator Great & MLB Prospect of the Baltimore Orioles Jud Fabian! Bring your favorite item to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: The Meelypops Shop, 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $20/Autograph, $10/Autograph (Kids 12 or under), plus $5 inscriptions (up to 4 words)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust: Swamp Otter Trail 5K, 10K and Fun Run

Join us for the 2023 Swamp Otter Trail 5K, 10K & Fun Run hosted by Alachua Conservation Trust, Friends of ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Little Orange Creek Nature Park 24115 SE Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: 5K:$25 per person, 10K:$45 per person, 1-mile fun run: Free | Registration prices for the 5K & 10K will increase by $10 each on February 1, 2023.
  • Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Pancakes with a Ranger: Heart to Heart with the Park

On February 12th, Ichetucknee Springs State Park is hosting Pancakes with a Ranger. This month we're calling it "Heart-to-Heart with ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: While the program is free, participants will still need to pay the $6/vehicle park entry fee.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville VegFest

Please Save The Date + Invite Your Friends To This Fun FULLY OUTDOOR + FREE General Admission Annual Food Festival ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensory Sundays at Defy

Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

Join us for our 2nd Annual Strawberry Festival! This year we are going bigger with a two-weekend event full of ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $13 in advance and $15 at the door (Tickets are required for all guests ages 3 & older)
  • Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Valentine's Day Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park

Love is in the air! And we hope you will join us Sunday, February 12th for a Valentine's Day themed ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweet Dreams: Valentine’s Flavor Night

We will be whipping up some very cool new flavors for you guys to enjoy. Come down and enjoy a ...

  • 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Dreams (new location) 1522 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Noah’s Endeavor Valentine's Field Day

Friends, Families, Buddies, and Book Buddies! Join UF's Pre-Dental Society and Noah's Endeavor for a fun field day. Let's make ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Library Partnership Resource Center Valentine's Day Party

All are invited to join the Library Partnership Resource Center Staff for a fun family evening of making Valentine’s Day ...

  • 3:45 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

FrogWatch USA Training Workshop

FrogWatch USA is a community science program that offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the wetlands in their community, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Valentine Party at Bouncers

Valentine crafts, bring some candy to share, and we'll decorate goodie bags. Teddy Bear Mobile will be on site also and ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Bouncers: 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chalk the Walk at Depot Park

Chalk the Walk is a FREE program designed for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) to provide an opportunity ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Night At Texas Roadhouse

Join us at Texas Roadhouse every Tuesday from 4-8 pm for activities and prizes for kids 12 and under! January 24 ...

Loads of Learning GNV

We are transforming everyday places into learning spaces in Gainesville laundromats. Join our volunteers for story-times and learning fun while ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Magic Mike does card tricks, balloon animals, tricks and more plus kids eat FREE on Tuesday nights!

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Valentine's Day Celebration at Bragging Rights

Join us for a fun-filled Valentine's Day celebration at Bragging Rights Arcade on February 14th, 2023! Compete for awesome prizes by ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Paid entry is $25 per player. Children 3 and under play free with a paying adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Magnitude Brainaholics Trivia

Join us for the best and most unique trivia in town, Brainaholics! Come out to team trivia at First Magnitude this ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Story Time at the Zoo

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Story time is free. Zoo visit after story time cost: $8 for adults, $5 ages 4-12 | Free Seniors 60+ & ages 3 & under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Craft: Open Play at The Repurpose Project

Come join us Wednesday at 4 pm for an evening of kids crafting and open play! This is the start of ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Asking for a $10-$25 donation for materials
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Loads of Learning GNV

We are transforming everyday places into learning spaces in Gainesville laundromats. Join our volunteers for story-times and learning fun while ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

February 9 - 15