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License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

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

Alachua Conservation Trust Pancakes on the Prairie

Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. This event is free and open to the ...

McIntosh Seedlings Plant Show and Sale

The 18th Annual Garden Show and Plant Sale is Friday, March 31 from 1 pm-4 pm and Saturday, April 1 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Van Ness Park 5835 Ave G, McIntosh, FL 32664
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Main Street's Spring Festival

Family-friendly event with local vendors, food trucks, Children's activities, live entertainment and more!

O2B Kids- Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza

Join us for a family fun event and egg hunt! Family fun, carnival games, loads of candy and egg hunts ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter, 7383 SW 17th Road Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free for members, $15/child for non-members, Adults free with child admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spring Fling - Sensory Friendly, Trauma-Informed, Accessible Free Family Carnival

Hosted by the University of Florida IFAS/FYCS, Student Occupational Therapy Association, and the United Church of Gainesville. This event was created ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Antique tractors and farming equipment reflecting 200 years of rural American history will be on display. Compete in the tractor pulls ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 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.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Easter Bunny Pictures at Newberry Nutrition

Free Easter Bunny Pictures at Newberry Nutrition!

  • 9:30 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Nutrition 12 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669-3431
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Dave and Buster's

Hop on in for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. We have two great ticket packages available for a celebration that ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Dave and Buster's 3023 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $22.86 to $41.84 (Ages 2 & Under Free)
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts

Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts ...

Easter Egg Hunt at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

Join us to celebrate Easter during our 10 Thousand Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1st! This event is from ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: General Admission – (2 yrs & under – Free!), $13 - Advance purchase, $15 - The day of and at the door
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Baptist Church of Gainesville Easter Egg Hunt

Join us Saturday, April 1st for puppets, games and an Easter egg hunt!

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 14105 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Can You Dig It?

Dig into geology and discover the Earth at your feet! Enjoy hands-on activities, both inside and outside the Museum, and ...

Kirby Family Farm's Rock n Roll Easter Train

The Rock-N-Roll Easter Train is BACK! April 1st and 2nd, The whole family can enjoy Historic train excursion, see some furry ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL. 32696
  • Cost: $15.99 contribution per person for ages 11 and up, $20 at the gate if available. For ages 3-10, $10.99 in advance, $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Milam Family Easter Egg Hunt

The fun begins at 10 am, bring your basket! Free fun for all the family! Bounce house, popcorn, hot dogs, ...

Trenton Spring Festival

Local vendors, small businesses, food trucks, kid zones, and more!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Douberly Farms 830 NE Trenton Blvd, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

EGGciting Easter Event and Egg Hunt at Learn N Play

Hop on over to Learn N Play for our EGGciting Easter Event! Come join us for our EGGciting Easter egg ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $18 per child, Free for members
  • Website: learnnplay.info
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate the Child

Join us for fun and games, food, raffle prizes and more!

Easter Egg Hunt at Westside Baptist Church

This year’s Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 1st. There are egg hunts for toddlers, preschool students, and elementary students, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Westside Baptist Church, 10000 W. Newberry Road Gainesville Florida 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: westsidebaptist.org
  • 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

Rotary Club of Williston Easter Egg Hunt

Starting at 11:00 am we will have activities followed by the egg hunt for children plus FREE hotdogs, chips and ...

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

Easter Eggstravaganza at Mossman Hall

Join us for the Melrose Makes Easter Eggstravaganza! The Egg Hunt will be at 1 pm (with a special area ...

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Junior Ranger

Come to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and learn about litter while earning your Junior Ranger Badge. Participants will discover ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Crosspoint Church of God Easter Egg Hunt

Crosspoint Church Invites you to this Free Community Event! We will have Food, Bounce Houses, Crafts, Face Painting, Prizes, Giveaways, AND ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-5040
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Raceway Easter Egg Hunt

Join us at Gainesville Raceway for a kid's Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1st! The hunt will start at approximately ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve

Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve! Dr. Hulcr is the ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Micanopy Native American Heritage Preserve 406 SE Tuscawilla Rd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts

Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts ...

Kirby Family Farm's Rock n Roll Easter Train

The Rock-N-Roll Easter Train is BACK! April 1st and 2nd, The whole family can enjoy Historic train excursion, see some furry ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL. 32696
  • Cost: $15.99 contribution per person for ages 11 and up, $20 at the gate if available. For ages 3-10, $10.99 in advance, $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.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

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary April Farmers Moo-ket

The Easter Piggy has come to Critter Creek! Come out for a "not-egg" hunt, tie-dye activities, and more at our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flemington Baptist Church Easter Eggstravaganza

Join us following the Morning Worship Service for our Easter Eggstravaganza! Lunch will be provided. Fun activities and an egg ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Flemington Baptist Church 18250 NW 100th Avenue Rd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Butler Town Center Easter Eggstravaganza

Join us for a fun, family-friendly Easter Extravaganza with a whimsical twist on Alice in Wonderland on Sunday, April 2nd, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Butler Town Center, 3217 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Church of Christ Spring Festival and Egg Hunt

FREE Community Event. Bring your family for an afternoon of good, wholesome fun. Enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs and shaved ice along ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Church of Christ 520 NE Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Noah’s Endeavor Gators Field Day

Come join the University of Florida's student-athletes for an inclusive, fun-filled Field Day on April 2nd from 3-5 pm! This ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Indoor Facility 250 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville FL, 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: docs.google.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

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

Mega Gaming and Comics Pokémon Night

Pokémon Night every other Tuesday at Mega Gaming & Comics!

La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting

Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • 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 ...

Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series

Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs and below and ...

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

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then lead a short walk on our stroller-friendly Discovery ...

  • 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

Magnolia Ridge Easter Egg Hunt

We will have our First Safe, family, friendly Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your baskets to collect your eggs and have ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Magnolia Ridge Health & Rehabilitation 6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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 ...

Afro Roots Fest

Friday, April 7, 2023 | University of Florida: School of Theatre and Dance Song, Dance, And Drum Workshops | Lecture & ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free- $150
  • 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

Family Good Friday Festival and Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for this FREE family-fun event! All ages welcome! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and we hope to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Grace at Fort Clarke UMC 9325 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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 ...

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

Teen Midnight Basketball

The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might ...