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May 29 - June 4

Lead Fitness Community Memorial Day

Join us for our annual 'Memorial Day Murph' event! This year, we are opening it up to the community of ...

Amber Brooke Farms: Memorial Day at the Farm

There are only TWO weeks left of Florida blueberry season! With this being said, the weekend of May 28 will ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission for adults | Kids Fun Pass $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours

Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Big Cat Feedings, Baby Lemur Interactions, Over 100 Exotic And Rare Species Of Animals To ...

Flip Factory Zone Memorial Day

Let's celebrate Memorial Day and the first day of summer!

Hollow Oaks Memorial Day

Hollow Oaks is open for Memorial Day! Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: $16.50 per person. Free admission for children 3 years & under
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Memorial Day Ceremony

Alachua County Veteran Services, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and Milam Funeral Homes, welcomes the community to attend ...

Learn N Play School’s Almost Out- Summer Social!

Need something to do Monday- while the kids are off from school? Come join us for our monthly Family Friendly ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Learn N Play 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $16 per child - members FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Memorial Day Celebration

Memorial Day Celebration! Bowling, laser tag, arcade, virtual reality, food & drink specials

Hatchetbury Memorial Day Madness

This coming Monday is Memorial Day and we are going to open from 1 pm to 7 pm (last reservation ...

Skate Station Funworks Memorial Day

Special thanks to all military personnel!

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95 | Military families take $2 off each attraction purchase. With military id. Up to 5 people. At least one adult present.
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

PunkOuter Games Tabletop/BoardGame Night

Tabletop Game Night. Bring or borrow your favorite board game, miniature game, and/or card game! Be sure to join our ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokémon League Night

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join the Pokémon League every Monday for casual play Pokémon. Every 1st and 3rd Monday will be ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Join us for an exclusive Fun 4 Gator Kids field trip to Hollow Oaks Corn Maze. Get your camera ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Sign Up Requested! $8 per person (ages 4 and up)
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green

Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Cone Park Branch Library Homework Help

Get homework help in reading and math through the Cone Park Resource Center.

Cone Park Branch Library Science Club

The Cone Park Library Resource Center hosts a Science Club for kids and families The club helps kids engage in ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

Mega Gaming and Comics Pokémon Night

Pokémon Night every other Tuesday at Mega Gaming & Comics!

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green

Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Cone Park Branch Library Homework Help

Get homework help in reading and math through the Cone Park Resource Center.

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Jr. Middle School Tennis Clinic

Welcome to the Westwood Team Tennis Clinic! Our goal is to provide low-cost tennis clinics leading up to the GATCA ...

City of Gainesville Pool Parties

Want to cool off and avoid the summer heat? Come to one of our pool parties! Enjoy free swimming, dancing, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

PunkOuter Games Tabletop/BoardGame Night

Tabletop game day. Bring or borrow your favorite board game, miniature game, and/or card game! Be sure to join our ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • 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 ...

PunkOuter Games MTG Two-Headed Giant Tournament

Join us for our Bi-weekly Magic The Gathering Two-Headed Giant tournament at PunkOuter. Each team will play the best of one ...

WOB Bar & Kitchen: Super Mario Trivia

Do you have what it takes to conquer these trivia levels? Come join us May 31st, at 7:30 pm, to ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: World of Beer Gainesville 3265 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Young children and their caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, and activities together.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

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 Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations. Children are welcome to hang out, play games, create arts ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Free Training Session with Adrian Peterson

The City of Alachua Recreation & Culture Department is excited to announce a Free Training Session with Football Pro and ...

National Donut Day at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

National Donut Day is Friday, June 2nd. One free donut of your choice! And to sweeten the celebration with more doughnuts ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 306 NW 13th St, Gainesville, Florida, 32601
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Tot Time: I Spy Color

Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interests" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday nights in June and July are for staying later, riding longer! Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Countywide First Annual Climate Fair

Join us at the beautiful Camp Cuscowilla to discuss Alachua County’s own climate vulnerability analysis. Come get local answers to ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

O2B Kids Parents Night Out

Parent Night Out is an Evening of Fabulous Activities for Kids 6 to 13 Years Old Led by our O2B Play ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: O2B Members: $15 | Non-Members: $25
  • Website: www.o2bkids.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Doxa Dance Studio Recital: The Lion King

Doxa Dance Studio Recital 2023: The Lion King

Free Training Session with Adrian Peterson

The City of Alachua Recreation & Culture Department is excited to announce a Free Training Session with Football Pro and ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Running ...

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

SAW Friday Night Comics Workshops

We believe in comics! Every Friday we bring a new instructor to lead us through a 40 minute comics workshop. SAW ...

Skate Station Funworks End of School Skate Party

Hairiest legs contest (girls too), frozen t-shirt contest, coconut bowling and many more! Get ready to kick summer off with ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.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 ...

Tioga Movie Night - Aladdin (Classic)

Join us on Friday and Saturday for a very special Double-Feature Disney Movie Night Weekend featuring the classic Aladdin (1992) ...

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 ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Chiefland Watermelon Festival

Annual Watermelon Festival held on the first Saturday in June. Free fresh sliced watermelon, live entertainment, plus numerous craft and ...

O’Leno State Park Race The Tortoise 5K Run/ Walk

Run or walk through one of Florida's most beautiful state parks! The Race the Tortoise 5K winds through the tree-lined ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: O'Leno State Park 410 SE O'Leno Park Rd High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $25-$30 Adults, $10 for 14yrs and under
  • Website: www.friendsofoleno.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Super Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

A new event at Gainesville Raceway! Introducing our SUPER Test and Tune schedule. It’s like a normal test and tune ...

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 ...

Brazilian Skills Soccer Class

Brazilian Skills with another new soccer class at Campo starting May 6th at 9:00 am for children aged 5 to ...

Momentum Dance Arts Tiny Dancers

Calling All Tiny Dancers!!! New Competitive Program alert for Ages 5-7 Momentum Minis will be a competitive dance team for our ...

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 ...

Amber Brooke Farms Farm Day

Before we slide into summer we wanted to give you all another chance to have a day at the farm! Although ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Adult Admission | Kids Fun Pass $10 | We are a cashless farm
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $25 | Ages 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $45 (See website for limitations)
  • Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Junior Ranger Program - Problem Plants

Join us Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM for the Problem Plants Junior Ranger program. Learn about the impact ...

Doxa Dance Studio Recital: The Lion King

Doxa Dance Studio Recital 2023: The Lion King

Equestrians Unlimited Toddler and Preschool Program

Bring your Littles! (Older siblings welcome too!) Pack a picnic lunch if you like and come play on the farm! ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Hollow Oaks Spring Extravaganza

Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there will be a limited number available ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

IndepenDANCE Studio presents Career Day Recitals

Join IndepenDANCE Studio as we celebrate 14 Years of Dance Recitals! More details and ticketing information to come. Please share ...

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.

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 My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch

Join us for arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers in our unique Waldo ArtSpace.

Alachua County School Meals: Free Summer Meal Kick Off Event

Free event! Free food truck meals for 18 & Younger! Face painting from O2B kids, and more fun from other ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

WOB Bar & Kitchen: Pancakes and Potterheads Brunch

Harry Potter fans! Join us for a magical weekend at our Pancakes and Potterheads themed brunch on Saturday and Sunday, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: World of Beer Gainesville 3265 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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, ...

Saturday Workshop at Good News Arts: Crafty Wire Mini Lamps with Chyna

Use a variety of mixed media materials to craft your own artsy lamp shades and wire sculptures with Chyna! Good News ...

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 and Gym Jam Jr.

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Ice Cream in the Park

Join ACT for an ice cream social at Rockwood Park in central Gainesville. This event is free and open to ...

Doxa Dance Studio Recital: The Lion King

Doxa Dance Studio Recital 2023: The Lion King

PinkFest at Celebration Pointe

Come join us for our 3rd Annual PinkFest hosted by Celebration Pointe. This event is to bring awareness to all ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Sequential Artists Workshop presents Draw Jam

Mark your calendars. Draw Jam is back free and in person, first Saturday of every month. That means its coming ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Offered every Friday morning and Saturday afternoon! End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe ...

Doxa Dance Studio Recital: The Lion King

Doxa Dance Studio Recital 2023: The Lion King

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Digimon Sanctioned Tournament

Join us for our weekly Digimon constructed tournament. Signup begins at 6:00 pm with our tournament firing promptly at 6:30 pm. Tickets ...

Tioga Movie Night - Aladdin (Live Action)

Join us on Friday and Saturday for a very special Double-Feature Disney Movie Night Weekend featuring the classic Aladdin (1992) ...

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 ...

Sensory Sundays at Defy- called 9/11/23 No Longer Offer

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

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Come Sundays to One Love Cafe from 11 am to 2 pm and paint some rocks with us! Free for ...

WOB Bar & Kitchen: Pancakes and Potterheads Brunch

Harry Potter fans! Join us for a magical weekend at our Pancakes and Potterheads themed brunch on Saturday and Sunday, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: World of Beer Gainesville 3265 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

The Hatchetbury Family Day

All Families with Kids aged up to 17 yrs old get 50% Off on Sundays! Very safe and the kids ...

Hollow Oaks Spring Extravaganza

Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there will be a limited number available ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Raiders of the Lost Ark

4 pm & 7 pm Showing. Indy (Harrison Ford) and his feisty ex-flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) dodge booby-traps, fight ...

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude is teaming up with the Alachua Audubon Society to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

Dr. Anthony Dixon presents The History of the Seminole Nation; Unchained and Unconquered

"The History of the Seminole Nation; Unchained and Unconquered" explores the origins of the Seminole Nation and contextualizes their rich ...

May 29 - June 4