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Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

GNV Expanded Markets

We are excited to announce something we’ve had in the works for a while now! Starting in February, once a month ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark

Enjoy extended hours at the Harn every Thursday until 9 pm. Dive into one of our exhibitions, unleash your creativity ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

GCM Food Festival

Bring your appetite to the GCM Food Festival at Celebration Pointe on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30 pm to 9:30 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Gainesville
  • Cost: In advance: 0-5 FREE | 6-12 $15 | 13+ $25 | $5 more on the day of the event | $10 more for early admission (access at 5:30 pm)
  • 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 ...

Taylor Swift TTPD Listening Party

Come listen to Taylor’s new album with us while we make FREE friendship bracelet-style plant stakes. Snacks & drinks are ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
  • 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 ...

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Free Pot Luck Supper and Family Friendly Karaoke

Free Family Friendly Karaoke! 6:45 pm Pot Luck Supper 7-10 pm Family Friendly Karaoke Come to sing or just listen and enjoy the ...

  • 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Taylor Swift Album Release Party

Are you Taylor's biggest fan? Join us for our Taylor Swift Album Release Party for music, trivia, dress-up contests, and ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sustainability Festival

Help us celebrate Earth Day and food sustainability! Learn how to grow a variety of Florida heritage crops and prepare ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • 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 ...

Earth Day at Cuscowilla

Friends of Cuscowilla and Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center are sponsoring the third annual Earth Day at Cuscowilla celebration, 9 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center 210 SE 134 Ave. Micanopy, Florida 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.cuscowilla.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Day On The Farm at Walker Farms and Miller Blueberry Plantation

U-pick blueberries, blackberries, food trucks, galactic nutrition, our famous pies, storefront samples, vendors, music, and bounce house. Please share with ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 394 S County Road 315, Interlachen, FL
  • Cost: Cash Only. Blueberries U-pick $5 per lbs/We-pick $6 per lbs | Strawberries U-pick $4 per lbs | Blackberries (will ripen in a couple of weeks) $5 u-pick or $6 We-pick
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race

Race Day is about more than just being in the water. The whole community is welcome to come on out ...

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

As Strawberry Season is coming to a close, we see some blue on the horizon! Join us for our Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bryer Patch Spring Sunflower Festival

Come join us for our Spring Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch! Our Spring Sunflower Festival will be Saturday, April ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Greater Gainesville International Center presents Celebration of Life on Earth Day

This event will be a day of community celebration of our planet Earth, as well as a call to action ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jonesville's Spring Festival

Join us April 20th, 2024 for a Spring Festival! This festival is a fundraiser for our church's children to help ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Baptist Church 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League Weekend Meeting

LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Central Florida YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day is the Y's national initiative to give youth and their families the tools to keep their minds ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Time at Good News Arts

Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

4th Ave Food Park's Earth Day Kids Day

Celebrate Mother Earth at the 4th Ave Food Park's Earth Day Kids Day! Get outside and enjoy live music, balloon ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Celebrate the Child Event

Join Elc Alachua as we celebrate the joy of childhood at Celebrate the Child event! Save the date: Saturday, April ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Makin' Bacon Fest

The Annual Makin' Bacon Fest is more than just a food festival; it's a bacon lover's paradise! As food vendors ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission & Free Parking
  • 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

NICU Reunion at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital invites all NICU graduates and their families for a fun reunion picnic! Reunite with your ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Healing Garden 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free but registration is required for this event.
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • 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: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Latina Women’s League Bilingual Children's Storytelling

Did you know that children have the ability to learn another language at a young age? Latina Women’s League offers ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: UF HealthStreet 2411 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-1305
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks

Regal is making it easier than ever to plan a fun Saturday morning with your kids. On Saturdays, we’re showing ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Local Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $2 a ticket at the first showtime of the day
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Water State Festival

Come celebrate our Florida waters - the most amazing on the planet! Bring the family to this FREE outdoor festival ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

WestFest Music Festival

WestFest 2024 is set to be a highlight for Newberry, FL, showcasing an impressive lineup of artists including the Logan ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Lois Forte Park 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.westfest.rocks
  • 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 ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock on the Third Saturday of Each Month from ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $5.00 cover charge/Kids and Dogs free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.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 ...

Happy 85th Birthday Celebration For Gold Head Branch State Park

Please join us at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park to celebrate our 85th birthday! We will have an ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights FL 32656
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

As Strawberry Season is coming to a close, we see some blue on the horizon! Join us for our Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bryer Patch Spring Sunflower Festival

Come join us for our Spring Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch! Our Spring Sunflower Festival will be Saturday, April ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF GREBE Morning at the Garden Earth Day Festival

Join us at our beautiful garden on April 21st from 10 am until 1 pm. There will be a silent ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: West of Newins Ziegler Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32603
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Spring is almost here and it's beautiful to do some art outside! Bring your family and have a great time ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Clay Ranch Berry Farm Faith on the Farm Family Fun Day

We are SO excited to be hosting Faith on the Farm! We will have Mosh Tater Co and IceBusters Funnel ...

  • 12:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1287 State Rd 100, Florahome, FL, 32140
  • Cost: Upick $4.00/lb or prepicked $25 for 5lbs
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibit Last Day and Polar Scientists

Come chill with us and some cool scientists on our last day with the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit! Step back in time ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $10 adults | $9 FL. residents, seniors & non-UF college students | $7 ages 3-17 | FREE for ages 0-2, UF students & Museum members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Hatchetbury Family Day

50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
  • Website: thehatchetbury.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer First UMC WIC Cooking Class

Master WIC shopping with practical cooking! Attend our classes at Archer First UMC every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 4 pm. ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

B'nai Israel Passover Community Seder

Passover is fast approaching! Register now for the Passover Community Seder and get $20 off the price! Early Bird pricing ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: CBI Social Hall 3830 NW 16th Blvd. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See website for pricing, Under 12 Free
  • Website: www.bnaigainesville.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 - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market

Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

  • 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

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue

Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Locations will vary each month - Stay connected with our Facebook page for updated information!
  • 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 ...