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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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grove Street Block Party

Join Bread of the Mighty Food Bank at the inaugural Grove Street Block Party, as we unite the community to ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 325 NW Tenth Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark

Join us and Wine Down with a new experience on the last Thursday of each month! Smooth Operatives will be ...

  • 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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour - Presented By Jersey Mike’s Subs Where, What Just Happened?!? Happens all the time! Don’t miss your ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County Santa Fe River Preserve BioBlitz

City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 27025 North Sate Road 121, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

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

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

Micanopy Lodge No. 29 Shrimp Festival

Shrimp 4 ways: fried, blackened, scampi and now bang bang! Sides, drinks and dessert included. Benefiting Lodge general funds.

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 503 Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $20 per plate, kids plate available
  • 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

Skate Station Funworks PJ Party

Crazy games all night long! Wear your PJs!

  • 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

Tioga Movie Night: Toy Story

Join us on Friday, April 26th at 7:30 for our Tioga Movie Night, featuring Toy Story! A classic tale centering on ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

  • 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
  • Cost: free
  • Website: twitter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County Park Ranger Nature Walk

City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Faith and Family Ag Festival

Come join us for a free event with farm animals (including pony rides!), lunch and tons of prizes! Please register ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way Lake Butler, FL 32054
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.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

Dog Day's at The Patch

Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for our first ever Dog Day's at The Patch! Our spring flowers ...

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

Hawthorne American Legion Post 230 Family Fun Day

The Hawthorne American Legion Post 230 is having its inaugural family fun day on Saturday, April 27th. This is a ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 20370 SE Hawthorne Rd (SR 20), Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

High Springs Chamber of Commerce 46 Annual "Pioneer Days" Festival. Enjoy a family friendly day with vendors, a kid korral ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: James Paul Park, Downtown High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Our Town Home & Garden Show

Join us on April 27th and 28th and connect directly with our area’s best remodelers, builders, design professionals, and more! ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are only $5, and kiddos 10 and under are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF/IFAS Extension’s Fang Fest

Fang Fest is a new, exciting festival designed to equip guests with the skills and knowledge to coexist with Florida’s ...

  • 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 is $15 and covers both events.
  • Website: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

WHS Varsity Basketball Team- A Hometown Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, April 27th in Heritage Park to celebrate our boy's basketball team in winning back-to-back class ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • 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 ...

  • 10:30 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

Denmark Acres Spring Festival

Spring festival at Denmark Acres! Petting Zoo, Sunflowers, Vendors, Games, Food Trucks, Music and More! Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 823 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $12.95 + Tax (Ages 13 and up), $10.95 + Tax (Ages 3-12), 2 And Under FREE
  • Website: denmarkacres.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

Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm Gulf Coast Sheep Annual Shearing

It’s getting hot neighbors, so it’s time for a haircut! Except in this case it’s not just a haircut, it’s ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • 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: $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

Bat Appreciation Day at Blackadder Brewing Company

Celebrating Bats couldn't be any easier! Join Lubee Bat Conservancy for our 7th Annual Bat Appreciation Day at Blackadder Brewing ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe Springs Celebration

Free admission! Celebrate how lucky we are to have the springs of the Santa Fe River at our doorstep. From ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Poe Springs Park 29722 NW 182nd Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign-up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event and receive 10% off paid in full ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tree Fest at Swamp Head Brewery

We'd like you to help us plant some trees! Solar Impact, Inc. and Swamp Head Brewery have teamed up again for ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Games

The 2024 Ninja Games take on a competitive format, allowing ninjas to showcase their skills, strength, and agility. The Ninja ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $110 Registration, Must register by March 21, 2024
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Cajun Crawfish Boil

Join us on April 27th for a day filled with Cajun style low country boil and gumbo, food trucks (available ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Momentum Labs | 12742 NW 133rd Terrace Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $60-$80
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Village Bistro: The Beatles Tea Party

Join us as we celebrate the Fab Four -Traditional English Tea and goodies -Costumes encouraged! -Prizes for Trivia and Best Costume Reservations Required!

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults $35 | Children under 10 $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Never Grow Up: A Kids Swiftie Dance Party Returns

Top Secret Events presents the return of: Never Grow Up: A Kids Swiftie Dance Party The adults get their TSwift dance ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Depot Event Space 149 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $8 per kid (guardian free)
  • 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 ...

Frog Song Organics Spring Market and U-Pick

We invite you to join us for a Spring evening on the farm. You will be able to pick your ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4317 NE US Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL
  • 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 ...

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County Park Ranger Nature Walk

City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pancakes with a Ranger

This Saturday is FREE "Pancakes with a Ranger" at Ichetucknee Springs State Park from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. You ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (south entrance) 12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: While breakfast is free, the $6/vehicle park entry fee is still required.
  • 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

Dog Day's at The Patch

Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for our first ever Dog Day's at The Patch! Our spring flowers ...

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

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

High Springs Chamber of Commerce 46 Annual "Pioneer Days" Festival. Enjoy a family friendly day with vendors, a kid korral ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: James Paul Park, Downtown High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

Denmark Acres Spring Festival

Spring festival at Denmark Acres! Petting Zoo, Sunflowers, Vendors, Games, Food Trucks, Music and More! Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Denmark Acres 823 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
  • Cost: $12.95 + Tax (Ages 13 and up), $10.95 + Tax (Ages 3-12), 2 And Under FREE
  • Website: denmarkacres.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

Our Town Home & Garden Show

Join us on April 27th and 28th and connect directly with our area’s best remodelers, builders, design professionals, and more! ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are only $5, and kiddos 10 and under are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Center Open House

Free event! Do not miss our opening show at 1:15 pm! Free pony rides! We are giving away 12 free same day ...

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

Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville Mother's Day Tea Party

The Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville Mother's Day Tea Party to benefit Girls Place will be an incredible event hosted ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Price is $30 per person with proceeds benefiting Girls Place Inc.
  • Website: registrations.dacdb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Westside Takeover

On April 28th, I am hosting Westside Takeover: A community fun day at West Side Park on 8th Ave. I ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Westside Park 847 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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