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5th Avenue Arts Festival

The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Join us for the ninth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival on May 4th and 5th, 2024! Explore ...

  • 9:30 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Curlings Group, Real Broker LLC Blooms and Berries Bash

Attention all Moms, Past Clients, Family and Friends, we cordially invite you to our Blooms & Berries Bash, hosted at ...

  • 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
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

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

Gainesville Oddities Market! A Day of the Dead Festival!

Come out and join us for another amazing Oddities Market! This month we celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a Day ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

May Farmers Moo-ket

Join us for our final Farmers Moo-ket of the season! Come meet the critters of Critter Creek, enjoy delicious plant-based ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 suggested donation per person upon entry to the moo-ket.
  • 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

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join a ranger on a walking tour of the wetlands! Tour begins at the boardwalk pavilion on Cell 1. Visitors ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Tour is free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

We will be here from 2 pm-8 pm. Come have a jump fiesta with us!

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: Pay $24 and enjoy the best we have to offer. Mention the code “CINCO” and get 15% off.
  • Website: www.facebook.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. ...

Studio TM Mother's Day Planter Decorating

Celebrate all the moms, mothers, mamas, whether they are biological, adopted, or made-into-family-moms’ in your life with clay! This Mother’s ...

Bragging Rights Amusements Half Price Entry Homeschool Mixer

Come meet other local homeschool groups, play games, grab some food and win prizes!

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: half off admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
  • Website: www.vpizza.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Star Wars Trivia Night at Tijuana Flats-Butler North

May the trivia force be with you! Join Tijuana Flats for Star Wars Trivia on May 6th from 6 PM ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Tijuana Flats 3205 Clark Butler Boulevard Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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

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 ...

Texas Roadhouse Kids Night- Cinco De Mayo

Join us at Texas Roadhouse for their monthly Kids Night! There will be plenty of activities and prizes for kids ...

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

CountryWay Town Square Gator Jam

Gator Jam 8 At Country Way Town Square! Come out to CountryWay Town Square to enjoy some awesome live music ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Country Way Town Square 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20 Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Music Nights

Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Half Price Thursday. Half Priced Wristbands, video games, cafe items!
  • 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 ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Windows and Mirrors

Picture this! You and your community after hours at the museum creating, capturing, experiencing and reflecting as you discover Windows ...

  • 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

Community event: Donuts and Drawing at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Friday)

Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open drawing session for all community members and artists of all ...

  • 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

Homeschoolers Field Day

Save The Date! Field Day is a perfect opportunity for students to be active, practice good sportsmanship, and have fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: More details released soon
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • 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 ...

ACPO Teen Fun Bash

Come Get Your Sparkle on at Archer Non-Profit Teen Fun Bash. This event is for teens ages 13-18. Must be ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free for teens. Parents $10 donation.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days & Mother’s Day

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and 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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gccfla.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mother’s Day Market at The Alachua County Farmers Market

Give your Mom the gift of time together! Come spend time with Mom at Alachua County Farmers’Market. You can get ...

  • 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

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join a ranger on a walking tour of the wetlands! Tour begins at the boardwalk pavilion on Cell 1. Visitors ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Tour is free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Mother’s Day Cultural Arts Festival

Join us for a Free FUN Event! Archer Cultural Progressive Organization presents the 43rd Annual Archer Cultural Arts Festival, Mother's ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Maddox Park 17100 SW Archer Rd, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GROW HUB's Spring Pop Up Shops

Join GROW HUB on the second Saturday of March, April, and May for their Spring Pop-Up Shop series! The event ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.grow-hub.org
  • 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

Windsor Fire Department Zucchini Festival

Zucchini Festival Saturday! Free entry or donate $5.00 to the Fire Department and get two tickets for chances to win ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Windsor Fire Department-1401 SE County Road 234 Gainesville ( between Gainesville and Melrose)
  • Cost: Free entry or donate $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Mother's Day Weekend

Treat Mom to a delightful outing at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens this weekend! Join us on Saturday for savory ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

Tot Time is back! Every Saturday from May 11 through June 24 (weather permitting) we will be having Tot Time ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 18004 SW 83 Ave. Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: $45 per child, discounted for siblings to $40 apiece.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Mother's Day Tour

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Us! Bask in the beautiful spring weather, experience up-close encounters with rare and exotic animals, witness ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
  • Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mother’s Day at the Patch

Come join us for our annual Mother's Day at The Patch! Bring that special Mother in your life to pick ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10 admission fee per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • 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

Tri-County Community Resources Family Fun & Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Mark your calendar for the 1st Tri-County Family Fun & Hurricane Preparedness Expo, happening on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from ...

Waldo Flea Market Free Kids Arts and Crafts

Something New for the Kiddos! Bring 'em out for a quick craft project! Kids Arts & Crafts is open from ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Flea Market 17805 US-301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission, free parking!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest - Mother's Day Weekend

We are so excited to kick off our U-Pick Flower season on Mother’s Day Weekend with Flower Fest! This event ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL
  • Cost: Admission is $10/per person for event and $10/per flower holder. 2 & under-free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum 6th Birthday Bash

Come make a splash at our birthday bash! We are thrilled to offer FREE admission in celebration of the Cade ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE admission!
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

JCPenney Kids Zone for Mother's Day

Decorate a special trinket box and card for Mother’s Day! Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for ...

  • 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

Mother's Day Spring Brunch

Mother's Day Spring Brunch at the Library Partnership Resource Center! Enjoy candle making activities for the whole family, ages 5 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • 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

Hope For Hawthorne: Mother's Day Fish Fry

Come celebrate the Mothers with us.

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Recreation Park 6000 SE 205 St, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Magnitude Brewing Company Mama Jama

Celebrate all of the Moms and Mom figures in your life and within the community with Mama Jama taking place ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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 ...

Amber Brooke Farms Williston Sundown Social for Mother's Day

We always enjoy the farms beautiful sunsets and we wanted to share them with you! This is the perfect event ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $10 online & $12 at the gate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Mother's Day Mugs Decorating

Celebrate all the moms, mothers, mamas, whether they are biological, adopted, or made-into-family-moms’ in your life with clay! This Mother’s ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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