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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

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: 50% off 1 hour of jump time after You Mention JUMP 50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Main Street Organization: Summer Splash Days

Come cool off while you splash and play in the splash park created for this event. There will be music, ...

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

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday Nights | June 7 - July 26 Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark during Sweet Summer Nights! Every ...

  • 6:00 pm -  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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Spring Ridge First Church of God Family Fitness Conditioning Bootcamp

Family fitness boot camp- sponsored by Gilchrist Football and Cheer. At the ballfield. Fridays from 7 pm-8 pm, All summer ...

Tioga Concert Night - Late Night Delivery

Join us Friday, June 14th for our Tioga Concert Night featuring Late Night Delivery from 7-10 pm at The Square! ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days & Father’s Day

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

Father's Day Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market

The Father’s Day Fest! Come get everything you need to make “Dads Day” special! Eats and treats, everything you need ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops! Catch and release ponds, free photo downloads and giveaways!

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.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

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

Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne Cars For A Cause

Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne, FL is presenting Cars For A Cause. A fundraiser for Hawthorne Middle/High School athletics.

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2405 SE CR 219A, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Free RPG Day

Join us every Saturday for Free RPG Day. Play one-shot adventures from both Pathfinder and D&D Adventure League. Beginners and experienced ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roots Plant Studio Build a Cactus Garden with Dad

Build a cactus garden with Dad in our plant studio! Get BOGO 50% off all cacti! Call or email to ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Get BOGO 50% off all cacti!
  • Website: rootsplantstudio.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth will be celebrated on June 15, 2024 at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park! Artisans, choirs, play by ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • 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

Williston Watermelon Festival

We are beyond excited to announce we will be hosting the 1st Annual Williston Watermelon Festival located in the heart ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hippodrome Theatre: Story Time with a Mermaid

Join us June 15th for our family-friendly Pride event: Story Time with a Mermaid! Clara the Sleepy Siren will be ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Hippodrome Basement, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • 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

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
  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Freddie Warmack Park, 24505 Newberry Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: Freedom Fest

Nathan Ross Inc. proudly presents the third annual Freedom Fest! Freedom Fest is a music and arts festival featuring live performances, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: The Remembrance Project at Freedom Fest

As part of Freedom Fest's telling the story of Black history in America, this event is will tell truth about ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 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 ...

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 ...

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops!

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park

School's out and it's time for summer fun! Join us for our last Kids Day of the summer this Sunday, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 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

Flip Factory Zone Father's Day

Come Spend Time with your Children on Father’s Day at Flip Factory! Buy one hour of jump and get the ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: See website for rates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...

  • 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

Dave and Buster's: The Dad Games!

Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dave and Buster's - Gainesville 3023 SW 45th St. Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $35.41
  • Website: cli.re
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: Tha Cookout-A Juneteenth & Fatherhood Celebration

Tha Cookout is a celebration of Black Unity and Fatherhood. There will be food, music, lawn games, card games, dancing ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cynthia Chestnut Park 2315 Southeast 35th Street Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free-$50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Roots Plant Studio Build a Cactus Garden with Dad

Build a cactus garden with Dad in our plant studio! Get BOGO 50% off all cacti! Call or email to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Get BOGO 50% off all cacti!
  • Website: rootsplantstudio.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Father’s Day Celebration

Celebrate Dad! Dads get two attractions free with paid admission!

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95. Dads get two attractions free with paid admission!
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History: World Sea Turtle Day Celebration

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day at the Museum with the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research! Learn about Florida ...

Freedom Community Church: Free Father’s Day Fish Fry

This Sunday, June 16th at 1:00 pm -a Free Father’s Day Fish Fry will be held at the Waldo Veterans ...

Hatchetbury- Dad's Throw For Free for Father's Day

DADS sacrifice SO much for us, so what would be a great way to say "Thank You"? As time goes ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Dads throw for FREE with at least one other fully paying guest. See website for pricing.
  • 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

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

  • 6:00 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

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: Honoring the Journey to Freedom - Reflection & Resilience: And Still We Rise

SF Association of Black Faculty and staff are hosting a Juneteenth celebration on June 18 from 12-8 p.m. at Santa ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College's Blount Hall, 530 W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

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

Journey to Juneteenth: Juneteenth Breakfast and Black Music Month Celebration

Breakfast celebration to honor and remember Juneteenth. Please note, this is a ticket event.

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $35
  • Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Williston Community Juneteenth Celebration

Don't miss the Juneteenth Celebration at Heritage Park, Wednesday June 19, 2024 from 10 am to 2:00 p.m. Cultural exhibits, health ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission and parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: The Jubilee, Celebrating Arts, Culture and Education

The City of Gainesville’s celebration Journey to Juneteenth: The Jubilee, Celebrating, Arts, Culture and Education, honors the long and turbulent ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University 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 ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: Storytime at Depot

Children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff at Depot Park.

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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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