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September 8 - 14

High Springs Church of God Friends & Family Day

Friends & Family Day is this upcoming Sunday! Our morning worship service starts at 10 am and following that we ...

Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne Youth Bowling

Teens are invited to join Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne, FL Sunday, September 8th for a bowling & arcade trip! ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Farmers Moo-Kets Return

Join us for the return of our farmer's moo-kets! Meet the critters of Critter Creek, enjoy delicious plant-based foods, shop ...

  • 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

Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery

What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Oddities Market September! The Return to Bo Diddley

Hello Gainesville! Join us for our triumphant return to the Bo Diddly Plaza for another amazing installment of the Gainesville ...

  • 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

O'Leno State Park Literacy Day - Read Between the Leaves

We will be celebrating with live music, plenty of fun activities, animal exhibits and book readings for your enjoyment! Join ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: O'Leno State Park, 410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: $5/car park entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Grandparents Day

Grandparents Mini- Golf FREE! Candy Scramble at 1:30 pm!

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bragging Rights Amusements Half Price Entry Homeschool Mixer

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

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: half off admission
  • 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

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

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

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; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Noche de Museo

Join us for Noche de Museo, a vibrant celebration of Hispanic/LatinX/Latine heritage. Come take this opportunity to immerse yourself in ...

  • 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

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Friday for Homeschoolers - Board Game Day

Friendship Fridays is a fairly new ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church. The purpose of this ministry is to give homeschooling ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 16th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 13-15, ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Freaky Friday the 13th

Scary face contest, best scream contest, Friday the 13th trivia. Watch out everything has gone freaky! Jason could be just ...

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

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Celebrate Back to School

Students ride free with every adult trail ride reservation! Ages 8-16 years old

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Students ride free with every adult trail ride reservation!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days

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

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: The walk is free with the cost of park admission ($5.00 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning Toddler Time for ages 2-4 from 9:30 am-11 am. Stretch, strengthen and move your body in a semi-structured ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Fall

Come on out to Lubee Bat Conservancy for a painting party AND a private behind the scenes tour to meet ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Tickets are a $75 donation to Lubee Bat Conservancy.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

My Omnilocks Children's Book Signing and Giveaway

Free book giveaway, "My Omnilocks: Hair with Endless Looks," for ages 0 to 10. Hair salon/braiding and gift basket raffles. Fun ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity’s Day Spa Pampering For Kids (Thornebrook Village) 2441 NW 43rd St, Suite 11B, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: myomnilocks.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

Wild B Boutique Festive Fall Market

Festive fall outdoor market. 85+ vendors food trucks and more.

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 16th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 13-15, ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum: Sarah’s Birthday Bash

Join us as we celebrate Sarah Hamilton Matheson’s birthday! We are excited to welcome Patchwork for an afternoon of music ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5451
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Latina Women's League Kids and Family Afternoon: Vivo

Join us for “Vivo” and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your kids and family! Follow the heartwarming adventure of Vivo, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5287
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Family Pumpkin Party

We love to host a good party, and our favorites are definitely a good pumpkin party! We’ve started our pumpkin ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $75 per 2 (1 adult, 1 child)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.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 ...

Observe the Moon Event at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Join us for this National event in partnership with UF Astronomy and Astrophysics Departments and Alachua County to Observe the ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL
  • Cost: $5 per card (6 persons max per car)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Family Fun
September 8 - 14