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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Leveda Brown Recycle Center Tour
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at the Alachua County Solid Waste and Recycling facility. We will ride an outdoor ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Leveda Brown Environmental Park 5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Easton Newberry Archery Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Easton Newberry Archery Center. We will check out the Homeschool ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Archery Center, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Cost is $15 per person.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- 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
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
Community Event: Passion for Poetry at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Thursday)
Join us every second Thursday for a night of poetry reading and writing! Open to all forms of spoken word ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Join us for Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe—the official block party of the Florida Gators®! Get ready for a ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- 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
Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights
Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag & Ropes Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages 13-25
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $10 Admission
- Website: www.facebook.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 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...
- 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.
- 11:00 am
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
JCPenney Kids Zone
Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...
- 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
Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Regal Royal Park Cinema 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.regmovies.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
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 ...
- 4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: $20 plus tax
- Website: www.m2battlesports.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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
Grace Church Block Party
Everyone's invited to our fall church-wide Block Party! Food, bounce houses, snow cones, and more!
- 11:30 am
- Location: Grace at Fort Clarke Church 9325 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Vintage Market
Free & Family Friendly Outdoor Event! The Florida Vintage Market is a unique outdoor shopping experience in the heart of ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Midpoint Park and Eatery 931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- 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
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 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
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
