Gainesville
  • Print
September 17 - 23

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

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

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

Home School Junior Naturalist: All about Butterflies

Join us for a morning learning all about Butterflies and exploring their habitat. Grades K-6. Parents will need to accompany ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Story Time at the Zoo

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry United Methodist Church Family Game Night

Join us this Wednesday for Family Game Night! It is open to people of all ages! We hope to see ...

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

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

Harn Museum Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Event: Game Night at Good News Arts (Every 3rd Thursday)

Every Third Thursday All ages are welcome to join us for Game Night at Good News Arts! Bring your own ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Avast Me' Hearties

Come dressed as a pirate for Talk Like A Pirate Day! Ride the Sunset Tide on the pond and seek ...

Community Event: Good News Arts Fiber Arts Circle (Every 3rd Friday)

Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open session for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or doing embroidery ...

  • 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

Tri-County World's Greatest Baby Shower

Are you currently pregnant or do you have a child under the age of one in your home? If so, ...

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Newberry Cornfield Maze has family friendly activities during the day, but becomes haunted at night. Maze- Take nice stroll through ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 20015 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: See costs in description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Adults $20, Kids (3-11) $12, Kids (3 & Under) FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Free Community Dinner & Family Friendly Karaoke

FREE Family Friendly Karaoke this Friday, September 20, 2024 5:30 pm-7 pm Dinner Served 7-10 pm Family Friendly Karaoke All ages are welcome! ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Event is FREE but you may tip the KJ as he donates his time and equipment.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 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: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Park Car & Truck Show

Join the HP2 Inaugural Car & Truck Show hosted by Homestead Park and Bernie Davila! There will be Vendors, a ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL 32696-1838
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.homesteadparks.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

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.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

Latina Women's League Noche Latina with Elio Piedra

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an electrifying night of Latino music featuring Elio Piedra! Enjoy an evening filled with vibrant salsa, ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks National Pepperoni Pizza Day

National Pepperoni Pizza Day! Pizza relays, blind taste test, pizza pie face and many more!

  • 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: Uncle Buck

Join us on Friday, September 20th at 7:30 for our Tioga Movie Night, featuring Uncle Buck! A cheerful uncle is called ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:15 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

FCA D&S Classic Car Show

Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us for the annual D&S Classic Car Show benefitting the Fellowship of ...

  • 8:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: The O'Steen's Barn 16811 County Road 241, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: Free admission for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...

  • 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

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

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Music Weekend

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Music Themed ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Online Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Free Admission Day

Enjoy the museum with free admission all day, sponsored by the company that built it! Thanks, Oelrich Construction!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Florida's largest convention returns on September 21st-22nd, 2024 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $50 weekend pass, $35 Saturday only, $30 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Viva Museum

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Museum and the Gainesville Latino Film Festival! Explore the culture of Latin America ...

Young Leaders for Wild Florida and Creek Family Fest

Bring the whole family for a day of fun outdoor learning! Join us for a spectacular family fun day! Highlights: ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

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

Williston Fiesta

The 3rd Annual Williston Fiesta is set to light up Homestead Park, in Williston, offering a vibrant celebration of Latin ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free parking, free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Latina Women's League Kids and Family Afternoon: Coco

Join us for Coco and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your kids and family! Follow the heartwarming adventure of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry's Fabulous 50's Festival

We are happy to announce our 2nd Annual Fabulous 50's Festival in Downtown Historic Newberry. We invite you to join ...

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 ...

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

Newberry Cornfield Maze has family friendly activities during the day, but becomes haunted at night. Maze- Take nice stroll through ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 20015 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: See costs in description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

We are more than just a corn maze. We are a place where families can come and have a good ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Adults $20, Kids (3-11) $12, Kids (3 & Under) FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Latina Women's League Dance Showcase: Memories from my Panama

Experience the rhythms and colorful traditions of Panama with Conjunto de Proyecciones! Join us for an evening of folkloric dances ...

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

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - Music Weekend

Come Join us at our most popular event of the year- Fall Festival! This weekend you can expect: Weekend Theme: Music Themed ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Online Tickets: $14.95 | In-Person: $16.95 | Children (2 & under) Free
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Florida's largest convention returns on September 21st-22nd, 2024 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $50 weekend pass, $35 Saturday only, $30 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are 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

10 Years of Wrobels in GNV Celebration

Smart Start friends, we are humbled to share our friends at Zion and in the community would like to celebrate ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
September 17 - 23