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November 12 - 18

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

Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa

Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College

“Run with the Cops” invites the entire community to participate in a morning of fun, fitness and fellowship while supporting ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Track, 3000 NW 83rd Steet, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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.facebook.com
  • 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

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: Live to Create, Create to Live

Celebrate the In Our Time: 54th SA+AH Art Faculty Exhibition and UF’s School of Art and Art History faculty through ...

  • 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: 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

Gainesville Opportunity Center Fall Festival and Open House

Come join us for our Fourth Annual Fall Festival Open House. The GOC helps adults living with mental illness rejoin ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1210 NW 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4042
  • Cost: free
  • 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

Bull Mayhem at Mayhem Ranch

This year we are ending our fall season with Bull Mayhem on November 15 & 16, 2024! We are proud ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $20 in advance online | $25 at the gate | Kids 5 & Under Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Collegiate 4-H Fall BINGO Night

The University of Florida Collegiate 4-H Club is hosting a Free to enter family friendly BINGO night. Bingo Cards will ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • 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

Ellzey Church Fall Celebration

All are invited to come enjoy an evening of music on the porch with Sarah Bolles. Enjoy Hamburgers and hotdogs ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

Tioga Movie Night: It's A Wonderful Life

Come get in the Holiday Spirit with us, and join us on Friday, November 15th at 7:30 for our Tioga ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:45 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

VFW Post 2811 Popup Flea Market Fall Festival

Live music, vendors- food, bounce house, face painting, petting zoo and kids games. Chili cook off $25 to enter- cash ...

  • 8:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: VFW Post 2811 1150 Northwest Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free parking/free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Joey’s Wings 5k and Kids Obstacle Run

The 10th annual Joey's Wings 5k & Obstacle Run will be on November 16th, 2024 at Santa Fe College! When you ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College (Charles R. Perry Construction Institute) Building O, NW 91st St Gainesville, FL US 32606
  • Cost: Starting at $25
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa

Join us on November 16th, 23rd and December 7th at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with ...

Newberry Main Street's Fall Festival

Save the Date: November 16, 2024. Join us in Historic Downtown Newberry for our Annual Fall Festival. Family fun with ...

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

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

A Splash of SPARC352 Community Art Celebration

We invite you to join us to celebrate the creativity and success of the SPARC352 community collaboration art projects. Participate ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Eastside Recreation Center 2883 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641-6034
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bryer Patch Fall Sunflower Festival

Come join us during our "Fall on the Farm" season at our Annual Fall Sunflower Festival! Our Sunflower Festival dates ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

High Springs Museum Open Day

It is Saturday and our museum is open from 11 AM to 4 PM every Saturday. Come and see what ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • 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

Studio TM Ceramics November Holiday Family Parties

Looking for things to do this Holiday Season for you and the family? We’ve got just the thing! Our Holiday ...

Bull Mayhem at Mayhem Ranch

This year we are ending our fall season with Bull Mayhem on November 15 & 16, 2024! We are proud ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: Tickets: $20 in advance online | $25 at the gate | Kids 5 & Under 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 ...

Bryer Patch Fall Sunflower Festival

Come join us during our "Fall on the Farm" season at our Annual Fall Sunflower Festival! Our Sunflower Festival dates ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ride For The Rail Trail

Hop on your bikes and ride with ACT and First Mag down the Hawthorne Trail and back to First Mag ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Adult (Sliding scale $15-$20) | Bike Lite (Sliding scale $5-$10)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Main Street Harvest Festival

2023 was a big year for us. We celebrated 20 years of Main Street Festivals! Some years we had a ...

Calvary Chapel Fall Family Fest

We invite you to join this year for our Fall Family Fest! Immediately after morning service we will be enjoying ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 5510 SW 62nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Cost is $15 per person and kids 8 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cub Scout Pack 127 Bring-a-Friend Foam Party

You are invited! Sunday November 17, 2024. 1-4 pm at the Burt Ames Scout Cabin at First United Methodist Church, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church, 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UNITY in CommUNITY-Rally and March for Peace & Justice

Join us on November 17th at 1 pm at Bo Diddley Plaza for exciting speakers, sign-making, children's corner, local nonprofit ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center: Sensory Circus

Sensory Circus is a circus performance designed for highly sensitive people. The following provisions will be made to that effect: The ...

  • 2:00 pm -  2:45 pm 
  • Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • 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

Crosspoint Church of God Fall Family Fun Day

Enjoy a great time of free food, games, crafts and more!

Anthem Church: Fall at the Farm

Fall at the Farm is right around the corner! Join us for the fun at Seven Hills Farm in Trenton ...

  • 3:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Seven Hills Farm 3270 SE Co Rd 337 Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: $8/each | Age 3 and under FREE
  • 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

PunkOuter Games Board Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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