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November 21 - 27

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: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 Movie Night

The Harn is open on Thursdays until 9 pm for Art After Dark. Tonight, we will be showing Harry Potter ...

  • 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

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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.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 College Rivalry Night

Mark your calendars and get ready to show who has the most team spirit! Wear your favorite team's shirt and ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival

Celebrate the season of abundance! Extra vendors, fresh produce, festive treats, live music and fun for the whole family!

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

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

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

Join a Park Ranger or volunteer on an hour tour to learn about some of Florida's history. Farming, cattle, day ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free with Park admission of $5.00 per car (up to 8 people)
  • Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, a Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, tons of Vendors and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest

Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest at Morningside Nature Center is on the move! To better accommodate all of our neighbors, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • 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

Traditional Music at the Farm

The music will reflect the traditional music played between 1880 to the 1930’s. Old time music at its best!

Light Up Ocala

Light Up Ocala is a longstanding community tradition that kicks off the holidays and attracts thousands to downtown Ocala. This ...

Depot Station's Anniversary Fabulous Fall Fest

Depot Station is turning eight! Come celebrate at our Fabulous Fall Fest! Kid’s Zone: 4-7pm - Face Painting, Magic Mike balloons ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

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 ...

Friendsgiving Thanksgiving

Now, it's more important than ever to "stick together no matter the weather". On Saturday, November 23rd, I (and some ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • 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 ...

Light the Tree at Celebration Pointe

Join us for the Celebration Pointe Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 23rd at 6:00 p.m.! Enjoy dazzling performances by Danscompany ...

4th Ave Food Park Thanksgiving Kids Day

Gobble, gobble! It’s time for a Thanksgiving Kids Day! We'll have face painting, balloon animals, marionettes and more for a ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner

We invite you to join us for a Thanksgiving Family Dinner! Everyone is invited!

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Victory Chapel CFM, 2108 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thanksgiving In The Park

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 24th at 11 am. This worship service and a ...

Sweet Paws Bakery’s Santa Pictures

Santa is coming to town and is ready to take pictures with your furry and non-furry family! Santa Hugh will ...

  • 12:30 pm -  2:50 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Paws Bakery (In the Haile Village Center) 5330 SW 91st Terr, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Picture with Santa $12 for digital copy and $16 for a printed 4x6 copy
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Teatime Tranquility & Treasures Tea Time with Santa Claus

Give Your Family the Gift of a Magical Afternoon with Santa! Imagine stepping into a holiday wonderland where kids’ eyes ...

  • 1:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 14603 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $44.95 for 1 adult + 1 child, $14.95 for each additional child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Moana Skate Party

Costume contest and more fun!

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • 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: 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
  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.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

UFPA and The Lynx present An Evening with Lemony Snicket: Daniel Handler in Person

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the one and only Daniel Handler, also known as Lemony Snicket! Handler’s incredible ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: General Public $15 | Children & Students $10
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Fun Turkey Dink

Turkey Dink - This is an event for families. Bring your visiting family members out to have a blast playing ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $10/adults $5/child
  • Website: playtimescheduler.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • 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
  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event

The 2nd annual Friendsgiving event, a free event for the community, featuring activities for kids and adults.

Gainesville Frisbee

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

November 21 - 27