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April 26 - May 2

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County

Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County! Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, UF Department of ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: see description for details, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Turns 10!

Join us for a morning of celebration as you learn about the park’s history, how it’s changed in the last ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Park entry fee is waived for the day!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race

The 48th Wild Hog Canoe Race is officially scheduled for April 26, 2025! The Wild Hog Canoe Race operates in order ...

American Legion Post 230 Community Outreach Day

American Legion Post 230’s Community Outreach Day – Fun for the Whole Family! Join them for a day of giving back ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

CANCELLED Join us and discover an authentic working farm owned by the Dudleys from post Civil War to mid-1940s. We ...

  • 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

North Central Florida YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Please join us for our upcoming Healthy Kids Day on April 26 beginning at noon. Join us for a day ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Super Saturdays: Pokemon at Coliseum of Comics

Calling all young Pokémon Trainers! Your Pokédex is missing four Pokémon, and it’s up to YOU to find them! -Each child ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Soccer ‘N’ Safety

Join us this Saturday for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Soccer’N’ Safety! Free vitals checks Free healthy snacks Great resources And MORE!

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Abby Wambach Park 4501 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids with Bees Beekeeper Day

Kids ages 4-13 years old with an accompanying parent, can experience the Buzzing excitement of a Honeybee Hive and taste ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The American HoneyBee Co. High Springs, FL
  • Cost: $35 per 1 child/1 parent
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign-up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event and receive 10% off paid in full ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Save Turtles at First Magnitude

We’re throwing one shell of a party on Saturday, April 26 to help protect turtles and tortoises worldwide! This is going ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Games

The Ninja Games take on a competitive format, allowing NinjaZone Ninjas to showcase their skills, strength and agility. The Ninja ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $110 Registration, Must register by March 21, 2024
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Cajun Crawfish Boil

Join Us for the Tyler’s Hope Crawfish Boil! Get ready for an unforgettable day of Cajun-style low country boil & gumbo ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Momentum Labs | 12742 NW 133rd Terrace Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $60-$80
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Scamper Fest

Help us welcome Confession Kids and X Dirty Fingers home from tour! With music, a makers’ market, a food truck, ...

  • 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: 920 NW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4283
  • Cost: General Admission $15 Advanced | $20 at Door
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mossman Hall BBQ Brawl

Eat, drink, shop & rock!

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: $35 Wristbands
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Digimon ST-20 and ST-21 Release Event

Join us for our special release event for the new Digimon starter decks! Signup begins at 6 pm with our tournament ...

Newberry Parks and Recreation presents The Wild Robot

Join us for a family movie night! Movie: The Wild Robot

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

O'Leno State Park Firefly Encounter

Learn about fireflies and see thousands of them light up the night! This special after-hours event is a truly magical ...

  • 7:45 pm 
  • Location: O'Leno State Park 410 SE O'Leno Park Rd High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $15 After-Hours Parking Pass per vehicle (with up to 8 people) is required to attend this event. A $5 per vehicle State Park Entry Fee is also required.
  • Website: www.givesignup.org
  • Category: Family Fun

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County

Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County! Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, UF Department of ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: see description for details, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See description for details
  • 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

Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series

Splash into Science with us at the library! Our neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Elephant & Piggie Party

May 2 is Piggie's Birthday! Join us to celebrate with stories, fun and games with Elephant & Piggie. All ages ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 12633 State Rd 24 Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Cost: $45
  • Website: ckeytiki.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion Spring Music Jam Along

Join us for a fun jam session and music time on Friday, May 2nd! Kids can play various instruments and ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Join us every Friday for a FUNtastic night of games and giveaways for ALL!

April 26 - May 2