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04May

Gainesville Hoopfest

YBOA Gainesville HoopFest is coming to the Alachua County Sports & Events Center! Join us May 3-4, 2025, for an ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: scorbot.app
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: A Little Sit

What is a “Big Sit”? It’s a birding event where teams try to see how many species they can spot ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2025 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Amphibian Week

Hop on Over for Amphibian Week! Join the SF Teaching Zoo and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Sunday, May ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Regular admission applies.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Join us for our highly anticipated tenth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival, taking place on May 3rd ...

  • 9:30 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pollinator Pots with Bee City Gainesville

Join the Florida Wildflower Foundation on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 am for a workshop to create your own mini ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary: May Farmers Moo-ket

May the 4th be with you at our next Farmers MOO-ket! Join us on Saturday, May 4th, from 12–4 PM for ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 suggested donation per person upon entry to the moo-ket.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Oddities Market

Calling all curious minds! Join us at the Gainesville Oddities Market, taking place at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza. This ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks May the 4th Be With You

May the 4th Be With You

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch May the 4th: Crafts inspired by Star Wars

May the 4th Be With You! Join us for crafts inspired by Star Wars. Enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

For their final show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Hadestown: Teen Edition. Performed with a live band, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Firehouse Subs Touch The Truck

Join us at Firehouse Subs Gainesville on Sunday, May 4th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM for fun at our ...

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: I Love Mom Clay Pot

Make the perfect Mother's Day gift using your fingerprints!! $10 each. All supplies are included to walk away with a ...

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 ...

05May

The Ice Cream Vault Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Join us for a sweet grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Alachua Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 5th ...

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

Copa Cinco de Mayo 3v3

Mark your calendars for the most exciting soccer event of the year! Get ready to compete in Copa Cinco de ...

06May

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

Leg-A-Z International Soccer Tryouts

Leg-A-Z soccer tryouts will be held on May 1st, May 6th, May 7th, and May 8th at Forest Park in ...

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

Junior Elite Soccer Academy Competitive Soccer Tryouts

Junior Elite Soccer Academy is excited to announce its 2025/26 Competitive Soccer Tryouts on May 6-9 from 5 pm-8 pm ...

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

07May

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Mother's Day Fun in the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for some Mother's Day Fun in the Park. We'll have games, crafts, and a popcorn ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Mexico

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Leg-A-Z International Soccer Tryouts

Leg-A-Z soccer tryouts will be held on May 1st, May 6th, May 7th, and May 8th at Forest Park in ...

Junior Elite Soccer Academy Competitive Soccer Tryouts

Junior Elite Soccer Academy is excited to announce its 2025/26 Competitive Soccer Tryouts on May 6-9 from 5 pm-8 pm ...

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

08May

Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal

Calling all nature park heroes! Join us for our next give back Thursday event at Cofrin Nature Park this Thursday ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Waldorf inspired outdoor play. Child-led nature play around the fun treehouse and big sand pit. We will walk in nature, ...

Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch

It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Splitz Bowling

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Splitz Bowling Alley. Come bowl, or play some arcade games. $12/person ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Special homeschool rates (see description for details)
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After-School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

Leg-A-Z International Soccer Tryouts

Leg-A-Z soccer tryouts will be held on May 1st, May 6th, May 7th, and May 8th at Forest Park in ...

Junior Elite Soccer Academy Competitive Soccer Tryouts

Junior Elite Soccer Academy is excited to announce its 2025/26 Competitive Soccer Tryouts on May 6-9 from 5 pm-8 pm ...

Inter Gainesville KF Soccer Tryouts- Boys & Girls

Calling all young athletes! Inter Gainesville is holding open tryouts for boys and girls born 2007–2017. Whether you’re just starting ...

Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition: Family Night

Join Family Night at Mebane Middle School in Alachua, FL for a free evening of interactive games and raffle prizes, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Mebane Middle School (16401 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

HuDost with (V)owls at Heartwood Soundstage

Experience the refined wildness of HuDost, an alt-folk, electric-Americana, world-rock ensemble whose music bridges cultures and hearts. Winners of the ...

09May

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Friday Night Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5 pm. Track is hot from 6:30 pm-11 pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up) $20, Children (12 & under) Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Junior Elite Soccer Academy Competitive Soccer Tryouts

Junior Elite Soccer Academy is excited to announce its 2025/26 Competitive Soccer Tryouts on May 6-9 from 5 pm-8 pm ...

D1 Training Gainesville - Moms Train FREE!

Moms Train FREE This Friday! Friday, May 9 | 5:30 PM Strong, supportive, unstoppable—this one’s for YOU, Mom. Come lift, sweat, and ...

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Weekend Extravaganza-A Mother’s Night Out

A Mother’s Night Out Friday, May 9th from 6 pm-10 pm Line dancing, music and food! $25 Donation Archer Community Center 16671 SW ...

Okito America Parents Night Out- Mother’s Day Edition

Give Mom the break she deserves! Join us for a special Mother’s Day edition of Parents’ Night Out…games, crafts, dinner, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Road & Alachua Tech City Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $30/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Tioga Concert Night - Whiskey Jones

Join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Whiskey Jones! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the ...

The Gainesville Orchestra presents: POPS!

POPS! The Season Finale! Our annual season finale promises a thrilling night of surprises, fun, and spectacular orchestral sounds. Expect ...

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

10May

Haile Farmer's Market Mother’s Day Weekend

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Come by the farmers market this Saturday morning and pick up fresh flowers, ...

Mother’s Day Market at The Alachua County Farmers Market

Give your Mom the gift of time together! Come spend time with Mom at Alachua County Farmers’ Market. You can ...

Gainesville Garden Club Mother's Day Garden Tour and Luncheon

A great gift for Mom & Everyone Who Has a Mom! • Enjoy a tour of three distinct and unique home ...

Leslie Tharpe Designs: Lamp Base with Karen Tharp

A material fee of $70 is due upon arrival to class. In this workshop, students will create a beautiful black porcelain ...

Windsor Fire Department Zucchini Festival

40th Annual Zucchini Festival! Vendors, food trucks, fried zucchini, live music and more! Kiwanis will be frying the Zucchini again ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Windsor Fire Department-1401 SE County Road 234 Gainesville ( between Gainesville and Melrose)
  • Cost: Free entry or donate $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Mother's Day Weekend

Mother's Day is this weekend! Don't forget to take your lovely mothers on a walk in this beautiful garden with ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Cade Museum 7th Birthday Bash

Join us as we blast off for an out-of-this-world Community Day celebration with FREE admission on Saturday, May 10, from ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE admission!
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Clay Ranch Berry Farm Faith on the Farm

We are inviting everyone to come out and enjoy Live Music, Upick Blueberries, Prepicked Blueberries, Upick Flowers, Local Beef, Local ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1287 State Rd 100, Florahome, FL, 32140
  • Cost: Upick $4.00/lb or prepicked $25 for 5lbs
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cozy Classroom Mother's Day Tea

Join us for Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 am! We will have tea and snacks, do ...

Floridiana Festival

The Matheson’s annual Floridiana Show is expanding! This year, and moving forward, we are hosting a Floridiana Festival. The Floridiana ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Mother's Day Craft and Vendor Market

Celebrate Moms at the Gainesville Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market! Dates & Times: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10am - 5pm Sunday, ...

Gainesville Police Department: Motorcycle Rodeo & Open House Event

Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 AM - 2 PM for an exciting day of fun and ...

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

The 48th Annual High Springs Pioneer Day Festival Days Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 and Sunday, ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: highsprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch for Mother's Day

Spend Mothers Day Weekend on the farm cuddling mini cows, mini donkeys and more! Farm Tour tickets are limited! Book ...

O2B Kids: Be a Gator for a Day!

O2B Kids + Florida Gators = One Epic Field Day! We're teaming up with the Florida Gators for a FREE Youth ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Rural King Supply Plant A Pot For Mom

Plant a Pot for Mom is back at Rural King! Bring the kids out on May 10th at 10 AM ...

The Very Hungry Learners VPK Prom

We are excited to announce that the ELC of Alachua County will be hosting our 2nd Annual VPK Prom on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Pinspiration Gainesville Cookie Decorating Workshop + Flower Pot Crafting

We are so excited to have Kim from “Eat the Darn Cookie” back in Gainesville for more cookie decorating! Get ...

Super Saturdays: Mother's Day

Make Mom the Star of Her Own Comic Book! -Bring the kids to Coliseum of Comics to create a FREE custom ...

Bridge City Community Church Just For Mom Fun & Crafts

Moms, you deserve a break, and we’ve got just the thing! Join us for a fun and relaxing day of ...

Historic Micanopy Tours: Florida Native Plant Hike

Looking for something different to do for Mother's Day weekend? Join us for hike through Micanopy's Native American Heritage Preserve ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Tuscawilla Preserve 406 Southeast Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy, FL, 32667
  • Cost: 50% off or BOGO until Saturday morning
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Landscapes Unlimited Nursery Mother's Day Sip & Shop

Bring Mom and enjoy the flowers, shop for Mother's Day (plants make great gifts!), listen to live music and enjoy ...

North Florida Christian Camp Family Day

Who’s excited for Family Day? Our team is getting ready for your arrival on May 10th to kick off our ...

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Weekend Extravaganza-Cultural Arts Festival

A Mother’s Night Out Friday, May 9th from 6 pm-10 pm Line dancing, music and food! $25 Donation Archer Community Center 16671 SW ...

Hope for Hawthorne Mother’s Day Funday- Fish Fry Extravaganza

Bring your family and join us for a day full of laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories! Our Mother’s Day Fun ...

Dance Sun Country’s Recital: Secret Garden

Dance Sun Country presents their 18th annual Recital, featuring the theme “SECRET GARDEN”! This year’s program features approximately 40 dances ...

iDance with Mom: A Mother’s Day Pop-Up Party

Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 1-4 PM for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and movement at IndepenDANCE ...

Leslie Tharpe Designs: Wall Tiles with Karen Tharp

A $40 material fee is due upon arrival to class. Create a set of 3 decorative oval wall tiles with black ...

Luxe Creative Space Mother’s Day Brunch & Candle-Making Experience

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating YOU in the most beautiful and creative way! MKKS Event Decor & More is teaming ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Make Tissue Paper Flowers for Mother's Day

Children will enjoy creating a unique gift for their special person. Bring your child in to make tissue paper flowers in ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

High Springs BMX Moms Race BMX

Calling all moms, stepmoms, grandmothers and aunts - we have a fun special race just for you! Whether you've raced ...

Premier Moms & About Kairos Events & Catering Mother’s Dinner

We are excited to bring you a special Mother's Dinner on May 10th at 7:00 p.m. for our Pre-Mother's Day ...

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