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13May

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch

Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

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 ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up

A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

THIS EVENT IS FULL! Tweens and teens can play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with guidance from an experienced ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Tuesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

Florida Athletic Soccer Club Trial

Community of Gainesville, Florida. If you or your Son/Daughter are looking for a Soccer Team, this is your opportunity. Tuesdays and ...

Heartwood Soundstage: Larry & Joe: Argentinian llenera with Appalachian banjo!

Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and ...

14May

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - To the Moon

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

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

Bring your imagination! Join us for a Lego-building adventure.

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

*Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center TODAY is cancelled due to a controlled fire the City is doing at the ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Op Art Hand Drawings

Trick the eye with a simple drawing of a hand.

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Gatorball Academy Pitching Clinics

Wednesday Advanced Pitching Clinic 5:00 pm-6:30 pm: Ages 9-12 6:30 pm-8:00 pm: Ages 13-18 Saturday Pitching Clinic 9:00 am-10:30 am Ages 9-14 (open to ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Cake Box

Class is 6-7:30 pm is perfect for people with any level of experience— even if you’ve never touched clay before!. Arrive ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Matheson History Museum Refugee Resettlement in Gainesville Mini-Exhibit Opening

Join us for the opening reception of this unique and important mini-exhibition. From 2024 right up until presidential inauguration day in ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free, no registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Young Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert

The Young Annasemble will give its annual spring concert at the Thomas Center. The orchestra of around 25 young players ...

15May

IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions

Calling all Alachua County & Surrounding Dancers: Auditions are coming up this month of May! New parent interest meeting: May 9th! Season ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

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 Grow Hub

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Grow Hub. We will meet on Thursday, May 15th for ...

GROW HUB's Learn to Grow Food

Join us this spring at Grow Hub on the third Thursday of each month at 12 PM for an interactive ...

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 ...

UF Women's Lacrosse NCAA Quarterfinals

2025 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament No. 4 Florida vs. Duke- 2:30 PM ET

  • 2:30 pm 
  • Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Adult Single Game $7, Child Single Game (12 & Under) $5
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

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, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

UF Baseball vs. Alabama

UF Baseball vs. Alabama

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Florida Athletic Soccer Club Trial

Community of Gainesville, Florida. If you or your Son/Daughter are looking for a Soccer Team, this is your opportunity. Tuesdays and ...

16May

IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions

Calling all Alachua County & Surrounding Dancers: Auditions are coming up this month of May! New parent interest meeting: May 9th! Season ...

NCAA Regional Softball Championship

The Gators have been selected to host an NCAA Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium May 16-18. Joining us in ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Fun Fridays

Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...

  • 6:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $15 a day, After Care Additional $5
  • Website: signupforms.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Amber Brooke Farms

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Amber Brooke Farms. Kids story time, breakfast, plus playtime on the farm. Story ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Story Time and Breakfast is included for Children with the purchase of a $10 farm fun pass, U-Pick blueberries - $4.95/lb
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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! ...

Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio Art Self Expression

Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists use ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

Cypress Valley Farm Homeschool Prom-Open to all homeschoolers

Attention homeschoolers! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, dancing, and friendship at the Cypress Valley Farm Homeschool Prom! ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 8390 NE 150th Ave Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $80 Per Student
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 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), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

GFAA Artist Studio Tour Kick-Off Party

The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Circus presents Celebrate Carnival

Come be amazed at this celebration of Brazilian dance and music known as Carnival put on by the Afterschool Circus ...

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

UF Baseball vs. Alabama

UF Baseball vs. Alabama

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

3rd Friday Concert Series held on the 3rd Friday of every month until May Evening prayers begin at 6:40 pm Concert starts ...

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. ...

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

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 ...

Newberry RC Park Friday Night Lights

Let’s get some racing in!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free to spectate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Skate Station Funworks Legends of Music Skate Party

Jam to classic skate music all night long!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

17May

IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions

Calling all Alachua County & Surrounding Dancers: Auditions are coming up this month of May! New parent interest meeting: May 9th! Season ...

NCAA Regional Softball Championship

The Gators have been selected to host an NCAA Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium May 16-18. Joining us in ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Florida Gators Soccer Elite ID Camp

The Florida Gators Soccer Program is excited to welcome you to a full day of soccer at the Donald R. ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Mother’s Day

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day SF College Teaching Zoo

Bring the whole family out to the SF College Teaching Zoo for World Kangaroo Day. On Saturday, May 17 from ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission is $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Watermelon Festival

80th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the Countryway Town Center. With over 100 vendors there will be ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Countryway Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

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 ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

World Tree Kangaroo Day

Kangaroos in the trees? You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie's tree kangaroo, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Additional discounts available
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other

Stride for Scholarships 5K Fun Run

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Rays of Hope Foundation’s Stride for Scholarships 5K Fun Run ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $35, Kids 10 and under can join the race for free
  • Website: www.raysofhope.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

5th Avenue Arts Festival

Celebrate the rich culture, history, and vibrant community of Gainesville at the 45th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! This beloved ...

  • 10:00 am -  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, Free

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

GFAA Artist Studio Tour

The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Junior Ranger Jamboree

Celebrate Kids to Parks Day by bringing your Junior Rangers to the 3rd Annual Junior Ranger Jamboree, a day for ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: This event is free with paid park admission ($6 per carload up to 8 people).
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Spring

Get ready for a creative weekend adventure like no other! Join us at Lubee Bat Conservancy for a painting party ...

Milton Lewis Young Marines Open House

Looking for a positive, structured, and exciting program for your child? Come check out the Young Marines during our Open ...

Muscle Farm Anniversary Party

You’re Invited! Join us as Muscle Farm celebrates 15 YEARS of fitness, family, and YOU! We’re throwing a client appreciation ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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! ...

Sweet Corn Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Get ready for a day full of farm-fresh fun at our 2nd Annual Sweet Corn Festival! Celebrate the sweetness of ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $14.95 online | $16.95 at the gate | Free admission for Ages 2 and Under
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tri-County Community Resources Family Fun & Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Join us for the 2nd Annual Tri-County Disaster Preparedness and Community Resource Expo, hosted by Tri-County Community Resource Center. This ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Kids' 3-Month Book Club-Dragons & Unicorns

Join us for a 3-month book club for 3rd-5th graders, themed around dragons & unicorns! A related craft or activity ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE TO MAY 17th & 18th. The field will not be open Mother's Day weekend because ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL
  • Cost: $10/per person for the event and $10/per flower holder. You must purchase a flower holder if you are picking flowers and must purchase multiple flower holders if you pick more than what will fit in one holder. 2 & under-free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Hog Roast

One of our most popular events! Sweet Meat Butcher Shop will be smoking up some BBQ and sides. Music, fun ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4113 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is reopening on Saturday, February 15th from 11AM to 4PM. The museum is located ...

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 ...

Monteocha Gordon May Day Festival

We look forward to seeing each of you at our Annual May Day Festival this year! Food, good music & ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Monteocha Park 18805 NW 8th Way, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

North Florida BBQ & Brew Festival

Join us for the FREE 2nd Annual North Central Florida BBQ & Brew Festival, a smoky celebration for BBQ and ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Crafting

Simple craft for ages 0-5.

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2025 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Sun Country Sports Center Dance Jam

Dance Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class, or ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Ice Cream in the Park

Join ACT for an ice cream social at Rockwood Park in central Gainesville. This event is free and open to ...

Alachua County Library: 3D Design Afternoons at Library Partnership Branch

Kids can come and learn new computer skills. They will create 3D models using Tinkercad. Using shapes as their building ...

Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling Summer League Signup

Are you looking for something to do with your kids over the Summer? Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling League starts May ...

Painting with a Twist: A Cat in Flowers

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painting with a Twist: Starry Night on the Bottom of the Ocean

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Back Handspring and Tuck Boot Camp

Two of the biggest milestones in tumbling are mastering the back handspring and the back tuck. Sun Country hosts a ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $41.25/members, $46.50/non-members, $51.50/Day of the Event Rate
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Sun Country Sports Center Broadway Babies

Do you have a little one who loves to move and dance? We have the perfect parent-toddler activity for your ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Community Rock Painting

Bring your creative side and join us to paint rocks, and build some community spirit! Archer Florida Rocks!: we'll hide ...

An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown with UF’s Driveway Theatre Project

We are so thankful we were able to re-schedule this! We are thrilled to partner with the University of Florida Performing ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

High Springs Playhouse Summer Youth Production: The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Audition announcement for our Summer Youth Production! Make plans to attend auditions for The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical. ...

Pace Carnival at First Magnitude

Step right up for a day of fun that gives back! Join us at First Magnitude Brewing Company on Saturday, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

UF Baseball vs. Alabama

UF Baseball vs. Alabama

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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 ...

Level Up Youth & Teen Enrichment Night

Level Up Teen Night is happening Saturday. Don’t miss out on this free, fun event teens! As always, a night ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Mesmerica 360

It's finally here. Don't miss your chance to discover the mind-bending world of Mesmerica 360 at the Kika Silva Pla ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert

All are invited to join Annasemble for our 2025 Spring Concert. Our theme: "The Environment and Us". Music through the ...

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Circus presents Celebrate Carnival

Come be amazed at this celebration of Brazilian dance and music known as Carnival put on by the Afterschool Circus ...

18May

NCAA Regional Softball Championship

The Gators have been selected to host an NCAA Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium May 16-18. Joining us in ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

5th Avenue Arts Festival

Celebrate the rich culture, history, and vibrant community of Gainesville at the 45th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! This beloved ...

  • 10:00 am -  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, Free

Cade Museum Exhibit Opening: Mindbender Mansion

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to ...

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

GFAA Artist Studio Tour

The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...

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! ...

Sweet Corn Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Get ready for a day full of farm-fresh fun at our 2nd Annual Sweet Corn Festival! Celebrate the sweetness of ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $14.95 online | $16.95 at the gate | Free admission for Ages 2 and Under
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua Raiders Youth Football & Cheer Signing Day

Special Signing Day – Alachua Raiders Youth Football & Cheer! Join us during the flag football games for a special Signing ...

Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE TO MAY 17th & 18th. The field will not be open Mother's Day weekend because ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL
  • Cost: $10/per person for the event and $10/per flower holder. You must purchase a flower holder if you are picking flowers and must purchase multiple flower holders if you pick more than what will fit in one holder. 2 & under-free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Monteocha Gordon May Day Festival

We look forward to seeing each of you at our Annual May Day Festival this year! Food, good music & ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Monteocha Park 18805 NW 8th Way, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Axolotl

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

Painting with a Twist: Purrrfect Pair

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painting with a Twist: Wings of Prophecy

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

First Baptist of Newberry: Children's Board Game Tournament

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition at the Children's Board Game Tournament! Who Can Play? Kids in ...

First United Methodist Church Kids Fest

Join First UMC of Gainesville and our FUMPers preschool as we host 2025 KIDS FEST from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Roper Park NE 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: fumcgnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

High Springs Playhouse Summer Youth Production: The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Audition announcement for our Summer Youth Production! Make plans to attend auditions for The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical. ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...

Gainesville Community Band: Golden Anniversary Concert

Come celebrate the 50th Golden Anniversary of the Gainesville Community Band. We will be performing a special program including a ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

19May

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Playgroup indepenDANCE studio

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at IndepenDANCE Studio. Come for a FREE iBaby & Me Pop-Up Class at the ...

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, May 19th through Sunday, May ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $8 Burgers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville Adventures in Play and Teen Life Summer Day Camps Virtual Open House

Are you interested in learning more about our summer camps? If so, join us on Zoom for a Virtual Open ...

Elite Baseball 8u-14u Tryouts

Register your child now to join our tryouts for the Fall 2025 season, available for players aged 8u-14u. We look ...

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