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License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

Father's Day Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market

Join us for a fun filled day celebrating dads with music, food and local vendors!

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 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 $30
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ravine Gardens State Park Get Crafty with Vicki

Get Crafty with Vicki at Ravine Gardens State Park June 14, 21, July 12 and 26 from 10 am-11:30 am Meet at ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Program free with park entry, $5 per vehicle or $2 person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Williston Watermelon Festival

We would like to officially invite you to the 2nd Annual Williston Watermelon Festival on June 14th from 10 am-3 ...

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

Super Saturdays: Father's Day at Coliseum of Comics

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

  • 10:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.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

PinkFest at Celebration Pointe

Cancer Can Feel Isolating. Let’s Change That. If you or a loved one has been impacted by breast, ovarian, or ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5001 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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: $14.95 plus tax
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Di’Shon’s Designed Thinking Fun Day

As we wrap up the Summer Special, Di’Shon’s Designed Thinking is gearing up for an exciting year ahead, thanks to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cynthia Chestnut Park 2315 Southeast 35th Street Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Registration is free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Akomalu Festival

One of the largest African Ancestral Veneration Festivals in the USA - This years theme is victory! Bring Juneteenth in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4307 NE 70th Place, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • 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 ...

Balance 180 Carnival Classic

Step right up for an evening of excitement at Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy! The Carnival Classic returns on ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Tickets are $20 per child with sibling discounts available. Admission is free for adults!
  • Website: balance180.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.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 ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $10-$16
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Family Fun

License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

Amvets Post 88 of Florida Fathers Day Breakfast

Bring Dad down for a good home-cooked breakfast cooked by the Ladies Auxiliary 9 am-11 am. All are welcome to ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 10050 SR-24, Archer, FL 32618-7187
  • Cost: Dads eat free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Super Saturdays: Father's Day at Coliseum of Comics

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

  • 10:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Father's Day

Let Chef JJ Creations take care of the cooking this Father's Day! Start the day with Mimosa Brunch from 11 ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 325 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4236
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dave and Buster's: The Dad Games!

Calling all legendary dads! Gather your family crew, suit up, and get ready for the 2nd Annual DAD GAMES Competition ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Dave and Buster's - Gainesville 3023 SW 45th St. Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Father’s Day Celebration

Dad deserves the best celebration on his day… and we’re making it extra special! Live mariachi from 5 pm–7 pm, ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

One Love Cafe Father's Day Rock Painting

This Sunday, come celebrate Father's Day with us! This is a Free Activity for everyone. Will have rocks to paint (a ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Swamp Head Brewery Sips and Sausages: A Four-Course Father's Day Feast

Join Swamp Head Brewery and The Good Life on Sunday, June 15th for Sips and Sausages: A Four-Course Father's Day ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $50 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Akomalu Festival

One of the largest African Ancestral Veneration Festivals in the USA - This years theme is victory! Bring Juneteenth in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4307 NE 70th Place, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Brewing Company Father's Day

Dad said he wants to go have a pint at the High Springs Brewing Company for his special day! Join ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Akomalu Festival

One of the largest African Ancestral Veneration Festivals in the USA - This years theme is victory! Bring Juneteenth in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4307 NE 70th Place, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • 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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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

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

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 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

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ColdStone Creamery Summer Ice Cream Social

Looking for somewhere to take your kids for an hour this summer. Well, here you go. We are doing our ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: Each child will receive 1 created ice cream of their choice and a balloon $3
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Melrose United Methodist Church Summer Programming

Join us for unforgettable summer programming! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 5 pm-6 ...

Melrose United Methodist Church Youth Summer Wednesday Nights

We are a safe space, everyone is welcome! 9th-12th grade! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Journey to Juneteenth: Juneteenth Breakfast and Black Music Month Celebration

Breakfast celebration to honor and remember Juneteenth. Please note, this is a ticket event.

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: TBA
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Preschool Party Time

Thursdays in June, 9:30-11:30 am, all preschoolers and their parents are invited to a fun time of stories, crafts, games, ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Duval Nature Park Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Wild Spaces & Public Places Department invite ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 610 NE 24th St, Gainesville, FL 32641-5917
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: Storytime at Depot

Children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff at Depot Park.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

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

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

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $15 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Play Tennis Gainesville: Juneteenth Tennis Day

Play Tennis Gainesville to host Juneteenth Event with optional XGlosive Tennis Add On (Glow in the Dark Tennis) This event will ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Westside Park Tennis Courts 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Juneteenth is FREE starting at 7. Come join for light refreshment, drinks, & music! XGlo is an ADD-ON of $10 per person per session, $15 at the door
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Unity of Gainesville FL Youth Open Mic Nite

Youth Open Mic - Ages 13 - 18 yrs old * Come sing your heart out * Share your poetry * Try out ...