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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, ...

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

Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Get ready for a berry sweet celebration! Join us at Amber Brooke Farms for our Blueberry Festival, where we honor ...

  • 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.ticketspice.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! ...

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, ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time Star Wars Day - Tower Road Branch

Come sing and learn with your littlest littles. Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is ...

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

  • 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

Corks and Colors: All Ages Snake

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

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

Painting with a Twist: Fox and Flower Sweeties

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

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 ...

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 ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Junior

The award winning Troupe 88521 performs in this family-friendly musical edition of the comedy classic, Mean Girls. You will NOT ...

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 ...

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

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 ...

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 Millhopper Branch: Make-It Monday - Beginner Crochet for Kids

Join us to learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project, or bring a personal project to work ...

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 ...

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 Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Age(s) 9-14 (open to any and all participants that meet age requirement) Coaches Stephen Barton and Austin Langworthy

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 ...

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 ...

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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

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: 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, ...

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 ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

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

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.

Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Family Night

Family night every first Tuesday of the month!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

UF Baseball vs. USF

UF Baseball vs. USF

  • 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

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 - Mexico

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 MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

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 ...

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 ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pottery Wheel

This class is great for adults or kids (age 7+) with little or no experience! $120 includes all materials and instruction ...

  • 4:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $120 includes all materials and instruction for 2 people to learn how to use the pottery wheel in a private class.
  • Website: www.corkscolors.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 ...

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 Raiders Free Conditioning and Registration

FREE football conditioning! Alachua Raiders. Next Wednesday, January 15th we’re back at it. Workouts on Wednesdays at Hal Brady Recreation ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...

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 Baby Time - High Springs 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 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!

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 ...

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 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 ...

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer a special homeschool rates from ...

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center with Alachua County Library District. Interactive fun with ...

Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Creative Community

Spring is here! Join us for an evening of celebrating community at the Harn. Learn about different art-making practices and ...

  • 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, Free

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids

Toddlers and preschoolers can take their first steps toward learning Spanish! A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using ...

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

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 ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

April 11th (until 10 PM available) | May 9th | July 18th (until 10 PM available) From 5:30 - 8:30 PM ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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. ...

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 ...

Florida College Decision Day

Come celebrate local high school seniors with us! Join the Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation as we celebrate high school graduates’ ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe Promenade Stage 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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!

Depot Park parkrun

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

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 ...

GROW HUB's Spring Pop Up Markets

Join Grow Hub for our first spring pop-up market of 2025! What to expect: - Local vendors - Lots of plants - natives, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Mother's Day U-pick Flower Festival at The Bryer Patch

Come join us for our U-pick Flower Festival on Mother's Day weekend at The Bryer Patch on Saturday, May 10, ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Age 13 & up- $12, Age 3-12- $10, 2 & under free, Military discount available!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

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! ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Alachua 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 Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

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

Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

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 - Mother's Day Weekend

We are so excited to kick off our U-Pick Flower season on Mother’s Day Weekend with Flower Fest! This event ...

  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone for Mother's Day

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Junior

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

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 ...

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: Ladybug Love

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

Painting with a Twist: Mama and Me Elephant

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read With a Dog at Headquarters Branch

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Tony, a Labrador Retriever therapy ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us every second Saturday of the month for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe! Enjoy the smooth sounds ...

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 ...