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Alachua Conservation Trust Full Moon Hike

Join ACT staff for a hike under the full moon and starlit night sky. Spaces are limited so please RSVP ...

Smart Start at Zion Sessions

We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Art

Join us for a fun art adventure designed for homeschoolers! Program is for ages 5-10. Feb 2 & 16: Clay March 9 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $20 both sessions/$12 drop in
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

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

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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

Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum

Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Valentine's Family Night

Looking for a sweet way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Bring the family to Valentine’s Day Family Night on February 3, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free kids meals with purchase of an entree!
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade

Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Open Studio All Ages

Welcome to our new Afternoon Workshop for various ages! Open studio. Come find out what fun stuff will be available! Process ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate

Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...

  • 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

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Valentine's Party

Homeschool Families, plan to join us for a Valentine's Party! The event is FREE and open to the public, but we ...

Harn Museum Tot Time: Make Your Mark

Tots will collage fall inspired colored tissue paper onto contact paper leaf cut outs to create autumn suncatchers. Explore color, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild West Education Day

Education Day is an immersive Wild West learning adventure designed for folks young and old — children of all ages! ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19650 NE 30 St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Student Ticket $11.80, Teacher/Chaperone Ticket $11.80
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: $17.50 Extreme Package
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

  • 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
  • Cost: free
  • Website: astro.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

UF College of Dentistry Super Sealant Saturday

Free Dental Exams, Sealants, and Fluoride Varnish for children ages 1-17; followed by a Toy Story themed carnival with fun ...

  • 8:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: dental.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion

Y'all watch out come this February 7 & 8, 2026, Word has it that some no good dirty outlaws are ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Blues and BBQ Festival

Blues Music All Day! Starting at 10 AM and going strong all day long! BBQ Competition Think you’ve got the best BBQ? ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic District Newberry, Florida
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Colsie Mom Meet Up and Valentine Kids Craft

Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2nd Street Circus Spectacular

It's the 3rd annual 2nd Street Circus Spectacular at the Gainesville Circus Center! Come for Circus Art & Family Fun! It’s ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $10 for adults. Free for kids ages 12 and under.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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 ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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

Springs Run 7.2K + Fest

Run, don’t walk — Springs Run 7.2k 2026 registration is open! Gainesville’s biggest race returns February 7th, for its 11th ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville , FL 32601
  • Cost: $10-$60
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Balance 180 Moonlight Muscle Meet

We invite you to join us for a night under the stars and see our mission come to life! All ages ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: balance180.org
  • 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 ...

Destiny Community Church Father and Daughter Dance

DCC is hosting our annual Father/Daughter dance on February 7th at 5 pm. For girls middle school and below.

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: The cost is $35 for a father/daughter combo and $15 for each additional daughter
  • Website: www.destinycommunitychurch.org
  • Category: Family Fun

FAMU National Alumni Association Alachua County Chapter: Daddy Daughter Dance

Get ready for a magical evening at the 2026 Daddy Daughter Dance, hosted by the FAMU NAA of Alachua County. The ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Springhill Church 120 Southeast Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: $55 for 1 dad/daughter pair, $15 each additional daughter
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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 ...