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February 8 - 14

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

Sweetheart Market at 4th Ave Food Park

Love is in the air! Join us for our Sweetheart Market on February 8th, 11 am-3 pm. Shop local artists ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trinity's Day Spa: A Beary Special Valentines Day

We’re so excited to announce that Trinity’s Day Spa and Teddy Bear Mobile - Gainesville are teaming up again this ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity’s Day Spa Pampering For Kids (Thornebrook Village) 2441 NW 43rd St, Suite 11B, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $60 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary February Farmers Moo-ket

Join us for our sweetest Mooket of the year on Sunday, February 8th! Check out local vendors selling vegan/plant-based food and ...

  • 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

Tu B’Shevat Farmer’s Market

JCNCF and Congregation B’nai Israel invite you to celebrate Tu B’Shevat with a fun, family-friendly Farmer’s Market! Enjoy food, local ...

  • 12:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Congregation B’nai Israel 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 PE

Ages 5-15 Feb 9 & 23: Team Work and Cooperative Games March 2 & 23: Foundations of Fitness Registration opens Dec 1 with ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $10 both sessions/$6 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

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 Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

  • 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

Alachua County Park ‘N Play

Get ready for outdoor fun and adventure! Join Parks and Open Space staff for free games, activities, crafts, sports, and tons ...

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 ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days

Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chick-fil-A Alachua: Family Valentine’s Day Date Night

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones you love at Chick-fil-A! We are hosting a Family Valentine’s Day Date Night on ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 16310 NW US HWY 441, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Celebrating Africa

Experience the Harn’s annual celebration of arts in Africa and beyond through its global Diaspora. The evening blends dance, music, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Olustee Battle Reenactment

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Civil War and host ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
  • Cost: Friday school day is $5 per person. Under 6 Free. | Saturday & Sunday: Purchase a two-day ticket for $20 or $12 per day, per adult and $6 for children. Under 6 Free.
  • Website: battleofolustee.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival

18th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival - Big entertainment, big shopping, big eats & drinks, big fun! Only $10 for admission, ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
  • Cost: Only $10 for admission, covering all three days, including entertainment!
  • Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Olustee Festival

Join us for the 47th Annual Olustee Festival on February 13–14, 2026, as we proudly celebrate the 250th Anniversary of ...

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

Valentine's Day Family Craft Night

Join the Community Resource Navigation and Help Me Grow programs for a fun Valentine's Day Family Craft Night on February ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church of Hawthorne 6680 SE 219th Terrace, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • 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

St Johns River Center Movie Night on the Lawn featuring Mufasa

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the courtyard on Friday, February 13th for a FREE movie night! Enjoy free ...

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

Olustee Battle Reenactment

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Civil War and host ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
  • Cost: Friday school day is $5 per person. Under 6 Free. | Saturday & Sunday: Purchase a two-day ticket for $20 or $12 per day, per adult and $6 for children. Under 6 Free.
  • Website: battleofolustee.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival

18th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival - Big entertainment, big shopping, big eats & drinks, big fun! Only $10 for admission, ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
  • Cost: Only $10 for admission, covering all three days, including entertainment!
  • Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Olustee Festival

Join us for the 47th Annual Olustee Festival on February 13–14, 2026, as we proudly celebrate the 250th Anniversary of ...

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

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day-Old Fashioned Valentine

Learn about the old Valentine’s Day tradition at the farmstead. Hands-on crafts and fun activities. Florida State Parks will offer free ...

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

This is a group tour. Limited tickets are available for each time slot. You must purchase your tickets in advance. ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: $45 for Adults (13 & up) | $35 Kids (3-12)
  • Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ravine Gardens State Park Ranger Read Along

January 24 – The Wind in the Willows February 14 – Guess How Much I Love You March 21 – The Very ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are $15 per person, plus park entry fees.
  • 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 ...

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

JCPenney Kids Zone Valentine’s Day Craft

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

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

UF/ IFAS Alachua County 4-H Family Date Night: Under the Tuscan Sun

Parents enjoy a couples cooking class, while the kids join 4-H for a DIY Pizza night. No babysitter required for ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 22716 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Registration costs $200 per family (2 adults and their children ages 5-12).
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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