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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 ...

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 ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park

Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment with Carolina Kids Co-Op. *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park 7400 Southwest 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Working Food Garden Tots

Join us for fun-filled mornings of gardening, nature, and hands-on discovery! Designed for children ages 2-5, Garden Tots offers sensory ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

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

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

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 ...

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 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 Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: W.A.C.K.Y. Wednesdays

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

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Women’s History Month MakerSpace

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we will be doing STEAM crafts inspired by women in art and science. We will ...

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, Ongoing Programs

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

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

Gatorball Academy Pitching Clinics

Wednesday Pitching Clinic 5:30 pm-6:30 pm: Ages 9-14 (open to 8 players max per clinic) Coaches Kris Armstrong Training Areas: Pre Throwing Warm ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes

We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

UF Baseball vs. Florida A&M University

UF Baseball vs. Florida A&M University

  • 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

Santa Fe Contemporary Pop Ensemble

Prepare for an engaging night of modern music with Santa Fe's Contemporary Pop Ensemble. This concert will feature student-crafted arrangements ...

05March

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

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 Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers

Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations ...

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: 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 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: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

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 ...

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. Tony, a Labrador Retriever therapy ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. College of Central Florida

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Open House

Interested in what it would look like for your child to be a student at Florida Truth Center? Open House ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace room every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Lorcana League

Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...

Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic Fishing Sale Event

The Spring Classic Fishing Sale is kicking off at your local store on March 5 from 5PM to close! Join ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free 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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

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 ...

Camp Makerie Teen DND Club

The infamous Karl, founder of the Camp Makerie Teen Summer program, will return to orchestrate epic battles and adventures week ...

Spring Sprint Series at High Springs BMX

Dash over to High Springs BMX as we sprint into Spring Break! Registration and practice until 7PM. $5 Race Entry ...

  • 6:15 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $5 to race | Spectators Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Alachua County Public Schools Music In Our Schools Month Performances

It's Music In Our Schools Month, and our talented young musicians are performing in concerts throughout the month. All of ...

06March

RADDSports Tumble Clinics

Flip, twist, and tumble your way through March! Mark your calendars for our RADD Sports Tumble Classes at the North ...

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 7:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

NHRA Youth & Education Services® YES Program Event

FREE Automotive Career Event for Students! High school, trade school, and vo-tech students are invited to attend the NHRA Youth ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Dudley Farm Plowing Up the Past

Join us at Dudley Farm and see how fields were plowed for the spring plantings. See different types of field ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Park admission is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants per vehicle.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Friday for Homeschoolers

Wacky Olympics Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church developed with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our ...

Harn Museum Tot Time: Mix it Up

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

SWAG Community Annual Health and Wellness Fair

Join us at SWAG Resource Center for our annual Health and Wellness Fair! This event will offer free health information, ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

City of Gainesville Downtown Spring Market Series

Join us this spring at The Streatery for Gainesville’s Downtown Spring Market Series. Beginning Friday, March 6, area vendors, food, ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

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

UF Men's Tennis vs. Texas A&M

Join the Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on Texas A&M.

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and a movie to wind down the night. ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20 for 5:30-8:30 PM, or $25 for 5:30-10:00 PM
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • 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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Sporting Jax

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

  • 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

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 ...

Chief Theatre presents Little Women

By Marisha Chamberlain | Directed by Angie Acevedo Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, and one ...

Santa Fe College Jazz Up Spring

Jazz Up Spring will showcase our Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo who will perform music by some of the most ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $10-$20
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

07March

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 7:30 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

Fort White Car Show for Cystic Fibrosis

Our Annual Car Shows are back! New location- Open Door Church Ministry on Hwy 27 next to Fort White Farm ...

  • 8:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Open Door Church Ministry - 8939 US-27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Spectators are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5k Run/Walk Event

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease benefiting the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, 2033 Mowry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: $35, Price increases after March 6, 2026
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Exploring Aviation Young Eagles Rally

Bring the family out for some aviation fun! Free airplane rides for kids 8-17! Static aircraft to see up close, ...

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 ...

Clay County Strawberry Fest

10th Annual Strawberry Fest - March 7 & 8, 2026, at the Clay County Fairgrounds, in Green Cove Springs, FL. ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds: 2497 SR 16W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
  • Cost: Admission $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 off admission visit our website for coupon or bring a canned good for discount. All food benefits local food pantry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Archery Center Precision 3D Challenge

Test your precision with this fun and unique 3D experience. From targets just a few feet away to over 70 ...

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 ...

Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival

A Berry-Good Time! Festival hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Marion County featuring live music, entertainment, vendors, food, & STRAWBERRIES. ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: McPherson Complex 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: FREE admission, Parking is $5 per vehicle
  • Website: habitatocala.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes

We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...

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 ...

UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm

Join us on March 7th at the UF/IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm! This FREE event welcomes you and ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve

Meet trip leader Maggie Paxson in the parking area for Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve, Co Rd 325, South of State Rd ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-10:45 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...

University of Florida Club Cheerleading Spring Clinic

Join UF Club Cheer on March 7 from 9:30 AM –12:30 PM at the Southwest Recreation Center for a fun ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: University of Florida's Southwest Recreation Center, 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $50 per athlete ($40 for current UF and Santa Fe students - proof of Student ID required)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Pop-Up Workshop

Join us for a special Cade Museum pop-up workshop designed for curious kids ages 7–11! This hands-on experience invites young ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dudley Farm Plowing Up the Past

Join us at Dudley Farm and see how fields were plowed for the spring plantings. See different types of field ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Park admission is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants per vehicle.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

ECA Spring 2026 Tournaments 5 Round Scholastic : USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) - G/25; d5 K-12 Open, K-8 Under ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

Florida SpringsFest

Florida SpringsFest invites you to celebrate the cultural richness and environmental significance of Florida's springs with this year’s relaxed outdoor ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34488
  • Cost: $2 park admission (Glass Bottom Boat Rides Are Extra)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping

In Person Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics, hand expression, latching your newborn, positioning at ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

India Fest

A fun-filled, day-long celebration showcasing Indian culture through vibrant food, music, and dance—an event not to be missed.

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

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, ...

UF Biomedical Engineering STEM Outreach Day

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reitz Student Union on the ...

UF College of Nursing: North Central Florida Health Festival

The University of Florida College of Nursing is proud to announce the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free, ...

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

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, ...

Future Healers & Change-Makers: A Panel for STEM Careers in Health & Action

There is something powerful about a young girl seeing a woman who looks like her thriving in science or medicine. It ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

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

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville Summer Blitz

Find the right summer program in one place, with more than 30 organizations offering enrollment opportunities. Programs span arts, STEM, ...

Colsie Mom Meet Up and Easter Kids Craft

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

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 ...

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 ...

SWAG Community Family Fun Day

Join us for Family Fun Day- an afternoon of games, activities, food, music and family-friendly fun! This event is a ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

The Little Party People Expo

Calling all parents, party planners, and fun-seekers! Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 11 AM–3 PM at The ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

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 ...

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. Ripley, a chihuahua therapy dog, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of honoring service, leadership, and community excellence. Food, prizes, children’s book signing and more! Program ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

High Springs Lions Club Cinderella’s Closet Free Prom Dresses

Mark Your Calendars- March 7th and 8th, 2026! Back by popular demand. We have added the Wedding Dresses back into our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: Prices will range from $50-$150
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

UF Women's Lacrosse vs Mercer University

Florida Gators Women's Lacrosse vs Mercer University

Walk the Talk Gainesville for Epilepsy

Step up for epilepsy awareness! Join us for the Gainesville Walk the Talk at the Santa Fe Zoo on Saturday, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Nowruz and International Festival

Join us for the 4th Nowruz & International Festival on March 7, 2026, from 1 pm to 6 pm! Last ...

Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Froggo

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

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap

Join us Saturday, March 7th from 1:00-4:00 at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ...

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Indian River State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 1 pm and 3 pm

UF Softball vs. Missouri

UF Softball vs Missouri

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

STOMP the SWAMP for Autism

Registration is open for the 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness which will be held at ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Play-Doh Power-Light Up Circuits

Join us for a fun afternoon of STEAM activities led by students from the University of Florida! We will have ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Oasis in Space

Oasis in Space (2022) is a startling and beautiful voyage through the Universe, the Milky Way galaxy and our Solar ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

City of Gainesville Downtown Spring Market Series

Join us this spring at The Streatery for Gainesville’s Downtown Spring Market Series. Beginning Friday, March 6, area vendors, food, ...

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

  • 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 ...

Bristol Oaks: Family Movie Night on the Farm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fresh air, farm charm, and family fun at Bristol Oaks! Bring your lawn chairs ...

Buchholz Bobcat Bonanza

Join Tioga Town Center and Buchholz High School on Saturday, March 7th for Bobcat Bonanza, a fundraising event for Dance ...

Music and Food Truck Festival

Live music, family games, pop-up market, and more!

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Star Center Theatre Gypsy: A Musical Fable Auditions

The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Everything's Coming Up Roses,” ...

Chief Theatre presents Little Women

By Marisha Chamberlain | Directed by Angie Acevedo Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, and one ...

08March

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 8:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

Gainesville Bird Expo

All in one stop shop for all your feathered friends supplies. Come join us on March 8th in Gainesville, FL ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606-3742
  • Cost: Admission $5, Children under 10 Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Gator Mountain Challenge

The Gator Mountain Challenge is UF’s Alpha Epsilon Delta's largest annual philanthropy event, designed to bring the Gainesville community together ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $250 per team, $50 per person
  • Website: www.aeduf.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Clay County Strawberry Fest

10th Annual Strawberry Fest - March 7 & 8, 2026, at the Clay County Fairgrounds, in Green Cove Springs, FL. ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Clay County Fairgrounds: 2497 SR 16W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
  • Cost: Admission $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 off admission visit our website for coupon or bring a canned good for discount. All food benefits local food pantry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida SpringsFest

Florida SpringsFest invites you to celebrate the cultural richness and environmental significance of Florida's springs with this year’s relaxed outdoor ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34488
  • Cost: $2 park admission (Glass Bottom Boat Rides Are Extra)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Guitar Academy: Classical Guitar Workshop

Come on out Sunday, March 8th at 10 a.m. for an introduction to classical guitar with one of our new ...

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, ...

DMUF Miracle Market

Join us at Bo Diddley Plaza to shop vintage vendors and food trucks, listen to music, and meet Miracle Families. ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Eco Market at 4th Ave Food Park

Become sustainably-suave at the 4th Ave Eco Market this Sunday! This Sunday, 11 am-3 pm at 4th Ave Food Park- Local ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

City of Gainesville Downtown Spring Market Series

Join us this spring at The Streatery for Gainesville’s Downtown Spring Market Series. Beginning Friday, March 6, area vendors, food, ...

Gainesville Garden Club: Blossom, Brew & BBQ

You will have to wait until March 8 to Join us for a day where good food, great plants, and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601-7917
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Lions Club Cinderella’s Closet Free Prom Dresses

Mark Your Calendars- March 7th and 8th, 2026! Back by popular demand. We have added the Wedding Dresses back into our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: Prices will range from $50-$150
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

Corks and Colors All Ages: Umbrella Beach

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step by step and $25 ...

Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Cute Corgi

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

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

  • 1:00 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

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...

Chief Theatre presents Little Women

By Marisha Chamberlain | Directed by Angie Acevedo Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, and one ...

Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet ...

PunkOuter Games Pokémon League Challenge

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us on March 8th for a Pokémon League Challenge! Signup begins at 3:00 pm with our tournament ...

Courageous Young Voices

"12th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Courageous Young Voices" Youth Poetry & Creative Expression Showcase. Held annually at the beautiful Historic Thomas Center, students ...

UF Softball vs. Missouri

UF Softball vs Missouri

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF Gymnastics vs. LSU

Be there Sunday, March 8th at 5:45 PM as the Gators take on LSU in the O’Dome for Senior Night ...

Spring Sprint Series at High Springs BMX

Dash over to High Springs BMX as we sprint into Spring Break! Registration and practice until 7PM. $5 Race Entry ...

  • 6:15 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $5 to race | Spectators Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Star Center Theatre Gypsy: A Musical Fable Auditions

The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Everything's Coming Up Roses,” ...

09March

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Peaceful Teen Chats at Alachua Branch Library

Participants will hone their ability to engage in positive self-talk, self-care, and compassion. Students will evaluate the way they currently ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

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

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Gatorball’s 2026 Hitting Clinics start Monday, February 2nd at Jonesville Park. Open to players 9U–14U, these sessions focus on mechanics, timing, ...

Guitar Lessons by Gregorio

Acoustic guitar lessons for beginner and intermediate level students. Classes will incorporate music theory, folk songs and jam sessions and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet ...

NAMI Family Support Group

Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...

UF Softball vs. Missouri

UF Softball vs Missouri

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
10March

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 ...

Homeschool Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a special morning at the zoo filled with interactive activities that bring zookeeping ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 - adults | $6 - ages 4-12 | Free – ages 3 & under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

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 Waldo Branch: 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: 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 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 Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

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, ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. College of Central Florida

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 1 pm and 3 pm

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 - ...

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 ...

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, Ongoing Programs

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

UF Men's Tennis vs. Texas Christian University

Join the Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on Texas Christian University.

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

Alachua County Public Schools Music In Our Schools Month Performances

It's Music In Our Schools Month, and our talented young musicians are performing in concerts throughout the month. All of ...

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, ...

UF Baseball vs. Florida State University

UF Baseball vs. Florida State University

  • 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

UF Performing Arts presents bang bang

This Leading Edge performance goes beyond just dance and self-expression, exploring the idea of pushing oneself past limits, where the ...

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