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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

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 ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Homeschool Day

We love Homeschool Days at the farm so much that this season we have two days to choose from! Come ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: See description for prices
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

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

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 ...

  • 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

Santa Fe College Sing Into Spring

Annual “Sing Into Spring” concert

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $10-$20
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Spring Break Luau

Tons of fun luau games, beach dress & dash, coconut bowling, flip-flop frenzy and eating constests. Kick off spring break ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market St. Patrick's Day Festival

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Festival like no other at Chiefland Farmers Flea Market! We're going ALL OUT this ...

Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival

Mark your calendar for March 14th & 15th – the ‘second weekend in March’ – for the 30th annual UF/IFAS ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 admission for adults/under 12 admitted FREE
  • Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Civil Service Appreciation

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

  • 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

Maw’s Bloom & Blossom Festival

We were so bummed to postpone Maw’s Garden Grand Opening due to the weather… but guess what? She has something ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1555 NW 27th Ct Chiefland, FL 32626
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Plant Festival

Get ready to celebrate all things green and growing at the 2nd Annual Waldo Plant Festival! Whether you’re a plant ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo City Square – 14450 NE 153rd Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Pi Day Celebration + Fundraising Challenge

This Pi Day, the Cade Museum is celebrating with Pi-themed activities, a fundraising challenge, and some possible pie throwing! We’re ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Gainesville Street Rods Car Show

Gainesville Street Rods invites the public to our 43rd annual Car Show, benefitting Stop Children's Cancer. Classic cars, hot rods, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $25 registration fee & free for spectators!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

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

Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day

Farm Day is Saturday, January 31st, from 10 am-1:30 pm. Petting zoo, pony rides, games, farm tour, and hay ride ...

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

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

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Hoppers

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

  • 11:55 am 
  • Location: Regal Royal Park Cinema 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

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 ...

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Queens Arms Pub Haile: St Patrick’s Street Party

Live Entertainment: Bag Pipers, Gainesville Irish Dance Studio, Mr. October Karaoke Food & Drink: Green Beer, Irish Street Food, festive drinks, ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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