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Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival

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

  • 9:00 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
  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.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

Alachua County Sheriff's Office Spring Break Fun-Micanopy

Activities: • Outdoor Jumbo Games • Snow Cones • Popcorn • Cornhole & More Free hamburgers and hot dogs!

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 355 NW Eestalustee Ave, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Pinspiration Gainesville: Spring Break Squishmallow Morning PJ Party

Join us for a Squishmallow drop-off event on March 17, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Early bird pricing ...

Alachua County Sheriff's Office Spring Break Fun-Hawthorne

Activities: • Outdoor Jumbo Games • Snow Cones • Popcorn • Cornhole & More Free hamburgers and hot dogs!

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 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

Alachua County Sheriff's Office Spring Break Fun-Waldo

Activities: • Outdoor Jumbo Games • Snow Cones • Popcorn • Cornhole & More Free hamburgers and hot dogs!

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 ...

Alachua County Sheriff's Office Spring Break Fun-Archer

Activities: • Outdoor Jumbo Games • Snow Cones • Popcorn • Cornhole & More Free hamburgers and hot dogs!

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Wilson Robinson Park 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • 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

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Birthday Bash

This year, we’re switching it up with a Neon Nights Birthday Bash — Friday NIGHT! Burnouts • Food • Music • ...

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival

This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: $12 adults, $7 ages 5-13. A two dollar discount is given for Kanapaha members who can present their membership card.
  • Website: kanapaha.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

Kirby Family Farm National Corn Dog Day

This is not a drill… Saturday, March 21st is National Corn Dog Day! Kirby Family Farm is the place to celebrate! Florida’s ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19650 NE 30 St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Advance tickets $23.99 contribution per person, ages 10 and up. Children under 10 (ages 3-9) are $12.99. Children 2 and under free. Gate values will be $25 for Adults and $15 for children.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.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

St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Eat, Drink, Shop, Play and Tap your Toes! Enjoy a day or two of great entertainment, adult & kid fun, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 25 W Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
  • Cost: $10 Adults – Kids under 13 free.
  • Website: lionsfestival.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 Lions Club, Inc: Feel the Music 4

Proceeds to benefit the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Visit the High Springs Lions Club - to buy your ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: High Springs Lions Club (aka Santa Fe Festival Field) 26900 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Tickets are $10.00 per person with children under 12 free (Must be accompanied by an adult.)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

St. Patrick Interparish School: Pot of Gold

Join us for the St. Patrick School “Pot of Gold” Fundraiser — a day full of faith, family, and FUN ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 550 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.spsgnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Frog Song Organics Spring Festival

U-PICK: Carrots, Onion, & Calendula. We are hoping to have Strawberry U Pick again this year, the crop is looking ...

Lee's Enrichment Center Open House-Summer Enrichment Event

Get Ready for Summer! at Lee's Enrichment Center! Open House. Community Free Event. Food, Door Prizes. Learn about affordable summer programs ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Lee’s Enrichment Center, 14017 NW 166th Pl (Across from Mebane Middle School), Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...