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05April

License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

Ginnie Springs Easter Egg Hunt

Join us on Sunday, April 5, 2026 for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt and meet the Easter Bunny! Water Egg Hunt: ...

City of Alachua Easter Egg Hunt

The City of Alachua presents our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex! FREE for all children! ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 am 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, Fl, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

One Love Cafe Easter on the Patio and Egg Hunt

Hop to it! Easter on the patio! Easter egg hunt, brunch, live music and bottomless mimosas! Brunch 10 am-3 pm Egg Hunt ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Northwest Baptist Church Easter Eggstravaganza

Join us for a Giant Easter Egg Hunt during our Easter Sunday service at Northwest Church! Children from birth through 3rd ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Northwest Baptist Church 5514 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Easter Special & Egg Hunt

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Re-Opening Soon! Join our Easter Egg Hunt this Easter April, 5 2026 at Flip Factory Zone from 11 am-2 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Flip Factory 7400 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Entry with purchase, 20% off extreme package
  • Category: Family Fun

Sonlife Church Easter Egg Hunt

All are welcome to join us at Sonlife Church as we celebrate our risen Savior Jesus in worship service at ...

Homestead Park: Easter Egg Hunt

Join us on Easter Sunday for a free egg hunt for the kiddos! Starts at noon sharp!

06April

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
  • Website: www.vpizza.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
07April

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
08April

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

Spring Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch

Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our April Homeschool Day at the Patch! Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $8 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

09April

Kids Corner with a Purpose

2nd & 4th Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am. Starting Thursday, March 26th! A welcoming space where young children learn ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 19975 NW 244th Street Unit 30, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
  • Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun
10April

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Field Day

Kick off spring with us! Outdoor activities, water games, and more! Pack a picnic and spend the day at Cusowilla! Grades ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $4 resident/$5 non-resident
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Earth Day

FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. It's April, and we are celebrating Earth Day! This is ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Orange Lake ...

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

UF Plant Science Major Spring Festival

Join us to celebrate the joy of plants and springtime, and hop around Lake Alice to explore amazing UF hands-on ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • 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

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

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
11April

D1 Spring Combine

Join D1 Training Gainesville at the Fan Fest on the North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium before the Florida ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium North Lawn 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: d1training.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Opportunity Center Bike Day

Join us for the GOC Fifth Annual Bike Day! We're hosting this event at the First Magnitude Brewing Company in ...

  • 8:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Non-Rider $10, $40 per adult or child (includes one T-shirt)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Join us for our My Way Matinee sensory-friendly showing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 11. Regal Crown ...

  • 8:45 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

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

Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival

Join the Fun at the 18th Annual Farmland Preservation Festival! Mark your calendar for April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4246 W Hwy 318, Citra, FL, 32113
  • Cost: $5 donation for parking, Free to get in
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Spring Safari Open House

Don’t miss Spring Safari. 4 hours of once-a-year fun. Roam on your own and see all the animals, big cat ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults (12 & Up) $15 | Kids 3-11 $10 | Under 2 FREE
  • Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts

This beloved annual event brings together outstanding artists, unique handcrafted works, and the laid-back charm of historic Cedar Key. Stroll ...

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

Newberry Main Street Spring Festival

Join Newberry Main Street Organization for our annual Spring Festival, a cherished community tradition featuring vendors, food, entertainment, and activities ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 25435 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4255
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival

One of the region’s largest art festivals is back for a weekend filled with art and artists, music, food and ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Northwest Campus 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Entomology Club's Annual BUGFEST

We will have our annual Bug Fest on April 11th! This is a public event put on by our undergraduate ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1881 Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608 (Steinmetz Hall)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: entnemdept.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Vet Med Open House

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our annual Open House, a free ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: UF College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.vetmed.ufl.edu
  • 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 ...

City of Newberry: Lexington & Concord Battle Re-Enactment

Hosted by Newberry City Mayor Tim Marden, this will be a thrilling tribute re-enactment of the Battles of Lexington & ...

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

Santa Fe Springs Celebration

The Santa Fe Springs Celebration is a fun, free, family-friendly event at Poe Springs Park hosted by Florida Springs Council ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Poe Springs Park 29722 NW 182nd Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Spring Market at Landscapes Unlimited Nursery

Join us in celebrating spring, gardening and warm weather! Thousands of plants including natives, fruit trees, flowers, shrubs, trees & ...

Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
  • Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

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

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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