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18April

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! ...

Easton Foundations Gator Cup

The 17th annual Gator Cup is right around the corner! As the first stop in the 2026 United States Archery ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Easter Egg Hunt

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

Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk

Join us on April 18th as the colorectal cancer community gathers at Jonesville Park for the Inaugural Get Your Rear ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

UF IFAS NFREC Community Day at the Farm

Come visit the best kept secret in Suwannee County. If you have ever driven by our signs and wondered what ...

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 ...

Alachua County Community Reuse & Recycle Day

The Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Department, in collaboration with the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, invites residents ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: In honor of Earth Day and in conjunction with the Zoo’s Party for the Planet Weekend, donors will receive a discount voucher for Zoo Admission - while supplies last.
  • Website: alachuacountyrecycles.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Family Day On The Farm at Miller Blueberry Plantation and Nursery

Make plans now to join us next Saturday for Family Day!

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 394 S County Road 315, Interlachen, FL
  • Cost: Cash only. U-pick $5.00/lb or We-pick $6.00/lb.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Guano Run 5K Fun Run

3rd Annual Guano Run 5K - Run or Walk for Bats! It’s Guano Be Awesome! Join Lubee Bat Conservancy and Blackadder ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $38/person | Register after March 29th $48/person
  • Website: www.lubee.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale

Presale April 15th |Public Sale April 16-19 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
  • Website: gainesville.jbfsale.com
  • Category: Other

Maxine Parrish Garden & Homestead Sale

Join us for the Maxine Parrish Commemorative Garden & Homestead Sale! Celebrate spring and community at this vibrant garden event ...

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 ...

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Party for the Planet

In honor of Earth Day, we are hosting Party for the Planet: Spring into Action! We will be celebrating right ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 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.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Saving My Alachua Environmental Art Exhibition

More than 500 K-12 students submitted artwork for the 2026 Saving My Alachua environmental art contest. The winning entries are ...

UF Health Healthy Heroes Day

Join UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, the University of Florida Police Department, Safe Kids North Central Florida and several community ...

Wilmot Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale

Please join us for family fun at the Spring Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. We will have a variety ...

Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race

The 49th Wild Hog Canoe Race is officially scheduled for April 18, 2026! The 2026 Wild Hog Canoe Race is taking ...

Bryer Patch Spring Flower Frenzy Festival

Farm Flower Frenzy Festival Update! We’re adjusting admission for this weekend! We’ve been keeping a close eye on our fields, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Ages 13+ $10, Ages 3–12 $8, 2 & under FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

CP Soccer North Florida

CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, who are ambulatory ...

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 ...

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 Museum Spring Plant Sale

Our spring plant sale features more than 100 species of Florida- and pollinator-friendly plants. Discover which pollinator species you can attract ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • 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 ...

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

Saturrday, 10 am- 1 pm with Gopi Flick No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided ...

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, ...

STEM in the SWAMP: Explore the Moon!

Explore the Moon! Students ages 7–10 explore lunar geology through hands-on activities, investigating the Moon's rocky history! Get ready for an ...

Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Garden Makers Workshop

Join us for our Tiny Garden Makers Workshop — a hands-on, creative experience your little one will LOVE! Kids will get ...

University of Florida Math 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, ...

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 Saturday Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

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 ...

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now

Third Annual History of Black Cowboys & Cowgirls in Florida. Living history, activities, horseback rides, music, and food! Fun for ...

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 ...

Historic Haile Homestead Kitchen Grand Opening & Open House

The Grand Opening of the reconstructed Kitchen will be on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11 AM. An Open House ...

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 ...

Savage Race JR

We have a friendly and challenging course for your little Savage. Each wave is monitored by friendly and enthusiastic staff, ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Barn at Rembert Farm 13126 NW 174th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: Registration: $40 online or $50 on-site. One spectator pass is included.
  • Website: savagerace.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Art Time

Art explorations for children and their parents and caregivers. Join us on the third Saturday of every month to explore different ...

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, 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

Bat Appreciation Day at Blackadder Brewing Company

Celebrating Bats Has Never Been Easier! We’re excited to share that Lubee Bat Conservancy is the charity partner at Blackadder ...

Beach Haven Kids Open Auditions

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 2 pm-5 pm at Millhopper Library Saturday, April 18, 2026 from Noon-2 pm at Gainesville Friends ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Audition free, Camp $50
  • Website: everfieldpress.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2026 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles & More! Something for every collector! Pokemon ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Miami Dade College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 12 pm and 2 pm

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 ...

Tioga Town Center: PorchFest

Get ready for an event like never before! PorchFest is this Saturday from 12-4 pm throughout Town of Tioga, with ...

UF Baseball vs. Auburn University

UF Baseball vs. Auburn University

  • 12:00 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

KSEA NMSC National Math & Physics Competition

Physics Competition Grade 9th-12th Math Competition Grade 4th-11th

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Univ. of Florida, Reitz Union G330, 686 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: nmsc.ksea.org
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: Frankly Colorful Friends - Cat

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

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Florida Truth Center presents The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf

Come see Alachua County Christian Theatre Company's Spring show!

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

Plays in the Park: 1820s New Mexico – Josefina’s Gift

Josefina’s story explores life on a New Mexican rancho in the 1820s. Guests can listen and dance to traditional Mexican folk ...

UF Softball vs. Auburn

UF Softball vs Auburn

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 ...

Florida Springs Council: Save our Springs and Plant Your Seeds Earth Day Market

Join us on April 18, 2026 from 4-8 PM in the AUK Market courtyard for an evening of celebrating Mother ...

Mayhem Ranch Rodeo Fest

Join us for Mayhem Ranch Rodeo Fest, Bulls, Broncs & BBQ! Sanctioned by the Elite Bullriders Association, kicking off on ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 Online, $25 at the Gate (5 and under free for General Admission Only - Limited tickets sold each Day). Preferred Seating and VIP Experience also available.
  • Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.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 ...

Balance 180 Carnival Classic

Step right up for an evening of excitement at Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy! The Carnival Classic returns on ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Tickets are $20 per child with sibling discounts available. Admission is free for adults!
  • Website: balance180.org
  • 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 ...

Studio TM Members Sale & Art Pop Up

Our members and staff have a fresh collection of pots, sculptures, and wares to share with you! We’re in good company ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Catch Me If You Can

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy ...

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Revival: Unheard Voices

Step back in time and dive into the untold stories of the Wild West! Join us in person for an ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Early Bird Tickets $18 until July 9, Seniors, Military, Teachers & First Responders $18 always, General Admission $25, Kids 12 and under FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Florida Truth Center presents The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf

Come see Alachua County Christian Theatre Company's Spring show!

Outback Presents The Thorn

The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Disney's Descendants

Direction by Marika Edward’s Choreography by Arienne Shelton In the kingdom of Auradon, all the classic Disney heroes now live in peace ...

19April

Easton Foundations Gator Cup

The 17th annual Gator Cup is right around the corner! As the first stop in the 2026 United States Archery ...

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale

Presale April 15th |Public Sale April 16-19 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
  • Website: gainesville.jbfsale.com
  • Category: Other

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Meet trip leader Maggie Paxson at the entry pavilion by the bathrooms at 9 am. We'll start by exploring Cell ...

Gainesville TCG Trade Day

Gainesville — we’re coming to town for the very first time! Join us for a huge Trading Card Game marketplace ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free, registration is required!
  • Website: tampatcg.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park

Kids Day is just around the corner! Join us this weekend at 4th Ave Food Park for a lively Sunday ...

Unicorn Party - Come Learn How to Join Girl Scouts!

Families are invited to join us for a Girl Scout Interest Meeting to learn how to join Girl Scouts or ...

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, ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • 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 ...

Mayhem Ranch Rodeo Fest

Join us for Mayhem Ranch Rodeo Fest, Bulls, Broncs & BBQ! Sanctioned by the Elite Bullriders Association, kicking off on ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: General Admission: $20 Online, $25 at the Gate (5 and under free for General Admission Only - Limited tickets sold each Day). Preferred Seating and VIP Experience also available.
  • Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles & More! Something for every collector! Pokemon ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Michaels Kids Club: Clay Pencil & Paintbrush Pals

Come in for a free Kids Club event! We will be making clay creatures you can use to rest your ...

Painting with a Twist: Glow Animals- Llama

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

UF Softball vs. Auburn

UF Softball vs Auburn

  • 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

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.

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Catch Me If You Can

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy ...

Star Center Youth Theatre presents Disney's Descendants

Direction by Marika Edward’s Choreography by Arienne Shelton In the kingdom of Auradon, all the classic Disney heroes now live in peace ...

  • Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
  • Cost: General Admission $22, Student $18, Senior $20
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Dance Alive National Ballet and Pofahl Studios Present The Next Generation’s Spring Concert

One of the joys of Dance Alive National Ballet’s student group, The Next Generation’s Spring Concert, is the way it ...

Cameron Dancenter Competition Showcase

Come support our dancers this weekend as they showcase solo, duet, trio and group performances they’ve been working on this ...

Corks and Colors Haile - All Ages: Sloth

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

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 ...

20April

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

UF Health: Free Sports Physicals & EKGS

We are partnering with Who We Play For to provide free EKGs to those who need them for athletic clearance. April ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2nd floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.ortho.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other, Free

UF Performing Arts presents Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, ...

21April

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot - Earth Day

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

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 - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 - ...

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Support Not Stigma

Join Gainesville Fire Rescue every month to participate in fun, family-friendly activities, learn valuable health and safety information and connect ...

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

Special Needs Family Connection Event

Parents & Caregivers are invited to join us at our Family Resource Center on Tuesday, April 21st, from 3:30 pm ...

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 ...

Forgotten Front - 250 Year Anniversary

On April 21st, Mainstreet Daily News uncovers Florida’s Forgotten Front at the Matheson History Museum in downtown Gainesville. The evening ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free, registration required!
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

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. Jacksonville Dolphins

UF Baseball vs. Jacksonville Dolphins

  • 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
22April

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 ...

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 ...

City of Gainesville Earth Day Celebration

Celebrate Earth Day in Gainesville with a series of fun events and activities! For kids, we have an Earth Day ...

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 ...

Pop-up Earth Day Workshop

Pop-up Earth Day Workshop for Boys & Girls ages 9-16! Led by an advanced Ayurveda Practitioner, teacher and published author, ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Earth Day

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Homeschool Makerspace

Please join us for makerspace programs designed to support homeschool families, though they are open to everyone. On the second ...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Alachua County Library District (FOLACLD) Spring Book Sale. Largest Friends of the Library sale in the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

Wednesday, 1-4 pm with Gopi Flick No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn ...

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 ...

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 Tower Road Branch: Earth Day Celebration

Join us at the library for a flower seed planting activity to celebrate Earth Day! Flowers provide food for pollinators ...

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, ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Artspace - Screen Printing Tote Bags

Celebrate Earth Day in style by screen printing a tote bag that’s both creative and eco-friendly! Join us for an eco-inspired ...

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 Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition: Family Night

The Alachua County HPW Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of youth and families by supporting ...

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 Health: Free Sports Physicals & EKGS

We are partnering with Who We Play For to provide free EKGs to those who need them for athletic clearance. April ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2nd floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.ortho.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other, Free
23April

D1 Training Gainesville - Homeschool Open House

Join us at D1 Training Gainesville for a special Homeschool Open House on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 AM – ...

Alachua County Homeschool P.E. at Veterans Park

Get fit and socialize through various sports, games, and activities. • Feb 12 and 26 • March 12 and 26 • April 9 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Catch Me If You Can

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th!Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great Bavarian ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
24April

Fifth Avenue Arts Festival

Join Us for the 46th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! April 24-26, 2026 Celebrate Gainesville’s rich culture, history, and vibrant community ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CKC Gainesville Jr. Business Market

CKC Gainesville is hosting a Jr. Business Market at Veterans Memorial Park. All homeschoolers are welcome to set up a table ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Alachua County Newberry Branch Remarkable Reptiles

Get up close with real, live reptiles in this exciting program led by a local reptile expert. Kids will learn ...

Healthy Start Program! Free Class: Infant CPR & Choking Prevention

Join us for a hands-on, in-person session where you'll learn essential skills to keep infants safe! This free class covers ...

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 ...

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th!Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great Bavarian ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Friday Night Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5 pm. Track is hot from 6:00 pm-10 pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up) $20, Children (12 & under) Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series

The countdown to a memorable season of free concerts under the stars in Alachua is underway! Today the Levitt AMP ...

Limitless Legends FC Friday Night Soccer

Get ready for a great time Friday, April 24th at 6 pm! Limitless Legends FC is the first all-inclusive Adaptive soccer ...

UF Softball vs. UCF

UF Softball vs UCF

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Frisbee

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

UF Baseball vs. Texas A&M

UF Baseball vs. Texas A&M

  • 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

Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir

ACPS Elementary Honor Choir Concert

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Catch Me If You Can

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy ...

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Revival: Unheard Voices

Step back in time and dive into the untold stories of the Wild West! Join us in person for an ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 West Newberry Road Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Early Bird Tickets $18 until July 9, Seniors, Military, Teachers & First Responders $18 always, General Admission $25, Kids 12 and under FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Join us at the Promenade for a music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of ...

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th!Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great Bavarian ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks PJ Party

Crazy games all night long! Wear your PJs!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, 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

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 ...

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