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18April

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 ...

  • 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

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

Maxine Parrish Garden & Homestead Sale

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

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Trenton Community Park 214 SE 3rd Ave, Trenton, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: UFHealth.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609-3527
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
  • Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

19April

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 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

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 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
20April

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 ...

  • 5:00 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

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
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 ...

  • 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 - ...

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

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 19975 NW 244th St, High Springs, FL 32643-1369
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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
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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room, Outdoor Program Area) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

GHF Kids Club Earth Day

Bring your kiddos and come check it out this Wednesday at our main center! Come celebrate Earth Day with us ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe High School 16213 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: Free
  • 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 ...

23April

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

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

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

St. Johns River Bartram Frolic & Festival

Step into history and explore Florida’s natural beauty during the Bartram Frolic Guided Tours. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The River Center - 102 N 1st St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Most of the Riverfront activities and exhibits are free; however, guided boat cruises, recreational tours, and bus tours require tickets and advance registration.
  • Website: bartramtrailsociety.com
  • 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

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 ...

  • 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

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $60 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 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

Who says bedtime has to be boring? It’s time for a Pajama Party this Friday at 7:30 pm! Roll out of ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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
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