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03May

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Celebrate Spring in Central Florida's must-see hidden gem! Join us for the 11th Annual Garden Show & Spring Festival at Cedar ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults $12, Children (6-13) $5, Children (Under 6) FREE, Military/Veterans $6, Members $5, Members (Under 6) FREE
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays

May Community Days dates at our River Ranch Water Park are here! With our first date being May 3rd! Dates for ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: $19 per person, children ages 3 and under are free
  • Website: www.campkulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary: Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day

Looking for a new way to connect with the animals you love? Our Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day is ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315C, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: $25 per guest
  • Website: shop.beyonk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe College CIED: May 4th Social

Two days. Two vibes. One epic weekend! Saturday, May 2 — Hype Day Lineup 10 am – Doors Open 10 am – 12 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Blount Hall, Santa Fe College (Downtown) 530 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots music festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island with music ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 12633 State Rd 24 Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
04May

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch May the 4th: Crafts Inspired by Star Wars

May the 4th Be With You! Join us for crafts inspired by Star Wars. Enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

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

2nd & Charles May the Fourth Be With You

All ages are encouraged to dress up. Prizes to be announced.

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2nd & Charles 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
  • 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
05May

May Flower Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch

Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Flower Season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our u-pick flower homeschool ...

  • 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

Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Story Time – Mother's Day

Join us for a magical morning at Tiny Tales Story Time inside Tiny Tot Bundles! On Tuesday, May 5th, from ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free in-store event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum

Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade

Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
06May

High Springs Bike Bus

Bike and Roll to School Day is on Wednesday, May 6th! This year, Safe Kids North Central Florida, along with ...

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 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 ...

07May

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

Whiteaker Mortgage Team Bloom & Build: A Mother’s Day Community Event

Join us for Bloom & Build: A Mother’s Day Community Event — a special day dedicated to celebrating moms, families, ...

08May

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Blues Creek Ravine ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Mother’s Day in the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup in the Park. We are celebrating Mother's Day! Join us for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Greentree Park 3700 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free but registration is required
  • Website: www.signupgenius.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

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 ...

Florida College Decision Day

The Greater Gainesville Chamber's Foundation is hosting the 2026 Florida College Decision Day, a community-wide celebration honoring students as they ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe Promenade Stage 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

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

09May

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Mother’s Day

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

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: VPK Prom

Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program and honor the VPK Class of 2038! Bring ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Holloway Touchdown Terrace Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Gainesville Garden Club Mother's Day Garden Tour and Luncheon

Join us for our Annual Mother's Day Garden Tour on Saturday, May 9th, from 9 am-1 pm. Tickets are $30 ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1350 NW 75th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: $30.00 per person, map provided with your ticket!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Train Day at the Archer Depot

Save the date! May 9, 2026, for the First Annual Train Day at the Archer Depot. Special Saturday Archer Farmers ...

Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Mother's Day Bloom Bar

Join us on Saturday, May 9th, 10 AM- 12 PM, and celebrate the mom in your life by creating a ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Da Spot: Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Tea

Join us at Da Spot for a beautiful day celebrating the love between mothers and daughters. Enjoy a delightful tea-style brunch, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 6005 SE US HWY 301 #501/#502, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: Advance Tickets: $25 | At the Door: $30
  • 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

Gold Head Branch State Park Kids Day

Family friendly, music, wildflowers, interactive fun, food trucks, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, storytelling, nature hikes, and special guest UF ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 6239 SR 21, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656
  • Cost: $5.00 park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Spring Festival

Join us at Mayhem Ranch for the perfect spring day on the farm! Join us for our Annual Spring Festival, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: PreSale $13, At Gate $16, 2 and under free
  • Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mother of the Santa Fe Paddle

Join us for a peaceful morning on the water as we explore the headwaters of the Santa Fe River. Lake ...

Mother's Day U-pick Flower Festival at The Bryer Patch

Come join us for our U-pick Flower Festival on Mother's Day weekend at The Bryer Patch on Saturday, May 9th, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Age 13 & up- $12, Age 3-12- $10, 2 & under free, Military discount available!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest - Mother's Day Weekend

We are so excited to kick off our U-Pick Flower season with Flower Fest! This event is Saturday, May 9th ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL
  • Cost: $10/per person for the event and $10/per flower holder. You must purchase a flower holder if you are picking flowers and must purchase multiple flower holders if you pick more than what will fit in one holder. 2 & under-free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.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 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 - Mother’s Day Bouquet

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

Landscapes Unlimited Nursery Mother's Day Sip & Shop

Celebrate Mom with something in bloom at our Mother’s Day Sip & Shop! Bring Mom and enjoy live music, complimentary ...

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

North Florida Christian Camp Family Day

Who’s excited for Family Day? Our team is getting ready for your arrival on May 9th to kick off our ...

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

2nd & Charles Mother’s Day Crafting Event

Join us on Saturday, May 9th, for a special crafting event! We will be making keepsakes that mom will love ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2nd & Charles 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Festival

47th Annual Mother’s Day Festival hosted by the Archer Cultural Progressive Organization. This year’s festival will feature: -Live Entertainment -Free Entry & Free ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Wilson Robinson City Park, 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Floridiana Festival

The Matheson History Museum’s annual Floridiana Festival is expanding! This year we are partnering with First Magnitude Brewing Company to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude at 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville FL 2601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hope for Hawthorne Mother’s Day Seafood Extravaganza

14th Annual Mother’s Day Seafood Extravaganza. Join us as we celebrate the incredible mothers in our community with great food, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Recreation Park 6000 SE 205 St, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Saturday Shoppes Presents: BBQ & Jazz Festival

Smoke in the air. Saxophones on blast. Gainesville, this is YOUR Saturday. Saturday Shoppes is bringing the heat — literally ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, 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 ...

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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