Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
We invite you and your family to attend Camp Kulaqua's Family Camp on September 4-7, 2026! Housing is still available! Come ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- 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
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke
Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
We invite you and your family to attend Camp Kulaqua's Family Camp on September 4-7, 2026! Housing is still available! Come ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.campkulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Hopper Shuttle
These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...
- 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
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 library. For ...
- 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
O2B Kids Morning Magic presents Little Explorers
O2B Kids is excited to welcome your family every Tuesday from 9:15–11:30 AM for a fun-filled morning of learning, playing, ...
- 9:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter, 7383 SW 17th Road Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $20/child per visit
- Website: o2bkids.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Fall Fun Days: Teddy Bear Picnic
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Fall Fun Days for a Teddy Bear Picnic at Massey Park. Grab your favorite stuffed ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Storytime Event-Apple Orchard Day
We’re kicking off September with a sweet trip to the apple orchard! Join us for a special Tiny Tales Story Time ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Curious Child Learning Studio: Tween Art Club
A club for children 11 and up to meet up and create awesome art. We will be learning the basics ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $25 per class
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Science on Tap: Keeping it (Swamp) Eel
Learn about strange and slippery swamp eels at our September Science on Tap featuring Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues Fall Edition
Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday after 2 pm to search for a hidden ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Escape from Desert Island! Escape Room Experience
You're stranded on a desert island and need to solve the puzzles to escape! Work with your friends and family ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery ...
- 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 per vehicle park admission.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Read with a Ranger Story Time
Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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 12:00 ...
- 12:00 pm - 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
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays
Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Noche de Museo
A realistic painting with surreal elements showing a woman in profile facing right, looking softly down at a single white ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Working Food Fall Market Kick-Off
We’re re-opening our online market later this fall! Come learn more about how the market works at our free Fall ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 910 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4285
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours
A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $12.00 per child per hour
- 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 (Main Entrance) Friday, September 4, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Santa Fe River ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend
Join us September 11–13, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida, for a three-day ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Football season is BACK, and Celebration Pointe is ready to kick it off with six unforgettable Friday nights of Gator ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- 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
Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights
Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $13 extreme package
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday
Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Waldo Sweet Potato Festival
You’re Invited to Waldo’s 2nd Annual Sweet Potato Festival! Hosted by the Waldo Area Historical Society Get ready to celebrate all things ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-11 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Lynx Tails Story Time
Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: thelynxbooks.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours
A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $12.00 per child per hour
- 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
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary: Farm Experience Day
A fun-filled day for all ages to get close to nature, animals, and farm life! Giant slide, cow barrel rides, ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315C, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: $19.95 per person, kids 5 and under free
- Website: www.rooterville.org
- Category: Family Fun
Trenton’s Almost Fall Festival
Join us for a fun-filled day at Douberly Farms as we celebrate the start of fall with our Almost Fall ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Douberly Farms 14351 NE CR 339, Trenton, FL, 32693
- Cost: Free to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Young Leaders for Wild Florida and Creek Family Fest
Join ACT for a day of environmental education and activities in Bubbe’s Secret Garden. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Bubbie's Secret Garden 1225 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.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 ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Matheson History Museum: Sarah’s Birthday Bash
Due to an incredibly busy summer (inaugural summer camp, new exhibition) and limited funding (several years of significantly reduced or ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5451
- Cost: free
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- 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
Springs Hopper Shuttle
These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend
Join us September 11–13, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida, for a three-day ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Starfleet Academy Mini Escape Room
Celebrate Star Trek Day with a mini escape room program for kids and teens. Solve puzzles based on the incredibly popular ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.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 ...
- 4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: $20 plus tax
- Website: www.m2battlesports.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Latino Festival-Multicultural Food Festival
Family festival
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Vecinos 208 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.org
- Category: Family Fun
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
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
