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February 22 - 28

Sporting Gainesville Gator Showcase

Competitive soccer tournament of Gainesville U9-U19 Boys and Girls Teams February 21-22, 2026 Pricing: U9 - U10 Teams: $695 U10 Teams playing 9v9: $775 U11 ...

Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival

The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes ...

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, ...

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens

Do you have a teen who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into creating their own ...

UF Softball Home Tournament

UF Softball vs Middle Tennessee at 11:30 am

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

AM/FM Music Festival

Experience a music festival for Gainesville, by Gainesville at the AM/FM Festival. Come see the FREE showcase downtown on February ...

Sunburst International Beauty Pageants: Boots, Bows, and Bling Pageant

Join us at the Oaks Mall for this positive activity that builds self-esteem and confidence! Offering a supportive, and age ...

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.

Gainesville Community Band presents Trumpets Ole

Come celebrate with the Gainesville Community Band as we pay tribute to Charlie Dean & Bill Dishman in our annual ...

PunkOuter Games Pokémon League Challenge

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us on February 22nd for a Pokémon League Challenge! Signup begins at 3:00 pm with our tournament ...

Smart Start at Zion Sessions

We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE

Ages 5-15 Feb 9 & 23: Team Work and Cooperative Games March 2 & 23: Foundations of Fitness Registration opens Dec 1 with ...

Guitar Lessons by Gregorio

Acoustic guitar lessons for beginner and intermediate level students. Classes will incorporate music theory, folk songs and jam sessions and ...

Florida Gators Softball Hitting Clinics

The Florida Gators Softball program will be offering Spring 2026 Hitting Clinics at Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium. These clinics ...

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 ...

NAMI Family Support Group

Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...

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: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

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 - ...

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. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

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

Coterie Market Chill and Craft Session

Bring your own crafting supplies to work on a personal project while chatting with friends or meeting new people! A ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

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 Headquarters Branch: Homeschool Makerspace

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

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: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Makey Makey Circuits

Learn the basics of how and electric circuit works and experiment making a circuit with the Makey Makey--a device that ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Gainesville Juniors Volleyball Club Elite Spring Training Program Evaluations

Are YOU ready? Introducing our Elite Spring Training Program for 9-12U. Our Elite Spring Training program is designed as a stepping ...

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!

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pottery Wheel

This class is great for adults or kids (age 7+) with little or no experience! $125 includes all materials and instruction ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $125 includes all materials and instruction for 2 people to learn how to use the pottery wheel in a private class.
  • Website: www.corkscolors.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 ...

Teen Open Mic with We Rock Gainesville

Come to Heartwood for a Teen Open Mic hosted by We Rock Gainesville! Musicians and songwriters aged 10-17 welcome. Email to ...

STD Smarts For Teens

A fun, age-appropriate workshop led by a sex educator. We’ll cover: • STDS explained • How to prevent them • How testing works • How ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

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 ...

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: 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 ...

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville: Homeschool Community Days - Field Trip to Alachua County Solid Waste & Recycling Center

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Field Trip to Alachua County Solid Waste & Recycling Center. All homeschoolers welcome! Let’s ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Leveda Brown Environmental Park 5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations.

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 Newberry Branch: Cryptid Lab

Are cryptids real? In this program, kids will learn how to use real forensic science methods and tools to investigate ...

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. ...

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 ...

Alachua County Public School’s Student Exhibition (K-12)

The annual student exhibition from the students of Alachua County Public School is always a favorite. We invite you to ...

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 ...

Winter Flurry Thursday Nights Race Series at High Springs BMX

We’ve got lots of chilly nights at the track and what better way to stay cozy than a cool High ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...

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 Homeschool Community Day: Field Trip to The St. Augustine

Carolina Kids Co-op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Field Trip to The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum — AND ...

Millhopper Montessori Middle School: Shakespeare Festival

Millhopper Montessori Middle School presents a Stunning Adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet" and "Macbeth" Millhopper Montessori Middle School is thrilled ...

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 ...

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 ...

Downtown Palatka Azalea Festival

The 77th Azalea Festival is a beloved Palatka tradition celebrating community, music, food, and local flavor. Join us for three ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 105 N 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177-3712
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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, 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 ...

Artwalk Gainesville

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

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, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

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

Chief Theatre presents Little Women

By Marisha Chamberlain | Directed by Angie Acevedo Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, and one ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, 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 ...

SwampCon Cirque du Gator

For Swampcon 2026, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...

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! ...

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 ...

Cans Across Campus 5K

On Saturday, February 28th, 2026, we will be hosting our 1st Annual UF Bread of the Mighty 5K at Flavet ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Downtown Palatka Azalea Festival

The 77th Azalea Festival is a beloved Palatka tradition celebrating community, music, food, and local flavor. Join us for three ...

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 ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

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 ...

Flora and Fauna Festival

Join the UF Doctor of Plant Medicine program at the Flora and Fauna Festival at 4th Ave Food Park on ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Live Oak Strawberry Fest

6th Annual Strawberry Fest at Suwannee County Fairgrounds in Live Oak. Family Fun & Festivities, Fresh Strawberries, Free Cirque Show, Art ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee County Fairgrounds: 1302 11th St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
  • Cost: $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

Shoot Like A Girl

Shoot Like A Girl is hitting the road in 2026—bringing confidence-building, hands-on shooting sports experiences to women and families across ...

Sun Country Pre-School Open House

No cost to attend! Everyone is welcome! Our curriculum integrates academic activities for kindergarten readiness with additional activities such as ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL, 32669
  • Cost: There is no cost but pre-registration is desired so that we can plan for attendance.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational, Free

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, ...

Junior Ranger Hangout: Florida Plant Investigators

Calling all Junior Rangers! Florida is under siege by undercover invasive plants. Florida is fortunate to have a wide variety ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: South Entrance: Environmental Education Center, 12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park entry; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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. ...

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 ...

Blooms · Birds · Bonsai

Join us for a day where art and nature come together beneath the majestic oaks. Blooms · Birds · Bonsai is ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7726 SE 179th Place, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Admission: $15 per person | Kids Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary LEAP Children's Program

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, & the Planet) is an organization dedicated to transforming today’s youth into humane leaders and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Repurpose Project Book Swap

Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members Saturday, February 28th from 11:00 am to ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Pokemon at Best Buy

Gotta catch ‘em all… at Best Buy! Join us as we celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon. Bring your kids and ...

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Sun Country Sports Center Dance Jam

Dance Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class, or ...

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Writer's Talks - Cracker Horses and Cattle

Join us in welcoming Carol Matthews Gillen as she discusses her latest book, Cracker Horses and Cattle: A History of ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

LYFEhouse: Crafts & Career Chats-Notes for the Future

LYFEhouse is excited to invite teens ages 12 to 18 to this relaxed, creative session to decorate their own journal ...

Gainesville Housing Authority: Talent at the Plaza

A Free, family-friendly community event celebrating local talent, entrepreneurship and pathways to economic mobility. The event will bring together residents, community ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Space Park 360: Geodesium Edition

SpacePark360: Geodesium Edition is an immersive entertainment show for fulldome theaters -- an amusement park with its rides placed throughout ...

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 ...

Balance 180 Beam & Bars Skill Clinic

Ready to level up on beam & bars? Join us for our Beam & Bars Skill Clinic for a fun, focused ...

Brazilian Carnaval Celebration

Get ready to celebrate the most colorful and joyful time of the year! Samba Brazilian Kitchen is excited to host ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Samba Brazilian Kitchen 5141 SW 91st Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Boots on the Ground Valentine's Dance: Kiddos Edition with Ms Shirley

She’s coming to the dance! Ms. Shirley the Southern Soul Viral Dance Sensation will be in the building! We’ve received ...

Stargazing at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

CANCELLED! Join the Alachua Astronomy Club for a magical evening under the stars! Explore the night sky through telescopes, learn ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Hickory Ranch 9300 SE CR 234 Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Skywatchers of Africa

For thousands of years, Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives, ...

Chief Theatre presents Little Women

By Marisha Chamberlain | Directed by Angie Acevedo Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, and one ...

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