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February 8 - 14

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

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, ...

Sweetheart Market at 4th Ave Food Park

Love is in the air! Join us for our Sweetheart Market on February 8th, 11 am-3 pm. Shop local artists ...

Trinity's Day Spa: A Beary Special Valentines Day

We’re so excited to announce that Trinity’s Day Spa and Teddy Bear Mobile - Gainesville are teaming up again this ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity’s Day Spa Pampering For Kids (Thornebrook Village) 2441 NW 43rd St, Suite 11B, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $60 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday 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 ...

Tu B’Shevat Farmer’s Market

JCNCF and Congregation B’nai Israel invite you to celebrate Tu B’Shevat with a fun, family-friendly Farmer’s Market! Enjoy food, local ...

  • 12:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Congregation B’nai Israel 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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.

High Springs Playhouse Auditions: On Golden Pond

Auditions for our April show, On Golden Pond, will be held February 8 and 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the ...

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 ...

UF Baseball Spring Practice

Opening Week has arrived with first pitch of the 2026 baseball season just four days away on Friday, Feb. 13 ...

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 ...

High Springs Playhouse Auditions: On Golden Pond

Auditions for our April show, On Golden Pond, will be held February 8 and 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the ...

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

UF Baseball Spring Practice

Opening Week has arrived with first pitch of the 2026 baseball season just four days away on Friday, Feb. 13 ...

UF Symphonic Band featuring the Buchholz High School Wind Symphony: American Songbook

Watch the UF Symphonic Band perform vibrant and nostalgic repertoire from the American Songbook, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the ...

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 ...

UF Gator Market at the Reitz Union

Gator Market is a monthly outdoor market held on the Reitz Union North Lawn at UF during the spring and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Reitz Union North Lawn 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: union.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Valentine's Day Party

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 ...

Alachua County Park ‘N Play

Get ready for outdoor fun and adventure! Join Parks and Open Space staff for free games, activities, crafts, sports, and tons ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Open Studio All Ages

Welcome to our new Afternoon Workshop for various ages! Open Studio! Come find out what fun stuff will be available! Process ...

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 Mystery Messages - Newberry Branch

Unfold the secrets of the past in this hands-on workshop, where we’ll craft our own Victorian-style puzzle purses. These charming folded ...

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, ...

Newberry High School Drama Club presents The Price

The NHS Drama Club has rescheduled their play! Come see The Price on Wednesday, February 11th, and Thursday, February 12th, ...

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 ...

UF Softball vs. Jacksonville

UF Softball vs Jacksonville

  • 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

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 ...

Palatka Bluegrass Festival

Join us in Palatka, Florida, for our 3 Day Bluegrass Festival. The music is under a covered pavilion! Rain or ...

UF Baseball Spring Practice

Opening Week has arrived with first pitch of the 2026 baseball season just four days away on Friday, Feb. 13 ...

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 ...

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center with Alachua County Library District. Interactive fun with ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: MakerSpace LEGO Cubelets

Combine high-tech Cubelets robot blocks and LEGO bricks to make unique custom robots! At this program, kids can build their own ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chick-fil-A Alachua: Family Valentine’s Day Date Night

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones you love at Chick-fil-A! We are hosting a Family Valentine’s Day Date Night on ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Celebrating Africa

Experience the Harn’s annual celebration of arts in Africa and beyond through its global Diaspora. The evening blends dance, music, ...

  • 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, Free

Newberry High School Drama Club presents The Price

The NHS Drama Club has rescheduled their play! Come see The Price on Wednesday, February 11th, and Thursday, February 12th, ...

True North Learning Collective Parent Info Session

Join us to explore our learning spaces, learn about our philosophy, and connect with other interested families and teachers. Meet & ...

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 ...

Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival

18th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival - Big entertainment, big shopping, big eats & drinks, big fun! Only $10 for admission, ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
  • Cost: Only $10 for admission, covering all three days, including entertainment!
  • Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

UF Women's Tennis vs. Troy University

Join Florida Gators Women's Tennis as they take on Troy University at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.

Palatka Bluegrass Festival

Join us in Palatka, Florida, for our 3 Day Bluegrass Festival. The music is under a covered pavilion! Rain or ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Women's Lacrosse vs Michigan

Florida Gators Women's Lacrosse vs Michigan

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Black History Month: Hawah Ezell, WCJB-TV News Anchor

Local News Anchor Hawah Ezell talks about her path to Journalism and her experiences as a T.V. News Anchor Hawah Ezell ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Teen Space: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, 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 ...

UF Softball Home Tournament

UF Softball vs Marshall at 3:30 pm UF Softball vs Georgia Tech at 6 pm

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Valentine's Day Family Craft Night

Join the Community Resource Navigation and Help Me Grow programs for a fun Valentine's Day Family Craft Night on February ...

KidStrong February Parents Night Out

Why celebrate Valentine’s Day when you can celebrate Valentine’s Weekend! Kick it off this Friday with a kid-free evening! KidStrong ...

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

UF Gymnastics vs. Oklahoma

Be there Friday, February 13th at 6:45 PM as the Gators take on Oklahoma in the O’Dome for the Link ...

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Valentine's Sweetheart Skate

Boys vs Girls, heart-a-stack, crazy races, hairiest legs, dance contests and more! Wear red and receive a kiss!

St Johns River Center Movie Night on the Lawn featuring Mufasa

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the courtyard on Friday, February 13th for a FREE movie night! Enjoy free ...

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 ...

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! ...

FTC Micanopy 5 Mile/10 Mile

Experience Old Florida Charm on Foot! Step back in time and run through the quiet, tree-lined roads of historic Micanopy ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 600 NW Eestaulkee Ave Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival

18th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival - Big entertainment, big shopping, big eats & drinks, big fun! Only $10 for admission, ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
  • Cost: Only $10 for admission, covering all three days, including entertainment!
  • Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Miles for Meridian 5K Walk/Run/Roll

Join us for Meridian Healthcare’s 7th Annual Miles for Meridian 5K Walk/Run/Roll! This community event brings together individuals and families ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day-Old Fashioned Valentine

Learn about the old Valentine’s Day tradition at the farmstead. Hands-on crafts and fun activities. Florida State Parks will offer free ...

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

ECA Spring 2026 Tournaments 5 Round Scholastic : USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) - G/25; d5 K-12 Open, K-8 Under ...

GatorTRAX Spring Event

Please complete the form below to sign your student up for a Valentine's Day GatorTRAX event on Saturday, February 14th ...

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

This is a group tour. Limited tickets are available for each time slot. You must purchase your tickets in advance. ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Mystic Jungle Educational Facility Tour

ours start at 10 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm and 3 pm Saturdays only. Mystic Jungle will be open for tours ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 13429 S Hwy 129 Live Oak, FL
  • Cost: $10.00 per guest with children 3 and under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ravine Gardens State Park Ranger Read Along

January 24 – The Wind in the Willows February 14 – Guess How Much I Love You March 21 – The Very ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
  • 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, ...

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 Micanopy Branch Valentine Slime

Hey Kids - Celebrate Valentine's Day with some ooey gooey fun! Come to the Micanopy Branch Library at 2:00 p.m. on ...

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 ...

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone Valentine’s Day Craft

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

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 ...

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 ...

Grove Guild V-day Market

Join us for Grove Guild’s V-day Market on Saturday, February 14th from 12-6 PM, featuring local artists, handmade goods, vintage ...

Palatka Bluegrass Festival

Join us in Palatka, Florida, for our 3 Day Bluegrass Festival. The music is under a covered pavilion! Rain or ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch - Valentine's Day Craft Party

Join us for a heart-filled afternoon of fun and creativity at our Valentine’s Day Craft Party. Kids will have the chance ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

Alachua County Library: Read With a Dog at Headquarters Branch

Ripley, a chihuahua therapy dog, is ready for stories, pets, and lots of low to the ground hugs. Weighing in ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

UF Softball Home Tournament

UF Softball vs FIU at 2 pm UF Softball vs Marshall at 4:30 pm

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF/ IFAS Alachua County 4-H Family Date Night: Under the Tuscan Sun

CANCELLED! Parents enjoy a couples cooking class, while the kids join 4-H for a DIY Pizza night. No babysitter required ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 22716 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Registration costs $200 per family (2 adults and their children ages 5-12).
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...

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