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Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival

This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: $12 adults, $7 ages 5-13. A two dollar discount is given for Kanapaha members who can present their membership card.
  • Website: kanapaha.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park

Save the date for Kids Day on March 22nd!

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Eat, Drink, Shop, Play and Tap your Toes! Enjoy a day or two of great entertainment, adult & kid fun, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 25 W Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
  • Cost: $10 Adults – Kids under 13 free.
  • Website: lionsfestival.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lego Challenge

Free event f o r all kids 5-18 with fun cash and lego prizes for winners! Bring an original Lego ...

  • 3:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Branford Library 703 Suwannee Ave NW, Branford, FL 32008
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $10 both sessions/$6 drop in
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.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

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE 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 - ...

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

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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Colsie Mom Meet Up and Easter Kids Craft

Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homeschool Junior Naturalist

Parents are to stay with the children. Siblings are welcome, however activities are geared towards grades Grades K-7. Upcoming Dates: January 21: ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • 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 ...

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

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our ...

  • 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/vehicle park admission
  • 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

Santa Fe College Winds and Classics

Winds & Classics will showcase our Concert Band who will perform classical works by some of the most prolific composers ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Lyceum Concert Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Family Fun

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

CKC Gainesville presents Ignite Curiosity Homeschool S.T.E.M. Fair

Let’s celebrate the curiosity and achievements of our young scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians while making homeschool friends and building ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

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 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $17.50 Extreme Package
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 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 ...

  • 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

Bradford Strawberry Festival

The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!

Dave and Buster's Bunny's Breakfast Bash

Spring into fun at Bunny’s Breakfast Bash! Enjoy exclusive early access to Dave & Buster’s for a family morning full ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Dave and Buster's 3023 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $29.76 Breakfast Only, $36.45 Breakfast & Play
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce: Suwanee Valley Quilt Festival

Come join us for our annual quilt festival. Our festival started in 2008 on Main Street in Trenton and now ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Trenton Train Depot SW corner of N Main St. & NW 4th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

O2B Kids- Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza

Hop into the fun! Save the date for our egg-citing event at our O2B Kids Supercenter Locations on Saturday, March ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: O2B Kids Supercenter, 7383 SW 17th Road Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free for members, $15/child for non-members, Adults free with child admission
  • Website: o2bkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pancakes with a Ranger

Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:15 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: No additional fees to participate after park entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweet Berry Farms Spring Festival

You’re invited: spring festival at the farm! Get ready to embrace the warmer weather and vibrant colors of the season! Join ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4851 NE 190th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 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

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Summer Day Camp Open House

Come explore Camp! Get your questions answered or take a tour! Drop in from 10 am-12 pm • Check out the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Destiny Community Church Easter EGGstravaganza

Our Easter Eggstravaganza is Saturday, March 28th. Bring the whole family for a massive egg hunt, bounce houses, free food, ...

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

Easter Egg Hunt at Westside Baptist Church

This year’s Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 28th. There are egg hunts for toddlers, preschool students, and elementary ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Westside Baptist Church, 10000 W. Newberry Road Gainesville Florida 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.westsidebaptist.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gator Fly In and Armed Services Appreciation Day

Save the date! Military aircraft displays, experimentals, classic cars, food trucks all day, live music, gift vendors, airplane and helicopter ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace,Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spring Market at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Our Spring Market features a pop-ups from your favorite local ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF College of Pharmacy: GatoRx Community Care Fair

This event is part of our ongoing commitment to improving community health, increasing access to essential services, and building stronger ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Free Community Fun Day

After the incredible response to our first event, we’re excited to bring it back! Join us for our 2nd Community ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Amvets Post 444: Kids Easter Party

Hop on over to Amvets Post 444 for our Kid’s Easter Party! From 11 AM to 1 PM, kids will ...

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

Mayhem Ranch - Easter on the Farm

Join us for our Fifth Annual Easter on the Farm! Get ready for a day filled with egg-citing activities, from ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch, 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: Pre-Sale Tickets $14 per person, 2 and under Free! $17 at the gate, if available.
  • Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.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

Skate Station Funworks Bunny Bonanza Party

Bunny toss, pin the tail on the bunny, egg pass, and more! Fun for the whole family!

  • 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

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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