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26April

Fifth Avenue Arts Festival

Join Us for the 46th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! April 24-26, 2026 Celebrate Gainesville’s rich culture, history, and vibrant community ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

The 49th Annual High Springs Pioneer Day Festival Days Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Sunday, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Greenway behind The Chamber of Commerce, 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: highsprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Johns River Bartram Frolic & Festival

Step into history and explore Florida’s natural beauty during the Bartram Frolic Guided Tours. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The River Center - 102 N 1st St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Most of the Riverfront activities and exhibits are free; however, guided boat cruises, recreational tours, and bus tours require tickets and advance registration.
  • Website: bartramtrailsociety.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
  • Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th!Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great Bavarian ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th!Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great Bavarian ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
27April

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
28April

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

Splitz Bowling Car Show Pins & Pistons

Bring your family, friends, or anyone who is an automotive enthusiast to experience Splitz’s first Semi-Annual Car Show! Giveaways, food, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: $20/person attraction pass: 1 game of bowling, shoes, mini golf or go-karts
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
29April

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

Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Build-a-Cow Night

Join us for our first-ever Build-a-Cow night on Wednesday, April 29th, from 5 pm-7 pm! Each ticket includes: -One 10” Plush ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $21.50
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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 ...

30April

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
01May

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 ...

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • 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

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

Micanopy Lodge No. 29 Shrimp Festival

Sides, drinks and dessert included! Benefiting Lodge general funds.

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 503 Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $20 per plate, kids plate available
  • 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 ...

02May

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

Interlachen Heritage Festival

Music, art, food, homemade goodies, reenactors, UF Native American curator display and identification booth, local history and more!

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 170 County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

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

Coliseum of Comics Free Comic Book Day

Join us at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville on Saturday, May 2nd, for a day of fun and free comics! More ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Comic Fest at the Paddock Mall Ocala - FREE Comic Book Day!

We're back at the Paddock Mall in Ocala, FL for another year of FREE Comic Book Day! Come in cosplay, ...

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

Free Comic Book Day at Alachua County Library

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 2, 2026. Feel free to come dressed ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: One free comic book per person, while supplies last!
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 Summer Camp Bash

Come sign up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event! Sign-Up for Camp and Skate for ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: funworks.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

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 ...

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