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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

Special Needs

Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races, Walks, 5Ks

Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

Informational

Informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations 

Shows & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions

Casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18.

Other

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes

One time classes open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants & Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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9:00 am First Day Hike at Paynes Prairie
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
9:00 am Sun Country Stay and Play
9:30 am Ichy Nippy Dip Day
 
 
 
9:00 am First Day Hike at Dudley Farm
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
9:00 am Work Out at Bouncers
10:30 am Skate Station Funworks Open Bounce Saturdays
 
 
 
9:30 am First Day Hike at Gilchrist Blue Springs
 
10:00 am Little Gators Hip Hop Squad Auditions
1:00 pm New Year Mushroom Walk
 
 
 
10:00 am Double Parkrun at Depot Park
 
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
1:00 pm Kanapaha Botantical Gardens Camellia Show
 
 
 
11:00 am Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp
 
 
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9:00 am Kanapaha Botantical Gardens Camellia Show
9:30 am Enriching Your World with Art
9:00 am Sun Country Stay and Play
10:30 am Tinkergarten Babies - Free Trial
9:15 am Sun Country Sports Broadway Babies
9:00 am Sun Country Stay and Play
7:00 am 4th Ave Food Park - Grand Opening Celebration
10:00 am Free Tinkergarten Trial
11:00 am Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
11:00 am Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
9:00 am Old Toys New Home at Bouncers
8:00 am Alachua Audubon’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
3:00 pm Corks and Colors: All Ages Sun and Moon
 
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
 
3:45 pm Tinkergarten - Free Trial
10:00 am Storytime at Depot Park
10:00 am Wrestling Legends Jimmy Hart at Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
10:00 am Florida Museum Collectors Day
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Downtown Alachua Farmers Market Grand Re-Opening Celebration
6:30 pm ELAA presents: British Comedy Double Feature
10:30 am Kimberly Morales' 1st Annual Snow Party
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Storytime at Wesley UMC
9:30 am Enriching Your World with Art
9:00 am Sun Country Stay and Play
11:00 am Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
9:00 am Sun Country Stay and Play
UF Girls Soccer Discovery Clinics
12:30 pm Tot Trot Nature Walks at the Florida Museum
9:30 am Tot Trot Nature Walks at the Florida Museum
10:00 am Tinkergarten Free trial
1:15 pm Tinkergarten Free Trial
1:00 pm Millhopper Montessori School 9th Shakespeare Festival
9:00 am One Year Old Playdate at Bouncers
9:00 am Soccer Shots Free Fun Day at Westside Park
3:00 pm Corks and Colors: All Ages Dandelion
11:00 am Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
6:30 pm Partnership for Strong Families Information Night
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
10:00 am How to Support Baby's Development at Comprehensive Women's Health
9:00 am Great Invader Raider Rally
3:00 pm Anne and Emmett at the Star Center Theater
6:00 pm Oak Hall School Middle School Math and Science Night
2:00 pm Empower Health Expo
 
6:00 pm UF Women's Basketball vs Tennessee
11:00 am Arbor Day at Cellon Oak Park
10:00 am Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
5:00 pm MJM7 Band in Concert at St. Patrick's Church
 
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
 
7:00 pm The Watson's Go To Birmingham
11:00 am Arbor Day 2020 at Depot Park
10:30 am Skate Station Funworks Open Bounce Saturdays
 
 
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UF Girls Soccer Discovery Clinics
9:30 am Enriching Your World with Art
9:00 am Sun Country Stay and Play
10:00 am Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space
10:00 am Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space
9:00 am Sun Country Stay and Play
8:30 am Newnan's Lake 15K
9:00 am Race for Cupcakes at Hawthorne Trail
10:00 am Sugar Camp Ranch Family Field Trip Day on the Farm
9:00 am Department of Health: Car Seat Safety Program Class
11:00 am Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
9:00 am Two Year Old Playdate at Bouncers
9:30 am Yesterday's Festival at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
10:00 am Storytime at Wesley UMC
10:00 am Special Tour at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion
 
2:00 pm F4GK Playgroup at Palmetto and Pine
10:00 am Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space
10:00 am Grand Opening - UF Health The Oaks
10:00 am Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
 
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
10:00 am F4GK Playgroup Capoeira Preschool Trial
10:00 am Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Open House
1:00 pm Meet the Arabian Horse / Peri Lee Show Horse Open House
10:30 am Craft Station at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
 
4:30 pm Millhopper Montessori School Open House
11:00 am Baby Meet Up at Comprehensive Women's Health
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10:00 am Storytime at Wesley UMC
9:30 am Enriching Your World with Art
9:00 am Car Seat Safety Check at Comprehensive Women's Health
10:00 am Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space
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10:00 am Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion
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7:30 pm Shen Yun
11:00 am Open House at St. Patrick Catholic School
9:00 am 3 Year Old Meet and Greet at Bouncers
 
1:00 pm St. Francis High School Souper Fun Sunday
10:00 am Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space
9:00 am Princess Day at Bouncers
 
12:00 pm Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
9:00 am Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Family Friday and School Day
 
2:00 pm Grease at Gainesville Community Playhouse
3:30 pm Open House at St. Francis Catholic Academy
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion
 
4:00 pm Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp
9:00 am FHSAA Cheerleading State Championships
 
2:30 pm Oak Hall All School Preview
6:00 pm Frog Watch Training Workshop Santa Fe College Zoo
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01Jan

First Day Hike at Paynes Prairie

Start the new year off with a hike at Paynes Prairie. Join a park ranger on a guided walk on Bolen ...

First Day Hike at Dudley Farm

Come in for a fun morning. Follow a birding guide through the farmstead woods. Learn about and perhaps catch a ...

First Day Hike at Gilchrist Blue Springs

Happy new year! Enjoy a 1-mile ranger-led hike on the Blue Trail. Explore a pristine area of the park that ...

Double Parkrun at Depot Park

What is a "park-run double"? We're so glad you asked! A "double" is the one day each year when parkrun HQ ...

Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp

Have you always wanted to try your hand at a pottery wheel? How cool would it be to make your ...

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02Jan

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

03Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Work Out at Bouncers

Come do a work out video while your little ones play! Workout starts at 10am. Bouncing is from 9am-noon. Socks ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $10 per child, free for members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Gators Hip Hop Squad Auditions

The Florida Gators will be hosting auditions for the Little Gators Hip Hop Squad! This elite group of young dancers, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: pin Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

04Jan

Ichy Nippy Dip Day

Start the new year with a dip in the springs. Celebrate 50 years of Ichetucknee as a state park and ...

Skate Station Funworks Open Bounce Saturdays

Have fun all morning at Skate Station! Admission includes bounce houses, rock climbing and Kid's Adventure soft play area. For ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 for ages 6-10 | $8 for ages 5 & under
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

New Year Mushroom Walk

New Year's resolution: Learn more about mushrooms! Enjoy some time in the woods, connect with local enthusiasts, and find fungi ...

Kanapaha Botantical Gardens Camellia Show

This two day event features prize-winning camellias of all sizes, shapes, and colors. This show is geared toward educating the ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Sun Country Stay and Play- Saturdays

Get moving every Saturday afternoon! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop basic motor ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
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05Jan

Kanapaha Botantical Gardens Camellia Show

This two day event features prize-winning camellias of all sizes, shapes, and colors. This show is geared toward educating the ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: Regular admission price for non-members. Members are admitted free of charge
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Free Tinkergarten Trial

Tinkergarten is on a mission to bring families together in a natural place in their community for classes where kids ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Sun and Moon

Perfect for kids or adults with any level of experience! Canvas options are 12x16in ($20) or 16x20in ($30).

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 3415 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $20-30
  • Website: www.corkscolors.com
  • Category: Classes
06Jan

Enriching Your World with Art

Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...

Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp

Have you always wanted to try your hand at a pottery wheel? How cool would it be to make your ...

07Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

08Jan

Tinkergarten Babies - Free Trial

Both babies and new parents benefit tremendously from nature, play, and strong, supportive community! At Tinkergarten, we provide a safe ...

Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp

Have you always wanted to try your hand at a pottery wheel? How cool would it be to make your ...

09Jan

Sun Country Sports Broadway Babies

Do you have a little one who loves to move and dance? We have the perfect parent-toddler activity for your ...

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

Tinkergarten - Free Trial

At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial class, Tinkergarten Leader Amy Carson ...

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

Downtown Alachua Farmers Market Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Come join us for the Grand re-opening of the Downtown Alachua Farmers Market! Enjoy live music by Front Porch Backsteppers! ...

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10Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Old Toys New Home at Bouncers

Come drop off gently used toys for $2 off admission price. Socks and waivers required.

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: $10 per child. Members are FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime at Depot Park

Join us the 2nd Friday of every month as the Alachua County Library District presents Story Time at Depot Park ...

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

ELAA presents: British Comedy Double Feature

Expressions Learning Arts Academy presents a double feature of two classic British comedies - A Year with Frog and Toad ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: Eastside High School, 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, Florida 32641
  • Cost: tickets available at the door
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts
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11Jan

4th Ave Food Park - Grand Opening Celebration

Come join us for a full day of food, drinks, fun, music and celebration of the GRAND OPENING of the ...

Alachua Audubon’s 60th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of community education, conservation, partnerships, and birding! Celebration will include inaugural tours of the ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, Florida 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Wrestling Legends Jimmy Hart at Waldo Farmers and Flea Market

Free Pictures, Free Autographs and Free Admission. Free live wrestling shows by Knockout Wrestling starts at 11am.

Florida Museum Collectors Day

Join the Florida Museum for the 41st celebration of collectors on Jan. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors may ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Kimberly Morales' 1st Annual Snow Party

Please join us for an afternoon of family fun at Kirby Farms! We will have two SNOW SLIDES, train ride, ...

  • 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Kirby Farms, 19630 NE 30 St, Williston, FL 32696.
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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12Jan

Storytime at Wesley UMC

Storytime in the Park returns on January 12th, but for January and February we will meet in the Children's Sunday ...

Tot Trot Nature Walks at the Florida Museum

Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive Florida ...

  • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $8 per child/adult pair -$4 for each additional child/person Museum Member Cost: -$6 per child/adult pair -$3 for each additional child/person
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Corks and Colors: All Ages Dandelion

Perfect for kids or adults with any level of experience! Canvas options are 12x16in ($20) or 16x20in ($30).

Anne and Emmett at the Star Center Theater

Anne and Emmett is a play by American Janet Cohen. It explores an imaginary conversation between Emmett Till, an African ...

MJM7 Band in Concert at St. Patrick's Church

Join us on Sunday January 12 at 5pm for a concert featuring MJM7. MJM7 is a Catholic family band comprised ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free, donations welcome
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
13Jan

Enriching Your World with Art

Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...

Tot Trot Nature Walks at the Florida Museum

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone Nature Ambassadors for a safe and exciting hands-on ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $8 per child/adult pair -$4 for each additional child/person Museum Member Cost: -$6 per child/adult pair -$3 for each additional child/person
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp

Have you always wanted to try your hand at a pottery wheel? How cool would it be to make your ...

Oak Hall School Middle School Math and Science Night

For parents of rising 5th & 6th Grade students. Open to the Gainesville community.

14Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Tinkergarten Free trial

At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial, Tinkergarten Leader, Elyse Moser, will ...

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

Empower Health Expo

Take charge of your health. Empower 2020 is a free event that will connect you with free resources to help ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Village and Forest Green Apartments, 3101 NE 15th Street, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Category: Informational, Free

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

View All 6 Events For January 14
15Jan

Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp

Have you always wanted to try your hand at a pottery wheel? How cool would it be to make your ...

Tinkergarten Free Trial

At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial, Tinkergarten Leader, Elyse Moser, will ...

Partnership for Strong Families Information Night

Learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent with this info night from Partnership for Strong Families on January ...

16Jan

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

Millhopper Montessori School 9th Shakespeare Festival

Join us for the Millhopper Montessori Middle School 9th Shakespeare Festival. This festival is a collaboration with Literature and Drama ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College R-001, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

UF Women's Basketball vs Tennessee

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Tennessee!

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: BOGO tickets, buy one, get one free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

The Watson's Go To Birmingham

Please join the MLK Commission and Star Center Theatre for the play, "The Watson's Go To Birmingham." This play takes ...

View All 6 Events For January 16
17Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

One Year Old Playdate at Bouncers

Come meet other 1 year olds....and their families. Older siblings welcome!

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $10 per child. Members are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

How to Support Baby's Development at Comprehensive Women's Health

Come learn how you can support •baby's development for the first 6 months •how to support if development is delayed •what resources can ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 724 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607
  • Cost: $30/couple
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Arbor Day at Cellon Oak Park

Alachua County invites residents to celebrate Florida's Arbor Day, January 17, 2020, by planting trees at Cellon Oak Park. The ...

Arbor Day 2020 at Depot Park

Celebrate Gainesville’s 36th year as a Tree City USA with the City Beautification Board, City of Gainesville Urban Forestry, and City ...

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18Jan

UF Girls Soccer Discovery Clinics

The Elite Prospect Discovery Clinics provide the ideal developmental atmosphere for the serious soccer player with ambitions of playing collegiate ...

Soccer Shots Free Fun Day at Westside Park

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact children's lives on ...

Great Invader Raider Rally

Be a part of this annual tradition to remove invasive plant species from our natural areas! Individuals and groups are ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 East Univeristy Ave., Gainesville, Florida, 32641
  • Cost: FREE but registration is required
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

For three magical weekends, the Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the 34th Annual Hoggetowne ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: Adults – $19 Youth (5-17) – $9 Senior (60+) - $16 Military (one ticket per valid ID) – $16 Children 4 and under – FREE
  • Website: hoggetownefaire.weebly.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Open Bounce Saturdays

Have fun all morning at Skate Station! Admission includes bounce houses, rock climbing and Kid's Adventure soft play area. For ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 for ages 6-10 | $8 for ages 5 & under
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
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19Jan

UF Girls Soccer Discovery Clinics

The Elite Prospect Discovery Clinics provide the ideal developmental atmosphere for the serious soccer player with ambitions of playing collegiate ...

Race for Cupcakes at Hawthorne Trail

Come out and join us for a lot of great fun, and great treats! Enjoy either a 5k or 10k ...

Storytime at Wesley UMC

Storytime in the Park returns on January 12th, but for January and February we will meet in the Children's Sunday ...

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

For three magical weekends, the Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the 34th Annual Hoggetowne ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: Adults – $19 Youth (5-17) – $9 Senior (60+) - $16 Military (one ticket per valid ID) – $16 Children 4 and under – FREE
  • Website: hoggetownefaire.weebly.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet the Arabian Horse / Peri Lee Show Horse Open House

Please join us at our new location, Grandeur Arabians, in Citra FL for our 2nd annual open house to meet ...

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20Jan

Enriching Your World with Art

Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...

Sugar Camp Ranch Family Field Trip Day on the Farm

Come out to the farm for a Family Field Trip Day! Horse rides, Critter Corral, Slides, Playground, Ropes Obstacle course, ...

Special Tour at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation

Tour on Monday at 10am in celebration of MLK Day. Reserve by email.

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $25 adults, under 12 years old $8
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion

We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Craft Station at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Come out to the park and learn about Sandhill Cranes while sipping some hot chocolate! There will be an origami ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free with admission ($5 per vehicle/$2 per bike or pedestrian)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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21Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Department of Health: Car Seat Safety Program Class

Car seat safety checks and installations. *By appointment only!* Great for new parents, 2nd time parents, grandparents and other caregivers. ...

Smart Start at Zion

We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

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22Jan

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Pottery Wheel Class at Do Art with Yopp

Have you always wanted to try your hand at a pottery wheel? How cool would it be to make your ...

23Jan

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

F4GK Playgroup at Palmetto and Pine

Please join us for a FREE open house at Palmetto & Pine! This event will include a tour, refreshments, and ...

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

Millhopper Montessori School Open House

Our Teachers and Administration are eager to share the Millhopper Montessori story with you and your family. Please join us ...

24Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Two Year Old Playdate at Bouncers

Come meet other 2 year olds....and their families. Older siblings welcome!

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $10 per child. Members are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

F4GK Playgroup Capoeira Preschool Trial

Please join us for a FREE preschooler capoeira class at APEX Martial Arts Gainesville! We had so much fun in the ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: APEX Martial Arts Gainesville, 1315 S. Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Baby Meet Up at Comprehensive Women's Health

Join us for Baby Meet-Up at The Birth Center at Comprehensive Women's Health. Baby meet-up is open to ALL NEW ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 724 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: cwhfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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25Jan

Newnan's Lake 15K

The Newnan's Lake 15k begins and ends at Earl P. Powers Park (boat ramp) on Newnan's Lake off Hawthorne Road. ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Earl P. Powers Boat Ramp, 5902 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL US 32641
  • Cost: $30, Kids 12 and under run for free
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Yesterday's Festival at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Step back in time at the Yesterday's Festival, and join us in celebrating Gold Head's 80th birthday and the 85th ...

Grand Opening - UF Health The Oaks

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of UF Health The Oaks! Located in the former Sears location in The ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Open House

Interested in coming out and meeting our critters? Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, gather up your not-cow ...

Florida Museum Amazing Pollinators Exhibit Opening Day Event

The Florida Museum's next featured exhibit, "Amazing Pollinators" opens Jan. 25, 2020. Take on the role of pollinators like bats, ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: activities free, admission for the exhibit
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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26Jan

Storytime at Wesley UMC

Storytime in the Park returns on January 12th, but for January and February we will meet in the Children's Sunday ...

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

For three magical weekends, the Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the 34th Annual Hoggetowne ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: Adults – $19 Youth (5-17) – $9 Senior (60+) - $16 Military (one ticket per valid ID) – $16 Children 4 and under – FREE
  • Website: hoggetownefaire.weebly.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Francis High School Souper Fun Sunday

Souper Fun Sunday is Gainesville’s premier soup tasting competition showcasing the area’s best soups from more than 30 local restaurants ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: St. Francis Catholic High School, 4100 NW 115th Terrace, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Adults $15, Seniors/students $10, Children 5-10 $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grease at Gainesville Community Playhouse

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adults $23, Seniors $19, Students $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Oak Hall All School Preview

Oak Hall School invites prospective families to attend our All School Preview for Preschool 3-Grade 12. Register online.

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27Jan

Enriching Your World with Art

Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...

Smart Start at Zion

We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Open House at St. Francis Catholic Academy

Join us on January 27, 2020 from 3:30pm to 8:00pm for our Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s Open House. Take the ...

  • 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational, Free

Frog Watch Training Workshop Santa Fe College Zoo

Become a citizen scientist! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes
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28Jan

Car Seat Safety Check at Comprehensive Women's Health

Car Seat Safety Check by appointment only.

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 724 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: cwhfl.com
  • Category: Informational, Free

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Princess Day at Bouncers

Put on that princess gown, and come to Bouncers. Songs from all your favorite princess movies to dance too. Socks ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: members free, non members $10 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion

We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
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29Jan

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Shen Yun

Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the ...

30Jan

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Open House at St. Patrick Catholic School

Join us for our Open House for Elementary and Middle School: PK3 to 8th grade. Elementary and Middle School. TIME 1: 11:00am ...

Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp

Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...

Slab Lab: Clay Creations at Do Art with Yopp

We'll have slabs of clay out and clay tools for you to use to create your very own masterpiece. Make ...

UF Women's Basketball vs LSU

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on LSU!

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31Jan

Sun Country Stay and Play

Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

3 Year Old Meet and Greet at Bouncers

Bring your 3 year old to meet some other 3 year olds! Indoor scavenger hunt. Socks and waivers required.

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Members free, non members $10 per child.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Family Friday and School Day

Come experience the colorful culture of a medieval village at festival time! Students and teachers get a firsthand look at ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 2900 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: Adults – $10 Youth (5-17) – $5 Children 4 and under – FREE | ​Family Friday tickets available at box office only.
  • Website: hoggetownefaire.weebly.com
  • Category: Family Fun

FHSAA Cheerleading State Championships

Exactech Arena Doors (both days): 7:00am for competitors/athletes, 8:00am for parents and patrons. Ages 3+ require a ticket per FHSAA ...

Palmetto and Pine Co-Working Space

Come have some hot coffee while your kiddos are entertained! We will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10a-12p for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave, Suite 50, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
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