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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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National Donut Day at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

National Donut Day is Friday, June 2nd. One free donut of your choice! And to sweeten the celebration with more doughnuts ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 306 NW 13th St, Gainesville, Florida, 32601
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday nights in June and July are for staying later, riding longer! Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Countywide First Annual Climate Fair

Join us at the beautiful Camp Cuscowilla to discuss Alachua County’s own climate vulnerability analysis. Come get local answers to ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 210 SE 134th Ave, Micanopy, FL 32667-3359
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks End of School Skate Party

Hairiest legs contest (girls too), frozen t-shirt contest, coconut bowling and many more! Get ready to kick summer off with ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hollow Oaks Spring Extravaganza

Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there will be a limited number available ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Junior Ranger Program - Problem Plants

Join us Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM for the Problem Plants Junior Ranger program. Learn about the impact ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $4.00
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Amber Brooke Farms Farm Day

Before we slide into summer we wanted to give you all another chance to have a day at the farm! Although ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Adult Admission | Kids Fun Pass $10 | We are a cashless farm
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County School Meals: Free Summer Meal Kick Off Event

Free event! Free food truck meals for 18 & Younger! Face painting from O2B kids, and more fun from other ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

WOB Bar & Kitchen: Pancakes and Potterheads Brunch

Harry Potter fans! Join us for a magical weekend at our Pancakes and Potterheads themed brunch on Saturday and Sunday, ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: World of Beer Gainesville 3265 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hollow Oaks Spring Extravaganza

Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there will be a limited number available ...

  • 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion: A Pop-Up Playdate

We miiisssss yoooouuuu! How about a pop up play date this week? We won’t have a full class but we’ll play ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Donation-based, we ask that you consider a minimum $3.00 donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bouncers Summer Kickoff Event

Come on out for our summer kickoff event on June 7th! Bouncers will have extended hours (2 pm - 7 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $15/child for non-members, Free for members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HSNCF Purrs and Tails Summer Reading Program

The Humane Society of North Central Florida will be hosting a summer reading program for children to be able to ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida-North Campus, 4205 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday nights in June and July are for staying later, riding longer! Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Amber Brooke Farms Farm Day

Before we slide into summer we wanted to give you all another chance to have a day at the farm! Although ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Adult Admission | Kids Fun Pass $10 | We are a cashless farm
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops!

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Sports & Event Center Open House Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

Bring the whole family to the Open House and tour the Alachua County Sports & Event Center at Celebration Pointe! It ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homestead Park Williston 1 Year Anniversary Party

We are turning 1! Come help us celebrate. Join us for a Bluegrass Festival, food and fun! Patchwork will be playing ...

  • 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HSNCF Purrs and Tails Summer Reading Program

The Humane Society of North Central Florida will be hosting a summer reading program for children to be able to ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida-North Campus, 4205 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops!

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth Smooth Flava Gainesville Dance Party

Join Smooth Flava and your community for a line dance party!

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Magic of Imagination

In this 45 minute family program we discover that by using our imagination and working together we can fill our ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Magic of Imagination

In this 45 minute family program we discover that by using our imagination and working together we can fill our ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Meeting Room) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Magic of Imagination

In this 45 minute family program we discover that by using our imagination and working together we can fill our ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth Storytime at Depot Park

Children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff at Depot Park.

Journey to Juneteenth: Rejoice, Reflect, Remember

Join the Santa Fe College Association of Black Faculty and staff for a Juneteenth celebration that includes food trucks, arts ...

  • 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HSNCF Purrs and Tails Summer Reading Program

The Humane Society of North Central Florida will be hosting a summer reading program for children to be able to ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida-North Campus, 4205 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday nights in June and July are for staying later, riding longer! Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Father's Day Festival at Alachua County Farmers' Market

Join us in celebration of Father's Day! FREE Package of Grass Fed Beef Jerky from Fruitful Earth Farms. *While Supplies Last* Vendor ...

  • 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Gaviatas Water Show

The Gainesville Gaviatas Artistic Swimming team is hosting their Annual Water Show. Enjoy routine performances by all teams! Drinks and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: H Spurgeon Cherry Westside Pool 1001 NW 31 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Suggested donation of $5
  • Website: synchrogainesville.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History: World Sea Turtle Day Celebration

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day at the Museum with the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research! Learn about Florida ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Father's Day Weekend BBQ at Lowe's - Butler North

Stop by Lowe's in Butler North on June 17 to help celebrate Dad with a BBQ event for the whole ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 3101 Clark Butler Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Learn N Play Summer Solstice and Father’s Day Celebration

Come join us for our Summer Solstice and Father’s Day Celebration! Water play fun all day long! Watermelon, popsicles, splash pad, ...

  • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free to all Members and $18 for Non-Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops!

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Father's Day Celebration

Bring Dad to bowl this Sunday and he bowls for free!

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Dads Bowl Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Art Circus at The Bull

Our local art family has gathered together once again to awe, amaze, inspire, & perform like only the Gainesville family ...

Everyone Love One Another presents ELO Fest

Come celebrate Father’s Day: Dance with Dad & Juneteenth Special guest: RadKids, Smooth Flava Dance, xtreme Hip-Hop Live performance by: Michael Jackson ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free to the public, bring the family
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blackadder Brewing Company Hoppy Father's Day

Time to show Dad just how much you appreciate him and all those awesome jokes he's been telling you all ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: 1 beer for dad is free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey to Juneteenth: Reaching Back to Move Forward

Beginning at 10 am, community members will gather for the unveiling of the Sankofa statue, honoring the late local historian, ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: West lawn of Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE First St.) & Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pancakes with a Ranger

Enjoy free pancakes, coffee and orange juice on a Saturday morning as prepared by our park staff and volunteers. It's a ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with paid park entry of $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

HSNCF Purrs and Tails Summer Reading Program

The Humane Society of North Central Florida will be hosting a summer reading program for children to be able to ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida-North Campus, 4205 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday nights in June and July are for staying later, riding longer! Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

H. Spurgeon Cherry Ribbon-Cutting and Opening Celebration!

CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST! Celebrate the completion of the Aquatics Center restoration! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: H. Spurgeon Cherry Aquatics Center at Albert "Ray" Massey Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer Fun Series at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

Family fun activities and programs on select Saturdays at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park from 9 a.m. until ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Pentecostals of Gainesville: Picnic at the Park

What better way to enjoy the summer than to head to the park for a big picnic with delicious food ...

Library Partnership Resource Center Chill and Grill: Male Appreciation Day

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! Our Library Partnership Resource Center is hosting their Chill and Grill: Male Appreciation Day next Saturday, June ...

HSNCF Purrs and Tails Summer Reading Program

The Humane Society of North Central Florida will be hosting a summer reading program for children to be able to ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida-North Campus, 4205 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Celebrating Autism in the Arts

Call for Artists and Performers! Are you a CARD Constituent who wants to showcase your talents? Then join us for...Celebrating Autism ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ELOFEST23

Announcing Our Very First Everybody Loves One Another Event celebrating both Father's Day & Juneteenth on June 25 from 1:30 ...

  • 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hart Springs

CANCELLED DUE TO CLOSURE OF PARK! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids playgroup at Hart Springs! On Monday, June 26th. This is ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Hart Springs Recreation Park 4240 SW 86th Ave, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hawthorne’s Homecoming

Hawthorne’s 91st Annual Homecoming. 3-day event with food, music & more! Thursday, June 29 opening Ceremony 2 pm Speaker Elder Jessie Brown Dinner provided ...

HSNCF Purrs and Tails Summer Reading Program

The Humane Society of North Central Florida will be hosting a summer reading program for children to be able to ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida-North Campus, 4205 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Touch A Truck and Community Helpers Day

Bring the kids out this Friday at 9:30 AM at the High Springs Civic Center Park for our very first ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Civic Center Park 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday nights in June and July are for staying later, riding longer! Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hawthorne’s Homecoming

Hawthorne’s 91st Annual Homecoming. 3-day event with food, music & more! Thursday, June 29 opening Ceremony 2 pm Speaker Elder Jessie Brown Dinner provided ...