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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Mother's Day Cards at Learn N Play

We have so many supplies to make your Mother's Day gift. Just need your kids! Take a break, have some ...

  • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Learn N Play 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $18 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

World Food Festival at Grove Street Farmers Market

International and Cultural Organizations in and around the community will be here for a special farmers market experience connecting attendees ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Camp Out at Congregation B'nai Israel

Join us as we celebrate Lag Ba'Omer "Camp Out" Style! This is a free event that is open to the ...

  • 5:30 pm
  • Location: B'nai Israel Social Hall 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Family Fun Night

Join us for a PTA Meeting & Family Fun Night! Express your creativity through digital storytelling with New Tech Now, learn ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Elementary Cafeteria 14533 SW 170th St, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mother's Day Festival at The Alachua County Farmers Market

Join us at the Alachua County Farmers Market for our Mother's Day Festival. Shop local arts & craft vendors and ...

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

Gainesville Opportunity Center Bike Day

Join us in promoting awareness and support for people living with chronic mental illness. Registration at 9 am, Bike Ride ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $25-$50
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GROW HUB Spring Pop-Up Shop

Join us for our Pop-Up Shop series! The event is free, outdoors, and fun for all ages! Shop from local vendors ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: GROW HUB Nursery, 2900 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Children's Book Author Mother's Day Book Signing

Come meet the children's book author and purchase some signed copies of book 22 of the 'I Feel ... When ...

Amber Brooke Farms Mother's Day Weekend

Join us Mother's Day weekend as we celebrate moms and all the amazing things they do for us. Nothing says ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission | Blueberries U-Pick $4.95/lb or Pre-Picked $13 for 2lbs | Farm Fun cards $10 for the Day
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Amber Brooke Farms Mother's Day Weekend

Join us Mother's Day weekend as we celebrate moms and all the amazing things they do for us. Nothing says ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission | Blueberries U-Pick $4.95/lb or Pre-Picked $13 for 2lbs | Farm Fun cards $10 for the Day
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lowe's Mother’s Day Flower Giveaway

As a thank-you to the moms and other special friends in our lives, you can register now for a free ...

Splitz Bowling Mother's Day Celebration

Celebrate the special Mom in your life! Moms bowl FREE on Mother's day.

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Moms Bowl Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate Mom at Blackadder Brewing Company

Skip The Flowers, Give Mom A Beer! Show Mom how much you love her! Bring her to Blackadder Brewing for ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission, free Momosa or pint for mom
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hatchetbury- Moms Throw For Free Mother's Day!

Moms sacrifice SO much for us, so what would be a great way to say "Thank You"? As time goes ...

  • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Moms throw for FREE with at least one other fully paying guest. See website for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gators Baseball Meet & Greet at Alumni Hall Florida

Don't miss out on our Meet & Greet with Florida Gators Baseball at Alumni Hall! Get photos & autographs with ...

  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Alumni Hall 3730 SW Archer Rd, Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Educational Community Free Puppet Show Auditions

For all interested puppeteers, no experience necessary, come for fun, stay to audition and then work to perform in October. ...

  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: everfieldpress.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Muffins for Mommy! Rest, Refresh and Relax

Muffins for Mommy- Spa Theme Event We are celebrating all the ladies out there - taking care of kiddos! Come ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Learn N Play 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $16 Kids, Adults are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Goat Yoga At Swamp Head Brewery

Join us for a relaxing evening of yoga with lots of lovable baby goats. Everyone is welcome. No experience needed. ...

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $22
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade After Dark Family Fun Night

"Let's get the party started! Join us on May 19th for a special Cade After Dark, where we will also ...

Skate Station National Pizza Party Day

Pizza relays, blind taste test, pizza pie face, and many many more!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Ascend Weekend

Ascend Weekend is HERE! Be sure to stop by the store this weekend for kids' events (Scavenger Hunt, Blow-up Archery ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Emancipation Day Celebration- Free Outdoor Festival

Parade of historic Black neighborhoods from Depot Park to CCMCC. Entertainment to include Jazz & Gospel music, poetry and drumming, ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Car Show

This is an open show for cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food, refreshments and music on site. Free admission and parking.

  • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free
  • 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 ...

  • 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.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spring Fling with the Animals at Rooterville!

Hey friends, come on out this coming Saturday and enjoy some time in the sunshine and fresh air with the ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Rooterville Animal Sanctuary 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Ascend Weekend

Ascend Weekend is HERE! Be sure to stop by the store this weekend for kids' events (Scavenger Hunt, Blow-up Archery ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • 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.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 3:30 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cypress & Grove Brewing: Stuffed Churros, Empanadas, Yuca Sandwiches, Ice Cream and Much More

Family and pet friendly. Come enjoy an evening with music, drinks, food! Open to all! Get ready, come hungry, and join ...

  • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Main Street Sweets & Eats Grand Opening

Come join us for the Grand Opening of Newberry’s cutest cafe! May 26 & 27, 7:00 am-8:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch, ...

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

Main Street Sweets & Eats Grand Opening

Come join us for the Grand Opening of Newberry’s cutest cafe! May 26 & 27, 7:00 am-8:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch, ...

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.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours

Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Big Cat Feedings, Baby Lemur Interactions, Over 100 Exotic And Rare Species Of Animals To ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
  • Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
  • Category: Family Fun

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Come to One Love Cafe from 11 am to 2 pm and paint some rocks with us! Free for all ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Micanopy Memorial Celebration Saturday

Antique shops, handmade craft shops, cafes, historic museum, plein air painting, live music Wreath dedication ceremony 11 am Tuscawilla Trip 12:30 pm- ...

  • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • 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.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hollow Oaks Memorial Day

Hollow Oaks is open for Memorial Day! Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there ...

  • 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.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Amber Brooke Farms: Memorial Day at the Farm

There are only TWO weeks left of Florida blueberry season! With this being said, the weekend of May 28 will ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission for adults | Kids Fun Pass $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Memorial Day

Let's celebrate Memorial Day and the first day of summer!

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: See website for rates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours

Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Big Cat Feedings, Baby Lemur Interactions, Over 100 Exotic And Rare Species Of Animals To ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
  • Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Learn N Play School’s Almost Out- Summer Social!

Need something to do Monday- while the kids are off from school? Come join us for our monthly Family Friendly ...

  • 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Learn N Play 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $16 per child - members FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Join us for an exclusive Fun 4 Gator Kids field trip to Hollow Oaks Corn Maze. Get your camera ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Sign Up Requested! $8 per person (ages 4 and up)
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Pool Parties

Want to cool off and avoid the summer heat? Come to one of our pool parties! Enjoy free swimming, dancing, ...

Learn N Play School’s Almost Out- Summer Social!

Need something to do Monday- while the kids are off from school? Come join us for our monthly Family Friendly ...

  • 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Learn N Play 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $16 per child - members FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun