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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: The walk is free with the cost of park admission ($5.00 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Visual Supports Make and Take

Join us to learn how to make visuals for your home, school, or community environment. You will walk away with visuals ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities 4101 NW 89th Boulevard Room 1901, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: card.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

P.K. Yonge Tours

Are you interested in applying to P.K. Yonge? Admission sessions and tours are available for prospective middle and high school ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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: Tours/Informational

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Duval Early Learning Academy Community Open House

Are you a member of the Duval Community? Do you have a preschool-age child? Join us at Duval’s Open House! • ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...

  • 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: The walk is free with the cost of park admission ($5.00 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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: Tours/Informational

Angelic Blessings Academy Open House

Join us for our Open House and discover the magic of Angelic Blessings Academy! Explore our programs, meet our amazing ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

Leslie Tharp Designs Holiday Open House

Come on out and enjoy the afternoon with us! -Enjoy ornament forging stations -Forging demonstrations -Friendly forging competitions with prizes! -Guest artist Karen ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- FREE Day!

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Health Over the Holidays

Join us for the last Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue for 2024! We will have all sorts of tips for ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Micanopy Academy Movie Night & Parent Workshop

Join us for an evening of fun, connection, and inspiration! This free event is open to everyone—a perfect opportunity for ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Sunrise Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Join a ranger on a 30-45 minutes walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the ...

  • 7:20 am - 8:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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: Tours/Informational

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour

Come enjoy a White Christmas with us and see Lotis- the Baby White Lioness! The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

Sunrise Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Join a ranger on a 30-45 minutes walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the ...

  • 7:20 am - 8:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

Join a Park Ranger or volunteer on an hour tour and learn about some of Florida’s history. Farming, cattle, day-to-day ...

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: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour

Come enjoy a White Christmas with us and see Lotis- the Baby White Lioness! The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational