Gainesville Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Tot Time: ABCs of Art
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FreeEntry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
UF DPT's Race for Rehab: Color Run 5k
Get ready to dash across the finish line of UF DPT's Race for Rehab 5k in this year's Color Run! Race ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Flavet Field University of Florida Woodlawn Dr Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $30
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF College of Dentistry Super Sealant Saturday
Super Sealant Saturday provides completely FREE dental exams, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, educational opportunities as well as games, prizes, goodie ...
- 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: University of Florida College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Home Depot Kids Workshops
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Blues and BBQ Festival
Newberry Main Street is excited to announce the 1st Annual Blues & BBQ Festival! This event will have a BBQ Competition ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Historic District Newberry, Florida
- Cost: Details to come
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend
The Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion is February 3 & 4, 2024! Y'all watch out come this February ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Advance tickets: $17.99 contribution per person, ages 10 and up. Children under 10 (ages 3-9) are $10.99. Children 2 and under no contribution is requested. | If tickets are available on the day of the event, value will be $20 for Adults and $15 for child
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend
The Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion is February 3 & 4, 2024! Y'all watch out come this February ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Advance tickets: $17.99 contribution per person, ages 10 and up. Children under 10 (ages 3-9) are $10.99. Children 2 and under no contribution is requested. | If tickets are available on the day of the event, value will be $20 for Adults and $15 for child
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Trinity's Day Spa: A Beary Special Valentines Day
Join us for a heartwarming Valentine's Day spa event for kids! Create sweet memories as your little ones enjoy spa ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Trinity’s Day Spa Pampering For Kids (Thornebrook Village) 2441 NW 43rd St, Suite 11B, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $50
- Website: forms.gle
- Category: Family Fun
The Hatchetbury Family Day
50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...
- 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
- Website: thehatchetbury.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes
Join a ranger on a walking tour of the wetlands! Tour begins at the boardwalk pavilion on Cell 1. Visitors ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Tour is free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
MJM7 Concert at St. Patrick Church
Join us for a concert featuring MJM7. MJM7 is a Catholic family band comprised of Michael James Mette and his ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: St. Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: The concert is free, donations are accepted.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 5 - 11 Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9 : ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 5 - 11 Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9 : ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
First Presbyterian Lunch Series
Join us for the February Lunch Series. We will host 25-minute concerts with guest musicians followed by lunch. Tuesday, February 6 ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 5 - 11 Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9 : ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 5 - 11 Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9 : ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Valentine's Day Cards at The Windsor
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at The Windsor of Gainesville. We are making Valentine's Day Cards and eating cookies. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: The Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but space is limited. Please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Music Nights
Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Half Price Thursday. Half Priced Wristbands, video games, cafe items!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 5 - 11 Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9 : ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Community event: Donuts and Drawing at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Friday)
Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open drawing session for all community members and artists of all ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FreeEntry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Family Friendly Bike Ride
Join us for a social, family friendly bike ride. We meet in the Depot Park parking lot and ride the ...
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gccfla.org
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes
Join a ranger on a walking tour of the wetlands! Tour begins at the boardwalk pavilion on Cell 1. Visitors ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Tour is free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house for the general public and is organized by faculty and ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 13515 NW County Road 237, Alachua, FL 32615-5834
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Iche Nippy Dip Day Swim and Paddle, Ichetucknee Headspring
"We Love our Dippers" Couldn't let the year really begin unless we dip in the Ichetucknee Head Springs. Hope to ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Headspring and Ichetucknee North Launch, Ichetucknee S.P. North Entrance, 8294 SW Elim Church Rd, Fort White
- Cost: Outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 (ten dollars) for non-members. There is also a state park $6 per vehicle fee.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 5 - 11 Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9 : ...
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Valentine's Day Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Share the love at our Valentine's Kids Day at the 4th Ave Food Park! We'll have special Valentine's crafts, balloon animals, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Valentine Party at Kanapaha Park
Bring your Sweetheart to the park for a Valentine's Day Party. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Family day ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free event, let us know if you plan to come!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
South Main Station and Heartwood Soundstage presents Square Dance
We are excited to bring you our first event of the year! On February 11th from 12-4 pm South Main ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Suggested donation of $10, kids 12 and under are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Super Bowl Showdown
Super Bowl Showdown- which team has the most fans? Punt, pass, kick, head to head relays, chili dog competition and ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Building Blocks Challenge LEGO Building Contest
Join the Building Blocks Challenge for a fun family day with friends, exploring the nutritious benefits of peanuts and playing ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Masonic Lodge Williston 33 S Main St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
IHOP National Pancake Day & Month of Giving
Get free pancakes and support feeding America! Tuesday, February 13th is National Pancake Day at IHOP! Enjoy a free short ...
- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 3625 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free short stack
- Website: www.ihop.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
First Presbyterian Lunch Series
Join us for the February Lunch Series. We will host 25-minute concerts with guest musicians followed by lunch. Tuesday, February 6 ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Family Fun
Texas Roadhouse Kids Night- Valentine’s Day
Bring Your Family To Texas Roadhouse On February 13th For A Valentine's Day Theme! Join us at Texas Roadhouse for ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Texas Roadhouse 3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.celebrationpointe.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kindred Homestead: Kindling the Kindred Fire
A family based gathering to promote ancestral Earth Skills and Tribal Traditions This four day event will be led by an ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5206 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Day Pass $75 | Full Event (4 days): Single parent family with child $300 | Single parent family with two or more children $350 | Two parent family with two or more children $400
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Teddy Bear Check-up at Avecina Medical
Grab your teddy bears! Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is heading to Avecina Medical to give our teddy bears a ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 3600 SW Archer Rd Suite A1, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Nights Art After Dark: Celebrating Chinese Culture
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture as we usher in the Year of the Dragon during Art After Dark: Celebrating Chinese ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Kindred Homestead: Kindling the Kindred Fire
A family based gathering to promote ancestral Earth Skills and Tribal Traditions This four day event will be led by an ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5206 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Day Pass $75 | Full Event (4 days): Single parent family with child $300 | Single parent family with two or more children $350 | Two parent family with two or more children $400
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Festival
The Annual Olustee Festival & Craft Show features homemade Arts & Crafts from vendors all over the United States, Food ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: Free Festival
- Website: www.olusteefestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
Throughout the weekend, more than 2,000 demonstrators will present living history impressions of military and civilian life at the time ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Friday school day: $5 per person with pre-registration. Saturday and Sunday: $12 per day per adult and $6 for children. Free for ages 6 and under.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
The 16th annual Fiddler Crab Festival will bring a record number of 300-plus vendors, fantastic food, a great mix of ...
- 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5 for all 2 1/2 days, Children 12 and under are FREE
- Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Festival
The Annual Olustee Festival & Craft Show features homemade Arts & Crafts from vendors all over the United States, Food ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: Free Festival
- Website: www.olusteefestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
Throughout the weekend, more than 2,000 demonstrators will present living history impressions of military and civilian life at the time ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Friday school day: $5 per person with pre-registration. Saturday and Sunday: $12 per day per adult and $6 for children. Free for ages 6 and under.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun
LifeSouth 5K and Party in the Plaza
The LifeSouth 5K and Party in the Plaza is back! Join us February 17th, 2024 at Bo Diddley Plaza as ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: More info to come
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kindred Homestead: Kindling the Kindred Fire
A family based gathering to promote ancestral Earth Skills and Tribal Traditions This four day event will be led by an ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5206 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Day Pass $75 | Full Event (4 days): Single parent family with child $300 | Single parent family with two or more children $350 | Two parent family with two or more children $400
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
The 16th annual Fiddler Crab Festival will bring a record number of 300-plus vendors, fantastic food, a great mix of ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5 for all 2 1/2 days, Children 12 and under are FREE
- Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
- Category: Family Fun
Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival
The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver Springs State Park 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
- Cost: $8, Kids 5 and Under Free
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
Throughout the weekend, more than 2,000 demonstrators will present living history impressions of military and civilian life at the time ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Friday school day: $5 per person with pre-registration. Saturday and Sunday: $12 per day per adult and $6 for children. Free for ages 6 and under.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun
Kindred Homestead: Kindling the Kindred Fire
A family based gathering to promote ancestral Earth Skills and Tribal Traditions This four day event will be led by an ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5206 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Day Pass $75 | Full Event (4 days): Single parent family with child $300 | Single parent family with two or more children $350 | Two parent family with two or more children $400
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Vintage Market
Free & Family Friendly Outdoor Event! "The Florida Vintage Market" is a unique outdoor shopping experience in the heart of ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Midpoint Park and Eatery 931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Presidents' Day School's Out Skate!
Presidents' Day Skate
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Educational Programs
Join us this Monday for two fun and engaging educational programs at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens! Florida's Neighborhood Bats: Dive ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Included with admission. Adults (Ages 13+): $12 | Children (Ages 6 - 13): $7 | Children 5 and Under: Free | All Military (with ID): $6
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Empower Coalition presents Careers in Green Jobs
Come have dinner with us and learn about Green jobs. Kid Zone available. Hosted by Greater Duval Neighborhood Association.
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
La Leche League Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
First Presbyterian Lunch Series
Join us for the February Lunch Series. We will host 25-minute concerts with guest musicians followed by lunch. Tuesday, February 6 ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at the Zoo
Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History: Science on Tap-Cheers from the Arctic
Home to the world’s second largest ice sheet, Greenland is a crucial location for climate change research. But have you ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Winds Go Pop!
Winds Go Pop: Winds Go Pop will showcase our Concert Band who will perform some of the most popular songs ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Family Fun
NMRA Spring Break Shootout
NMRA blasts into '24 at Gainesville Raceway (Gainesville, FL) with the ultimate all-Ford party called the Spring Break Shootout! This ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Spectator tickets are $25 per day
- Website: www.nmradigital.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FreeEntry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101
Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
NMRA Spring Break Shootout
NMRA blasts into '24 at Gainesville Raceway (Gainesville, FL) with the ultimate all-Ford party called the Spring Break Shootout! This ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Spectator tickets are $25 per day
- Website: www.nmradigital.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
North Florida Outdoor Expo
UF/IFAS Extension presents the North Florida Outdoor Expo, a family fun event for outdoor enthusiasts including hunters, fishermen, hikers, campers, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Great Invader Raider Rally
The 10th Annual Great Invader Raider Rally is on Saturday, February 24th! Registration is open! We strongly encourage those wanting to ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Nature Operations: 302 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, Florida, 32641
- Cost: FREE but registration is required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Flora and Fauna Festival
Vendors - Plant Sale - Kid's Activities
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
NMRA Spring Break Shootout
NMRA blasts into '24 at Gainesville Raceway (Gainesville, FL) with the ultimate all-Ford party called the Spring Break Shootout! This ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Spectator tickets are $25 per day
- Website: www.nmradigital.com
- Category: Family Fun
Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
Join us for our 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival! Activities: Face Painting (no additional cost), Foam Cannon, Eating Contest, Candy Cannon, Strawberry ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15 online (plus tax and processing fee) | $18 at the gate
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Trinity's Day Spa Kidprenuer Pop Up Shop
Join us for a day of creativity and fun at the 4th Annual Kidpreneur Popup Shop! We're celebrating the young ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Freedom Hall 7600 NW 5 Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free to Attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Heartwood Music Festival
Heartwood Soundstage Presents: Heartwood Music Festival Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2024 - February 23rd, 24th, 25th This year Heartwood Music Festival will be free ...
- 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: see website for pricing. Kids and students are free!
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kindred Homestead: Sunday Buttermilk Potluck
Come share food, fellowship, and the future with Magnus Dantzler and Elena Rosa of Kindred Homestead. We just moved in ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5206 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup indepenDANCE Studio
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for an iBaby & Me style class at indepenDANCE Studio on Monday, February 26th ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: IndepenDance Studio 7050 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15 per child/adult pairing for the class.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Harn Museum of Art
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at the Harn Museum of Art. We will have a special tour + some hands-on ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Entrance to the museum is FREE, but parking is $4 per vehicle.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
First Presbyterian Lunch Series
Join us for the February Lunch Series. We will host 25-minute concerts with guest musicians followed by lunch. Tuesday, February 6 ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Family Fun
Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market
Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue
Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Locations will vary each month - Stay connected with our Facebook page for updated information!
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show
The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...
- 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Dance Academy presents Irish Dance on Leap Day
Irish Dance on Leap Day
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
GNV Expanded Markets
We are excited to announce something we’ve had in the works for a while now! Starting in February, once a month ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark
Enjoy extended hours at the Harn every Thursday until 9 pm. Dive into one of our exhibitions, unleash your creativity ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
