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.
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: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
The Home Depot Kids Workshops-Valentines Candy Box
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
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Run 7.2K + Fest
Run, beer, party! On Saturday, February 1st, 2025, make it 7.2K around Depot Park, down the Hawthorne trail, and back ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville , FL 32601
- Cost: $10-$40
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion
Remember Six Gun Territory™? Celebrate the memories and make new ones at Kirby Family Farm's Six Gun Territory™ Wild West ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion
Remember Six Gun Territory™? Celebrate the memories and make new ones at Kirby Family Farm's Six Gun Territory™ Wild West ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary February Farmers Moo-ket
I hope everyone is staying warm, dry, and safe in this crazy cold weather! We are so excited to invite ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5 suggested donation per person upon entry to the moo-ket.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Souper Fun Sunday
Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s 18th annual Souper Fun Sunday will commence February 2nd, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy - 4100 NW 115th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Adult $20, Student/Senior - $15, Child (5-10) $10, 5 and under free!
- Website: sfcawolves.org
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 3-9 Monday, February 3 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, February 4 from ...
- 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
PunkOuter Games Board Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 3-9 Monday, February 3 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, February 4 from ...
- 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
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Valentine Family Date Night
Get dressed up and join us with your little ones on February 4th for a special night of Valentine’s activities, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free kids meals with purchase of an entree!
- 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!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 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
FrogWatch USA Training Workshop
Join us for a free FrogWatch USA 2025 workshop at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo! Discover how to identify ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 3-9 Monday, February 3 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, February 4 from ...
- 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
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Animal Homes
Welcome to our new preschool environmental education program series (PEEPs)! This monthly program offers an opportunity for preschool-aged kids to ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We’ve been through all the seasons this week so we may as well sing about it! We are so looking ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- 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 ...
- 6:20 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Bryer Patch
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at The Bryer Patch. It's strawberry picking time! Hayride with ducks ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $5 admission fee per person. 2 & under free.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Strawberry Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch
Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Strawberry season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our upick strawberry homeschool ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $5 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Fire Station #1
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Fire Station #1. On Thursday, February 6th at 10 am, we will tour ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but space is limited. Please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 3-9 Monday, February 3 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, February 4 from ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Celebrating Culture: Lunar New Year
The Harn galleries will continue to be open after 5 pm. Join us at 6 pm for Art After Dark ...
- 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
Amber Brooke Farms U-Pick Fridays-Senior Friday
Join us at Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh strawberries for $4.95 per pound. Make ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick strawberries $4.95 per pound (guests aged 55 and up 10% off), Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Tot Time: Art with Heart
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
- 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
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Valentine's Party
Homeschool Families, plan to join us for a Valentine's Party! We will be doing a simple craft, playing some fun ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- 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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour- LoveBug Plates & Trinket Dishes
Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...
- 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
Florida Museum of Natural History Girls Do Science
Celebrate ‘International Women and Girls in Science Day’ with hands-on activities and experiments during this FREE program open to everyone. In ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: While the event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Antarctic Dinosaurs and Butterfly Rainforest exhibits.
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day-Grapes and Wreaths
Join us at the farm. Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $5 per vehicle up to 8 people
- Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
- Category: Family Fun
Flora and Fauna Festival
The Doctor of Plant Medicine Program is happy to announce the date of this year's February Flora & Fauna Festival! ...
- 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
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of February 3-9 Monday, February 3 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, February 4 from ...
- 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
Valentine's Market at 4th Ave Food Park
Find the perfect gifts for your sweetheart or a little something special for you!
- 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
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- 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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Board Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Daddy Daughter Date Night
Make your calendars because we’re hosting our first ever Daddy Daughter Date Night on February 10th from 5 PM-7 PM! Order ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tri-Health Family Wellness Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Tri-Health Family Wellness Center. It's time for a teddy bear check-up! Bring your ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4631 NW 53rd Ave STE 106, Gainesville, Florida, 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 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
Homeschool Junior Naturalist: Cycles of Nature
Explore the nature center trails to learn all about the role of decomposition in the energy flow of an ecosystem. ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We’ve been through all the seasons this week so we may as well sing about it! We are so looking ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Full Moon Hike
Join ACT staff for a hike under the full moon and starlit night sky. Spaces are limited so please RSVP ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Marjorie A .Hoy Memorial Park at Orange Lake Overlook 19865 N US Highway 441, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- 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 ...
- 6:20 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Library Partnership Branch Resource Center Valentine's Day Party
Join us on February 13th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM for an enjoyable afternoon filled with Valentine's Day themed ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Arts Across Africa
The Harn galleries continue to be open after 5 pm. At 6 pm Honor the African continent at the Harn, ...
- 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 ...
- 6:20 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 161st anniversary ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Under 6 Free Friday school day is $5 per person. (Saturday & Sunday) $12 per day per adult and $6 for children.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Festival
Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual Olustee Festival on February 14th & 15th! Join us in downtown Lake City ...
- 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
The Great Newberry HeART Hunt
Hidden around town will be a collection of handmade art hearts by local encironmental artist Ramey Vogel. Included with the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Amber Brooke Farms U-Pick Fridays-Homeschool Friday
Join us at Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh strawberries for $4.95 per pound. Make ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick strawberries $4.95 per pound, Adults FREE admission, Children 2 and under FREE | Optional Farm Fun Pass: $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Two Sisters Coffee Co: Valentine’s Day Seed Bombs
Love is in the air and we want to spread the love with a free “make & take” seed bomb ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
The 17th annual Fiddler Crab Festival will bring a record number of 300-plus vendors, fantastic food, a great mix of ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5 per person and includes a wristband that covers admission to the entire two-and-a-half-day weekend
- 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: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pancakes with a Ranger
Come enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and orange juice on a Saturday morning as prepared by our park staff and volunteers. ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: $6 per vehicle (2-8 people) for park entry; Program participation is no additional fee
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Festival
Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual Olustee Festival on February 14th & 15th! Join us in downtown Lake City ...
- 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
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 161st anniversary ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Under 6 Free Friday school day is $5 per person. (Saturday & Sunday) $12 per day per adult and $6 for children.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
The 17th annual Fiddler Crab Festival will bring a record number of 300-plus vendors, fantastic food, a great mix of ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5 per person and includes a wristband that covers admission to the entire two-and-a-half-day weekend
- 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: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 161st anniversary ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Under 6 Free Friday school day is $5 per person. (Saturday & Sunday) $12 per day per adult and $6 for children.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun
Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
Join us for a berry sweet celebration packed with fun, laughter, and plenty of strawberries! Here’s everything you need to ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston FL 32696
- Cost: $14.95 online (plus tax and processing fee) | $16.95 at the gate
- Website: amberbrookefarms.com
- Category: Family Fun
Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch
Mayhem Ranch is a 170 acre family-owned agritourism farm located in Morriston, Fl., and is home to over 50 different ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
- Cost: $45 for Adults (13 & up) | $35 Kids (3-12)
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Keystone Heights Mini Golf
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids and Fun 4 Clay Kids for a Family Day at Keystone Heights Mini Golf. School ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Keystone Mini Golf 7154 SE County Rd, Keystone Heights, FL
- Cost: Putt-putt is $4 for adults and $2.50 for kids (3-11 years)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Board Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- 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!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 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
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We’ve been through all the seasons this week so we may as well sing about it! We are so looking ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Park Play Pals
Join us for a Playdate at your local park! This all new program is geared towards children 10 and under ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Kanapaha Park Playground, 7340 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry United Methodist Church Family Game Night
Join us this Wednesday for Family Game Night! It is open to people of all ages! We hope to see ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- 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 ...
- 6:20 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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 ...
- 6:20 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!” Returns with Classic Tunes by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and More. “The program is full of music that ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Lyceum Concert Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Admission is free but tickets are required and may be obtained from the SF Box Office.
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Martin Kids Dental and Orthodontics
CANCELLED! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Martin Kids Dental and Orthodontics. Do you know what ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Martin Kids Dental & Orthodontics 13820 W Newberry Rd. Ste. #300 Jonesville, FL
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Amber Brooke Farms U-Pick Fridays-Story Time Friday
Join us at Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh strawberries for $4.95 per pound. Make ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- 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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- 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 ...
- 6:20 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Water Lettuce Warriors at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- 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
Newberry Blues and BBQ Festival
Non-Sanctioned BBQ Contest (Commercial & Backyard), Car Show, Live Blues Music, Food Trucks, Vendors! Vendor registration will open August 1, ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Historic District Newberry, Florida
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kiwanis Club of Gainesville World’s Greatest Baby Shower
Are you expecting a baby or have a baby under 1 year of age? Come join us at the Kiwanis ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School, 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Great Invader Raider Rally
It’s that time of year again! The 11th Annual Great Invader Raider Rally (GIRR) is happening February 22nd, 2025 at ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE but registration is required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
February Kids Day at the Food Park
Bring the whole family for a day of fun with the kids! We will have face painting, balloon animals, Gainesville ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park
- Cost: Free-$10
- Website: www.4thavefoodpark.com
- Category: Family Fun
Strawberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
Join us for a berry sweet celebration packed with fun, laughter, and plenty of strawberries! Here’s everything you need to ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston FL 32696
- Cost: $14.95 online (plus tax and processing fee) | $16.95 at the gate
- Website: amberbrookefarms.com
- Category: Family Fun
Live Oak Strawberry Fest
5th Annual Strawberry Fest – February 22 & 23 2025, at Suwannee County Fairgrounds, Live Oak, Saturday & Sunday 10 ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee County Fairgrounds: 1302 11th St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
- Cost: $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Fiesta
Bean racing, eating contests, and more!
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Board Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Sun Country Sports Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sun Country Sports Center. The Stay and Play program is for kids ages ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Admission is $14 for members and $17.50 for non members. Parents play for free. Use code S&PF4G to get $2 off.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We’ve been through all the seasons this week so we may as well sing about it! We are so looking ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- 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 ...
- 6:20 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 ...
- 5:30 am
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.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
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- 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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:20 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
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun
Amber Brooke Farms U-Pick Fridays-Demo Friday
Join us at Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh strawberries for $4.95 per pound. Make ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick strawberries $4.95 per pound, Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo
At the Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo, the biggest overlanding event in the southeast, the overlanding community comes together to showcase ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park 7266 Airport Rd, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: Ticket prices vary by day. Children 12 years old and under attend for free.
- 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 ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
