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.
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 ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun
Exploring Aviation Young Eagles Rally
Bring the family out for some aviation fun! Free airplane rides for kids 8-17! Static aircraft to see up close, education ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 2397 SW Sisters Welcome Rd, Lake City, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: eaachapters.org
- 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
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
Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival
Get Ready for a “Berry” Good Time! The 11th Annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival is coming to the McPherson Complex ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: McPherson Complex 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
- Cost: FREE admission, Parking is $5 per vehicle
- Website: habitatocala.org
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun
BrickUniverse Jacksonville LEGO Imagine Tour
On March 1-2, the BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists from around ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Jacksonville Fairgrounds 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: From $14.99
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival
Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival! The park-like setting of the Shoppes at Thornebrook will ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Clay County Strawberry Fest
9th Annual Strawberry Fest - March 1 & 2 2025, at the Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs. Family Fun & ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Clay County Fairgrounds: 2497 SR 16W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
- Cost: Admission $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 off admission visit our website for coupon or bring a canned good for discount. Benefits The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Otter Farewell Weekend
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is preparing to bid a bittersweet farewell to its beloved Asian small-clawed otter family ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.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
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 ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tower Road Library Branch
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Tower Road Branch Library. Bring the kids to enjoy one-on-one reading time with ...
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- 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
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
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
For the 55th time, Gainesville Raceway will play host to one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA Mission ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.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
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
For the 55th time, Gainesville Raceway will play host to one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA Mission ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Frogs and Friends Morningside Nature Center
MEETUP IS FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Frogs and Friends at Morningside Nature Center. ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.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, ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Uplift GNV: An Upbeat GNV Benefit Show
Raise a glass to mental wellness, Alachua County! We are back, this time partnering with Music GNV, to throw Uplift ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry is free and all ages are welcome to attend.
- 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 ...
- 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
Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival
Save the date for the area's largest plant sales and educational expos! Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8 am-4 pm ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: $3 admission, tax included (12 & Under Free)
- Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
For the 55th time, Gainesville Raceway will play host to one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA Mission ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- 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- Ornaments
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
GROW HUB's Spring Pop Up Markets
Join Grow Hub for our first spring pop-up market of 2025! What to expect: - Local vendors - Lots of plants - natives, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
For the 55th time, Gainesville Raceway will play host to one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA Mission ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Family Fun
Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival
Save the date for the area's largest plant sales and educational expos! Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8 am-4 pm ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: $3 admission, tax included (12 & Under Free)
- Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
- 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
B'nai Israel Jewish Cultural & Food Festival
Please join us for a day filled with food and fun! Children’s activities include a children’s costume contest, local artisan ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.bnaigainesville.com
- Category: Family Fun
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG Jump to Lightspeed Pre-Release Event at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Join us for Coliseum of Comics Gainesville's Fantasy Flight Games Star Wars: Unlimited TCG Jump to Lightspeed Pre-Release Event!
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: Entry: $35
- 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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Leveda Brown Recycling Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at the Alachua County Solid Waste and Recycling facility. We will ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Leveda Brown Environmental Park 5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but please sign up to attend.
- 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: Trees
How does an acorn become a tree? Why are some leaves green and others brown? With the help of a ...
- 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
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Homeschool Day
Bring your gang and come to our Homeschool Day event at the farm on March 12, 10 am-4 pm! We’ll ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: See description for prices
- 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
O2B Kids Morning Magic Playgroups Open House
Join us for the Morning Magic Open House! Children 5 and younger bring your grown-ups for a fun morning of ...
- 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7383 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607-1028
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup O2B Kids Open House
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at o2b Kids Super Center. On March 13th from 10:15 am-12 pm. It's a ...
- 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7383 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607-1028
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.signupgenius.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
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Kaleidoscope of Experiences
Join us at the Harn for Museum Nights: Kaleidoscope of Experiences, an evening dedicated to celebrating Asian American identity through ...
- 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
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Family Night
Date Change! Our Family Night has been moved to Thursday, March 13th! Bring the family and enjoy a fun-filled evening ...
- 5:30 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
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
Newberry Parks and Recreation presents Moana 2 Movie Night
Newberry Parks and Recreation presents Moana 2 Movie Night
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- 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 ...
- 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
Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights
Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $15 Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Civil Service Appreciation
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Fishing for Success
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Family Day of Fishing! Catch and Release fishing is a Free event sponsored ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st St, Gainesville, FL 32653-3071
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.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
Teaching Garden Planting at Two Hawk Hammock
BIG DAY at The Children's Table Teaching Garden! This Saturday, March 15, at 9:30 AM, we’re inviting YOU to be ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 17950 NE 53rd Ln Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Street Rods Car Show
Gainesville Street Rods invites the public to our 43rd annual Car Show, benefitting Stop Children's Cancer. Classic cars, hot rods, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $25 registration fee & free for spectators!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
St. Patrick’s Day Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Come out to 4th Ave Food Park for some family fun. There will be activities for kids and food for ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
- Website: www.4thavefoodpark.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 Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- 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
Skate Station Funworks Shamrock and Roll Skate
Shamrock and Roll Skate
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 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
Bryer Patch Spring Break Picnic
Looking for something fun to do next week? Well, look no further. Join us for Spring Break Picnic at The ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
SWAG Community Teen Takeover Day
Join us on March 18th from 10 am to 1 pm for a Teen Takeover Day! SWAG community teens will ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- 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
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: Squirrel Ridge Park 1603 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue: March into Health
Join Gainesville Fire Rescue at Depot Park for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: March into Health! We'll have free, fun ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 874 SE 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-6945
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
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: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Pinspiration Gainesville: Spring Break Squishmallow Party
Join us for a Squishmallow celebration! Your $40 ticket includes: -A mini mystery Squishmallow (they get to take them home!), and together ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.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
Amber Brooke Farms U-Pick Fridays-Kids Story Time & Breakfast
Join us at Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh strawberries & blueberries for $4.95 per ...
- 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
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
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
Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Longest Table
On Friday, March 21st, in beautiful downtown Gainesville, the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting The Longest Table. This ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Streatery- SW 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10 per child, $30 per adult
- Website: members.gainesvillechamber.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 ...
- 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
Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce: Suwanee Valley Quilt Festival
Mark your calendars now for our annual Suwannee Valley Quilt Festival. There will be lots of craft vendors, antique vendors, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot SW corner of N Main St. & NW 4th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour- Bells and Rattles
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
Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival
This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, garden accessories, arts and crafts, ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: $12 adults, $7 ages 5-13. A two dollar discount is given for Kanapaha members who can present their membership card.
- Website: kanapaha.org
- Category: Family Fun
India Fest
Experience the vibrant culture, delicious food, and rich traditions of India! Health fair, cultural program, food, clothing, jewelry and service ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gator Fly In and Armed Services Appreciation Day
You will not want to miss this great event! Theme for 2025- Gators in Space. Astronauts, Rockets, Military, Food Trucks ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace,Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival
This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, garden accessories, arts and crafts, ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: $12 adults, $7 ages 5-13. A two dollar discount is given for Kanapaha members who can present their membership card.
- Website: kanapaha.org
- Category: Family Fun
Sunflower Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
Our ALL-NEW Sunflower Festival is Here! Get ready for blooming fields, vibrant zinnias, and sun-soaked fun at our first-ever Sunflower ...
- 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
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
Free Ceramics Painting at One Love Cafe
As we celebrate the beginning of Spring, join us for a fun day painting beautiful ceramic flowers! This is a ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Last Day Open Before Expansion
This is the LAST CHANCE to visit before the expansion begins! Stroll through a one-of-a-kind living Butterfly Rainforest, take a ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: General admission is FREE, although donations are gladly accepted. There is a cover charge for special exhibits and the Butterfly Rainforest. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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
Smart Start at Zion Spring Sessions
Spring Session begins! Class times are Wednesdays at 10:30 am! March 26, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 with a ...
- 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
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
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
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
Santa Fe College Spring Winds and Classics
The Santa Fe Winds will bring a blend of traditional classics and fresh musical selections to the stage for their ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Lyceum Concert Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Westside Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Playgroup in the Park. Pack a lunch and come to Westside Park. We ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Westside Park 1001 NW 31 Dr Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.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 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: See description for details
- 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
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 Tournament 101
Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...
- 5:30 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
SwampCon Cirque du Gator
For Swampcon 2025, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Reitz Student Union 655 Reitz Union Drive Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Interlachen Heritage Festival
Bring your old Interlachen pictures and historical North Florida stuff to share a day of local heritage. Music! Vendors! Fun! ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 175 S County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148-5421
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bradford Strawberry Festival
The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds, US 301- 2300 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
STOMP the SWAMP for Autism
The 16th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness hosted by the UF CARD Constituency Board will be ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $25 Adults; Children 12 and Under FREE!
- Website: card.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Anchor Mortgage Lending Services Touch a Truck
Looking for a fun and budget-friendly way to spend time with your family? Well, look no further! Our completely free ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 17870 US-19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693-7077
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
SwampCon Cirque du Gator
For Swampcon 2025, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Reitz Student Union 655 Reitz Union Drive Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sunflower Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER! Our ALL-NEW Sunflower Festival is Here! Get ready for blooming fields, vibrant zinnias, and sun-soaked fun ...
- 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
St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
St. Augustine Lions Spring Seafood Festival. April 6th-7th, 2024. Fun since 1981. Great Food, Live Music, Entertainment and Activities, Arts ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 25 W Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
- Cost: General Admission: $10, Children 12 & under FREE
- Website: lionsfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ripple Rum 138 Merfolk Fest
Attention all sea creatures, water spirits, sirens, mermaids, mermen and half human/half fish people. Join us and vendors of phishy ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: RUM 138: 2070 SW County Rd 138, Ft. White, FL 32038
- Cost: $20 per day, $30 weekend pass
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bradford Strawberry Festival
The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds, US 301- 2300 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bradford Strawberry Festival
The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds, US 301- 2300 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
