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 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, ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup High Springs Library Branch
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at High Springs Branch Library. Art and science explorations will be ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 23779 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL 32643-2109
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Elephant & Piggie Party
May 2 is Piggie's Birthday! Join us to celebrate with stories, fun and games with Elephant & Piggie. All ages ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Spring Music Jam Along
Join us for a fun jam session and music time on Friday, May 2nd! Kids can play various instruments and ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- 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
Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest
CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 12633 State Rd 24 Cedar Key, FL 32625
- Cost: $45
- Website: ckeytiki.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
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour - Mother’s Day Mugs
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 $30
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
MGV Plant Sale Alachua County
The Master Gardener Plant Sale will have a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, natives, trees and more will be available ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Admission and parking are free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Island Grove Blueberry Festival
Annual fundraising Blueberry Festival in Island Grove, FL. All funds raised will contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 21921 S HWY 301 Island Grove, FL 32654
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.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
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Amphibian Week
Hop on Over for Amphibian Week! Join the SF Teaching Zoo and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Sunday, May ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Regular admission applies.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival
Join us for our highly anticipated tenth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival, taking place on May 3rd ...
- 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.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 May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th Be With You
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary: May Farmers Moo-ket
May the 4th be with you at our next Farmers MOO-ket! Join us on Saturday, May 4th, from 12–4 PM for ...
- 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
The Ice Cream Vault Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Join us for a sweet grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Alachua Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 5th ...
- 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615-8539
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.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
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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 ...
- 6:00 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 Playgroup Mother's Day Fun in the Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for some Mother's Day Fun in the Park. We'll have games, crafts, and a popcorn ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Northside Park 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- 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 ...
- 7:00 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
Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer a special homeschool rates from ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Splitz Bowling
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Splitz Bowling Alley. Come bowl, or play some arcade games. $12/person ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Special homeschool rates (see description for details)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition: Family Night
Join Family Night at Mebane Middle School in Alachua, FL for a free evening of interactive games and raffle prizes, ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Mebane Middle School (16401 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615)
- 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, ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 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 (four sessions)
- 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
Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Weekend Extravaganza-A Mother’s Night Out
A Mother’s Night Out Friday, May 9th from 6 pm-10 pm Line dancing, music and food! $25 Donation Archer Community Center 16671 SW ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: See locations in description, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: $25 Donation
- Website: www.facebook.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
Haile Farmer's Market Mother’s Day Weekend
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Come by the farmers market this Saturday morning and pick up fresh flowers, ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mother’s Day Market at The Alachua County Farmers Market
Give your Mom the gift of time together! Come spend time with Mom at Alachua County Farmers’ Market. You can ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Windsor Fire Department Zucchini Festival
40th Annual Zucchini Festival! Vendors, food trucks, fried zucchini, live music and more! Kiwanis will be frying the Zucchini again ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Windsor Fire Department-1401 SE County Road 234 Gainesville ( between Gainesville and Melrose)
- Cost: Free entry or donate $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Garden Club Mother's Day Garden Tour and Luncheon
A great gift for Mom & Everyone Who Has a Mom! • Enjoy a tour of three distinct and unique home ...
- 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: 1350 NW 75th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: $30.00 per person, map provided with your ticket!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Mother's Day Weekend
Mother's Day is this weekend! Don't forget to take your lovely mothers on a walk in this beautiful garden with ...
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Mother's Day Weekend
Mother's Day is this weekend! Don't forget to take your lovely mothers on a walk in this beautiful garden with ...
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays-Mother’s Day
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch for Mother's Day
Spend Mothers Day Weekend on the farm cuddling mini cows, mini donkeys and more! Farm Tour tickets are limited! Book ...
- 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
High Springs Pioneer Days Festival
The 48th Annual High Springs Pioneer Day Festival Days Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 and Sunday, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Greenway behind The Chamber of Commerce, 23517 Nw 185th Road, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free admission
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Mother's Day Craft and Vendor Market
Celebrate Moms at the Gainesville Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market! Dates & Times: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10am - 5pm Sunday, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 5001 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- 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
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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 ...
- 6:00 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 ...
- 7:00 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 Grow Hub
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Grow Hub. We will meet on Thursday, May 15th for ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Cost: Admission is $5 per person.
- Website: www.signupgenius.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
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, ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 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 (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
GFAA Artist Studio Tour Kick-Off Party
The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gfaastudiotour.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
Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out
Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Mother’s Day
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
World Tree Kangaroo Day
Kangaroos in the trees? You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie's tree kangaroo, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Additional discounts available
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
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 $30
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Watermelon Festival
80th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the Countryway Town Center. With over 100 vendors there will be ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Countryway Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day SF College Teaching Zoo
Bring the whole family out to the SF College Teaching Zoo for World Kangaroo Day. On Saturday, May 17 from ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission is $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Storytime, balloon animals, face painting, Gainesville Goo, and more!
- 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.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
5th Avenue Arts Festival
Celebrate the rich culture, history, and vibrant community of Gainesville at the 45th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! This beloved ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
GFAA Artist Studio Tour
The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gfaastudiotour.org
- Category: Family Fun
Cade Museum Exhibit Opening: Mindbender Mansion
Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE TO MAY 17th & 18th. The field will not be open Mother's Day weekend because ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL
- Cost: $10/per person for the event and $10/per flower holder. You must purchase a flower holder if you are picking flowers and must purchase multiple flower holders if you pick more than what will fit in one holder. 2 & under-free admission.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup indepenDANCE studio
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at IndepenDANCE Studio. Come for a FREE iBaby & Me Pop-Up Class at the ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: 13537 NW 1st Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- 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
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot - FREE DAY
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) 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
Bryer Patch Flower Season Homeschool Day with a Splash
Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Flower Season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our upick flower homeschool ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $8 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
- 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
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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 Library Tower Road Branch: A Worldwide Story Time- Join A Simultaneous Storytime from Australia & New Zealand
Read the same book at the same (adjusted) time as children from Australia and New Zealand! We will read The ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer a special homeschool rates from ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- 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, ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- 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
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 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 (four sessions)
- 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
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Family Fun
Micanopy Memorial Celebration Saturday
Antique shops, handmade craft shops, cafes, historic museum, live music Color Guard and Wreath Dedication Ceremony 11 am Tuscawilla Trip 12:30 pm- ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is reopening on Saturday, February 15th from 11AM to 4PM. The museum is located ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays-Memorial Day Weekend
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.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
One Love Cafe Rock Painting
Calling all plant lovers! Let's decorate our beautiful pots with painted rocks. Join us this Sunday, 11 am-2 pm at ...
- 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
Palatka Blue Crab Festival
Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2025 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival! Happening ...
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Veterans Memorial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
We’re officially cutting the ribbon on our brand-new Veterans Memorial at Lois Forte Park—and you’re invited to be part of ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park, 25842 NW 3rd Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays-Memorial Day Weekend
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Flip Factory Zone Memorial Day
Let's celebrate Memorial Day!
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: 20% Off! See website for rates
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours
Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Ride or Walk Tours, See Cheetah Cubs and Baby Lemurs, Witness Big Cat Feedings, Over ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Memorial Day Skate
Memorial Day Skate
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95 | Military families take $2 off each attraction purchase. With military id. Up to 5 people. At least one adult present.
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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 ...
- 6:00 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 Playgroup Sun Country Sports Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sun Country Sports Center. The Stay and Play program is for kids 5 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $14 Member Rate | $17.50 Non-Member Rate (+ tax) per child. Use code: S&PF4G for $2 off!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Melrose United Methodist Church Youth Summer Wednesday Nights
We are a safe space, everyone is welcome! 9th-12th grade! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5807 Hampton Street, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.melroseflchurch.org
- Category: Family Fun
Melrose United Methodist Church Summer Programming
Join us for unforgettable summer programming! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 5 pm-6 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5807 Hampton Street, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.melroseflchurch.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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Selva Art Studios End-of-Year Showcase
This May, we’re proud to host the La Selva Art Studios End-of-Year Showcase, a colorful celebration of creativity from young ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Gallery, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- 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, ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp
Underneath the Spanish moss and the live oak trees, in the world’s greatest music venue, is a place where all ...
- 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3076 95th Dr Live Oak, FL 32060
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneespirit.org
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 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 (four sessions)
- 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 ...
- 5:30 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
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
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
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 $30
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp
Underneath the Spanish moss and the live oak trees, in the world’s greatest music venue, is a place where all ...
- 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3076 95th Dr Live Oak, FL 32060
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneespirit.org
- Category: Family Fun
Creek Family Fest
Join ACT for an event full of family fun! Enjoy Tuscawilla Preserve and the CrEEK Family Fest on Saturday, May ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Tuscawilla Preserve 406 Southeast Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 21 Open House and Family Day
Join Us for an Open House! We’re excited to welcome ACFR Station 21 to the Alachua community! Come celebrate with ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 16121 NW 173rd St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Super Saturdays: How to Make Your Dragon at Coliseum of Comics
Calling all young Dragon Tamers! The realm is full of magic—and it’s your quest to make a dragon of your ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
