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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Shoot Like A Girl

Shoot Like A Girl is hitting the road in 2026—bringing confidence-building, hands-on shooting sports experiences to women and families across ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

  • 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Open House

Interested in what it would look like for your child to be a student at Florida Truth Center? Open House ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

NHRA Youth & Education Services® YES Program Event

FREE Automotive Career Event for Students! High school, trade school, and vo-tech students are invited to attend the NHRA Youth ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

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

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve

Meet trip leader Maggie Paxson in the parking area for Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve, Co Rd 325, South of State Rd ...

UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm

Join us on March 7th at the UF/IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm! This FREE event welcomes you and ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Boulware Springs Charter School Kindergarten Roundup Open House

Spread the word! Boulware’s Kindergarten Roundup is almost here! If you have a student entering kindergarten this year, we’d love ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Healthy Start: Car Seat Safety Education and Checks

Taught by Healthy Start, this class educates caregivers on proper car seat selection, installation, and use based on a child’s ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Little Awesome Preserve Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Santa Fe River Preserve ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

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

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival

Mark your calendar for March 14th & 15th – the ‘second weekend in March’ – for the 30th annual UF/IFAS ...

  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 admission for adults/under 12 admitted FREE
  • Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival

Mark your calendar for March 14th & 15th – the ‘second weekend in March’ – for the 30th annual UF/IFAS ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 admission for adults/under 12 admitted FREE
  • Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park: A Twilight Walk to the Past

Actors, re-enactors will depict, through speech, dress and mannerisms, Sharecroppers, Travelers and Horse Traders. Family and neighbors will be conducting ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Little Awesome Preserve Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Santa Fe River Preserve ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

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

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

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

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2026 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Loon Watching with Dr. Andy Kratter

Ornithologist Dr. Andy Kratter is the collection manager at the Florida Museum of Natural History. He also coordinates Common Loon ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Little Awesome Preserve Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Santa Fe River Preserve ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

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

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Artwalk Gainesville

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

Pancakes with a Ranger

Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: No additional fees to participate after park entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Summer Day Camp Open House

Come explore Camp! Get your questions answered or take a tour! Drop in from 10 am-12 pm • Check out the ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Barefoot University Open House

If you’ve been wanting to learn and play with us, now is your chance to check out Barefoot University. Families are ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $20 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational