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.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Family friendly sales events such as consignment sales, book sales, and plant sales
SwampCon Cirque du Gator
For Swampcon 2026, 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, Free
Haile Equestrian Home Show
Join us for our Haile Equestrian Home Show on Sunday, May 17th! This is the perfect opportunity to ride, learn, and ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Haile Equestrian Center: 7680 SW 46th Blvd · Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free to Spectators
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational, Free
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Newborn Care Class
This class covers all things newborn! Including feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides hands on demonstration and ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 6400 West Newberry Rd, Ste 107, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $20
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Live Oak Strawberry Fest
6th Annual Strawberry Fest at Suwannee County Fairgrounds in Live Oak. Family Fun & Festivities, Fresh Strawberries, Free Cirque Show, Art ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee County Fairgrounds: 1302 11th St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
- Cost: $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...
- 10:00 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, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE
Ages 5-15 Feb 9 & 23: Team Work and Cooperative Games March 2 & 23: Foundations of Fitness
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $10 both sessions/$6 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Sporting Events
Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Peaceful Teen Chats at Alachua Branch Library
Participants will hone their ability to engage in positive self-talk, self-care, and compassion. Students will evaluate the way they currently ...
- 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball
Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
IHOP National Pancake Day
Stop by your local IHOP on 3/3 from 7 am - 8 pm to celebrate National Pancake Day with us. ...
- 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3625 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free short stack
- Website: www.ihop.com
- Category: Other
Strawberry Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch
Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Strawberry season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our upick strawberry homeschool ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $8 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Safe Kids North Central Florida ACLD Waldo Branch
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment hosted by ACLD. *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 15150 Northeast US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Publix
FULL Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a tour of Publix. This is so much fun to see how things ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Publix Westgate Shopping Center 3315 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2539
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Celebration United Methodist Church: Hand-Built Candle Holder Workshop
This month's creation will be a hand-built candle holder. Together, we will reflect on God the Potter and Jesus, the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: suggested donation of $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Working Food Garden Tots
Join us for fun-filled mornings of gardening, nature, and hands-on discovery! Designed for children ages 2-5, Garden Tots offers sensory ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Working Food’s Giving Garden Farm 225 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Sliding scale $5-$15
- Website: workingfood.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Safe Kids North Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment with Carolina Kids Co-Op. *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park 7400 Southwest 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other, Free
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...
- 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, Sporting Events
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
RADDSports Tumble Clinics
Flip, twist, and tumble your way through March! Mark your calendars for our RADD Sports Tumble Classes at the North ...
- All Day Event
- Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show
The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...
- 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...
- 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, Sporting Events
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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 - 6:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Fort White Car Show for Cystic Fibrosis
Our Annual Car Shows are back! New location- Open Door Church Ministry on Hwy 27 next to Fort White Farm ...
- 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Open Door Church Ministry - 8939 US-27, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Spectators are free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...
- 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, Sporting 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 ...
- 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...
- 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, Sporting Events
Gator Mountain Challenge
The Gator Mountain Challenge is UF’s Alpha Epsilon Delta's largest annual philanthropy event, designed to bring the Gainesville community together ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $250 per team, $50 per person
- Website: www.aeduf.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Gainesville Bird Expo
All in one stop shop for all your feathered friends supplies. Come join us on March 8th in Gainesville, FL ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606-3742
- Cost: Admission $5, Children under 10 Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
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 - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acyfls.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...
- 10:00 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, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Sporting Events
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Art
Join us for a fun art adventure designed for homeschoolers! Program is for ages 5-10. Feb 2 & 16: Clay March 9 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $20 both sessions/$12 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Homeschool Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a special morning at the zoo filled with interactive activities that bring zookeeping ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 - adults | $6 - ages 4-12 | Free – ages 3 & under
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Working Food Garden Tots
Join us for fun-filled mornings of gardening, nature, and hands-on discovery! Designed for children ages 2-5, Garden Tots offers sensory ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Working Food’s Giving Garden Farm 225 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Sliding scale $5-$15
- Website: workingfood.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...
- 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 17450 NW County Road 239, Alachua, FL
- Cost: $40 per child (Step Up eligible)
- Website: bellaterrahills.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Homeschool P.E. at Veterans Park
Get fit and socialize through various sports, games, and activities. • Feb 12 and 26 • March 12 and 26 • April 9 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Veterans Park 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $10 both/$6 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 17450 NW County Road 239, Alachua, FL
- Cost: $15 per child (Step Up eligible)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup St Patrick's Day
FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Greentree Park. St Patrick's Day is coming up and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Sporting Events
Fathom presents Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze 35th Anniversary
Back by bodacious demand! Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo and Raphael return for their most thrilling adventure yet. This time the evil Shredder ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
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 and Open to the Public
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market St. Patrick's Day Festival
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Festival like no other at Chiefland Farmers Flea Market! We're going ALL OUT this ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1206 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
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: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Florida Gators Soccer Elite ID Camp
The Florida Gators Soccer Program is excited to welcome you to 2 days of soccer at the Donald R. Dizney ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 am
- Location: Dizney Lacrosse Stadium/Soccer Practice Field Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $325
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
WildFlowers Festival of Music & Dance
Join us March 13-15, 2026 for a vibrant three-day celebration of music, dance, art, and community at the inaugural WildFlowers ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 4107 NE 255th Dr, Melrose, FL 32666-6065
- Cost: Day Passes: Adults $39, Teens (13–17) $19, Kids (12 & under) Free | Weekend Passes: Adults $99, Teens (13–17) $39. Kids (12 & under) Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kids’ Weekend at Bass Pro Shops
It’s a great time to celebrate the start of fishing season at Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville, FL. Join us ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...
- 10:00 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, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Spring Break Fun-Micanopy
Activities: • Outdoor Jumbo Games • Snow Cones • Popcorn • Cornhole & More Free hamburgers and hot dogs!
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 355 NW Eestalustee Ave, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Sporting Events
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Spring Break Movie Matinee-How to Train Your Dragon
Join us in the kids' area to watch a PG movie! How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is rated PG ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Pinspiration Gainesville: Spring Break Squishmallow Morning PJ Party
Join us for a Squishmallow drop-off event on March 17, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Early bird pricing ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $75 ($65 before March 10!)
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Strawberry Jamboree
It’s peak season and we’re in the mood to celebrate with a few extra fun things! Come join us for ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Dare To Be Different Youth Empowerment Organization: Self-Care Spa Day
Parents, give your girl a day to GLOW from the inside out! Dare to Be Different is hosting a full ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Dare to Be Different 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $85
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Strawberry Jamboree
It’s peak season and we’re in the mood to celebrate with a few extra fun things! Come join us for ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Strawberry Jamboree
It’s peak season and we’re in the mood to celebrate with a few extra fun things! Come join us for ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center
Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Strawberry Jamboree
It’s peak season and we’re in the mood to celebrate with a few extra fun things! Come join us for ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Spring Break Makerspace DIY Terrariums
Join us for an exciting morning of making! Local Plant Shop, Plantstay, will provide supplies and instructions for making your ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival
This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts ...
- 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
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Fred Cone Park, 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival
This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts ...
- 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
St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
Eat, Drink, Shop, Play and Tap your Toes! Enjoy a day or two of great entertainment, adult & kid fun, ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 25 W Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
- Cost: $10 Adults – Kids under 13 free.
- Website: lionsfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens
Do you have a teen who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into creating their own ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Lego Challenge
Free event f o r all kids 5-18 with fun cash and lego prizes for winners! Bring an original Lego ...
- 3:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Branford Library 703 Suwannee Ave NW, Branford, FL 32008
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Pageants/Competitions, Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...
- 10:00 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, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Civil War Dolls and Games Program
Held at the Levy County Historical Society, Monday at 10 am. If you aren’t registered you are still welcome to ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 397 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson, FL 32621-6642
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Sporting Events
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Colsie Mom Meet Up and Easter Kids Craft
Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Homeschool Junior Naturalist
Parents are to stay with the children. Siblings are welcome, however activities are geared towards grades Grades K-7. Upcoming Dates: January 21: ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 17450 NW County Road 239, Alachua, FL
- Cost: $15 per child (Step Up eligible)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kids Corner with a Purpose
2nd & 4th Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am. Starting Thursday, March 26th! A welcoming space where young children learn ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 19975 NW 244th Street Unit 30, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Homeschool P.E. at Veterans Park
Get fit and socialize through various sports, games, and activities. • Feb 12 and 26 • March 12 and 26 • April 9 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Veterans Park 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $10 both/$6 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
RADDSports Tumble Clinics
Flip, twist, and tumble your way through March! Mark your calendars for our RADD Sports Tumble Classes at the North ...
- All Day Event
- Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
CKC Gainesville presents Ignite Curiosity Homeschool S.T.E.M. Fair
Let’s celebrate the curiosity and achievements of our young scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians while making homeschool friends and building ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Archer Braid Trail 5k & 10k
Run the Archer Braid Trail! We’re heading back to the southwest — Southwest Alachua County, that is! The Archer Braid ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 12955 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: Free for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Run with Purpose Run/Walk
Sign up to participate in the annual Run With Purpose to support Traumatic Injury survivors and their families, presented by ...
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 104 SW 131st Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $35-$45
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
University of Florida Math Festival
Join us for the 2026 UF Math Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm. This ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Reitz Student Union 686 Museum Road Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Cog Day Afternoon
Join us Sunday, March 29th for the second Cog Day Afternoon! A downtown Gainesville bicycle blowout!! Sunday, March 29th, from ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 120 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids - Sharks Theme
Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $45
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...
- 10:00 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, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Sporting Events
Teen & Young Adult Job and Resource Fair
Meet employers, discover job openings, and learn about valuable resources at our Teen & Young Adult Job and Resource Fair ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Art
Join us for a fun art adventure designed for homeschoolers! Program is for ages 5-10. Feb 2 & 16: Clay March 9 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $20 both sessions/$12 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Homeschool Day
We love Homeschool Days at the farm so much that this season we have two days to choose from! Come ...
- 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
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
