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.
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Easter Egg Hunt
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency. Don't forget your Easter Basket! We will decorate eggs ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 9145 SW 49th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608-8253
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate
Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Free Community Day at Gainesville Christian Preparatory School
Fun for the whole family, FREE event! Bring the whole family for an afternoon full of fun, learning, and adventure! Event ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2500 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Easter Egg Hunt
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for an Easter Egg Hunt. Don't forget your basket. Kids will be divided up ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3700 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Project ATLAS: Autism Awareness Day
Join us for Autism Awareness Day in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month in April! This FREE, family-friendly community event is designed ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 307 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Waldo Community Fun Day & Easter Egg Hunt
Families in Waldo and the surrounding communities are invited to attend a Community Fun Day & Easter Egg Hunt on ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Community Center 13550 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
McIntosh Seedlings Plant Show and Sale
McIntosh Seedling Garden Show & Plant Sale April 3rd: 1-4pm, April 4th: 9am-4pm McIntosh Van Ness Park - 5835 Ave G, 32664
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Van Ness Park 5835 Ave G, McIntosh, FL 32664
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Parks & Recreation’s Spring Host Day and Egg Hunt
Spring is in the air, Newberry! Get ready for a FULL day of fun, sports, and community celebration at Newberry ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16 Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- 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
Alachua Conservation Trust Pancakes on the Prairie
Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. This event is free and open to the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Tuscawilla Cabin 211 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Breakfast with the Cow and Easter Bunny at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall
Hop don’t walk to Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall and enjoy a delicious breakfast with the Cow and the Easter Bunny. Join ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10 per person | Family bundle (4 tickets) for $30 | Kids under 2: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ginnie Springs Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Sunday, April 5, 2026 for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt and meet the Easter Bunny! Water Egg Hunt: ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Ginnie Springs 7300 Ginnie Springs Road, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: ginniespringsoutdoors.com
- Category: Family Fun
One Love Cafe Easter on the Patio and Egg Hunt
Hop to it! Easter on the patio! Easter egg hunt, brunch, live music and bottomless mimosas! Brunch 10 am-3 pm Egg Hunt ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Alachua Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Alachua presents our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex! FREE for all children! ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 am
- Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, Fl, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Northwest Baptist Church Easter Eggstravaganza
Join us for a Giant Easter Egg Hunt during our Easter Sunday service at Northwest Church! Children from birth through 3rd ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Northwest Baptist Church 5514 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- 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
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
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Spring Family Night
Spring Family Night is tonight at 5:00 pm at our Dine In location. We will have Easter-themed crafts and projects ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free kids meals with purchase of an entree!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Spring Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch
CANCELLED! Farm Update: We have made the decision that we will not be open tomorrow for April Homeschool Day at ...
- 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
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Field Day
Kick off spring with us! Outdoor activities, water games, and more! Pack a picnic and spend the day at Cusowilla! Grades ...
- 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
- 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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Earth Day
FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. It's April, and we are celebrating Earth Day! This is ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3700 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Plant Science Major Spring Festival
Join us to celebrate the joy of plants and springtime, and hop around Lake Alice to explore amazing UF hands-on ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- 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
D1 Spring Combine
Join D1 Training Gainesville at the Fan Fest on the North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium before the Florida ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium North Lawn 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: d1training.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Opportunity Center Bike Day
Join us for the GOC Fifth Annual Bike Day! We're hosting this event at the First Magnitude Brewing Company in ...
- 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Non-Rider $10, $40 per adult or child (includes one T-shirt)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Join us for our My Way Matinee sensory-friendly showing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 11. Regal Crown ...
- 8:45 am
- Location: Regal Royal Park Cinema 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.regmovies.com
- Category: Family Fun
Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival
Join the Fun at the 18th Annual Farmland Preservation Festival! Mark your calendar for April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4246 W Hwy 318, Citra, FL, 32113
- Cost: $5 donation for parking, Free to get in
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets
Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts
This beloved annual event brings together outstanding artists, unique handcrafted works, and the laid-back charm of historic Cedar Key. Stroll ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 2nd Street, Cedar Key, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival
One of the region’s largest art festivals is back for a weekend filled with art and artists, music, food and ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Northwest Campus 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Spring Market at 4th Ave Food Park
Get in the swing of spring at our Spring Market! Featuring Wax Atom, Lulu’s Gelato, and other local vendors!
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun
GGIC International Market
Come support our local international and refugee neighbors while sampling food, crafts and games from around the world! All proceeds ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
Happy Haven Homeschoolers, LLC: Social for Homeschooling Parents
Homeschool parents and guardians are invited to this free event and are asked to bring their curriculum resources to share! ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 19817 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- 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
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Park ‘N Play
Get ready for outdoor fun and adventure! Join Parks and Open Space staff for free games, activities, crafts, sports, and tons ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary: Sheep Shearing Day
Join us on April 16th for a special farm experience you won’t want to miss! Come enjoy a peaceful farm ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315C, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Regular Farm Visit $24.95, sheep shearing add $10 per person, Kids 5 & under visit FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate
Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Arcades Homeschoolers Meetup
Bragging Rights is hosting homeschool days now! 3rd Thursday of each month from 3 pm-6 pm
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $12.50 Unlimited Play, Kids 3 & under free with paid adult, does not include players card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Help Me Grow Alachua: Thrive Night
On April 16th, join us for Thrive Night at our SWAG Family Resource Center! This event, hosted by our Help ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Wilmot Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Please join us for family fun at the Spring Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. We will have a variety ...
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Wilmot Botanical Gardens 2023 Mowry Road Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: FREE!
- Website: wilmotgardens.med.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Martin Kids Dental
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a tour of Martin Kids Dental. This dental office is so fun! Bring ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 13820 W Newberry Rd #100, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- 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
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Easter Egg Hunt
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
UF Health Healthy Heroes Day
Join UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, the University of Florida Police Department, Safe Kids North Central Florida and several community ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: UFHealth.org
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Party for the Planet
In honor of Earth Day, we are hosting Party for the Planet: Spring into Action! We will be celebrating right ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 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.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Maxine Parrish Garden & Homestead Sale
Join us for the Maxine Parrish Commemorative Garden & Homestead Sale! Celebrate spring and community at this vibrant garden event ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Community Park 214 SE 3rd Ave, Trenton, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Family Day On The Farm at Miller Blueberry Plantation and Nursery
Make plans now to join us next Saturday for Family Day!
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 394 S County Road 315, Interlachen, FL
- Cost: Cash only. U-pick $5.00/lb or We-pick $6.00/lb.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville TCG Trade Day
Gainesville — we’re coming to town for the very first time! Join us for a huge Trading Card Game marketplace ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free, registration is required!
- Website: tampatcg.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- 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
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Special Needs Family Connection Event
Parents & Caregivers are invited to join us at our Family Resource Center on Tuesday, April 21st, from 3:30 pm ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 19975 NW 244th St, High Springs, FL 32643-1369
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Forgotten Front - 250 Year Anniversary
On April 21st, Mainstreet Daily News uncovers Florida’s Forgotten Front at the Matheson History Museum in downtown Gainesville. The evening ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free, registration required!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day in Gainesville with a series of fun events and activities! For kids, we have an Earth Day ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Earth Day Celebration
Join us at the library for a flower seed planting activity to celebrate Earth Day! Flowers provide food for pollinators ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room, Outdoor Program Area) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
GHF Kids Club Earth Day
Bring your kiddos and come check it out this Wednesday at our main center! Come celebrate Earth Day with us ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4820 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition: Family Night
The Alachua County HPW Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of youth and families by supporting ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe High School 16213 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th! Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City Nature Challenge: Alachua County
Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County! Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Florida Museum of Natural ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: see description for details, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
St. Johns River Bartram Frolic & Festival
Step into history and explore Florida’s natural beauty during the Bartram Frolic Guided Tours. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: The River Center - 102 N 1st St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Most of the Riverfront activities and exhibits are free; however, guided boat cruises, recreational tours, and bus tours require tickets and advance registration.
- Website: bartramtrailsociety.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th! Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great ...
- 4:30 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
- 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
Sip & Shop Pop-Up Market with Free Kids Crafts & Sensory Play
Your Saturday Plans: Found. Sip & Shop Pop-Up Market at Two Sisters! Ready to level up your weekend? We’re transforming the ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
City Nature Challenge: Alachua County
Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County! Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Florida Museum of Natural ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: see description for details, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Be a Florida Gator for a Day!
O2B Kids + Florida Gators = One Epic Field Day! We're teaming up with the Florida Gators for a FREE ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Heavener Football Training Center (Indoor) 2150 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City Nature Challenge: Alachua County
Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County! Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Florida Museum of Natural ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: see description for details, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
St. Johns River Bartram Frolic & Festival
Step into history and explore Florida’s natural beauty during the Bartram Frolic Guided Tours. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The River Center - 102 N 1st St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Most of the Riverfront activities and exhibits are free; however, guided boat cruises, recreational tours, and bus tours require tickets and advance registration.
- Website: bartramtrailsociety.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Pioneer Days Festival
The 49th Annual High Springs Pioneer Day Festival Days Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 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
Fifth Avenue Arts Festival
Join Us for the 46th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! April 24-26, 2026. Friday at 6 pm | Saturday 10 ...
- 12:00 pm - 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
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
City Nature Challenge: Alachua County
Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County! Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Florida Museum of Natural ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: see description for details, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- 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
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Car Show Pins & Pistons
Bring your family, friends, or anyone who is an automotive enthusiast to experience Splitz’s first Semi-Annual Car Show! Giveaways, food, ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: $20/person attraction pass: 1 game of bowling, shoes, mini golf or go-karts
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Build-a-Cow Night
Join us for our first-ever Build-a-Cow night on Wednesday, April 29th, from 5 pm-7 pm! Each ticket includes: -One 10” Plush ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $21.50
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
