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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

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

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

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

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

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

Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 36th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show April 2-4, 2026. ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Admission to the public is $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

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

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

UF Agricultural and Biological Engineering Open House

Drop in at any time and discover the possibilities at our ABE Open House! Engage with diverse undergraduate programs, thriving ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 36th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show April 2-4, 2026. ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Admission to the public is $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

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

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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Orange Lake ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

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

Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 36th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show April 2-4, 2026. ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Admission to the public is $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults: $12, Children (ages 5-13): $7, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

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

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

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

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

  • 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

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

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

Florida 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: Tours/Informational

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

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

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

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

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

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

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

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

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

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Orange Lake ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

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

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

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

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

Carson Springs Wildlife Spring Safari Open House

Don’t miss Spring Safari. 4 hours of once-a-year fun. Roam on your own and see all the animals, big cat ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Passport to the Universe

Now with updated visual effects, the breathtaking "Passport to the Universe" reveals the wonders of our universe in a way ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Passport to the Universe

Now with updated visual effects, the breathtaking "Passport to the Universe" reveals the wonders of our universe in a way ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Oasis in Space

Oasis in Space (2022) is a startling and beautiful voyage through the Universe, the Milky Way galaxy and our Solar ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Forward! To The Moon

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future ...

  • 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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! ...

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: 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: Tours/Informational

Pancakes with a Ranger

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

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

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Orange Lake ...

UF IFAS NFREC Community Day at the Farm

Come visit the best kept secret in Suwannee County. If you have ever driven by our signs and wondered what ...

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: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

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

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

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Meet trip leader Maggie Paxson at the entry pavilion by the bathrooms at 9 am. We'll start by exploring Cell ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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: Tours/Informational

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Support Not Stigma

Join Gainesville Fire Rescue every month to participate in fun, family-friendly activities, learn valuable health and safety information and connect ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

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

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

D1 Training Gainesville - Homeschool Open House

Join us at D1 Training Gainesville for a special Homeschool Open House on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 AM – ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

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

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 ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Orange Lake ...

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: Tours/Informational

Artwalk Gainesville

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

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 ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

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

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

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

This is a group tour. Limited tickets are available for each time slot. You must purchase your tickets in advance. ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

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

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

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 ...

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: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 ...

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: 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: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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