Whether you're looking for fresh Saturday produce or a Monday evening activity, Alachua County has an incredible local food and market scene. Here is your
Make This Pumpkin Chip Bread to Welcome Fall
Fall is officially here! Welcome the season with this delicious Pumpkin Chip Bread recipe. It will make your house smell delightful, and it is sure
Free Educational Adventures for Kids in Gainesville
The fall welcomes new opportunities to learn and explore beyond the classroom, and not all of them come with a price tag. From museums and
Fall Home Safety Checklist
The fall season is always a treat. It brings pumpkin spice lattes, cooler weather, cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and the start of a few holiday-packed months.
Top 7 Parks in Gainesville for Kids and Families
Gainesville's parks offer fun, adventure and relaxation for families with kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for playgrounds, nature trails or picnic spots, there
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Fall Drink & Treat Menus Around Gainesville: A Running List
Fall flavors are hitting Gainesville menus. Here's a running roundup of seasonal drinks and specials from local cafes and chains, updated as new ones are announced. Last updated: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 Coterie Market Cafe Oaks Mall food court, sneak… read more
The Third Grade Shift: Why Elementary Social Circles Suddenly Change — and How to Help
When a child suddenly starts coming home crying about friendship issues, it is typically not just a coincidence. Around third grade, something shifts in the way children relate to one another, and it can catch both kids and parents off… read more
Two Alachua County Alumni Make Broadway Debuts
Two Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) graduates made their Broadway debuts this summer, giving families in the Gainesville area another reason to celebrate the arts in local schools, according to an Aug. 12 press release from ACPS. Chrissy Metz, a… read more
A Guide to the Best Zoos and Animal Encounters In and Around Gainesville
Whether you’re looking to stay local or hit the road for a small weekend adventure, we’ve got you covered with a guide to the best zoos in and around the Gainesville area! This list was curated based on driving distance… read more
7 Fabulous Fall Finds
Time to embrace the fall season as the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to change with these delicious and cozy fall inspired products! Fall Votive Gift Set by Mixture $29.99 madebymixture.com Clear Acrylic Tray A versatile tray ready… read more
Gainesville Playdate Guide: The Best Indoor and Outdoor Spots for Kids
Whether you need to get the kids out of the house or just want a change of scenery from the backyard, Gainesville offers a great mix of indoor and outdoor playdate options that suit a range of ages and budgets.… read more
How Multitasking Can Break Your Teen’s Focus and Homework Quality
Upon arriving home from school, many parents often look into their teen's bedroom and hope to see them deeply focused on their homework, but that is often not the reality. Instead, the modern, typical homework session might involve an open… read more
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Strawberry Picking in Gainesville and Beyond!
Excitement is in the air as strawberry picking season approaches. Visit these local places with your loved ones for strawberry-picking fun! We will update this list with more information about local farms as information is acquired! Florida Strawberry Festival Thursday,… read more
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Crafting With Katie: Mother’s Day Straw Flowers
Try this fun and easy Mother’s Day craft with your kiddos that can be gifted to those special women in their lives. These flowers will bring smiles to their faces for years to come. Materials For this Mother’s Day craft,… read more
DIY Homework Caddy
Does your kiddo like to do homework on the go? Are they constantly moving from their room, to the kitchen and then on the floor? Do they have to squeeze in a bit of homework while in the car on… read more
Make an Easy DIY Laundry Folder!
Let's be honest – nobody really likes to do laundry! And most people consider folding the laundry to be the worst part. Luckily, there is an invention that you can make at home that makes folding laundry as easy as… read more
Make Your Own Paint Chip Calendar!
It’s time to put your old paint chips to use! For those of you who just moved, painted a room in your house, or have paint chips hidden in a drawer somewhere taking up space let’s put them to use!… read more
Use Nature to Make These DIY Bookmarks!
Crafting with nature is a great way to repurpose some of nature's beauty! Use some things that you find outside to make these DIY Bookmarks with your kiddos. DIY Bookmarks Supplies: Ruff-age like leaves, flowers and ferns Large book Parchment paper … read more
6 Great Rainy Day Activities For The Whole Family!
It is summertime in Florida! Here comes the rain! We know we need the showers in order to keep our lawns green, but if you have little ones at home rainy days can become frustrating! Books, puzzles and DVDs can… read more
Make These Easy DIY Bird Feeders
One of the best things about spring-time is being able to hear the birds chirping outside. Make your yard more inviting to our flying friends by making a bird feeder! Reuse your leftover plastic Easter eggs to make these easy… read more
How Can You Use Duct Tape for Crafting?
Duct tape. How many of us actually use it to tape our ducts? I can’t think of a single time I ever said, “Where is that duct that needs taping.” Rather, I see it as the hidden gem of the… read more
Totally Tie-Dye: Jump on the Hottest DIY Trend
One of the biggest fashion trends we’ve seen is the reemergence of tie-dye! What may seem like a retired style now reserved exclusively for camp activities and middle school projects, is now making its way back into the mainstream. If… read more
Easy Kid’s Crafts to Make From At-Home Supplies!
There are so many hours to fill in a day, especially during the spring, holiday or summer break, that we bet you’re contemplating just parking your kids in front of the TV for a Paw Patrol marathon and calling it… read more