Are you in search of fun for your kiddos - or yourself - this weekend in Gainesville? If so, we have you covered! Here are some of the best events in Gainesville for you and your family. Looking for more… read more
Julia Bauer
Easter Egg Hunts and Events in Alachua County
Are you searching for Easter egg hunts in Alachua County for your children to enjoy this spring? Look no further! Here are all the Alachua County Easter egg hunts your kids will love! Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Community Easter Egg Hunt… read more
Sláinte! Try These Irish Foods for St. Patrick’s Day
Although we may think of drinking and dancing when St. Patrick’s Day comes around, Ireland is known for more than its beer and whiskey. It is also known for growing some of our favorite fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, apples… read more
Celebrate Florida College Decision Day
The Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation and Alachua County Public Schools invites you to celebrate Florida College Decision Day April 5! Students, along with their families and friends, are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of the 2024 graduating seniors. This… read more
Gentle Giants: The 6 Best Places To See Manatees In Florida
While Florida is a major destination for summer vacations, winter may be the prime time to explore Florida’s waters. Between November and April, manatees gather in the Sunshine State to warm up during the colder months. According to The Everglades… read more
The New Florida “Social Media Ban” Bill and What it Means
UPDATE: Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the bill. However, the senate proposed a revised bill with more parental control over their children's social media use, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The bill is waiting on approval from the House before… read more
How to Celebrate Lunar New Year With Your Kids!
Lunar New Year is Feb. 10 - a time to celebrate the first new moon of the lunar calendar and Asian culture. The celebration lasts 15 days, ending on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, according to Britannica.… read more
Where to Catch the Breeze for National Kite-Flying Day
Feb. 8 is National Kite-Flying Day! Here are some of the best places to admire the power of the wind and fly a kite with your kiddos to celebrate. Best places to fly a kite Possum Creek Park Possum Creek… read more
New Worlds Reading Initiative: A Free At-Home Literacy Program
Have you noticed your child struggling to read on grade level? If so, the New Worlds Reading Initiative may be able to help. What is the New Worlds Reading Initiative? The New Worlds Reading Initiative delivers books directly to your… read more
ACPS Selected for Year-Round School Pilot Program
Alachua County Public Schools has been selected as one of three Florida school districts to participate in Florida's Year-Round School Pilot Program. For the 2028 to 2029 school year, Metcalfe Elementary School and Rawlings Elementary School will follow a year-round… read more