Williston Watermelon Festival

Heritage Park 116 N Main St, Williston, FL, United States

The 2nd annual Williston Watermelon Festival, hosted by Wild B Boutique, will have local shopping vendors, food trucks, watermelon and more. Admission is free!

Pink Fest

Celebration Pointe

Pink Fest brings awareness to all cancers while educating and uplifting the community. It recognizes those currently battling any form of cancer and those who have lost their battle with cancer. The 1K walk/run will commence at noon.

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Visit the Cade Museum every Saturday for its Maker Workshop Series! This is an innovative program for kids ages 9 and up to participate in hands-on "maker sessions" to build and create using different materials, electronics and coding platforms. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

$5

Kanapaha Gardens Father’s Day Special

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, United States

Fathers of all ages can enjoy the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens for free on Father’s Day.

Event Series Story Time at the Zoo

Story Time at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library host the free Story Time at the Zoo event in front of the zoo on the lawn the third Wednesday of each month. Feel free to visit the zoo afterward! 

Story Time at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join on the lawn in front of the zoo for story time with the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library. Free to attend!

Free

Story Time at Depot Park

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Part of the 2025 Journey to Juneteenth Celebration, children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff at Depot Park.

UF/IFAS Father’s Day Family Fishing Day

UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day Location 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy one of the monthly UF/IFAS Family Fishing Days for Father’s Day! All events are catch and release.Â