Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
2024-02-07 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-14 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-21 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
At Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks, tour Sweetwater Wetlands Park for 2 to 3 hours to view a variety of birds and wetland species. Because of the park’s open prairie and cypress domes, viewers can expect rare birds that migrate for the Winter and Spring months.

Barnyard Buddies
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Morningside Nature Center, 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
With Barnyard Buddies at the Living History Farm, visitors interact with farm animals and help staff feed them apples, sweet potatoes and melons, all of which can be donated.

Haile Farmers Market
2024-02-10 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-17 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Haile Plantation, 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Haile Farmers Market

Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.

Miles for Meridian
2024-02-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669, United States
At Miles for Meridian, you can participate in a chocolate themed 5K at Tioga Town Center. The first 400 people to register receive a shirt and help support mental health initiatives taken on by Meridian.

UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm
2024-02-10 09:00 - 14:00 | UF/IFAS Dairy Unit, 13515 Northwest County Road 237, Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
Come out to the eighth annual UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm at the UF Dairy Unit! It is an open house for the public organized by the Department of Animal Sciences, the UF Dairy Unit, and Florida Dairy Farmers Inc. It is an educational event for both children and adults – you will get to see a real working dairy farm and learn about dairy farming practices!
RSVP link coming soon! For more information, click here.
Directions to UF/IFAS Dairy Unit: Take US Hwy 441 to County Road 237 where you will see the “Hague” sign. Go north on 237 half a mile. Look for blue and white UF sign on right.

Falling in Love with Reading
2024-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 9700 W. Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States
Falling In Love with Reading
Join us for an exciting event that will make you fall head over heels for reading! At Falling In Love with Reading, we believe that books have the power to transport us to magical worlds and ignite our imaginations. Whether you’re a bookworm or just discovering the joy of reading, this event is for you!
Location: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, West Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL, USA
🌟 What to Expect:
Engaging activities for kids that make reading fun
Expert tips for parents on nurturing a reading-friendly environment at home
Valuable resources to enhance literacy awareness in your family
📖 Why Attend:
Strengthen the parent-child bond through the joy of reading
Discover creative ways to make reading a cherished family activity
Receive free resources to support literacy growth at home
🎉 Highlights:
Book giveaways for young readers
Interactive literacy stations for hands-on learning
Expert advice on building strong reading habits

Girls Do Science 2024
2024-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
At Girls Do Science 2024, celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day with activities, experiments and conversations with scientists. This free event aims to further achieve gender equality and encourage women in science.

Brick City Anime Festival
2024-02-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-11 10:00 - 18:00 | World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34482, United States
At Brick City Anime Festival, rain or shine – anime will always be there for you. Meet voice actors from your favorite Japanese animated shows alongside a few props and cosplayers. Kids 10 and under get in for free.

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series
2024-02-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Cade Museum, 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, 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.

Brushes and Brunch
2024-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Langan Acres, 8390 NE 150th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696, United States
Brushes and Brunch – Langan Acres and Corks & Colors Studio will host an early Valentine’s Day painting class and brunch! Painting supplies, instruction and brunch included with event ticket.

Gal-entine’s Hat Making Class
2024-02-11 14:30 - 18:00 | Langan Acres, 8390 NE 150th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696, United States
Gal-entine’s Hat Making Class – Enjoy a hat making class at Langan Acres for Galentine’s Day! Your ticket includes hat-making instruction, your choice of felt hat, decorative supplies and a charcuterie board.

Understanding and Exploring Food Addiction
2024-02-13 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-02-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
If you struggle with cravings for junk food, or have struggled with yo-yo dieting, Understanding and Exploring Food Addiction may be for you. This is an 8-week, all virtual group coaching program which will run Tuesdays in Feb. and March 2024 from 11:30AM to 1 PM. It will be a combination of education, discussion, and support, facilitated by Janet Frank, Ph.D., NBC-HWC, PFAC, a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Professional Food Addiction Coach. There will be a few free, live, virtual meet and greets scheduled starting in December to help you decide if this is right for you. You’re invited to email janetfrankcoaching@gmail.com to learn more.

LifeSouth 5K & Party in the Plaza
2024-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
LifeSouth 5K & Party in the Plaza starts with the 5k. Then, there will be booths from local vendors, live entertainment, food and drinks. Registered runners will receive complimentary post-race food and drinks. The community is invited!

Amber Brooke Farms Strawberry Festival
2024-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696, United States
At the Amber Brooke Farm Strawberry Festival, there will be tons of strawberries to pick, strawberry-themed activities & treats, art & craft vendors, plus all of your favorite farm activities like our thrilling slide hill, bouncy jump pads/pillows, barrel/cow train and more!

Anthropologie Community Pop-Up Market Celebrating Black History
2024-02-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Anthropologie, 2850 SW 35th Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Celebrate Black History and support and shop local black-owned businesses at Anthropologie’s Community Pop-Up Market on Saturday, February 17, from 12 PM – 4 PM.
The following local vendors will be at the event!
Buy some delicious sweet treats from Sugar Baby’s Cookies! @SugarBabysCookies
https://sugarbabyscookies.com
Enjoy Live Art by Diasporic Pigments!
@diasporicpigments/
https://www.diasporicpigments.com
Discover some gorgeous beaded accessories from My Soulful Intentions!
@BrawnzedBeads
https://www.mysoulfulintentions.com
Discover the talent of local author Danisha Huntley!
https://danishahuntley.com
Treat yourself to some yummy Jam from Jayda’s Jam!
@jaydasjam19
https://www.jaydasjam.com
Chat to members of The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center to learn about the history and culture of African-derived cultures, highlighting those in Gainesville and North Central Florida, and the African American music legacy.
https://www.cottonclubmuseum.com
Plus more!

Story Time at the Zoo
2024-02-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 32606, 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!

Behind the Graft: Craft and Coopering
2024-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Cade Museum, 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Join us at Behind the Graft: Craft and Coopering on February 21st from 6–8pm for a special wine tasting event goes beyond the glass to explore the science involved in the art of winemaking with the Cade’s resident scientist and wine lover, Patty Lipka, and Chris Spangler from Negociants International.
We’ll be tasting six Australian wines from Yalumba, challenging your taste buds with comparison tests, and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres from Superette.
Featured Wine List: Organic Viognier, Eden Valley Viognier, Organic Shiraz, Barossa Shiraz, Bushvine Grenache, The Sanctum Cabernet, Wildly sparkling
Must be 21+ to attend

Sunny's Pre-School Open House
2024-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Sun Country Sports – West, 333 S.W. 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL, 32669, United States
Join us for a delightful Open House event at Sunny’s Pre-school! Our pre-school is dedicated to fostering a love for learning in your little ones. Explore our vibrant classrooms, meet our passionate educators, and discover the engaging curriculum designed to nurture both academic, physical and social development. This is a perfect opportunity for parents to get a firsthand look at the stimulating activities and educational resources that make Sunny’s Pre-school a haven for early childhood education. Come and experience the joy of learning with us at Sunny’s Pre-school Open House – where every child’s journey begins with a sunny smile!
Please register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/suncountry/class-details/20257 to help us plan for the event.

10th Annual Pints and Predators at First Magnitude Brewing Co.
2024-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, 32601, United States
Join us for the 10th Annual Pints and Predators at First Magnitude Brewing Co.! Your local wildlife rehabilitation community – Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation, Lubee Bat Conservancy and many more – will be at this educational festival and fundraiser with live birds of prey, creatures of the night and more! This event is dedicated to Nan Soistman, the Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation president and founder and Pints and Predators founding partner. “Stay Wild” was her call to action, and it is also the name of the beer brewed in her honor for this 10th annual event.
According to the Facebook event page, “Wildlife rehabilitators do the hard work of rescuing sick and injured wildlife. Many of those birds and other animals live through their trauma but are not healthy enough to be released back into natural environments and become educational ambassadors that rehabilitators and educators care for indefinitely. Pints and Predators is an opportunity for you to see ambassador birds of prey like Bald Eagle, Barred Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and creatures of the night like Virginia Opossum and bats. There are always a few snakes including a venomous rattlesnake in a fully-locked safety enclosure and, a spider exhibit!”

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/869482831639544/?ref=newsfeed for more information.
