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Kimberly’s 5th Annual Snow Party
2024-01-13 10:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Kirby Family Farm, 19630 NE 30 St, Williston, FL, 32696, United States
At Kimberly’s 5th Annual Snow Party, get ready to ride the snow slides made with real snow on real sleds, ride a pony, bounce in a bounce house, ride the historic train, carousel and merry-go-round. Play all day at Fort Kirby or ride one of the other carnival rides. Shop from local vendors and enjoy food trucks. Proceeds benefit the Kimberly Morales Memorial Foundation.

Farm to Table Dinner: Swallowtail + Buccan
2024-01-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276th Lane , Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
At a Farm to Table Dinner: Swallowtail + Buccan, enjoy specialty non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and a three to five course meal prepared by local guest chefs all while listening to live music.

Story Time at the Zoo
2024-01-17 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!

Barnyard Buddies
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-07 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
2024-01-20 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-27 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-03 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-10 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.

Amber Brooke Farms Sip & Savor
2024-01-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696, United States
At Amber Brooke Farms Sip & Savor, the whole family can have some fun! There will be food trucks, wine and beer. There will also be live music, happy hour with half-priced drinks and strawberry u-pick! Other activities include archery (admission sold separately), gemstone mining (admission sold separately), a bubble barn, face painting, corn hole, a barrel train, playgrounds, family tug-o-war and more!

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series
2024-01-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-10 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.

Saint Francis Catholic Academy Open House
2024-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Saint Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Saint Francis Catholic Academy is a four-year, coeducational, college-preparatory high school committed to providing a high-quality, Catholic education. We combine a 100% graduation and college acceptance rate with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio in a Newsweek top 5000 STEM school, offering AP Capstone, Dual Enrollment opportunities (including UF, Santa Fe, and Barry University), Enterpreneurship, Forensic Science, TV Production, and Health Sciences Institute Programs. Take this opportunity to tour our beautiful campus, speak with faculty, staff, and students, and learn about our different sports, clubs, and upcoming initiatives.

Frogs and Friends Fridays
2024-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Morningside Nature Center, 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
Frogs and Friends Fridays is a free event is held at 2 p.m. the first Friday of each month! At the outdoor screened pavilion at Morningside Nature Center, you and your child can learn about amphibians and reptiles!

Living History Days
2024-02-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Morningside Nature Center, 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
At Living History Days, travel back in time to feel what it was like to live on a farm in the 1870s. Experience a rooster waking you up instead of an iPhone alarm and enjoy nature alongside a few farm animals.

17th Annual Souper Fun Sunday
2024-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Saint Francis Catholic Academy gymnasium, 4100 NW 115th Terrace , Gainesville, FL, 32606 , United States
For 17 years, Souper Fun Sunday has been Gainesville’s premier soup tasting competition. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the beautiful Saint Francis Academy Gymnasium.
This delicious event will feature soups from nearly 30 local restaurants and caterers. Local celebrity judges will determine the Judges Choice winners in the Seafood, Non-Seafood and Vegetarian categories. The almost 600 people in attendance will cast their vote in each category to determine the People’s Choice winners as well as Best Table Display.
Since the very first Souper Fun Sunday, 17 years ago, we have brought together thousands of community members and local chefs to create a unique environment where exposure for our soup participants is unmatched.

Understanding and Exploring Food Addiction
2024-02-06 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.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
2024-02-07 08:30 - 12:00 | 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.

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 | 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.

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.
