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, 2024-02-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Amber Brooke Farms Sip & Savor
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!

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.

Barnyard Buddies
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-14 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.

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!

Haile Farmers Market
2024-02-03 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-10 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-17 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.

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, 2024-02-13 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, 2024-02-14 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, 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.

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.

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 | 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!
