Events

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.

Stay and Play is a safe and fun environment for kids 5 and under and their parents. Kids will enjoy open play and obstacle courses. This preschool gym offers equipment especially designed for your little ones. Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Friday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.

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! 

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.

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, story time and more. Each child will receive a personal Little Sparks kit with all of their own supplies to extend the fun and learning at home.

At Art After Dark, enjoy the Harn Museum’s extended evening hours with activities, entertainment, refreshments and art exhibits. 

Stay and Play is a safe and fun environment for kids 5 and under and their parents. Kids will enjoy open play and obstacle courses. This preschool gym offers equipment especially designed for your little ones. Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Friday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Depot Park Parkrun is a free, weekly community 5k! 

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