30th Annual Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo, Gainesville’s favorite Halloween tradition, returns to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on a new date in 2026! Families are invited to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun on Wednesday, October 28, from 3–7 p.m. Guests can trick-or-treat their way through the zoo while exploring Halloween scenes and decorations created by

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Christmas at Butler!

Join us for our family-friendly, Annual Christmas Event At Butler! Sunday, December 8, 2024. From 4:00pm - 8:00pm. Save the date for this FREE event! Enjoy fun with the family, local food vendors, entertainment, face painting & balloon twisting, prizes, a photo opportunity with Santa, and more! The event will take place in the parking

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Family Fishing Days Returns August 21

By Lindsey Johnson | August 12, 2021 | Blog , Happy Community , Local Fun
The educational program Fishing for Success resumes the popular Family FIshing Days starting August 21.  This program, run by the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, offers an opportunity for families to fish together in the University of Florida’s stocked fish ponds. The freshwater ponds include channel catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass and redear

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Free Things To Do In Gainesville

10 FREE Things To Do In Gainesville With Your Kiddos!

By Giggle Magazine | January 19, 2021 | Blog
Whether you live in the swamp or are just visiting, Gainesville has a lot to offer to its people. It can become difficult to keep your kiddos occupied during these last days of summer while staying on a budget. Here are 10 free things to do in Gainesville with your kids! Due to COVID-19, make

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