Remember the scene in Grease where the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies meet up at the drive-in for a night out on the town? Now you and your friends (and family) can too! Drive-in theaters officially opened for business in… read more
Local Fun
Family Fishing Days Returns August 21
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… read more
Splash The Mid-Summer Heat Wave Away!
If you’re a Florida resident like me, you know how tough this season can be on us or any visitor. Florida has splash parks all over to help us beat the heat. By Sarah Correa-Dibar Whether you live in a… read more
Thirst-aid for knowledge and fun awaits at the Cade
When he invented Gatorade in 1965, University of Florida doctor Robert Cade changed the game for thirsty football players. Celebrating Dr. Cade’s innovative spirit and inventive mindset, a family-friendly museum opened in his honor in 2018: The Cade Museum for… read more
Local Hippodrome Theater Offers Classes for Kiddos and Parents
The Hippodrome Theater, nicknamed the Hipp, is located in Downtown Gainesville. Because of COVID-19, the theater had to put some of its shows on pause, but the Hipp is still offering camps and classes for kiddos and parents this summer.… read more
Meet Jennifer Dempsey, A Local #BossMom!
As a mom, you quite literally do it all! Between working and making sure your kiddo gets to school with a matching pair of shoes, it proves to be the toughest job anyone could do. Our Giggle moms have shared… read more
Donate to Bread of the Mighty to Help Feed the Community!
During this difficult time of COVID-19, it is important to remember that we are all in this together. There are countless organizations that are doing amazing work for the communities around us to make sure they are staying fed and… read more
Make a DIY Compost Bin to Help The Earth!
Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent… read more
ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Work to Get Food To Local Families
The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services work to provide families in Alachua County with plenty of food during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the meals that ACPS students already receive through their schools, ACPS distributed… read more
Cade Museum Offers At-Home Interactive STEAM Activities
The Cade Museum is offering interactive STEAM activities (activities based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through "Cade at Home." Online, you can find 7 lessons all modeled after the museum's Mothers of Invention exhibition. ​"Everyone says that necessity… read more
