The Tailgate Party at the Shoppes at Thornebrook

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Join us to celebrate the return of football season with a variety of food trucks, music with Kiss 105.3, and pop-ups from your favorite local vendors.

Free
Event Series Haile Farmers Market

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Plantation 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

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

Event Series Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 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.

$5

Gators Football vs. Miami

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

At the Gators Football vs. Miami game, watch the Gators and the Hurricanes play their 57th game to kick off football season! This is their first time meeting in the Swamp since the Gators beat them 26-3 in 2008.

Event Series Barnyard Buddies

Barnyard Buddies

Morningside Nature Center 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 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.

Event Series Frogs and Friends Fridays

Frogs and Friends Fridays

Morningside Nature Center 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 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!