For one magical weekend, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will come to life as Hoggetowne goes Downtown. This smaller scale event features many of the beloved highlights such as talented artisans and craftspeople, olde world demonstrations, exciting stage combat, medieval music and dance, royal knighting ceremonies with the King and Queen, and turkey legs! Contact Name:
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.
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.
At Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue, join the Gainesville Fire Rescue every month for family-friendly fun while learning important health and safety information and connecting with the community. Check their Facebook for updated meeting information!
Haile Farmers Market Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.
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.
At the Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, bring 2 carrots to pay for your admission to feed retired horses!
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.
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.
Head out to the weekly farmers market at Celebration Pointe to enjoy live music and yard games while shopping for fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Vendors include: Green Shirt Ag Produce, Life in a Bottle, Lucky Locks Chiefland, Thai US-A Roll, Love Seeds and many more.
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 Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.
At the Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, bring 2 carrots to pay for your admission to feed retired horses!
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.
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.
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.
Head out to the weekly farmers market at Celebration Pointe to enjoy live music and yard games while shopping for fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Vendors include: Green Shirt Ag Produce, Life in a Bottle, Lucky Locks Chiefland, Thai US-A Roll, Love Seeds and many more.
Haile Farmers Market Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.
Don't miss out on Galentine's fun at Butler Town Center on Saturday, February 15th! 🎉 Grab your besties for exclusive deals, sweet treats, sip & shop fun, and a chance to win our amazing Galentine's giveaway (think Kendra Scott, Kilwins, Mode Aveda, P.F. Chang’s, Golden Glow, Rowan, Narcissus & more!). Scan the QR code at
At the Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, bring 2 carrots to pay for your admission to feed retired horses!
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.
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.
Haile Farmers Market Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.
Embark on your Journey to Homeownership with us! This isn’t just a seminar—it’s an experience designed to guide you through every step of owning your dream home. Upon arrival, you’ll receive your Homeownership Passport and walk our interactive road-like track, making stops to engage directly with industry experts. From mortgages to down payments, credit improvement
At the Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, bring 2 carrots to pay for your admission to feed retired horses!
Sun Country Dance Theatre presents their 17th Annual Spring Youth Concert, featuring the premiere of “Hansel and Gretel”, an original story ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Judy Benton. This enchanting adaptation of the classic fairy tale follows Hansel and Gretel as they get lost in a mysterious forest, encounter whimsical characters, and fall into the
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.
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.
At Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue, join the Gainesville Fire Rescue every month for family-friendly fun while learning important health and safety information and connecting with the community. Check their Facebook for updated meeting information!
Haile Farmers Market Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.
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.
Bring your family and friends to the Jonesville’s Big Family Fest! There will be food trucks, vendors, live music and FREE activities for the kiddos.