Family Fun
This section lists regularly scheduled programs for families to get together to enjoy fun activities together in the Gainesville area.
Listings
Corks & Colors Kids Open Studio
Saturdays 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sundays 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Studio Fee:$5 / Projects start at just $8
No need to register or call, just walk in during our open studio hours for a paint it yourself experience! Open studio is a chance for your little artist to get creative! The $5 studio fee covers the use of paints and the studio, and you can purchase one of our products to paint starting at just $8! We offer several types of products including:Canvas, Coasters, T-Shirts, Tiles, Mouse Pads, Koozies, and more!!
www.artsykidsstudio.com
Sundays 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Studio Fee:$5 / Projects start at just $8
No need to register or call, just walk in during our open studio hours for a paint it yourself experience! Open studio is a chance for your little artist to get creative! The $5 studio fee covers the use of paints and the studio, and you can purchase one of our products to paint starting at just $8! We offer several types of products including:Canvas, Coasters, T-Shirts, Tiles, Mouse Pads, Koozies, and more!!
5200 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607 / (352) 575-4069
www.artsykidsstudio.com
Chick-Fil-A
Kids eat free with adult purchase.
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30PM
The Archer Road location boasts the only indoor playground at a fast food restaurant in town. This location hosts weekly family fun events like arts and crafts, games, and entertainment. Check the website for details.
www.cfarestaurant.com/archerroad/home
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30PM
The Archer Road location boasts the only indoor playground at a fast food restaurant in town. This location hosts weekly family fun events like arts and crafts, games, and entertainment. Check the website for details.
3621 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-9988
(352) 373-9988
www.cfarestaurant.com/archerroad/home
Family Fishing Days
One Saturday of every month 8:00AM - 12:00PM / February - November only
Check the website for specific dates.
All ages
FREE
FFS hosts monthly events that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun setting at the 6 heavily stocked "catching ponds" on the grounds of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, sunshine bass, and channel catfish up to 10 lbs, and volunteers are on hand to help with baiting hooks and releasing fish. There is a casting contest for the kids, where the winners have a chance to win prizes such as fishing poles and tackle boxes. Loaner poles and tackle are provided for those that need it and the events are topped off by a free lunch and a prize raffle (also free), where numerous fishing related items are given to the kids.
http://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/FishSUCCESS/
Check the website for specific dates.
All ages
FREE
FFS hosts monthly events that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun setting at the 6 heavily stocked "catching ponds" on the grounds of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, sunshine bass, and channel catfish up to 10 lbs, and volunteers are on hand to help with baiting hooks and releasing fish. There is a casting contest for the kids, where the winners have a chance to win prizes such as fishing poles and tackle boxes. Loaner poles and tackle are provided for those that need it and the events are topped off by a free lunch and a prize raffle (also free), where numerous fishing related items are given to the kids.
http://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/FishSUCCESS/
Family Fun Shoot
Sundays 2:00PM - 4:00PM
All Ages
$10 for adults / 1 child shoots free with paying adult
4 people to a team. Practice begins at 1:30PM. Team rounds begin at 2:00PM. Prizes will be given to the winners of the team rounds.
www.eastonnewberrysportscomplex.com/familyfunshoot.html
All Ages
$10 for adults / 1 child shoots free with paying adult
4 people to a team. Practice begins at 1:30PM. Team rounds begin at 2:00PM. Prizes will be given to the winners of the team rounds.
Easton-Newberry Sports Complex: 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, Florida 32669 / (352) 472-2388
www.eastonnewberrysportscomplex.com/familyfunshoot.html
Family Jam Night at Studio Percussion
1st Friday night of every month 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Family Jam Night is NOT HELD the first Friday of January and July or if the first Friday falls on Alachua County Public School's spring break due to holidays.
All ages
FREE but families are asked to bring potluck dish to share.
Family Jam Night is designed to be a family-friendly opportunity for people of all ages to come and play our instruments with no strings attached. No child is too young. No adult is too old. We even provide sticks. It's only $10 per family or $5 per person. This opportunity meets on the first Friday of each month from 6-8 pm. There is plenty of unstructured free play time but we also coordinate a drumline clinic, drum circle, the Fastest Drummer Competition, and have a raffle for various give aways.
www.studiopercussion.org/Services/family-jam-night.html
Family Jam Night is NOT HELD the first Friday of January and July or if the first Friday falls on Alachua County Public School's spring break due to holidays.
All ages
FREE but families are asked to bring potluck dish to share.
Family Jam Night is designed to be a family-friendly opportunity for people of all ages to come and play our instruments with no strings attached. No child is too young. No adult is too old. We even provide sticks. It's only $10 per family or $5 per person. This opportunity meets on the first Friday of each month from 6-8 pm. There is plenty of unstructured free play time but we also coordinate a drumline clinic, drum circle, the Fastest Drummer Competition, and have a raffle for various give aways.
2512 NE 1st Blvd Suite 500, Gainesville, FL 32601 / (352) 338-8302
www.studiopercussion.org/Services/family-jam-night.html
Family Safety Night at Beef O'Brady's
All ages
FREE
Please join Gainesville Fire Rescue and Beef ‘O’ Brady’s on NW 43rd St. the 1st Thursday of every month beginning in March for Family Safety Night!
FAMILY SAFETY NIGHT Nightly Schedule
5:30– 5:45 Arrive and meet your Firefighters
5:45– 6:00 Story Time
6:00– 7:30 Activity time, see the fire engine, and enjoy great food with great friends!
Monthly Topic Schedule
March– Poison Prevention
April– Swim Safety
May– Emergency Medicine
June– Hurricane Awareness
July– Wildfire Prevention
August– Firefighters Are Our Friends
September– Smoke Detectors and Fire Drills
October– Fire Prevention Week
November– Watch What You Heat
December– Decoration Safety
January– How and When to Call 9-1-1
February– Stop, Drop, and Roll
1999 N.W. 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL / (352)338-7771
www.beefobradys.com
Skate Station Funworks Family Night
Most Fridays from 7:30PM - 12:00Midnight
3rd - 8th grade
Starting at $8
Each week a different themed event with contests and games. Check the website for specific details.
www.funworks.com/gainesville
3rd - 8th grade
Starting at $8
Each week a different themed event with contests and games. Check the website for specific details.
1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32066 / (352) 332-0555
www.funworks.com/gainesville
Skate Station Funworks National Family Health and Fitness Day
Saturday, September 24th
12:00PM - 6:00 PM
BOGO and Half Off Attractions
Bring the family for fun and fitness. BOGO and Half off attractions. Face painting and more!
www.funworks.com
12:00PM - 6:00 PM
BOGO and Half Off Attractions
Bring the family for fun and fitness. BOGO and Half off attractions. Face painting and more!
1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32066 / (352) 332-0555
www.funworks.com
Sun Country Sports Family Fun Nights
2nd Friday night of each month 6:30PM - 8:30PM
All ages
Paid in advance rates: Member: $14 / Non-Member: $16
Day of the event: $18
Join us for a great evening of specialized fun and activities for your family. Spend a quality evening with your children and have a great time experiencing Family Fun Night while making those special family memories.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Gymnastics • Rock Climbing • KidQuest Indoor Playground • Swimming • Family Games • Ball and Foam Pit • Carnival-Style Games • Obstacle Course • Bounce House • Rope Swings • Trampoline
www.suncountrysports.com/familyfunnight.html
www.suncountrysports.com/familyswim.html
All ages
Paid in advance rates: Member: $14 / Non-Member: $16
Day of the event: $18
Join us for a great evening of specialized fun and activities for your family. Spend a quality evening with your children and have a great time experiencing Family Fun Night while making those special family memories.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Gymnastics • Rock Climbing • KidQuest Indoor Playground • Swimming • Family Games • Ball and Foam Pit • Carnival-Style Games • Obstacle Course • Bounce House • Rope Swings • Trampoline
333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669 / (352) 331-8773
www.suncountrysports.com/familyfunnight.html
www.suncountrysports.com/familyswim.html
Wild Iris Game Night
Mondays 6:30PM
All ages
FREE
Wild Iris Game Night: Do you get ‘Ants in the Pants’ on Monday nights ‘cause you’re ‘board’?. Does your ‘Cranium’ need crankin’ but you don’t have a ‘Clue’ what to do?. Then c’mon down to Wild Iris Books ’cause we’ve got a whole new ‘Operation’ and a ‘Monopoly’ on fun!
All ages
FREE
Wild Iris Game Night: Do you get ‘Ants in the Pants’ on Monday nights ‘cause you’re ‘board’?. Does your ‘Cranium’ need crankin’ but you don’t have a ‘Clue’ what to do?. Then c’mon down to Wild Iris Books ’cause we’ve got a whole new ‘Operation’ and a ‘Monopoly’ on fun!
802 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 / (352) 375-7477




