Check the library’s online calendar for details on special events, kids programs, and story times.   All the libraries have a children’s area with couches, chairs and a small rug for snuggling up to read books together.   Some branches also feature educational computer games.

www.aclib.us

Bowling alley and arcade.   Bumpers and guide rails available for kids.


www.alleygatorz.com

Bowling alley and arcade.   Bumpers and guide rails available for kids.


www.amf.com/alleykatzcorner/centerHomepage.htm

Huge array of crystals and beads. Kids (and adults) can make their own beaded jewelry right in the store.


www.beadallaboutit.net

Large selection of childrens’ books, crafts and toys. Each store features a train table for kids to play with.


www.booksamillion.com

Bouncin’ Big is a play center that offers a series of parent/child activities devoted to the physical, emotional and social development of children of all ages. We offer a large, full-scale play structure for children and youth, and also smaller play structures and area for toddlers. We have a wide variety of play environments that include bounce houses, slides, sports activities, obstacle courses and much more!

www.bouncinbig.com

Family night with crafts, story time, entertainment. Check the website for details.
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30PM

The Archer Road location boasts the only indoor playground at a fast food restaurant in town.

www.cfarestaurant.com/archerroad/home

*Located outside of Alachua county- but just a short drive away.  Chuck E. Cheese's features age appropriate games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment that children of all ages from toddlers to big kids will love.  We also provide great food for the family including freshly baked pizzas and a garden fresh salad bar.  We are a great place to take the kids for everyday fun or for special occasions such as birthdays, play groups and school fundraising events.


www.chuckecheese.com

Mother's Day Special: No studio fee for mothers on May 11th and 12th!

Come in to paint pottery and canvas! We also offer kids art classes, storyime, painting classes, birthday parties, and more.

Become a Corks & Colors Studio Member! Get access to Member Only Clay Workshops, 50% off piece of the month, 1/2 of BYOB Class and discounts off pottery and canvas anytime, any day! Individual and Family Memberships available. Call for details!

www.corkscolors.com

The Discovery Center in Ocala is where exciting changes occur every day.   We are open for programs and workshops but not currently for general exhibit visits.   Stop by and enjoy the new "All Childrens" Playground right outside our front door.   New workshops and activities are developing to encourage creativity and learning for you and your family.

www.mydiscoverycenter.org

Do Art is community based art studio that is fun, easy and a great place to have a party, create a one-of-a-kind gift and unforgettable memories. The studio includes all the services, facilities and equipment needed for the customer to engage in the artistic activities Do Art provides.The store staff provides the pre-fired pottery, supplies, and a clean, cozy, and relaxing place to put it all together--plus idea books and a helpful staff to get the "artist" started. The customers provide the inspiration to create unique gifts with a warm and personal touch--like a mug with a child's handprint, a custom photo frame, or a bowl for a canine companion.

www.doartstudios.com

All the permanent exhibits are kid-friendly and many have hands-on features just for kids.  Check the website for information about special exhibits.  

Permanent exhibits include:
Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land; Northwest Florida: Waterways and Wildlife; South Florida People and Environments; and the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, which features the screened, outdoor Butterfly Rainforest exhibit.*NEW Our Energy Future: Tips about reducing energy use at home and hands-on activities

Traveling Exhibit: Titanoboa: Monster Snake | January 26th - August 11th 2013
Florida Museum of Natural History scientists recently discovered 60-million-year-old remains of the largest snake in the world, Titanoboa cerrejonensis, in a Colombian coal mine. Measuring 48 feet long and weighing 2,500 pounds, this massive predator could crush and devour a crocodile! The new exhibition Titanoboa: Monster Snake tells the incredible story of this massive creature. Featuring a full-scale model of Titanoboa and clips from a Smithsonian Channel documentary, the exhibition delves into the discovery, reconstruction and implications of this enormous reptile. Fossil plants and other animals found at the site also reveal the earliest known rain forest, teeming with life and dating to the Paleocene, the lost world that followed the demise of the dinosaurs.

The Discovery Room: A hands-on activity area for kids featuring arts and crafts, books, activities, puppet shows, and more.

www.flmnh.ufl.edu

Rock climbing is a great experience that all ages can enjoy.  The most basic thing we offer is a Day Pass with the Gear Rental package.  The average time people spend at the gym is 2 to 3 hours, but you can stay ALL DAY if you'd care to.  The gear rental package includes everything you need: sticky rubber rock climbing shoes, safety harness, a carabiner and belay device.  Wear some comfortable, athletic clothes.

Youth Climbing Team: The team helps kids become better climbers through: Structured Practice; Competition; Sportsmanship; Camaraderie, and FUN.   The first night is free so please drop by and meet Coach Marc and the rest of the team.


www.gainesvillerock.com

FREE BEADING CLASS:
Every other Tuesday at the Library Partnership Branch library All ages

Gifts of Avalon:2500 square feet of beads, jewelry making supplies, books, artist made and vintage jewelry and gifts.   Work tables are set up in the store for people to use at no charge.


Click here for library class schedule
www.giftsofavalon.com

The Samuel P. Harn Museum opened in 1990, dedicated to promoting the power of the arts to inspire and educate people and enrich their lives.More than 8,000 works are represented in the museum’s various collections, which include photography and Asian, African, modern and contemporary art. The museum also displays numerous traveling exhibitions throughout the year. As an accredited museum, the Harn has been recognized as a leader in its field by the American Association of Museums.   In addition, there are several rotating or special collections.   Check website for details.

www.harn.ufl.edu

The Hawthorne Historical Museum contains exhibits depicting the history of Hawthorne.

www.hawthorneflorida.org/museum.htm

Saturdays 10:00AM - 2:00PM and Sundays 12:00PM - 4:00PM
All Ages
$5 per person. Children under 12 are free.

The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the Nation for its "Talking Walls."  For a reason lost to time, the Haile family wrote on the walls of their home - over 12,500 words in almost every room and closet!   Come visit us this weekend and see this gem of history, frozen in time - let the walls speak to you of joys and sorrows of more than a century ago.

www.hailehomestead.org

Kids matinee every Saturday of every month 3:00PM
Check the website for specific show information
All ages
Adults: $5   /   Seniors and children 4-12: $4  /   Children 3 and under: FREE

The Kika Silva Pla Planetarium seats 60 guests beneath a 34 ft Spitz dome, and is equipped with not one, but two, state of the art planetarium projectors.  The planetarium offers a variety of shows for the public, for school groups and private groups, and two shows especially for children.  Check the website for updated schedule and show information.


anita.courtot@sfcollege.edu
www.sfcollege.edu/planetarium

Permanent and temporary exhibitions tell the story of Alachua County.  Permanent exhibits offer a brief look at area history from the Timucuan Indians to the Spanish occupation of the area to William Bartram's travels and more.  Come learn about our past!

www.mathesonmuseum.org

The Micanopy Historical Society Museum features displays showing area and town history, from the early Native Americans through the Seminole Wars, naturalist William Bartram’s travels in the region, and the Civil War.

www.afn.org/~micanopy

Even if you are not a member you can come and play at O2B Kids any time!   Climb the rock wall, experiment in the science lab, create a work of art, play in our Sport Court, join in the fun outside, and eat yummy food at our delicious café!   Members can bring general admission guests as well!


www.O2BKids.com

Indoor soft playground located in the Sears courtyard- geared for kids 42 inches and under.  Perfect for crawlers and early walkers.  Tables and chairs are available adjacent to the playground for enjoying food and drinks.


www.theoaksmall.com

The Reitz Union Game Room is a recreation facility on the UF camppus that is open to the community. We have 16 bowling lanes (with bumpers and rails for children 10 and younger), 17 pool (billiard) tables, one Snooker table, two foosball tables, air hockey table, and video games.


www.union.ufl.edu/ProgramsArtsLeisure/GameRoom

The Santa Fe Galleries, comprised of the Santa Fe Gallery, Exhibition Halls, and Art in Public Spaces Program, supports the College’s mission of adding value to the lives of our students and enriching our community by exhibiting quality artwork in gallery and public locations.   The Santa Fe Galleries serve as a teaching resource for Santa Fe Community College students, faculty and staff, and the community at large.   The broad range of quality artwork shown at the Santa Fe Gallery, Exhibition Halls, and in public spaces on the Northwest Campus and Educational Centers suggests to college students, faculty, staff, and visitors the endless variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional arts.

http://dept.sfcollege.edu/vpa/gallery/index.html

Saturday, May 11th, moms skate and golf FREE.

A huge recreational facility featuring roller skating, miniature golf, rock climbing, an arcade, go karts, batting cages, roller hockey, Kid’s adventure playscape area, video arcade and redemption games.

www.funworks.com/gainesville

Sunday, May 12th: Moms bowl FREE

Bowling:   Bowling at Splitz is family fun at its best.   With three separate styles of lanes, there’s something for everyone!   Splitz offers Family Fun Lanes, Boutique Lanes, and even Private Lanes located inside The Thirsty Gator.   Throw in over thirty Hi-Def TVs with every kids and sports package available and you are in an entertainment overload!

Lazer Runner:   A fast paced game for ages 5 to 85 developed from a high tech combination of tag and hide and seek.   With the world’s most advanced laser tag equipment available, Laser Tag is played in a large arena with specialty lighting, fog and heart pounding music.   Players, whether individually or on teams, use their lasers to tag their opponents’ sensors, and score as many points as possible.

Arcade:   Power gamers and prize seekers alike are sure to love Arcade Alley!   The arcade features the latest and greatest the amusement industry has to offer.   Play skill games that are fun for the entire family, test your knowledge or race across country!  Win huge stuffed animals in The Plush Bus or get physical and test your jumping or sports skills on games like Jumpin' Jackpot.  You'll never walk away empty handed when you play because our Winner’s Alley is fully loaded with the coolest prizes for the kids, mom and even dad!

gmsplitz@yahoo.com
www.bowlsplitz.com

An enormous sports complex featuring a pool, a workout gym, a large playscape play for kids, a rock wall, and programs in gymnastics, cheer, fencing, karate, dance, fitness, swim, and more.

Kidquest KidQuest, our indoor "soft-play" playground has been themed especially for Sun Country Sports. Parents and children will run, jump and climb for hours. KidQuest is filled with multiple activities for every child: • Monkey Bars • Themed Punching Bags • Hump Slide • Spiral Slide • Zig Zag Climb • Balance Beam • Tube Crawl

Kidquest Jr. Available for children under the age of 5 KiQuest Jr. is a perfect area to allow your child to have fun in a safe environment. • Separate ball pit • KidQuest Castle • Toddler exploration area • Swivel Cockpit


www.suncountrysports.com

The Department of Physics Lobby Exhibits opened in December 2002. The science exhibits include a T-Rex Hologram, Parabolic Dishes, a Large Plasma Ball, a Giant Guitar String, the Anti-Gravity Mirror, and a “Real-Image” Object display that changes objects periodically, the Spectra exhibit and the Chaotic Pendulum.


Click here for more information

The University Gallery presents six exhibitions per year to bring current ideas in contemporary art to the students of the School of Art and Art History as well as the wider circle of students, Gainesville residents, and visitors.  Exhibits are designed to challenge and enrich the studio disciplines offered in the school.
Located at the intersection of SW 13th Street and SW 4th Avenue, in Building B at the east end of the Fine Arts Campus Complex.

The Focus Gallery presents curated exhibitions of the work of students and invited artists.  This vibrant and "cutting edge" venue offers curatorial experience to faculty members and graduate students. Exhibits change monthly.
Located in Fine Arts Building C in the lobby of the school’s administrative offices.

Grinter Gallery of International Art features exhibitions by international students and area artists as well as traveling exhibits by internationally based artists.

www.arts.ufl.edu/galleries