Weekend Events
Friday – Sunday, April 21-23
Gainesville
2017 Swamp Challenge
You won’t want to miss the 2017 Swamp Challenge where adults and children will be put to the test on a fitness obstacle course and rewarded with with music, food, and entertainment! There is still time to register on the day of for the Adventure and Kid Races!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 8am
Admission: Day of Registrations – prices vary based on chosen race
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium – University Avenue and North South Drive, Gainesville, FL
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Members can enjoy one of two annual book sales this weekend! Books, magazines, music, videos, puzzles, and more are available during this four day sale.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 9am-6pm, Sunday, April 23rd, 12pm-6pm (Monday-Wednesday 12pm-6pm )
Admission: Members only
Location: Friends of the Library Warehouse – 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, FL
Audubon Tour
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens offers a tour of the Audubon Society where visitors can learn about the birds and nature along the way. Members pay no fee!
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Date/Time: Sunday, April 23rd, 8am
Admission: $4 per person, free for members
Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens – 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL
Daytona/Ormond
Daytona Comic Convention
Daytona’s Comic-Con features a costume contest, over 20 special guests, fun entertainment, and over 150 vendor tables! This family friendly convention is a great way to get creative this weekend!
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Date/Time: Sunday, April 23rd, 10am-5pm
Admission: $8 per person, Children 12 yo and under free
Location: Embry-Riddle ICI Center – 601 South Clyde Morris Boulevard, Daytona, FL
Celtic Festival
This year’s Celtic Festival has it all: music, highland games, dance performances and parties, sheep dog demonstrations, hurling demonstrations, kids activities, and more! Visit the website for a complete list of entertainers, vendors, and a schedule of events.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 22nd, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, April 23rd, 11am-6pm
Admission: $5, Children 12yo and under free
Location: Rockefeller Gardens & Fortunato Park – 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond, FL
Häagen-Dazs Grand Opening
A new Häagen-Dazs is opening and we want YOU to be the first to be there! The first 500 guests receive one free scoop of ice cream, $1 coupon, and a chance to win free ice cream for a year!! Don’t miss out!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, all day
Admission: Free!
Location: Häagen-Dazs – 1100 Cornerstone Boulevard, Daytona, FL
DeLand
Guys and Dolls!
This weekend through May 14th, bring the family to see Athen Theatre’s production of the classic musical, Guys and Dolls. Featuring popular showtunes including “Luck be a Lady,” “So Sue Me,” and “A Bushel and a Peck,” this show will leave you whistling a happy tune on your way out.
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Date/Time: April 21-May 14th, Thursdays-Saturdays @7:30, Sundays @2:30.
Admission: Preferred seating – $28, Adult – $23, Senior – $21, Student/Child – $10
Location: Athens Theatre – 124 North Florida Ave, DeLand, FL
Visit Hontoon Island State Park
Hoonton Island State Park is a great place to spend a family weekend. Go hiking, boating, fishing, camping, or on a ferry ride! Don’t forget to bring the sunscreen!
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Date/Time: Every day, 8am-sundown
Admission: No entrance fee, camping and cabin fees vary
Location: 2309 River Ridge Road, DeLand, FL
Blue Heron River Tours
Put a Blue Heron River Tour on your weekend bucket list! This river tour is a fully interactive experience that takes you on a two hour trip down St. Johns River. Learn about the nature right in your backyard!
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Date/Time: Daily, 10am and 1pm
Admission: Adults – $26, Seniors – $24, Children 4-12 – $16, Infants 3 and under – Free
Location: St John’s Marina & Resort – 2999 West State Road 44, DeLand, FL
St. Augustine
Feel the Wheels
Bring your family to the Feel the Wheels event! Experience the wonder of state of the art race cars, trucks, emergency vehicles, and more at this event while benefiting the TAG! Children’s Museum.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 10am-3pm
Admission: $5 per child, Free for adults and children under 2
Location: St. Augustine Outlet Mall – 500 Outlet Mall Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine Exotic Bird Expo
Is it time to add a new feathered friend to your family? Whether you plan on adopting or not, this weekend’s Exotic Bird Expo is the place to bring the whole family! Learn about these exotic creatures this Sunday.
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Date/Time: Sunday, April 23rd, 9am-4pm
Admission: $5 per person, Children under 10 free
Location: Mark Lance National Guard Armory – 190 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL
Arbor Day Celebration
St. Augustine’s Arbor Day features live entertainment, exhibits, kids activities, and lots of free food! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a touch tank, take photos with Smokey the Bear, and learn about environmental issues today.
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Date/Time: Friday, April 21, 5pm-7pm
Admission: Free!
Location: St. Augustine Beach City Hall – 2200 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL
National Park Week Fee Free Weekend
This weekend is National Park Week’s fee free weekend! Every national park offers free admission. Visit your national parks this weekend, including local site Castillo de San Marcos!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 22nd, Sunday, April 23rd – Park Hours Vary
Admission: Free!
Location: Castillo de San Marcos – 1 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL