Weekend Events
Friday – Sunday, March 31 – April 2
Gainesville
Party for the Planet
Honor Earth Day 2017 by joining Party for the Planet at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo! Activities include arts and crafts, animal visits, and training demonstrations!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 9am-2pm
Admission: Adults – $7, Children – $5, Children under 3 – Free!
Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo – 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, Florida
Family Day at the Dairy Farm
The University of Florida offers this free annual open house event by the Department of Animal Sciences. Visit this exciting dairy farm and hear from the experts and students at work!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 9am-2pm
Admission: Free!
Location: University of Florida, Dairy Unit — 13515 NW CR-237, Alachua, FL
The Great Inflatable Race
Recommended for adventurous kids, teens, and adults, this fun race challenges you to tackle giant inflatable obstacles! Bonus: raise money for local charities and business to boost your community as a whole.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 9am
Admission: VIP – $90, Regular – $75
Location: Alachua County Fairgrounds – 3100 NE 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL
Daytona/Ormond
St. James Arts & Crafts Fair
Find some unique arts, crafts, and antiques at St. James’ third annual fair! Enjoy local artistic vendors, refreshments, and beautiful pieces!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 9am-5pm, Sunday, April 2, 12pm-4pm
Admission: Free!
Location: St. James Episcopal Church — 38 S. Halifax, Ormond Beach FL
Little Tomoka Boat Show
This used boat show includes a guided tour starting at 9am sharp. Bring a boat or come see the local collection!
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Date/Time: Sunday, April 2, 9am Tour – 5pm event close
Admission: Free!
Location: 2099 N Beach St, Ormond Beach, Florida
Marine Discovery Center Presents: Lagoonacy
This annual fundraiser aims to educate and involve the local community in Marine Discovery Center’s mission for healthy lagoons. Join in the fun with kayaking, face painting, live mermaids, arts and crafts and other activities for parents including vendors, music, beer, and more!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 11am-6pm
Admission: Discovery Center Admission Price
Location: 520 Barracuda Boulevard, New Smyrna Beach, FL
DeLand
Family Day at Painting with a Twist
Come paint an adorable Easter Bunny portrait with your family! Great for ages 7-107. Bring your own beverage, snacks, and creativity!
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 3pm-5pm
Admission: $25 per seat
Location: 2576 Enterprise Rd, Orange City, FL
Happy Horsey Easter
This celebration at Big Red Pony Parties Ranch includes an egg hunt, visit with the Easter bunny, pony rides, petting zoo, and so much more! You don’t want to miss this exciting festival.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 11am
Admission: Free general admission, $10-$15 wristbands for activities
Location: Big Red Pony Parties 611 Lemon Bluff Rd, Osteen, FL
Eat in the Street
Best for teens and adults. Join the community on the street with a dinner party and table design competition! Categories include: Most Creative, Movie/TV, Around the World, and more! Help raise money for the wonderful organization Me Strong – helping Central Floridians battling cancer and groundbreaking research.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1
Admission: Varies; $150 for table of 8
Location: Indiana Avenue, DeLand, FL
St. Augustine
22nd Annual Flower and Garden Expo
This beautiful expo features gardening vendors, lectures by experts, the annual Flower & Horticulture Show and Quilt Show, and a Children’s activity area.
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 9am-5pm, Sunday, April 2, 10am-3pm
Admission: $5 for two day pass, Children 12 and under – Free
Location: The St. Johns County Agricultural Center — 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL
136th Annual St. Ambrose Spring Fair
St. Ambrose Catholic Church hosts the annual Spring Fair with live entertainment, a variety of food, antique car show, and a country store. Games and activities will be set up for children and auctions and raffles will entertain parents!
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Date/Time: Sunday, April 2, 12pm-4pm
Admission: Free!
Location: 6070 Church Road in Elkton, FL
Rhythm & Ribs Festival
Music and barbeque: what more could you want? Have some fun this weekend at St. John County’s largest festival!
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Date/Time: Friday, March 31, 5pm-10pm, Saturday, April 1, 11am-6pm, Sunday, April 2, 11am-6pm
Admission: $10 Friday and Saturday, $5 Sunday, Youth 15 and under free