Kulaqua River Ranch Water Ranch:
Mother’s Day: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today, River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Free admission for Mother’s Day, : $14 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger. (bit.ly/kulaqua21) In an effort to support the community, Camp Kulaqua opens the River Ranch during specific Sundays during the summer at a discounted rate with no reservations required. The venue requests that modest swimsuits be worn. Food and coolers allowed, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages.
Mother’s Day: Kanapaha Botanical Garden: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today, 4700 SW 58 Drive. Free admission for mothers.(bit.ly/3ejLKiT)
What s Happening: Your 10-day forecast for May 7-16, 2021
The Gainesville Sun
SWEETWATER WETLANDS TOUR: Get out into nature during a ranger-led tour of
Sweetwater Wetlands Park on May 8. Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. The Eventbrite link can be found on the park’s Facebook page at bit.ly/wetlands21. Only 10 spaces per tour are available. The ranger will lead a comfortable walk around the park and speak about how the park benefits the area’s water, wildlife and surrounding community. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The tour will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is free with park admission of $5 per car or $2 per person for bicyclists, pedestrians and buses. The park is located at 325 Williston Road. For more information, call 393-8437 or visit sweetwaterwetlands.org.
Garden Show and Spring Festival: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston. Tickets: $10 adults, $4 ages 6-13, free ages 5 and younger. (bit.ly/fest2021a) Sixth annual festival featuring live music and vendors from all over Florida selling native, exotic and unique plants plus arts-and-crafts booths and food trucks.
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sunday: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today, River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Admission: $14 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger. (bit.ly/kulaqua21) In an effort to support the community, Camp Kulaqua opens the River Ranch during specific Sundays during the summer at a discounted rate with no reservations required. The venue requests that modest swimsuits be worn. Food and coolers allowed, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages.
Scene Calendar: Fun things to do April 23-29, 2021
The Gainesville Sun
MUSIC
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. today, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Late Night Delivery will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
The Gainesville Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $49 general admission, $39 seniors, $19 students and children. (performingarts.ufl.edu, 392-2787) Annual end-of-the-season family celebration with surprises, guests, favorite music and the annual walk through the orchestra.
Salsa in the Streets: 9 p.m. Saturday-12:30 a.m. Sunday, The Bull, 18 SW First Ave. Free. (bit.ly/salsastreet21) Latin music and an all-levels bachata class. Wear a mask while dancing and sanitize between dances.