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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


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Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

Community event: Donuts and Drawing at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Friday)

Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open drawing session for all community members and artists of all ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Freedom Walk 5K

The City of Gainesville is excited to host the Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Walk. This walk is meant to educate and ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days & Father’s Day

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Father's Day Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market

The Father’s Day Fest! Come get everything you need to make “Dads Day” special! Eats and treats, everything you need ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Let's Go Birding Together LGBTQ inclusive birding expedition

Alachua Audubon is proud to participate in the National Audubon "Let's Go Birding Together" LGBTQ inclusive birding expeditions. All identities ...

Bass Pro Shops - Gone Fishing Kid Event

Join us for free kids' activities and workshops!

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...

Flip Factory Zone Father's Day

Come Spend Time with your Children on Father’s Day at Flip Factory! Buy one hour of jump and get the ...

Dave and Buster's: The Dad Games!

Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Dave and Buster's - Gainesville 3023 SW 45th St. Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $35.41
  • Website: cli.re
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Gator Junior Golf: Summer Junior Golf Tour

Gator Junior Golf is excited to continue offering junior golf tournaments in Gainesville, Live Oak, Dunnellon, and Lake City this ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: 9 hole flights: $35 per event ($50 for Juliette Falls) | 18 hole flights: $50 per event ($70 for Juliette Falls)
  • Website: gjgt.org
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

The Rock Girls Basketball Program presents Teach Me How to Ball Part 2

Come join us at The Rock School for a fun and interactive event where you can learn all about basketball! ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

DanceInk by Davis LLC: Acro Pop Up

Wanting to brush up on your acro skills this summer? Dance!nk’s got a pop-up acro session that can help you ...

Play Forest Preschool: Summer Solstice Crafts

Please join us a few days before Summer Solstice to do some seasonal crafts, have some lemonade + snacks, and ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Grand Opening

We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of the Willie Mae Stokes Resource Center on Tuesday, June ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Alachua County Library Juneteenth Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Juneteenth Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers. Juneteenth is an ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Juneteenth Breakfast and Black Music Month Celebration

Breakfast celebration to honor and remember Juneteenth. Please note, this is a ticket event.

The Rock Girls Basketball Program presents Teach Me How to Ball Part 2

Come join us at The Rock School for a fun and interactive event where you can learn all about basketball! ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Naturals Summer Baseball Camp

Defensive Instruction, Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Baserunning Naturals Baseball hosts a number of camps each season throughout Central and North Florida for ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Starting January 10 we've added an additional Stay and Play class. Now you and your kiddo can come play Wednesdays, ...

DanceInk by Davis LLC: Hip Hop Pop Up

Who’s ready to get on the dance floor this summer? Dance!nk’s got a pop up hip hop class that will ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Ravine Gardens State Park ECO Adventure Day Summer Program

Kids will learn about pollinators, recycling and reptiles while doing hands-on learning activities and theme related crafts. There are no fees ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: 50% off 1 hour of jump time after You Mention JUMP 50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Trell Saucy Elite Basketball Skills Camp

We are very honored and blessed to partner with All Time Great Santa Fe High Baller Don'Trelle "Trelle Saucy" Jenkins ...

  • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $25 for 6-12 YR olds; $40 for 13-17 YR olds
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Roll Racing and Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

Join us for a day of Roll Racing and Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway! Gates will open at 8:00 AM ...

Aviation Academy

Ready for Takeoff? Join us at the 2024 Aviation Academy on June 21-22! Students aged 12-18 can experience the thrill ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, June 17th enjoy great pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the participating locations ...

  • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

5 Round Scholastic - G25/d5 - USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) Open & Beginner Section (U600) Registration Closes 11 am day ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

Gator Junior Golf: Summer Junior Golf Tour

Gator Junior Golf is excited to continue offering junior golf tournaments in Gainesville, Live Oak, Dunnellon, and Lake City this ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: 9 hole flights: $35 per event ($50 for Juliette Falls) | 18 hole flights: $50 per event ($70 for Juliette Falls)
  • Website: gjgt.org
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

We’ll meet Mondays in June and a bit earlier to beat the heat. Stay tuned for more details concerning our ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Medieval Adventures

Listen to stories about medieval knights, princes, princesses, and dragons. If you like, dress up as a medieval knight, prince, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot- Free Day!

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Starting January 10 we've added an additional Stay and Play class. Now you and your kiddo can come play Wednesdays, ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Summer High Performance Yellow Ball

Summer session for Yellow Ball. Classes are 2 hours long and each session is $30. Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: 50% off 1 hour of jump time after You Mention JUMP 50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2024 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville: Juneteenth Tennis Festival

Celebrating health, wellness, and unity in Gainesville through the sport of tennis. Families, children, adults of all tennis levels and ...

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us for a social, family friendly bike ride. We meet in the Depot Park parking lot and ride the ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2024 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

Starlight's Firecracker Beauty Pageant

STARLIGHT'S 44th Firecracker Pageant is being held Sunday, June 30, 2024. For the paperwork, please email address in a private message. Special ...

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...