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.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market
Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Other
Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights
Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Alachua County Community Reuse & Recycle Day
The Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Department invites residents to participate in two “Community Reuse & Recycle Days” ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: In honor of Earth Day and in conjunction with the Zoo’s Party for the Planet Weekend, donors will receive a discount voucher for Zoo Admission - while supplies last.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Alachua County Community Reuse & Recycle Day
The Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Department invites residents to participate in two “Community Reuse & Recycle Days” ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Health Department 224 SE 24th Street Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Roots Plant Studio 3rd Birthday
Come celebrate our 3rd birthday with us and enjoy sales, free food & drinks, raffles, giveaways, and treats!
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Roots Plant Studio, 4780 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Little Ears Field Day
Hosted by UF’s Student Academy of Audiology, Little Ears Field Day provides a day of fun, games, and learning about ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Spring in a Small Town Market with Alpacas
Alpaca petting zoo and local artisans, in one event! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to snap a photo and pet ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 17520 NE State Rd 26 Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: $5 Fee Pet the Alpacas
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
4th Ave Food Park Eco Market
Join us for Eco Market in partnership with UF Thrift Club, to celebrate Earth Month with sustainable activities and local ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade
Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market
Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
KidStrong Parents Night Out!
Attention all parents! Mark your calendars because we have Parents' Night Out coming up! We’ll keep the kids busy with ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 Members, $35 Non-Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Okito America Parents Night Out
Never to late to be HOPPY! Join us at our Newberry Rd location for our next Parents Night Out next ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7420 W Newberry Road, Suite A, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights
Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Market at Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales
I would like to invite everyone to come out to the Market At Melrose Farmers & Crafts Sales on April ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Repurpose Project Kids Club
Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
North Florida Sewing Center Hearts and Hands Service Day
This Saturday is our monthly Hearts & Hands Service Day. All are welcome to come help! No experience is necessary. ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: North Florida Sewing Center 826 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: nfsewingcenter.company.site
- Category: Other
Vegan Street Party at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Gainesville, it’s time to party with Vegan Street Party at First Magnitude Brewery on April 13th from 2 PM-8 PM. ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade
Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
La Leche League Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market
Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
GNV Expanded Markets
We are excited to announce something we’ve had in the works for a while now! Starting in February, once a month ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Florida Museum's Spring Plant Sale
The Museum’s Spring plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 100 species of Florida- ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
Taylor Swift TTPD Listening Party
Come listen to Taylor’s new album with us while we make FREE friendship bracelet-style plant stakes. Snacks & drinks are ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights
Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Archer Free Pot Luck Supper and Family Friendly Karaoke
Free Family Friendly Karaoke! 6:45 pm Pot Luck Supper 7-10 pm Family Friendly Karaoke Come to sing or just listen and enjoy the ...
- 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
North Florida Sewing Center Craft Fair
Saturday, April 20, we are holding our first craft fair! Crafts, gifts and art! Everyone is welcome to come and shop. ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: North Florida Sewing Center 826 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.nfsewingcenter.org
- Category: Other
La Leche League Weekend Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Florida Museum's Spring Plant Sale
The Museum’s Spring plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 100 species of Florida- ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
NICU Reunion at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital invites all NICU graduates and their families for a fun reunion picnic! Reunite with your ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Healing Garden 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free but registration is required for this event.
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Other
Happy 85th Birthday Celebration For Gold Head Branch State Park
Please join us at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park to celebrate our 85th birthday! We will have an ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights FL 32656
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Florida Museum's Spring Plant Sale
The Museum’s Spring plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 100 species of Florida- ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade
Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
UF Health: Free Sports Physicals
The UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute will be providing Free Pre-Participation / Sports Physicals to all youth, high ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2nd floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Mossman Hall Every Tuesday Market
Join the Melrose community for a farmers market at Mossman Hall each Tuesday afternoon! Fruits and veggies, Meat and eggs, Baked ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 24th |Public Sale April 25-28 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...
- 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Mom Squad - A program for Single Mom Families
Join us for a 10-week program designed to embrace, encourage, equip, and empower you on your journey! A network of ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7505 NW Cty Rd 236, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
UF Health: Free Sports Physicals
The UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute will be providing Free Pre-Participation / Sports Physicals to all youth, high ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2nd floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 24th |Public Sale April 25-28 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 24th |Public Sale April 25-28 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Tree Giveaway courtesy of the City of Gainesville
Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with a tree giveaway at Morningside Nature Center!
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Other
Cade Museum: Shaped By Water Reception
Join us in celebrating the beauty and importance of water at the Shaped by Water Reception hosted by The Water ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Regular admission fee applies
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights
Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 24th |Public Sale April 25-28 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Repurpose Project Kids Club
Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 24th |Public Sale April 25-28 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Lynx Books Grand Opening
We are so excited to finally announce our GRAND OPENING date! Help us kick off strong on Sunday, April 28th ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: The Lynx Books 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
4th Ave Food Park UF Graphic Design Market
Support the future of design! ️Shop amazing graphic designs by UF College of Art students at our UF Graphic Design ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade
Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Twilight Garden Soiree Otter Springs Lodge
The Twilight Garden Soiree is fast approaching! For grades 9-12th, enjoy a fun filled night of dancing at the Otter ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Otter Springs Lodge 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Singles $10 | Couples $15
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Other
Twilight Garden Soiree Otter Springs Lodge
The Twilight Garden Soiree is fast approaching! For grades 9-12th, enjoy a fun filled night of dancing at the Otter ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Otter Springs Lodge 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Singles $10 | Couples $15
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Other
