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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out
Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Opportunity Center Bike Day
Bike Day 2024, is a fun event for the entire family promoting awareness and support for people living with chronic ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$25
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
World Tree Kangaroo Day
It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No…it’s a tree kangaroo! You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Additional discounts available
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Family Fun
UF Fishing for Success presents Fishing for Autism
The University of Florida’s Fishing for Success (FFS) program is hosting a Fishing For Autism Event this Saturday, May 18th, ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71 St, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: This event is not open to the public but for those with autism and their families only!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Watermelon Festival
79th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the Countryway Town Center. With over 100 vendors there will be ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Countryway Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Soccer Alliance Party at the Park
Are you ready to PARTY? Saturday, May 18th, GSA will be partying at the park. Come on out from 9 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Brick Fan Expo - A LEGO Fan event Jacksonville
Show Hours: Saturday, May 18, 2024 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday, May 19, 2024 10 AM - 4 PM This is a ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Cost: $19.95-$24.95
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweet Corn Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Join us for a celebration of sweet corn during our all-new festival. Enjoy fresh corn from the cob, take part ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate | 2 and Under Free
- Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $18 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Get ready to jumpstart summer fun at the 4th Ave Food Park's Kids Day this Sunday, May 19th, from 11:00 ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
One Love Cafe Rock Painting
Spring is almost here and it's beautiful to do some art outside! Bring your family and have a great time ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night
Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!
- 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Regal Mystery Movie Release
Early Screening Of A New Movie For $5! You’ll get just one shot at this, because Regal is only showing ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Regal Celebration Pointe 4901 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Early Screening Of A New Movie For $5!
- Website: www.celebrationpointe.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Alachua Splash Park
Grab your sunscreen and water toys! Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Alachua Splash Park. We will bring ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Splash Park 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free, let us know if you can come!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark: Celebrating Culture
Celebrate culture with the Greater Gainesville International Center (GGIC). Brazillian performances and additional activities will take place. Check back here ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Palatka Blue Crab Festival
Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2024 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival! Happening ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Palatka Blue Crab Festival
Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2024 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival! Happening ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Hunter Ventures Tot Time
Tot Time is back! Every Saturday from May 11 through June 24 (weather permitting) we will be having Tot Time ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 18004 SW 83 Ave. Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: $45 per child, discounted for siblings to $40 apiece.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours
Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Ride or Walk Tours, See Cheetah Cubs and Baby Lemurs, Witness Big Cat Feedings, Over ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Family Fun
Palatka Blue Crab Festival
Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2024 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival! Happening ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Sweet Corn Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Join us for a celebration of sweet corn during our all-new festival. Enjoy fresh corn from the cob, take part ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate | 2 and Under Free
- Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
One Love Cafe Rock Painting
Spring is almost here and it's beautiful to do some art outside! Bring your family and have a great time ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hatchetbury Family Day
50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...
- 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
- Website: thehatchetbury.com
- Category: Family Fun
Archer Memorial Day
20496.jpg 10AM The community is invited to meet at Laurel Hill Cemetery, to receive small American flags, to place on the grave ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Laurel Hill Cemetery & Archer Community Center, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Day- Memorial Day
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $18 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours
Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Ride or Walk Tours, See Cheetah Cubs and Baby Lemurs, Witness Big Cat Feedings, Over ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Memorial Day Skate
Memorial Day Skate
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95 | Military families take $2 off each attraction purchase. With military id. Up to 5 people. At least one adult present.
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
LifeSouth Memorial Day Blood Drive at Splitz Bowling
This is a family-friendly blood drive event! Come join LifeSouth for a Memorial Day celebration outside of Splitz Bowling in ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Free!
- Website: donors.lifesouth.org
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue
Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Locations will vary each month - Stay connected with our Facebook page for updated information!
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family 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
Summer at the Library Kickoff: Campfire Stories
Your summer adventure begins at the library: sign up for summer fun, earn your first badge and a button, while ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT weekly for a walk and talk every Friday from 3 pm-4 pm at one of ACT Preserves. You ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library Kickoff: Ice Cream Social
Celebrate summer with a sweet treat. Ice cream and other frozen treats will be provided while we present our upcoming ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
