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.
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.
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Water Lettuce Warriors Work Day
We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs State Park ...
- 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Alligator Lake Park with Four Rivers Audubon
Meet in the pavilion/main parking lot in Colombia County, where trip leaders from our neighboring Audubon chapter will lead us ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 420 SE Alligator Glen, Lake City, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
UF College of Dentistry Super Sealant Saturday
Calling all parents!!!! There is a FREE dental event for your kids on Saturday, February 4th at UF College of ...
- 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 1395 Center Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32610
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Dance Marathon at UF Miracles in Color 5k
Dance Marathon at UF will be hosting its 4th annual Miracles in Color 5k! There will be two shifts at ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $25 (Prices will increase on January 27)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
North Star Fitness Hikes Sweetwater Wetlands Park
North Star Fitness Hikes Sweetwater! Our first hike was such a success that we're doing it again! Join us for our second ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 (cash or with the Passport app)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park is pleased to start our Perspectives in the Park speaker series! On the first Sunday ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary February Farmers Moo-ket
100% plant-based farmers market with 30+ vendors and opportunities to interact with rescued cows and pigs.
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Homework Help at Alachua Branch
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Baseball Practice and Scrimmage
The Gators have open practices scheduled from Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 6. Intrasquad scrimmages on the books for ...
- 4:30 pm
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 9:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Smart Start Fall Session Begins September 20, 2022 10 am Music and Movement 11 am Amigos Music and Movement en español
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Donation-based, donate what you are able
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Learn n Play
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to LEARN N PLAY on Wednesday, February 8th from 9 am-1 pm. We ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4127 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Admission is $14 per child (Special Fun 4 Gator Kids Discount)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Beginning January 26th, Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5/family plus $2 per sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Archer Branch
Join us for a fun and active class, all about music! This 30-minute active program is perfect for kids and their ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Homeschoolers Art Experience- Alachua Branch
Homeschooler's unite with fun art. Local home school students and parents meet monthly for interactive educational activities. Open to all home ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Shoppes at Thornebrook Valentine's Market
Find something sweet for your Valentine at our February 10th market. Local artisans will be set up along our outdoor ...
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other, Free
Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone
Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Florida Gators Men's Golf Vystar Credit Union Gators Invitational
Help cheer on the Gators Men's Golf team at the Vystar Credit Union Gators Invitational held at the Mark Bostick ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Mark Bostick Golf Course 2800 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Tour- Second Saturdays
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is hosting in-person, socially distant tours! Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Only 10 spaces per tour ...
- 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Miles for Meridian
Run for the love of chocolate and mental health! Meridian is excited to host its 5th annual Miles for Meridian: A ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $30-$40
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Florida Gators Men's Golf Vystar Credit Union Gators Invitational
Help cheer on the Gators Men's Golf team at the Vystar Credit Union Gators Invitational held at the Mark Bostick ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Mark Bostick Golf Course 2800 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Pancakes with a Ranger: Heart to Heart with the Park
On February 12th, Ichetucknee Springs State Park is hosting Pancakes with a Ranger. This month we're calling it "Heart-to-Heart with ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: While the program is free, participants will still need to pay the $6/vehicle park entry fee.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Other
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Our meet is a family-friendly gathering, open to all automotive enthusiasts and is free to attend. It is an opportunity ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillecarsandcoffee.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua Conservation Trust: Swamp Otter Trail 5K, 10K and Fun Run
Join us for the 2023 Swamp Otter Trail 5K, 10K & Fun Run hosted by Alachua Conservation Trust, Friends of ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Little Orange Creek Nature Park 24115 SE Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: 5K:$25 per person, 10K:$45 per person, 1-mile fun run: Free | Registration prices for the 5K & 10K will increase by $10 each on February 1, 2023.
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Races/Walks/Runs
Gainesville VegFest
Please Save The Date + Invite Your Friends To This Fun FULLY OUTDOOR + FREE General Admission Annual Food Festival ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua County Library: Homework Help at Alachua Branch
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Valentine Party at Bouncers
Valentine crafts, bring some candy to share, and we'll decorate goodie bags. Teddy Bear Mobile will be on site also and ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers: 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Bouncers
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Bouncers on Tuesday, February 14th. There will be a valentine craft. Bring some ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Admission is $10 per child, non walkers are free.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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 ...
- 9:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Smart Start Fall Session Begins September 20, 2022 10 am Music and Movement 11 am Amigos Music and Movement en español
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Donation-based, donate what you are able
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Chalk the Walk at Depot Park
Chalk the Walk is a FREE program designed for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) to provide an opportunity ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour
Parents interested in enrolling their child at Healthy Learning are encouraged to attend this Enrollment Tour. We are located inside the ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Healthy Learning Academy 13505 West Newberry Rd, Jonesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Beginning January 26th, Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5/family plus $2 per sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Olustee Festival
Please come and enjoy the 44th Annual Olustee Festival, February 17th & 18th. The Festival is open on Friday and ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: free Festival
- Website: www.olusteefestival.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Ultimate Scale Truck Expo
The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo is coming to Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens! Ultimate Scale Truck Expo's mission is to ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.eventbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pastels with Orit Reuben
Registration deadline is Friday, February 3, 2023. Class size is limited so sign up asap.
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W U.S. Hwy 27, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: $240 for 2 day class
- Website: www.lanzagallery.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Archer Branch
Join us for a fun and active class, all about music! This 30-minute active program is perfect for kids and their ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
SJRA Youth Rodeo at Williston Horseman's Park
Southern Junior Rodeo Association (Youth Rodeo)
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Williston Horseman's Park: 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission for spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
Florida Outdoor Learning Collective (FOLC) Florida Outdoor Learning Festival
Two days of workshops by expert instructors: includes foraging, herbalism, mushrooms, gardening, thai massage, and more! Workshops, evening events, morning activities ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: FOLC Farm: 3625 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Visit website for rates
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Prairie Creek Banding Lab
Meet AAS board member and banding lab director, Jonathan Varol, at the Prairie Creek Bird Banding Lab (7204 Co Rd ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 7204 Co Rd 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
SJRA Youth Rodeo at Williston Horseman's Park
Southern Junior Rodeo Association (Youth Rodeo)
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Williston Horseman's Park: 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission for spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
Florida Outdoor Learning Collective (FOLC) Florida Outdoor Learning Festival
Two days of workshops by expert instructors: includes foraging, herbalism, mushrooms, gardening, thai massage, and more! Workshops, evening events, morning activities ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: FOLC Farm: 3625 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Visit website for rates
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Ultimate Scale Truck Expo
The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo is coming to Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens! Ultimate Scale Truck Expo's mission is to ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.eventbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
Throughout the weekend, more than 2,000 demonstrators will present living history impressions of military and civilian life at the time ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: (Saturday and Sunday): $12 per day per adult and $6 for children. Free for ages 6 and under.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Alachua County Library: Homework Help at Alachua Branch
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sarah's Sweetwater Greenway Loop Festival
Join us for this 5 day family-friendly celebration throughout seven historic neighborhoods in downtown Gainesville. Sarah's Sweetwater Greenway Loop Festival is ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Gainesville (see description for details), FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: sarahsgreenwayfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 9:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Smart Start Fall Session Begins September 20, 2022 10 am Music and Movement 11 am Amigos Music and Movement en español
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Donation-based, donate what you are able
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green across Alachua County at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Brave Harvest Eat Your Plants Preschool Gardening Series
Beginning January 26th, Brave Harvest Farm will host a gardening class for Preschoolers called Eat Your Plants! Children ages 5yrs ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 2025 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5/family plus $2 per sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Play Date
La Leche League of Gainesville, FL Monthly Play Date will be held the last Friday of the month at 10:30 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Archer Branch
Join us for a fun and active class, all about music! This 30-minute active program is perfect for kids and their ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone
Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Cone Park Branch
Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and pre-school aged children. ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Lake Apopka, the fourth largest lake in Florida, is in the headwaters of the Ocklawaha chain of lakes. It has been ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 2850 Lust Rd, Apopka, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
We are excited to welcome prospective families to our campus for Saturday tours starting in January. The Admission Team looks ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Coat Rack
Sat & Sun, Feb. 25th and 26th from 9-noon or 1-4 pm. Jump into the world of blacksmithing with this fun ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fever Metal Art Center: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $150
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Live Oak Strawberry Fest
3rd Annual Strawberry Fest at Suwannee County Fairgrounds! Family Fun & Festivities, Plant City Strawberries, Art & Crafts, Delicious Food, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee County Fairgrounds: 1302 11th St SW, Live Oak, FL
- Cost: Admission $6, Kids 2 & Under Free
- Website: www.liveoakfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Corks and Colors All Ages Class: Horse
Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive at 12:15 to choose your seat and ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $20-30
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Painting with a Twist: Sharky and Gnarly- Pick one
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27-$29 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Fire Station #1. On Monday, February 27 at 10 am. This tour ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library: Homework Help at Alachua Branch
In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single Day- $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic
The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Single day – $15
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
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 ...
- 9:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Smart Start at Zion: Music and Movement
Smart Start Fall Session Begins September 20, 2022 10 am Music and Movement 11 am Amigos Music and Movement en español
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Donation-based, donate what you are able
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Chalk the Walk at Depot Park
Chalk the Walk is a FREE program designed for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) to provide an opportunity ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Sensory Story Time - High Springs Branch
This storytime will introduce children to the library and rhythms of storytime in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn new words and concepts through activities such as ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
