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
Keystone Shop Small Saturday
This Saturday, November 26 from 8 am- 10 am, start your morning off at the Keystone Heights Beach Pavilion with ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Keystone Heights Beach Pavilion 565 S Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Adventure Knife (2 day workshop)
Saturday 9 am-5 pm (with a lunch break) and Sunday 9 am-noon On day one we dive into the forging of ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Fever Metal Art Center: 7325 NW 13th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $190
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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
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
Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Adventure Knife (2 day workshop)
Saturday 9 am-5 pm (with a lunch break) and Sunday 9 am-noon On day one we dive into the forging of ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fever Metal Art Center: 7325 NW 13th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $190
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Craft Festival
The Stephen C. O'Connell Center is excited to host the Craft Festival on Saturday, November 26th from 10 am - ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: General Public: $6.00 at the door, $5.00 with coupon, Children 13 & under FREE, Military with ID FREE | UF Students: $4.00 at the door, $3.00 with coupon
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, 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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of High Springs as it was in the 1800s to 1900s era. ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, 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
Premier Moms Parent Appreciation Night
Moms/Parents - You’re Invited We recognize how hard you work daily to provide love, care, resources etc. for your family. Therefore, we ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Email for location, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational, Free
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
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: 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 Storytime on the Green
Join us for outdoor stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green four days a week ...
- 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 - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs, and other activities perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cone Park Branch Library Science Club
The Cone Park Library Resource Center hosts a Science Club for kids and families. The club helps kids engage in ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Outdoor Program Area: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Women's Basketball vs Prairie View A&M University
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Prairie View A&M University!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $2 Youth Single Ticket (12 & Under), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
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
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Kids Yoga: ABC Wellness at Stillpoint
Classes will continue through October, November (excluding the week of Thanksgiving) December (last class will be December 15) Schedule Week Yogis (ages ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: A.B.C. Wellness at Still Point 2730 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10 at door - $8 pre-register online
- Website: www.abcwellness.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, 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 on ...
- 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
