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.
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 for productions and performances in need of kids under 18.
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 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.
Department of Health: Car Seat Safety Program Class
Car seat safety checks and installations. *By appointment only!* Great for new parents, 2nd time parents, grandparents and other caregivers. ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Health Department, 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.floridahealth.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes, Free
What is Bouncers
Come see what Bouncers is about. Free popcorn! Adults free. Socks and waivers required. Appropriate for ages 0-10.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers, 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $5 per child.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Country Stay and Play
Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Gainesville Stroller Fitness
Come have a great workout every Tuesday and meet other Gainesville area Moms (and Dads too)!
- 9:30 am
- Location: Westside Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $10 cash
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Wednesday Birding Walks at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Discover the rich diversity of birds (and maybe some rarities!) at north-central Florida's newest birding hotspot in a 2-3-hour walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free with admission ($5/vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Races, Walks, 5Ks
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
La Leche Meeting at Millhopper Library
La Leche League of Gainesville will hold two meetings a month: -2nd Saturday of the month at 10am at the Tower ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational, Free
Flip Factory Zone Mommy and Me Playgroup
Come and play with your kids and fellow moms and dads of Alachua County for flipping good time at Flip ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville Florida, 32605
- Cost: $13 (1 hr of jump and jungle gym) for 1 adult and one child 5 years and under.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
IndepenDance Studio iBaby and Me Classes
Come join our "Mommy and Me" styled class! At i.Baby & Me, we encourage mommies, daddies, grandparents, caretakers or anyone ...
- 10:45 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 7050 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15 drop in/trial rate, see website for monthly rate
- Website: independancestudio.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Skate Station Tiny Tots
Ages 5 & Under can Bounce, Play, Skate, and Ride! Feel free to bring your own ride on toys and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $7 Incl. Skating, Soft Play & Bouncing!
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Little Sparks Thursday Preschool Program
Join us on Thursdays for our Little Sparks preschool program for children 4 and under. Introduce your preschooler to STEAM ...
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, Fl 32601
- Cost: Program included with regular admission.
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Toddler Story and Art Time at Do Art with Yopp
Join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for Toddler Story and Art! This is a great opportunity to meet new ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4780 NW 39th Ave, Suite 5, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $12
- Website: doartstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4780 NW 39th Ave, Suite 5, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $15
- Website: doartstudios.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Developmental Playgroup with LCS
Join us on Friday mornings for a fun-filled and educational playgroup led by an Occupational Therapist! Toddlers and preschoolers will ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: LCS Integrative Counseling and Consulting, 4703 NW 53rd Ave Suite A-2, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10/child. Sibling discounts available. ( 5 sessions for $40)
- Website: www.otgainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Two Year Old Playdate at Bouncers
Come meet other 2 year olds....and their families. Older siblings welcome!
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10 per child. Members are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Country Stay and Play
Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Baby Meet Up at Comprehensive Women's Health
Join us for Baby Meet-Up at The Birth Center at Comprehensive Women's Health. Baby meet-up is open to ALL NEW ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 724 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: cwhfl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Depot Park parkrun
All ages and abilities are welcome! Join us for Depot Park parkrun's free weekly 5k to run, jog, walk, or ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
Newnan's Lake 15K
The Newnan's Lake 15k begins and ends at Earl P. Powers Park (boat ramp) on Newnan's Lake off Hawthorne Road. ...
- 8:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Earl P. Powers Boat Ramp, 5902 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL US 32641
- Cost: $30, Kids 12 and under run for free
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Green Kids Workshop at The Green House Nursery
Kids ages 3 and up can participate in a free and fun Gardening Craft Activity. Please RSVP online.
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 15207 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.tghnfl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens
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, Free
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Journey of a Naturalist at Paynes Prairie
Volunteer naturalist Don Mock will teach us about William Bartram's visit in 1774, flora and fauna of the prairie, and ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, 100 Savannah Blvd # 100, Micanopy, Florida 32667
- Cost: $4-6/vehicle
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime at Wesley UMC
Storytime in the Park returns on January 12th, but for January and February we will meet in the Children's Sunday ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.wesleyumcon23.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
For three magical weekends, the Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the 34th Annual Hoggetowne ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: Adults – $19 Youth (5-17) – $9 Senior (60+) - $16 Military (one ticket per valid ID) – $16 Children 4 and under – FREE
- Website: hoggetownefaire.weebly.com
- Category: Family Fun
Historic Haile Homestead Sunday Tour
The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the Nation for its "Talking Walls." For a reason lost to time, the Haile ...
- 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
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Enriching Your World with Art
Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Art Alley, 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20/class ($5 more for each sibling) or Monthly rate of $15/class
- Website: floridacreate.blogspot.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Open House at St. Francis Catholic Academy
Join us on January 27, 2020 from 3:30pm to 8:00pm for our Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s Open House. Take the ...
- 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational, Free
Mom's Village Support Group at Better Beginnings
Free support group during pregnancy and early parenting years. Little ones are welcome as well.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 14822 Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Car Seat Safety Check at Comprehensive Women's Health
Car Seat Safety Check by appointment only.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 724 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: cwhfl.com
- Category: Informational, Free
Sun Country Stay and Play
Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Gainesville Stroller Fitness
Come have a great workout every Tuesday and meet other Gainesville area Moms (and Dads too)!
- 9:30 am
- Location: Westside Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $10 cash
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Wednesday Birding Walks at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Discover the rich diversity of birds (and maybe some rarities!) at north-central Florida's newest birding hotspot in a 2-3-hour walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free with admission ($5/vehicle)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Races, Walks, 5Ks
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Flip Factory Zone Mommy and Me Playgroup
Come and play with your kids and fellow moms and dads of Alachua County for flipping good time at Flip ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville Florida, 32605
- Cost: $13 (1 hr of jump and jungle gym) for 1 adult and one child 5 years and under.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
IndepenDance Studio iBaby and Me Classes
Come join our "Mommy and Me" styled class! At i.Baby & Me, we encourage mommies, daddies, grandparents, caretakers or anyone ...
- 10:45 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 7050 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15 drop in/trial rate, see website for monthly rate
- Website: independancestudio.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, youngsters, with an adult, can meet and greet farm animals ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cityofgainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Skate Station Tiny Tots
Ages 5 & Under can Bounce, Play, Skate, and Ride! Feel free to bring your own ride on toys and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $7 Incl. Skating, Soft Play & Bouncing!
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Little Sparks Thursday Preschool Program
Join us on Thursdays for our Little Sparks preschool program for children 4 and under. Introduce your preschooler to STEAM ...
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, Fl 32601
- Cost: Program included with regular admission.
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Toddler Story and Art Time at Do Art with Yopp
Join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for Toddler Story and Art! This is a great opportunity to meet new ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4780 NW 39th Ave, Suite 5, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $12
- Website: doartstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Homeschool Canvas Painting at Do Art with Yopp
Come learn different drawing and painting techniques. Different designs taught each class. Enjoy this fun outing with our art facilitator ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4780 NW 39th Ave, Suite 5, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $15
- Website: doartstudios.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Developmental Playgroup with LCS
Join us on Friday mornings for a fun-filled and educational playgroup led by an Occupational Therapist! Toddlers and preschoolers will ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: LCS Integrative Counseling and Consulting, 4703 NW 53rd Ave Suite A-2, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10/child. Sibling discounts available. ( 5 sessions for $40)
- Website: www.otgainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Sun Country Stay and Play
Get moving every Tuesday and Friday morning! Stay and Play helps children ages 5 years old and younger to develop ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $11.50/member, $14 non-member, punchcards available, free for non-walkers, Free for members under the age of 2; and 1/2 price for non-members under the age of 2.
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Family Friday and School Day
Come experience the colorful culture of a medieval village at festival time! Students and teachers get a firsthand look at ...
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 2900 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: Adults – $10 Youth (5-17) – $5 Children 4 and under – FREE | Family Friday tickets available at box office only.
- Website: www.hoggetownefaire.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library District: Programs for Children
Alachua County Libraries offer a variety of programs for children and teens including storytimes, LEGO Club, crafts, movies, gaming, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: multiple locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Fridays
Gym Jam is the perfect gymnastics option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $20/members, $22/non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
