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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.


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March 25

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.

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World Masters Championship at Celebration Pointe

Have you heard about the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship (WMAC2025) event coming to Celebration Pointe this month? Never before ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

World Masters Championship at Celebration Pointe

Have you heard about the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship (WMAC2025) event coming to Celebration Pointe this month? Never before ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

UF Gator Market at the Reitz Union

Gator Market is a monthly market that offers students, university departments, local businesses, and student organizations the chance to showcase ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Reitz Union North Lawn 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: union.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

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 ...

World Masters Championship at Celebration Pointe

Have you heard about the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship (WMAC2025) event coming to Celebration Pointe this month? Never before ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

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, ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Fun Fridays

Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...

  • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $15 a day, After Care Additional $5
  • Website: signupforms.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

World Masters Championship at Celebration Pointe

Have you heard about the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship (WMAC2025) event coming to Celebration Pointe this month? Never before ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Amber Brooke Farms U-Pick Fridays-Demo Friday

Join us at Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh blueberries for $4.95 per pound. Make ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SwampCon Cirque du Gator

For Swampcon 2025, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...

World Masters Championship at Celebration Pointe

Have you heard about the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship (WMAC2025) event coming to Celebration Pointe this month? Never before ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5k Run/Walk Event

5K Run/Walk benefiting the Fowler Lung Foundation at the University of Florida. Participants can run, walk, or simply party on ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, 2033 Mowry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: web.cvent.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Boulware Springs Park

Meet Andy Kratter at Boulware Springs Park at 3300 SE 15th St., Gainesville. There are two entrances to the park. ...

SwampCon Cirque du Gator

For Swampcon 2025, we're pleased to invite you to a one-of-a-kind trip to Wonderland. Every mad soul's welcome in this ...

World Masters Championship at Celebration Pointe

Have you heard about the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship (WMAC2025) event coming to Celebration Pointe this month? Never before ...

Splish 'n' Dash hosted by the ACYTC

A swim - run event hosted by the Alachua County Youth Triathlon Club (ACYTC). Race is open to kids ages ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $15 per registrant (advance); $20 day of
  • Website: acytc.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Ripple Rum 138 Merfolk Fest

Attention all sea creatures, water spirits, sirens, mermaids, mermen and half human/half fish people. Join us and vendors of phishy ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

PunkOuter Games Board Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

Ripple Rum 138 Merfolk Fest

Attention all sea creatures, water spirits, sirens, mermaids, mermen and half human/half fish people. Join us and vendors of phishy ...