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.
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - To the Moon
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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
IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions
Calling all Alachua County & Surrounding Dancers: Auditions are coming up this month of May! New parent interest meeting: May 9th! Season ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 13537 NW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Auditions/Tryouts
Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $45
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
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: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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
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. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
NCAA Regional Softball Championship
The Gators have been selected to host an NCAA Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium May 16-18. Joining us in ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions
Calling all Alachua County & Surrounding Dancers: Auditions are coming up this month of May! New parent interest meeting: May 9th! Season ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 13537 NW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Auditions/Tryouts
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
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
NCAA Regional Softball Championship
The Gators have been selected to host an NCAA Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium May 16-18. Joining us in ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
IndepenDance Studio Competitive Dance Company Auditions
Calling all Alachua County & Surrounding Dancers: Auditions are coming up this month of May! New parent interest meeting: May 9th! Season ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 13537 NW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Auditions/Tryouts
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
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Mother’s Day
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Florida Gators Soccer Elite ID Camp
The Florida Gators Soccer Program is excited to welcome you to a full day of soccer at the Donald R. ...
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Dizney Lacrosse Stadium/Soccer Practice Field Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $225
- Website: campscui.active.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
NCAA Regional Softball Championship
The Gators have been selected to host an NCAA Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium May 16-18. Joining us in ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
GFAA Artist Studio Tour
The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gfaastudiotour.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Cade Museum Exhibit Opening: Mindbender Mansion
Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
5th Avenue Arts Festival
Celebrate the rich culture, history, and vibrant community of Gainesville at the 45th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! This beloved ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Playgroup indepenDANCE studio
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at IndepenDANCE Studio. Come for a FREE iBaby & Me Pop-Up Class at the ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: 13537 NW 1st Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Gift Certificates and More Burger Week
Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, May 19th through Sunday, May ...
- 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: $8 Burgers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot - FREE DAY
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $45
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Journey to Juneteenth: Flag Raising and City of Gainesville Kickoff
The City of Gainesville embarks on our month-long Journey to Juneteenth celebration. Beginning from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: City Hall Plaza, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Bryer Patch Flower Season Homeschool Day with a Splash
Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Flower Season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our upick flower homeschool ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $8 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
Waldorf-inspired outdoor play. Child-led nature play around the fun treehouse and big sand pit. We will walk in nature, sing ...
- 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 17450 NW County Road 239, Alachua, FL
- Cost: $40 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- 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
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $45
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
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: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- 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 Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- 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
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
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...
- 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, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...
- 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, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Belt Buckle - Forged and Welded
Saturday, May 24 & 31 from 9 am-12 pm The weekend will be broken into 2 parts - The Saturday session ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fever Metal Art Center: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $175
- 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
Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation Celebration
The Florida Emancipation Celebration is a one-day festival celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in Florida on May 20, 1865. ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...
- 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, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Sweet Corn Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
Get ready for a day full of farm-fresh fun at our 2nd Annual Sweet Corn Festival! Celebrate the sweetness of ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $14.95 online | $16.95 at the gate | Free admission for Ages 2 and Under
- Website: amberbrookefarms.com
- Category: Family Fun
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays-Memorial Day Weekend
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
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: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Newberry Veterans Memorial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join Us for the Veterans Memorial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! The City of Newberry is proud to honor our local heroes with ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park, 25842 NW 3rd Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays-Memorial Day Weekend
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Flip Factory Zone Memorial Day
Let's celebrate Memorial Day!
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: 20% Off! See website for rates
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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 $14.95 | 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, Holiday Events
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: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $45
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch
Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Special Needs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch
Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...
- 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
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 Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 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
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Sun Country Sports Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sun Country Sports Center. The Stay and Play program is for kids 5 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $14 Member Rate | $17.50 Non-Member Rate (+ tax) per child. Use code: S&PF4G for $2 off!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- 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
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $45
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
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: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- 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 Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- 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
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
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio Art Self Expression
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...
- 2:35 pm - 3:15 pm
- 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
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2025 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Belt Buckle - Forged and Welded
Saturday, May 24 & 31 from 9 am-12 pm The weekend will be broken into 2 parts - The Saturday session ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fever Metal Art Center: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $175
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
