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.
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church developed with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community ...
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
What is a “Big Sit”? It’s a birding event where teams try to see how many species they can spot ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Get ready, Gainesville, FL, for 4.3 mile OCR with 23+ obstacles and the monster 140-foot finishers rig set in Gainesville ...
Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...
Rum 138 Fungi Fest 2025–RUM 138's 4th annual North Florida Fungi Fest. Rum 138's kid-friendly festival celebrates the beauty of ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...
The 2026 Florida Gators baseball team officially begins the fall practice season on Monday, Oct. 6 at Condron Family Ballpark ...
Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...
We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...
Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...
Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...
Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...
Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
The NHRA Southeast Division bring the Summit Racing E.T. Finals back to Florida’s Home for Drag Racing October 9-11, 2025. ...
This event is open to all homeschool families, including Fun 4 Gator Kids & Fun 4 Ocala Kids Families. Tickets purchased ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Homeschool Day at Mayhem Ranch! Activities Included: U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (Pumpkins cut off the ...
Let's talk about child care: Join business leaders, parents, policy experts, and community stakeholders as we explore solutions to one of ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
Gainesville Volleyball is the local host of the 2025 AVP Grass Nationals presented by Gainesville Sports Commission and Visit Gainesville ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Celebrate with us! Depot Park parkrun has been going strong - and growing! - since 9/29/2018. What an incredible journey ...
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines archery has to offer. ...
Gainesville Volleyball is the local host of the 2025 AVP Grass Nationals presented by Gainesville Sports Commission and Visit Gainesville ...
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
Gainesville Volleyball is the local host of the 2025 AVP Grass Nationals presented by Gainesville Sports Commission and Visit Gainesville ...
Lots of birds, toys, cages, stands, feed, and so much more. Your one-stop shop for all your feather friends' supplies.
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...
Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...
We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...
Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...
Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze. Hay Rides, farm animals, corn maze, fall yard games, ...
Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Homeschool Days are October 15th and 29th.
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Grab your beau or your bestie and join us for a laid-back, Halloween-inspired evening of magic-infused fun. We’ll supply the ...
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Multiplication facts are the foundation of math for students in 3rd grade and beyond. Mastering these facts is essential for ...
The Gator Gallop Fun Run is a 2.2 mile run where students and the Gainesville community join together to race ...
The Homecoming Festival is a campus tradition that brings together the Gainesville community and UF students to celebrate and support ...
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Kick off Fall Racing with the 2025 Fall Bracket Bash at Gainesville Raceway on Saturday, October 18 – featuring box ...
Meet trip leader Kristen Suggs in the parking lot. Preserved by Alachua County's Forever Program, 376 acres of diverse ecosystems ...
Meet trip leader Tim Hardin at the San Felasco State Park Moonshine Creek parking area for a fall migration birding ...
Second annual kids triathlon hosted by the Alachua County Youth Triathlon Club (ACYTC). The event will be at the North ...
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...
Join ACT for the fifth annual Pride at Prairie Creek! An outdoor celebration of the LGBTQ+ community for family, friends, ...
Calling all North Florida Homeschool Families & Co-ops! Turn our farm into your classroom for a day! By popular demand, we ...
We’re excited to welcome homeschool families for special days of farm fun and learning. October 20th 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM November 11th 9:30 ...
We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...
School's Out Skate!
Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...
Have you ever wondered what a morning in the life of a zookeeper is like? Are you interested in animals ...
Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Ages 6 and Under Only. Admission includes roller skating, ...
Join Fun 4 Gator kids for Morning Magic Open House Halloween Party at o2b Kids Super Center. Dress up your ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
Get Ready for the Ultimate RC Truck Racing Event: The 2025 Southern Truck Showdown! Are you prepared to witness the most ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
For the first time at Gainesville Raceway, the Night of Fire is held on Saturday, October 25th! Join us for ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Meet trip leader Christine Zamora in the parking lot of Devil's Millhopper at 8 a.m. for an accessible and inclusive ...
APHA, APHC, and All Breed Show. Barn Party, Games, Costume Contest, Random Draw Prizes and More!
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
Enjoy the artwork of over 155 artists from around the country, local performers, and tons of delicious food trucks. October 25 ...
An authentic family-friendly experience that includes an 8-acre sorghum pasture, pumpkin patch, touch-a-tractor, corn crib, farm games, and a chance ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...
Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...
Largest Friends of the Library sale in the state! In addition to books, we have art, comic books, manga, CDs, ...
Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...
Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...
Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a morning of fun at The Glenwood of Gainesville. Dress up your little ...
Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Homeschool Days are October 15th and 29th.
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Homeschool Day at Crossroads Farm & Apiary! Bounce pad, crop maze, hay ride, animals, ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!