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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.


High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: September 5th

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: September 5th

Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interests" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. On the first Friday of the month, tots are invited to tour the Harn with a museum educator then participate in age-appropriate hands-on art projects Click to learn more.
Chomp the Block

Chomp the Block

Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, join us at Celebration Pointe on Friday night. Chomp the Block, the official block party of the Florida Gators®, is the pre-game event no Gator should miss. Fun, food, drinks, music, Gator legends and good times are everywhere from 6 to 10 pm. Kids activities from 6 pm – 8 pm Entertainment Zone with bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more Click to learn more.
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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

Special Needs

Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races/Walks/Runs

Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

Tours/Informational

Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Shows, Movies & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions/Tryouts

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes/Workshops/Clinics

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants/Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
8:00 am Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
10:00 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
License Free Fishing Day
 
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Labor Day Weekend
9:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
 
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Labor Day
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
10:00 am Harn Museum Tot Time-Play with Clay
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
 
3:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
10:15 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
10:00 am Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Friday for Homeschoolers
8:00 am Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
 
4:30 pm Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:00 am LYFEhouse Explore & Expand: Turning Interests Into Career Ideas
 
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8:00 am Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
1:00 pm Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE - Flag Football
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
9:00 am September 11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb
8:00 am Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
3:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
9:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
9:00 am Homeschool Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
10:00 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
4:00 pm Sun Country Sports Center Boys Gymnastics Club Track Try-Out
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:00 am Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
8:00 am UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Aquatic Ecology
11:00 am Weecycle Of Gainesville Costume Release
4:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2
10:00 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
9:30 am Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Shapes in Nature
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Kickball Game
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Palm Point Park
11:00 am Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
4:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
11:00 am Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend
9:00 am Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
8:00 am Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bird Ramble-Prairie Creek Preserve
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Bella Terra Hills
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:00 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
10:00 am Tri-County World's Greatest Baby Shower
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
3:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
9:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
10:00 am O2B Kids Homeschool Days
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
8:00 am UF Run 4 Recovery
10:00 am High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival
4:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2
10:00 am Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making
10:15 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
10:00 am Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center
8:00 am Kids4Kids Triathlon
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
4:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
8:00 am Saturday Insanity at Gainesville Raceway
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
8:00 am Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
7:00 am Safe Kids North Central Florida: Baby Gator Car Seat Check
8:00 am Safe Kids North Central Florida: Children's Trust Hosted Car Seat Safety Check Up Event
10:00 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup High Springs Fire Station
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
10:00 am Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
3:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
9:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
9:00 am Home School Junior Naturalist: All about Butterflies
10:00 am Pancakes with a Ranger
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
8:00 am Florida Gators Softball Elite Prospect Camp
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
4:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle
10:00 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Signs at Alachua Branch
8:00 am FCA D&S Classic Cars & Antique Tractors Show
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6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
9:00 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours
9:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
 
 
 
 
8:00 am HPW 5K Color Fun Run - Run For Your Life 5K
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
10:00 am Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making
 
 
 
 
8:00 am Florida Gators Softball Elite Prospect Camp
3:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
4:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust: Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve
4:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball
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01Sep

Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend

We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Labor Day Weekend

Taking a break from Saturday tours until August 30th. Come out Labor Day Weekend, Saturday or Monday when we start ...

Skate Station Funworks Labor Day

Kids dress like your parents' career and receive $2 off your admission!

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission Starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

View All 9 Events For September 01
02Sep

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day

Have you ever wondered what a morning in the life of a zookeeper is like? Are you interested in animals ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: $35 + tax per day
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Other

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

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 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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

View All 19 Events For September 02
03Sep

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

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 ...

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 ...

View All 22 Events For September 03
04Sep

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

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. ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

View All 24 Events For September 04
05Sep

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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! ...

Harn Museum Tot Time-Play with Clay

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Friday for Homeschoolers

Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church developed with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

View All 18 Events For September 05
06Sep

License Free Fishing Day

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

West End Community parkrun

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

Depot Park parkrun

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

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, ...

LYFEhouse Explore & Expand: Turning Interests Into Career Ideas

Have a hobby you love or a subject you enjoy, but not sure how it connects to a career? This ...

View All 53 Events For September 06
07Sep

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, ...

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! ...

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, ...

Weecycle Of Gainesville Costume Release

We will be open Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-4. We will have hundreds of New and Used costumes ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1405 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

View All 17 Events For September 07
08Sep

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE - Flag Football

Flag Football sessions September 8 and 22 from 1 pm-2:30 pm, parents are to stay with child but not have ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Sun Country Sports Center Boys Gymnastics Club Track Try-Out

The Boys Gymnastics Club Track offers a recreational competition option to enhance participation and enjoyment of the sport. It is ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Tryout Cost: $35.00
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

View All 10 Events For September 08
09Sep

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1

FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at Fire Station #1. We will have a tour of the station and get ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
  • Cost: Free but registration is required
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

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 ...

View All 26 Events For September 09
10Sep

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Homeschool Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a special morning at the zoo filled with interactive activities that bring zookeeping ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Adults (13 to 59) $10, Children (4 to 12) $6, Children (3 and under) Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Shapes in Nature

Preschool series, parents stay with the child for interactive activities to explore the outdoors. Monthly Theme: Shapes in Nature This monthly program ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

View All 25 Events For September 10
11Sep

September 11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb

Join ACFR at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for a meaningful 9/11 Stair Climb as we honor and remember the lives ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, starting August 14, 2025! Ages 6 and Under Only Admission ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Kickball Game

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We're playing kickball at Greentree Park. Ages 5+, tweens, teens, and ...

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, ...

View All 35 Events For September 11
12Sep

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day

Have you ever wondered what a morning in the life of a zookeeper is like? Are you interested in animals ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: $35 + tax per day
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Other

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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! ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 17th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 12-14, ...

View All 20 Events For September 12
13Sep

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Aquatic Ecology

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Palm Point Park

Park in the parking lot of Palm Point Park or on the road’s shoulder. This will be a group led ...

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 ...

View All 61 Events For September 13
14Sep

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff

Meet Maggie Paxson in the lot. Access trailhead off of 441 south of Gainesville. With over 230 unique species on ...

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

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! ...

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival

Vendors, kids corral, activities, prizes, and more!

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Farmers Market Pavillion 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: highsprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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, ...

View All 19 Events For September 14
15Sep

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Birthday Smart Start! 10 years of singing and dancing, connecting and lovin' on the most important members of our ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Bella Terra Hills

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Bella Terra Hills. We're going on a Nature walk. Lots to see! The ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

View All 9 Events For September 15
16Sep

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day

Have you ever wondered what a morning in the life of a zookeeper is like? Are you interested in animals ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: $35 + tax per day
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Other

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

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 ...

View All 24 Events For September 16
17Sep

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

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 ...

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 ...

View All 28 Events For September 17
18Sep

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bird Ramble-Prairie Creek Preserve

Bird Ramble on Thursday, September 18th, from Prairie Creek Lodge at the Alachua Conservation Trust property. Once you turn into ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

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. ...

View All 27 Events For September 18
19Sep

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Tri-County World's Greatest Baby Shower

Are you expecting a baby? Are you the parent of a child under the age of one? If so, and ...

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! ...

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

View All 23 Events For September 19
20Sep

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

UF Run 4 Recovery

This event is free, but we ask that you please consider making a donation along with your RSVP to help ...

Kids4Kids Triathlon

Come join us on September 20, 2025 for the 15th Kids4KidsTriathlon at Albert "Ray" Massey Park (currently Westside Park) to ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Triathlon- $50 a child / $45 additional child, After 9/5/25- All entries $60
  • Website: www.kids4kidstri.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Saturday Insanity at Gainesville Raceway

Gates open at 8am on track at 10am. Saturday Insanity will feature heads up racing with 6.50 and 7.50 indexes, plus ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up): $20, Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
View All 57 Events For September 20
21Sep

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails

Park at the museum at 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611 where you will meet trip leaders Christine Zamora and ...

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day

Have you ever wondered what a morning in the life of a zookeeper is like? Are you interested in animals ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: $35 + tax per day
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails

Park at the museum at 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611 where you will meet trip leaders Christine Zamora and ...

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! ...

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, ...

View All 14 Events For September 21
22Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Birthday Smart Start! 10 years of singing and dancing, connecting and lovin' on the most important members of our ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup High Springs Fire Station

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at High Springs Fire Station. Free bicycle helmets, free car seat checks, and of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643-0043
  • Cost: Free playgroup, but space is limited. Let us know if you plan to join us!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

View All 12 Events For September 22
23Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Baby Gator Car Seat Check

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

View All 25 Events For September 23
24Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Children's Trust Hosted Car Seat Safety Check Up Event

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4010 Northwest 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

Home School Junior Naturalist: All about Butterflies

September 24:Powerful Pollinators Flutter by the vibrant world of pollinators at our homeschool workshop! Students will explore the crucial roles of ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

View All 27 Events For September 24
25Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, starting August 14, 2025! Ages 6 and Under Only Admission ...

Pancakes with a Ranger

Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...

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, ...

View All 26 Events For September 25
26Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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! ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Signs at Alachua Branch

Bring your young one and learn some simple signs to make communication easier. Join Ms. Ann for a lesson in ...

View All 31 Events For September 26
27Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

West End Community parkrun

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

Depot Park parkrun

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

Florida Gators Softball Elite Prospect Camp

September 27, 2025 & September 28, 2025 (each day is a separate session) Girls entering 8th grade through 12th grade Gators Softball ...

FCA D&S Classic Cars & Antique Tractors Show

Join us on Saturday, September 27! All ages welcome. FREE admission and parking for spectators. Guests will also have the ...

  • 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: 16811 NW County Road 241, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: FREE admission and parking for spectators.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other
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28Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

HPW 5K Color Fun Run - Run For Your Life 5K

Bring your family and friends (including the furry ones) to a fun run/walk for a cause at our 7th Annual ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:25 pm
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free for kids 5 and under, Children (6-10) $18, Youth (11-17) $28, Students $35, Adults $40
  • Website: raceroster.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Florida Gators Softball Elite Prospect Camp

September 27, 2025 & September 28, 2025 (each day is a separate session) Girls entering 8th grade through 12th grade Gators Softball ...

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! ...

Alachua Conservation Trust: Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve

Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve! Dr. Hulcr is the ...

View All 21 Events For September 28
29Sep

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

Happy Birthday Smart Start! 10 years of singing and dancing, connecting and lovin' on the most important members of our ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

View All 9 Events For September 29
30Sep

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Treehouse School is back with a fun schedule for the fall season. It all started out of necessity and we ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

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: 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 ...

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