Calendar - Fun 4 Gator Kids

Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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December 14

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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: Free

Merry Melrose Christmas Parade

Holiday cheering and fun for everyone! Please come join us for our merry Melrose Christmas parade. A Story Book Christmas! 8 am-9 ...

8:00 am
Location: SR 26, from Center Street to SR 21, Melrose, FL
Cost: free
Website: melrosefl.com
Category: Free

Mr and Mrs Claus Visit Deep Creek Game Farm

We will have a face painter, and Mr & Mrs. Clause will be handing out cookies and will be available ...

8:00 am
Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival at The Alachua County Farmers' Market

Come join us at Alachua County Farmers Market for our Big Winter Festival, and take a walk down “Candy Cane ...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gatorball Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts

Players that are selected for our 2025 Travel Teams must participate in the Spring Training Program. 8u/9u/10u: 9am-10:30pm 10u Payne- Ocala 9am-11am 11u/12u: ...

9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: No cost for tryout
Website: gatorballtraining.com
Category: Free

Otter Creek: Christmas at the Creek

Bring the kids to visit with Santa & Mrs Claus from 10 am-5 pm then head to Santa’s workshop where ...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Otter Creek, FL
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

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

9:00 am - 11:45 am
Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free, register online
Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
Category: Free

Town of Fort White Breakfast with Santa

FREE Breakfast with Santa for all kids through 8th grade. Kids must be accompanied by a parent/guardian!

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Fort White Community Center - 17579 SW State Road 47 Fort White, FL 32038
Cost: Free
Website: www.fortwhitefl.com
Category: Free

Angelic Blessings Academy Open House

Join us for our Open House and discover the magic of Angelic Blessings Academy! Explore our programs, meet our amazing ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Located at The Family Church 2022 SW 122nd Street, Bldg B, Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Arc of Alachua County Arts and Crafts Expo

The Arc’s 3rd Annual Arts & Crafts Expo is Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 AM-2 PM at our main campus ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: The Arc of Alachua County (across from Santa Fe College) 3303 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Brown's Country Buffet: Breakfast and Photos with Santa

Join us for a fun-filled morning with Santa! Enjoy our delicious Saturday meal and make memories with family and friends. ...

10:00 am
Location: Brown's Country Buffet 14423 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Expressive Song and Dance

Dance classes for youth in various styles including ballet and hip hop, Saturdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Classes intended ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
Cost: Donations accepted!
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

Jeep Showcase Showdown at Homestead Park Williston

Marvel at rows of unique Jeeps while enjoying delicious food, specialty vendors, and live music. Celebrate the Jeep community with ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL 32696-1838
Cost: Admission & Parking Is Free to Spectators
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital Pictures with Santa!

Please join us for pictures with Santa as he makes a special trip to Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital! Furry and ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital, 5331 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Reading with a Pediatrician Book Club

UF pediatricians are excited to start a new book club called Reading with your Pediatrician. We welcome any families to ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: UF Health Pediatrics - Gerold L. Schiebler CMS Center: 1699 SW 16th Ave Building A, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Free
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Free

Smart Start at Zion Christmas Party

Christmas Sing-A-Long Music and Movement Classes Tuesday, December 3 at 10 am Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am Christmas Party Saturday, December 14 ...

10:00 am
Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

4th Ave Food Park presents The Oak Duo

On Saturday, December 14th enjoy live music from the Oak Duo from 11 AM-2 PM. Musicians playing improvisational swing, blues, ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua Christmas Parade

Join us on Alachua's beautiful Main Street for our beloved Annual Christmas Parade, a festive celebration that brings the enchanting ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.cityofalachua.com
Category: Free

Archer St. Phillip’s Lodge 55 Christmas Toy Drive Event

Food, drinks, music and entertainment. Kids must be present to receive toys.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Wilson Robinson Park 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Santa at Hitchcock's Markets

Sleigh, what?! Santa Claus is coming to Hitchcock's? Come in and get your picture taken with the big guy on ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Local Hitchcock's (see description for details)
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Tabletop at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville Ten Years Celebration

Celebrate ten years of Tabletop at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville! Join us for pizza, cake, freebies and games! Events: MTG Khans of ...

11:00 am
Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville Fire Rescue: Celebrating Peace, Connecting Community

Free hot lunch, free grocery bag to the first 50 families, music by DJ E-LO, resource fair, fun, free youth ...

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: MLK Center 1028 NE 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Town of Fort White Christmas Parade

See floats and parade participants celebrating the holiday season on their route through the Town of Fort White, FL! The ...

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: 17828 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038
Cost: free
Website: www.fortwhitefl.com
Category: Free

Shining Star Music Academy Jingle on the Lawn at Town of Tioga

Exciting things are happening! Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn!

1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Town of Tioga 104 SW 131st Street, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: How to Make a Zine- Sequential Artists Workshop (SAW)

Love comics? Come express your yourself and discover the joy of creating your own comic zine! Tweens and teens 9 ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus

What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the oldest ...

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- A Westside Christmas

Join us for our multi-generational Christmas Concert, A Westside Christmas! There will be three showings at our Newberry Road campus ...

2:00 pm
Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: westsidebaptist.org
Category: Free

Parenting for Heaven’s Sake!

It's not too late to join the events for our new parenting ministry. All parents with school-aged children are invited to ...

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: St. Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Bronson Winter Wonderland at the Park

Children can visit with Santa, play mini-games, and make holiday crafts. Christmas fun to be had by all. Goodies and ...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: James H Cobb Park 275 Picnic St, Bronson, FL 32621
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

4th Ave Food Park presents UF Driveway Theatre Project: A Christmas Carol

Catch a live radio play of "A Christmas Carol" by the University of Florida Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project.

4:00 pm
Location: 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Future Endeavors Christmas Fair & Market

Come out and spend some family time while enjoying local crafts from our vendors, games, face painting, food trucks, and ...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 220 US-129, Trenton, FL 32693-3438
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Holiday Open House at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park

The annual holiday event at the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park will be held on Saturday, December 14 and ...

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
Category: Free

Newberry Movie in the Park: Elf, Kids Activities & Golf Cart Decorating Contest!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 5-8 pm at Barry Park ...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

Join us December 13th and 14th from 6-9 pm for Whoville Village! Come take your pictures with the Grinch and ...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free