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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5th Avenue Arts Festival

The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community ...

All Day Event
Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: FREE
Website: www.culturalartscoalition.org
Category: Family Fun

Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Although the scenery may have changed dramatically in the nearly 250 years since his first visit to Florida, the path ...

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
Website: www.floridastateparks.org
Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us and Gainesville Cars & Coffee on Saturday, May 4th from 9-11 am for our next meetup! This family-friendly ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Blooming Picture Frame for Mom

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
Cost: free
Website: www.homedepot.com
Category: Family Fun

Island Grove Blueberry Festival

Annual fundraising Blueberry Festival in Island Grove, FL. All funds raised will contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of ...

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 21921 S HWY 301 Island Grove, FL 32654
Cost: free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

MGV Plant Sale Alachua County

The Master Gardener Plant Sale will have a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, natives, trees and more will be available ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Admission and parking are free.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Join us for the ninth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival on May 4th and 5th, 2024! Explore ...

9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $5 | Children 5 and under: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Summer Kickoff

Are you a parent looking for summer activities for your kids? Come learn about the many youth summer programs and ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Eastside Community Center located at Fred Cone Park, 2814 E. University Ave., 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Family Fun

Free Comic Book Day at Alachua County Library

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 4, 2024. Feel free to come dressed ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Family Fun

Luther Springs' Living Lab Open House

Luther Springs' Living Lab is your natural location for environmental education! We invite you and your family to our Living ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 264 Vause Lake Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Perkins Home Exhibit at Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Join us as we recognize the Perkins Home being brought onto Dudley Farm as the first step in creating a ...

10:00 am
Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Park admission is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants per vehicle.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks

Regal is making it easier than ever to plan a fun Saturday morning with your kids. On Saturdays, we’re showing ...

10:00 am
Location: Local Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: $2 a ticket at the first showtime of the day
Website: www.regmovies.com
Category: Family Fun

The Oz Escape: An Interactive Gainesville Experience

A fun new outdoor event for people of all ages is coming to town! The streets of your city will ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Location to be sent via email before the event, Gainesville, FL
Cost: 1 team ticket admits 2-6 adults, kids go for free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Kiwanis Kids and Family Mini Golf Tournament

Serving the Children of the World. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. Tournament starts at 10:30 am Prizes for 1st, 2nd ...

10:30 am
Location: Pink Flamingo Diner 19726 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: $6 for 7 to 12 years old, $8 Adults
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Denmark Acres Spring Festival

Spring festival at Denmark Acres! Petting Zoo, Sunflowers, Vendors, Games, Food Trucks, Music and More! Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Denmark Acres 823 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL 32024
Cost: $12.95 + Tax (Ages 13 and up), $10.95 + Tax (Ages 3-12), 2 And Under FREE
Website: denmarkacres.com
Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum Floridiana Show

The Floridiana Show is back! Come to the Matheson to buy your own piece of Florida kitsch and vintage Florida. ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: $5 Admission, Children 14 and under free | Members are free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
Website: millcreekfarm.org
Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: $9/skater
Website: funworks.com
Category: Family Fun

Latina Women’s League Bilingual Children's Storytelling

Did you know that children have the ability to learn another language at a young age? Latina Women’s League offers ...

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: UF HealthStreet 2411 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608-1305
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

2nd & Charles: May the Fourth Cosplay Contest

Come in your best Star Wars cosplay! Winner will receive a $20 2NC gift card!

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Melrose May Faire and Music Festival

Music Festival, May Pole Dancing, Car Show, Vendors, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo and Kid’s Activities!

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park and Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign-up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event and receive 10% off paid in full ...

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun