Calendar - Fun 4 Gator Kids

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Butterfly Rainforest

Florida Museum of Natural History Water Shapes Exhibit

Florida Museum of Natural History Museum Fest

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

Preceding Day

March 1

Following Day

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

7:30 am
Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.acyfls.com
Category: 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: Free

Exploring Aviation Young Eagles Rally

Bring the family out for some aviation fun! Free airplane rides for kids 8-17! Static aircraft to see up close, education ...

8:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: 2397 SW Sisters Welcome Rd, Lake City, FL
Cost: free
Website: eaachapters.org
Category: Free

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: Free

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival

Get Ready for a “Berry” Good Time! The 11th Annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival is coming to the McPherson Complex ...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: McPherson Complex 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Cost: FREE admission, Parking is $5 per vehicle
Website: habitatocala.org
Category: Free

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

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: Free

Teaching Garden Planting at Two Hawk Hammock

Our Garden is Growing – Join Us for Spring Planting! Our Teaching Garden at Two Hawk Hammock in Williston is ...

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 17950 NE 53rd Ln Williston, FL 32696
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Appleton Museum of Art FREE First Saturday

This Saturday, March 1, is FREE First Saturday! Read below for the schedule of activities. -Free admission all day, 10 a.m.-5 ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

College Gameday - Live from Gainesville

ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm will return to Gainesville on Saturday, March 1, ahead of the No. 2 ...

10:00 am
Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Unit 2110, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cost: Admission for the event is free, and no tickets are required.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Sun Country Pre-School Open House

Discover the magic of Sunny's Pre-School at our Open House on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 am–11 am. Learn ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL, 32669
Cost: There is no cost but pre-registration is desired so that we can plan for attendance.
Website: portal.iclasspro.com
Category: Free

Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival

Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival! The park-like setting of the Shoppes at Thornebrook will ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Main Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
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 Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Cone Park Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us on the first Saturday of January and February for a musical morning! Kids can sing and dance while ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is reopening on Saturday, February 15th from 11AM to 4PM. The museum is located ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

Summer Blitz

Parents and youth - sign up for summer programming, as more than 30 organizations will be present for enrollment opportunities. ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

University of Florida Math Circle: Advanced Circle

The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Time for Your Teen Workshop

The Time for Your Teen program aims to promote healthy behaviors and reduce risk-taking among young people. This event will ...

11:45 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free, must pre-register!
Website: forms.office.com
Category: Free

High Springs Lions Club Cinderella’s Closet Free Prom Dresses

No one should miss their prom or other formal events because they can't afford to buy a suit or dress. ...

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
Cost: Admission to the event is free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free