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!

Preceding Day

November 14

Following Day

Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run

Join us in Gainesville, Florida, for the 12th Annual Joey’s Wings 5K! For 12 years, this community has come together in ...

7:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Santa Fe College (Charles R. Perry Construction Institute) Building O, NW 91st St Gainesville, FL US 32606
Cost: Starting at $25
Website: runsignup.com
Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Veteran’s Day BBQ

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

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
Category: Family Fun

Fall Market Pop-Up at Grow Hub

Join us Saturday, November 14th from 9 AM – 3 PM for a free, family-friendly day celebrating the season with ...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour

The Gainesville Garden Club invites you to the Veterans Garden Tour 2026! We have 3 exciting new gardens for you to ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Gainesville, FL
Cost: $10
Website: www.ggcfl.org
Category: Family Fun

JBF Safe KIDS' Day

Grab the kids and join us for a morning of FREE family FUN! Games, Information, Activities & Giveaways from over ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Saturday Nature Walk at Wildflowers Park

Start your weekend with a peaceful morning in the woods. Every Saturday at 9 am, WildFlowers Park in Melrose welcomes ...

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: WildFlowers Music Park 4107 NE 255th Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Sugar Cane Festival in Historical White Springs

Come join us for the 5th Annual Sugar Cane Festival in historic White Springs, Florida! Friday, November 13 from 5 PM–10ish ...

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge St. White Springs, FL 32096
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar

Chili supper all afternoon and Saturday until it's gone. Bake sale, jams, jellies, antiques, furniture, collectibles, art, quality housewares, renewed, ...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 204 SE State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: thelynxbooks.com
Category: Family Fun

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: $12.00 per child
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Americana Classic Car, Truck, and Bike Show

Join us for the National Parts Depot 5th Annual Americana Classic on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Homestead Park in ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
Cost: FREE to spectators
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Bryer Patch Fall Fun on the Farm

One last Saturday on the farm! We’ve made a small change to our closing weekend: we’ll be OPEN Saturday, November ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: See description for details
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Christmas Market at Belle Oaks Barn

Get ready for a magical day at the Christmas Market at Belle Oaks Barn hosted by MaeLynn’s! Join us for a ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 11800 SW 157th Lane, Brooker, FL 32622
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

10:00 am
Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
Website: www.floridastateparks.org
Category: Family Fun

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day-Water Works

A fun, kid-filled day event with hands-on activities and a take-home project. Join us to learn how water was found ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: $5 per vehicle up to 8 people
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Fundamental Therapy Solutions Fall Festival

Mark your calendars! Our annual fall festival is coming up. Free admission for all! Music, games, food and more!

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Fundamental Therapy Solutions, 250 NW 76th Drive, Gainesville FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show

On November 14 and 15, from 10 am to 5 pm, the city transforms into an open gallery featuring over ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
Category: Family Fun

Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, Bounce Houses, tons of vendors, and Food Trucks! Pictures with ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
Cost: See description for details
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

LoFi Dojo Grand Opening

Come for the whole day or stop by for any part of the celebration: 10 am - Free seminar for every ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Creekside Mall: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite N, Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Family Fun

Newberry Main Street's Fall Festival

Step back into the charm of small-town Florida at the 2026 Main Street Fall Festival, a relaxed community gathering that ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Historic Downtown Newberry – North & South Seaboard Dr. Newberry, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

The Nehemiah Project Annual Day of Caring

Join The Nehemiah Project for the 2nd Annual Day of Caring—a day dedicated to connecting our community to support, wellness, ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Freedom Community Ministries Church: Thanksgiving Community Luncheon

Free annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon. Music, games, turkey drawing, giveaways, and more.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Waldo Veterans Memorial Park 14705 NE Waldo Rd, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Cohousing Harvest Festival

Bring your whole family for a fun-filled afternoon in our little neighborhood! We are celebrating community and the Fall season ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 2570 NW 47th St. Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillecohousing.org
Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Harley-Davidson's Chili Cookoff

Get ready to bring the heat at the Gainesville Harley-Davidson Chili Cook-Off, happening November 14 from 11 AM–4 PM at ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: gainesvilleharley.com
Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

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

JCPenney Kids Zone- Thanksgiving 3D Turkey

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.jcpenney.com
Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Join us September 26th through November 22nd, every Saturday & Sunday, for our biggest and best Fall Festival yet! We ...

11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
Cost: Online Admission Tickets: $17.00 Online (2 and under free) Gate Admission Tickets $20.00 (2 and under free)
Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.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: $14.95 plus tax
Website: funworks.com
Category: Family Fun

The Children's Table Community Thanksgiving Feast

There's a place for you at our Thanksgiving table! Thanksgiving is about so much more than the food on our ...

11:00 am
Location: 9850 SR 24, Archer, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

First Baptist Church of Gainesville Fall Festival

A Thanksgiving celebration for the whole family! Food, games, car show and more!

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: First Baptist Church, 14105 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: fbcgainesville.net
Category: Family Fun

Saturday Shoppes Presents: Jerk & Jam Festival

Get ready for two days of amazing Caribbean flavors, live music, shopping, and family fun at the Saturday Shoppes Jerk ...

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Mr. Pickles Is Missing-A Mystery Game

Celebrate National Pickle Day by locating Mr. Pickles. Mr. Pickles is missing! This library mystery program for kids is an interactive, ...

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

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
Cost: Contact for details
Website: coliseumofcomics.com
Category: Family Fun

Fall Family Fun Day at Morgan Road Baptist Church

Come join us for a fun family night. We will be having a chili cook-off. Bounce House, Apple bobbing, corn ...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Morgan Road Baptist Church, 3748 NW County Road 233, Starke, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Rodeo Fest

Join us November 13 & 14 for TWO action-packed nights of: - Professional Bull Riding - Ranch Bronc Riding - Barrel Racing - Mutton ...

4:00 pm
Location: 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL, 32668
Cost: General Admission: $20 Online, $25 at the Gate (5 and under free for General Admission Only - Limited tickets sold each Day). Preferred Seating and VIP Experience also available.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun