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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March 28

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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

West End Community 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: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.parkrun.us
Category: Free

WiCSE's Code-a-Thon

WiCSE's annual Codeathon is a collaborative outreach event where numerous UF student organizations come together with a shared mission: introducing ...

8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: CSE Building and Turlington Hall, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: ufwicse.com
Category: Free

D & S Classic Car Show

Join us for the D & S Classic Car Show. This event is free for all spectators, great for all ...

8:30 am
Location: The O’Steen’s Barn, 16811 NW CR 241, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: Free for spectators, $25.00 Show car entry fee
Website: facebook.com
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

Bradford Strawberry Festival

The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!

9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds, US 301- 2300 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
Cost: Free parking and admission
Website: www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
Category: Free

Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce: Suwanee Valley Quilt Festival

Come join us for our annual quilt festival. Our festival started in 2008 on Main Street in Trenton and now ...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Trenton Train Depot SW corner of N Main St. & NW 4th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Newberry United Methodist Church Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt

Join us this Saturday morning for breakfast AND an Easter Egg Hunt! A breakfast with pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, and ...

9:00 am
Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
Cost: free, suggested donation of $5 for breakfast!
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes

We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online Event
Cost: free
Website: www.pfsf.org
Category: Free

Sweet Berry Farms Spring Festival

You’re invited: spring festival at the farm! Get ready to embrace the warmer weather and vibrant colors of the season! Join ...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 4851 NE 190th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
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

University of Florida Math Circle for Elementary School Students

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

9:00 am - 9:55 am
Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Cost: Free
Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming summer season! Mini (children ages 2-3) ...

9:30 am - 10:40 am
Location: Possum Creek Park, 4009 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: free
Website: www.ss-northcentralfla.soccershots.com
Category: Free

CP Soccer North Florida

CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, who are ambulatory ...

10:00 am
Location: Abby Womback Park 4501 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Summer Day Camp Open House

Come explore Camp! Get your questions answered or take a tour! Drop in from 10 am-12 pm • Check out the ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Destiny Community Church Easter EGGstravaganza

Our Easter Eggstravaganza is Saturday, March 28th. Bring the whole family for a massive egg hunt, bounce houses, free food, ...

10:00 am
Location: 20820 West Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida, 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Easter Egg Hunt at Westside Baptist Church

This year’s Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 28th. There are egg hunts for toddlers, preschool students, and elementary ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Westside Baptist Church, 10000 W. Newberry Road Gainesville Florida 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.westsidebaptist.org
Category: Free

First Baptist Church of Gainesville Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for an Easter egg hunt!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 14105 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Cost: free
Website: fbcgainesville.net
Category: Free

Gator Fly In and Armed Services Appreciation Day

Save the date! Military aircraft displays, experimentals, classic cars, food trucks all day, live music, gift vendors, airplane and helicopter ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace,Gainesville, Florida 32609
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

McIntosh Easter Egg Hunt

Age Divisions: 2 and under 2-4 years old 5 and up

10:00 am
Location: Van Ness Park 5822 Ave F, McIntosh, FL 32644
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Spring Market at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Our Spring Market features a pop-ups from your favorite local ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Try Artistic Swimming with Gainesville Gaviatas

Have you ever wanted to try artistic (synchronized) swimming? Here's your chance to learn from the coaches and swimmers of ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: H Spurgeon Cherry Westside Park Pool, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free clinic
Website: synchrogainesville.com
Category: Free

UF College of Pharmacy: GatoRx Community Care Fair

This event is part of our ongoing commitment to improving community health, increasing access to essential services, and building stronger ...

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: 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 - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

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

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Free Community Fun Day

After the incredible response to our first event, we’re excited to bring it back! Join us for our 2nd Community ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Amvets Post 444: Kids Easter Party

Hop on over to Amvets Post 444 for our Kid’s Easter Party! From 11 AM to 1 PM, kids will ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 13751 NE 52nd Place, Williston, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
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

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary LEAP Children's Program

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, & the Planet) is an organization dedicated to transforming today’s youth into humane leaders and ...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 12626 Nw County Road 231, Gainesville FL, 32615-3365
Cost: This program is FREE! But spots are limited so signing-up quickly is encouraged!
Website: leapforanimals.org
Category: Free

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: 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

The Repurpose Project Book Swap

Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members Saturday, March 28th, from 11:00 am to ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Poke'Ville

Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles & More! Something for every collector! Pokemon ...

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
Cost: FREE
Website: www.ontreasure.com
Category: Free

SPARC352 STEAM Activity Pop-Up

Join SPARC352 for a hands-on STEAM Pop-Up Event, where you can experiment, build, design, and create at interactive activity stations! ...

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Clarence R. Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Viva Europe

Join us at Depot Park to celebrate this vibrant annual cultural festival. Discover the charm of Europe in your own town ...

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: FREE
Website: ces.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Spring Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is happy to announce the call for submissions for the 2026 Teen Art Show. This ...

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free