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 Week

July 21 - 27

Following Week

21July

Gift Certificates & More National Ice Cream Day

Calling all ice cream lovers! Cold Stone Creamery will be giving away TWO (2) FREE scoops of ice cream + ...

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Both Cold Stone Creamery Locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: TWO (2) FREE scoops of ice cream + one topping (Oreo, fudge, caramel or sprinkles) to all GCM members
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

One Community Health Back To School Launch Event

One Community Health presents One Community Family Resource and Food is Medicine Program Open house and back 2 school backpacks and ...

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 1725 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

22July

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Summer Foods, Summer Moves

Get excited about healthy eating and physical activity during the summer. This program will use games to focus on learning ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

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

Newberry Parks and Recreation Open Gym Nights

Summer is here and we're excited to give kids an opportunity to stay active throughout their "off season" with our ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

23July

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Family Nutrition Workshops

Come explore nutrition and literacy through fun, family friendly activities in this four part series! This program is in partnership ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer FAFSA Clinics

We are excited to partner with The Education Equalizer Foundation this summer to help college-going students complete their FAFSA. Join ...

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: see description for exact locations
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: PlantSpace at Millhopper Branch

Did you know that some plants make slime? Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

24July

Lincoln Yard Park Ribbon-Cutting

Celebrate the completion of a new park in Gainesville! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places program and ...

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Lincoln Yard Park 2099 SE Eighth Ave., Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Gainesville-Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo

The free "Disability Awareness Expo" is on July 24, from 10 a.m.. to 2 p.m. at the MLK Multipurpose Center. ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic

A fun interactive comedy magic show. Come join Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby for an adventurous and FUN ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Campfire Stories

Listen to and tell spooky stories around a "campfire."

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Camping with the Library

Come join us as we learn the basics of camping through fun crafts and activities! Every other Wednesday we'll learn ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room, Outdoor Program Area) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Teen CreateSpace

Scrabble letters and blank wooden tiles are available for decorating with mini art of your inspiration. Learn how to attach ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

3:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
Website: mathesonmuseum.org
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic

A fun interactive comedy magic show. Come join Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby for an adventurous and FUN ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Kid City USA Gainesville Open House

Open House! Stop in, meet the director, and take a tour of the facility

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1127 NW 7th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

25July

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Gilchrist County Public Library: Touch A Truck

Come and check out the trucks that help in our community and learn more about them. We'll have trucks from ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: 105 NE 11th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Story Time at the Library

Join us for Story Time at the Micanopy Library with songs, stories, and a fun preschool craft to take home. ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library

Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Movie Matinee at Millhopper Branch

Want to beat the afternoon heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of "Craig Before the Creek". ...

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: It's Time to Grow

If you like to get your hands dirty, you will love gardening! The Alachua County UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers will ...

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

3:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
Website: mathesonmuseum.org
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Summer STEAM Time

Join us in the Storywoods room every Thursday for Summer STEAM Time! Play, learn, and create with us as we keep ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Newberry Parks and Recreation Open Gym Nights

Summer is here and we're excited to give kids an opportunity to stay active throughout their "off season" with our ...

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

26July

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Alachua Children's Olympics

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics by competing in our library version of some of the events. Every other days of the ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

10:30 am
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize MakerSpace and Creativebug to ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

3:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
Website: mathesonmuseum.org
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

City of Gainesville Community Choral Singing

Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics! Hosted in partnership with the 1000 Voices of ...

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Oakview Community Center 810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Downtown Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.artwalkgainesville.com
Category: Free

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

27July

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

Faith Presbyterian Church Back to School Splash

Faith Presbyterian Church Back to School Splash! Giant water slide, fun games, weekly farmer’s market, blood mobile, lunch off the ...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 2738 SE State Road 21, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center and Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center Back 2 School Backpack Drive

Please join us for our Annual Community Back to School Backpack Drive while supplies last. Helping kids in need of ...

9:00 am
Location: Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center 3250 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free, while supplies last
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Stop the Violence Back to School Rally

It’s that time again! This year is our Silver Anniversary Edition! Our 25th Annual Stop The Violence Back To School ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Tri-County Back-to-School Bash

This annual event provides more than 500 FREE backpacks and school supplies to tri-county students in grades PK-12. We are ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church 707 N Main St, Chiefland, FL, 32626
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Michaels Kids Club: Air-Dry Clay Rings

Create your own Air-Dry Clay Rings at this week's free Kids Club! This event is free with all supplies included.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.michaels.com
Category: Free

Palms Medical Group School Supplies Giveaway

Giving out free school supplies until we run out of supplies.

10:00 am
Location: 200 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Summer FAFSA Clinics

We are excited to partner with The Education Equalizer Foundation this summer to help college-going students complete their FAFSA. Join ...

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: see description for exact locations
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

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

Hawthorne Youth Sports Back to School Giveaway

Backpacks, school supplies and food. Hawthorne Your Sports will be on site accepting signups for 10 and under football. There ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne High School Gym: 21403 SE 69th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Waldo Farmer’s and Flea Market Back to School Bash

Money's tight for everybody and we want to help! Free school supply giveaway for school age children July 27th 11 ...

11:00 am
Location: 17805 NE US Hwy 301 Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: Free admission & free parking
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Shark Week Sun Catcher

Let's create a suncatcher that will be our very own porthole with a view of sharks swimming in the ocean. ...

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

3:00 pm
Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
Website: mathesonmuseum.org
Category: Free