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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23February

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
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

Carolina Kids Co-op Open House

Join us to learn about CKC: Gainesville! Carolina Kids Co-op is an outdoor, secular, academic homeschool co-op and hybrid school serving ...

1:00 pm
Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Matthew Lewey, Intergenerational Celebration

Join us for an afternoon of lemonade and conversation hearing about the life story of African American pioneer Matthew Lewey, ...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

24February

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: ONLINE
Cost: free
Website: www.namigainesville.org
Category: Free

25February

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

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: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch

Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

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 Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Florida State College at Jacksonville

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

2:00 pm
Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: www.santafesaints.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

Tweens and teens can play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with guidance from an experienced Dungeon Master. Tweens and teens ...

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

26February

Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour

The deadline for kindergarten applications is fast approaching! Healthy Learning Academy kindergarten enrollment is completed via a random lottery draw. ...

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Healthy Learning Academy 13505 West Newberry Rd, Jonesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.signupgenius.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

10:15 am - 11:30 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch-Archer Coding Club: Music

Join the adventure discovering how to code computer generated music: make an app to play musical notes, create a basic ...

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Celebrate Black History Month With Art

We will be using art techniques inspired by contemporary black artists to create your own art craft to take home. Come ...

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

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

5:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville

Calling Kindergarten & 1st grade girls & their families: Become a Daisy Girl Scout & Join Us at a Unicorn ...

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Free Conditioning and Registration

FREE football conditioning! Alachua Raiders. Next Wednesday, January 15th we’re back at it. Workouts on Wednesdays at Hal Brady Recreation ...

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

27February

UF Gators Swimming and Diving Florida Invitational

Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams at the Florida Invitational.

All Day Event
Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

UF Gators Swimming and Diving Florida Invitational

Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams at the Florida Invitational!

7:00 am
Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: floridagators.com
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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

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: 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

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time Black History Month

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

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

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Eastern Florida State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Doubleheader at 2 pm & 4 pm

2:00 pm
Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: www.santafesaints.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Library Kid Time

Join us for games, arts and crafts projects, and MakerSpace explorations. Children are welcome to hang out, play games, create arts ...

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After-School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park

Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Newberry Branch Escape Room Challenge

Kids will team up to solve puzzles and mysteries with only 45 minutes on the clock. There's no escaping fun! At ...

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

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

5:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

6:00 pm
Location: Online Zoom
Cost: free
Website: www.sbac.edu
Category: Free

28February

UF Gators Swimming and Diving Florida Invitational

Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams at the Florida Invitational.

All Day Event
Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

UF Gators Swimming and Diving Florida Invitational

Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams at the Florida Invitational!

7:00 am
Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: floridagators.com
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

Harn Museum Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: harn.ufl.edu
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio Art Self Expression

Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...

2:35 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we learn the basics of computer coding and internet safety! With this program, build both your ...

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
Cost: FREE
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

5:00 pm
Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
Category: Free

Limitless Legends FC Friday Night Soccer

Come join us for some drills, games, and fun! Please let me know if you can make it so I ...

6:00 pm
Location: 19499 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Kick off the weekend with Playlist at the Pointe, our monthly concert series happening every fourth Friday! From crowd-favorite cover ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

01March

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

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

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

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

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

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