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The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: October 3rd

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: October 3rd

Tots will collage fall inspired colored tissue paper onto contact paper leaf cut outs to create autumn suncatchers. Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy an age-appropriate Docent-led tour then create art in the classrooms. Click to learn more.
Chomp the Block

Chomp the Block

Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, join us at Celebration Pointe on Friday night. Chomp the Block, the official block party of the Florida Gators®, is the pre-game event no Gator should miss. Fun, food, drinks, music, Gator legends and good times are everywhere from 6 to 10 pm. Kids activities from 6 pm – 8 pm Entertainment Zone with bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
10:15 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch
11:00 am Alachua County Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Biannual Book Club for Kids
 
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
2:15 pm Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch
 
10:00 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
10:15 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
 
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Saturday Story Time
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
1:30 pm Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
 
1:00 pm Alachua County Library: 3D Design Afternoons at Library Partnership Branch
 
 
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12:30 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
10:15 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
11:00 am Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch
1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
 
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Library: Talk Like A Pirate Day
11:00 am Alachua County Library Waldo Branch Saturday Story Time
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
1:00 pm Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Saturday Story Time
 
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
1:00 pm Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Saturday Story Time
 
 
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1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
 
10:00 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
10:15 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Signs at Alachua Branch
10:00 am Alachua County Library Fandomonium
 
 
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
 
10:00 am Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Fire Truck Visit
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
2:15 pm Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library
 
 
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12:30 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
 
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
 
 
 
 
1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:30 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
 
 
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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: Library Programs

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, ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
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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: Library Programs