Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
UF College of Dentistry: Super Sealant Saturday
Please join the University of Florida College of Dentistry on April 13, 2019, for Super Sealant Saturday, a student-run event ...
- 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: UF College of Dentistry, Shands, 1395 Center Dr., Gainesville FL 32610
- Cost: free
- Website: cdbs.dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
FHSAA Cheerleading State Championships
Exactech Arena Doors (both days): 7:00am for competitors/athletes, 8:00am for parents and patrons. Ages 3+ require a ticket per FHSAA ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Michaels Kids Club
Join us for 30 minute projects designed for little makers. Let your kids explore their creativity every Saturday while you ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: $3 per project, ages 3+, supplies included.
- Website: www.michaels.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
For three magical weekends, the Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the 34th Annual Hoggetowne ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: Adults – $19 Youth (5-17) – $9 Senior (60+) - $16 Military (one ticket per valid ID) – $16 Children 4 and under – FREE
- Website: hoggetownefaire.weebly.com
- Category: Family Fun
Know HOW Expo at The Oaks Mall
Learn HOW we build, live, park, work, school and everything in between in our converted school buses (skoolies), box trucks, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: $12-20, Free admission for kids 14 and under
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
For three magical weekends, the Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the 34th Annual Hoggetowne ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: Adults – $19 Youth (5-17) – $9 Senior (60+) - $16 Military (one ticket per valid ID) – $16 Children 4 and under – FREE
- Website: hoggetownefaire.weebly.com
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime at Wesley UMC
Storytime in the Park returns on January 12th, but for January and February we will meet in the Children's Sunday ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.wesleyumcon23.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Know HOW Expo at The Oaks Mall
Learn HOW we build, live, park, work, school and everything in between in our converted school buses (skoolies), box trucks, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: $12-20, Free admission for kids 14 and under
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tot Trot Nature Walks at the Florida Museum
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone Nature Ambassadors for a safe and exciting hands-on ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $8 per child/adult pair -$4 for each additional child/person Museum Member Cost: -$6 per child/adult pair -$3 for each additional child/person
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Archer Babe Ruth Sign-Ups
Come and signup at the park from 1-4 pm at Wilson Robinson Park at the small field for T-ball, Baseball ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: City of Archer Recreation, 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, Florida 32618
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Enriching Your World with Art
Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Art Alley, 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20/class ($5 more for each sibling) or Monthly rate of $15/class
- Website: floridacreate.blogspot.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Tot Trot Nature Walks at the Florida Museum
Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive Florida ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $8 per child/adult pair -$4 for each additional child/person Museum Member Cost: -$6 per child/adult pair -$3 for each additional child/person
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Baby-Wearing Barre Classes
Join us for our next 4-week baby-wearing series, Tuesdays, starting February 4th from 8:30 - 9:15 am. This is a ...
- 8:30 am - 9:15 am
- Location: AUXO Fitness, 4994 NW 39th Ave. Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $15/session or $50 for the series
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Super Hero Day at Bouncers
Are you a super hero at home? You can be one at Bouncers too! Obstacles for all our super heroes. ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free for members. $10 for non members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Cade Museum Teen Maker Night: Coding and Creative Communication
Teens are able to explore both of our of hands-on labs at their own leisure. Get an introduction to Scratch ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $25 per person | Use code F4GK2020 to save 50%
- Website: 38646.blackbaudhosting.com
- Category: Classes
Florida Earthskills Gathering
The Florida Earthskills Gathering brings people of all ages together to share and learn skills that increase connection to the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Wells-Humphries Farm, 9744 228th St, O'Brien, Fl. 32071
- Cost: see website for pricing, Sliding Scale
- Website: www.floridaearthskills.org
- Category: Family Fun, Informational
Panda Express Butler Plaza Lunar New Year Community Night
You are invited to the Panda Express Lunar New Year Community Night event! We’ve created this event to celebrate the ...
- 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Panda Express Butler Plaza 3610 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Florida Earthskills Gathering
The Florida Earthskills Gathering brings people of all ages together to share and learn skills that increase connection to the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Wells-Humphries Farm, 9744 228th St, O'Brien, Fl. 32071
- Cost: see website for pricing, Sliding Scale
- Website: www.floridaearthskills.org
- Category: Family Fun, Informational
Oaks Mall Carnival
This family-friendly annual event features midway rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, carnival games ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
- Website: dreamlandamusements.com
- Category: Family Fun
Parenting in the Age of Screens at Oak Hall School
Oak Hall Educational Speaker Series presents The New Normal: Parenting in the Age of Screens By Detective Sergeant Chris King
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational, Free
Harry Potter Book Night at Books-A-Million and 2nd and Charles
The 6th February 2020 marks the sixth annual Harry Potter Book Night, when fans of all ages are invited to ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Books A Million, 6111 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32605 AND 2nd and Charles, 2601 NW 13th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Grease at Gainesville Community Playhouse
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Adults $23, Seniors $19, Students $12
- Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Florida Earthskills Gathering
The Florida Earthskills Gathering brings people of all ages together to share and learn skills that increase connection to the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Wells-Humphries Farm, 9744 228th St, O'Brien, Fl. 32071
- Cost: see website for pricing, Sliding Scale
- Website: www.floridaearthskills.org
- Category: Family Fun, Informational
F4GK Playgroup: IDance Tots
Please join us for a FREE demonstration class at IndepenDance Studio! This unique playgroup will give your child(ren) the opportunity ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: IndepenDance Studio, 7050 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Census 2020 Block Party
Join 98.9 Jamz and the City of Gainesville Friday, Feb. 7 from 4-7 p.m. on the NE 15th Street corridor ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 3501 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Oaks Mall Carnival
This family-friendly annual event features midway rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, carnival games ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
- Website: dreamlandamusements.com
- Category: Family Fun
98.5 WKTK Daddy Daughter Dance
UF Health Pediatrics presents the 5th Annual 98.5 KTK Daddy Daughter Dance, Friday, February 7th at the Sweetwater Branch Inn ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: $25
- Website: ktk985.radio.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Earthskills Gathering
The Florida Earthskills Gathering brings people of all ages together to share and learn skills that increase connection to the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Wells-Humphries Farm, 9744 228th St, O'Brien, Fl. 32071
- Cost: see website for pricing, Sliding Scale
- Website: www.floridaearthskills.org
- Category: Family Fun, Informational
High Springs Frozen Foot 5K
A 5K (3.1miles) long distance road running competition. Age groups 9-61+. Age groups may change contingent upon the number of ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Civic Center Park, 330 N W Santa Fe Blvd. High Springs FL, FL US 32643
- Cost: $10-30
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Miles for Meridian
It's never been so sweet to sweat! Start your morning off with a chocolate themed 5k walk/run/roll at the Tioga ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $20-30
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
North Florida Regional Medical Center: Daddy and Me Class
This class will be held once a month with rotating topics. Healthy infants ranging from 12 to 24 weeks of ...
February Flora and Fauna Fest
Flora and Fauna Fest will have vendors, insect interactions, natural area tours and outreach booths. This event on UF Campus ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Steinmetz Hall, UF Campus, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: m.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational, Free
Florida Earthskills Gathering
The Florida Earthskills Gathering brings people of all ages together to share and learn skills that increase connection to the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Wells-Humphries Farm, 9744 228th St, O'Brien, Fl. 32071
- Cost: see website for pricing, Sliding Scale
- Website: www.floridaearthskills.org
- Category: Family Fun, Informational
Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout
Join us in Gainesville, FL for the Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout, middle school players, ages 11-14(IVP & Tryout ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College, Gainesville FL
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Auditions
Miracles in Color 5K
Come one, come all to our Miracles in Color 5K benefiting UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital! Join us on February ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: UF Flavet Field, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $25
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Import Face-Off Gainesville
The IMPORT FACE-OFF national car show and drag racing series will be at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL on 2/9/20! ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway, 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Spectator $20 online $25 at gate - Children 10 and under FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
Category 5K
This is the second annual Category 5K Run/Walk hosted by Gainesville High School's Student Government Association. The Category 5K Run/Walk ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 200 SE Depot Park Ave Gainesville, FL US 32601
- Cost: Varies
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks
Enriching Your World with Art
Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Art Alley, 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20/class ($5 more for each sibling) or Monthly rate of $15/class
- Website: floridacreate.blogspot.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Oaks Mall Carnival
This family-friendly annual event features midway rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, carnival games ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
- Website: dreamlandamusements.com
- Category: Family Fun
Baby-Wearing Barre Classes
Join us for our next 4-week baby-wearing series, Tuesdays, starting February 4th from 8:30 - 9:15 am. This is a ...
- 8:30 am - 9:15 am
- Location: AUXO Fitness, 4994 NW 39th Ave. Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $15/session or $50 for the series
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Cade Museum Spectrum Tuesday
Join us for a very special two hour visit to the Cade Museum! This visit is self-paced, with our guest ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, Fl 32601
- Cost: Ages 0-4: Free Ages 5+: $5.00 per person Cade Museum Members are always free
- Website: tockify.com
- Category: Family Fun, Special Needs
Oaks Mall Carnival
This family-friendly annual event features midway rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, carnival games ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
- Website: dreamlandamusements.com
- Category: Family Fun
College Board Family Nights
Will your child be ready for college? Parents of middle and high school students can find out more about preparing ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational, Free
Oaks Mall Carnival
This family-friendly annual event features midway rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, carnival games ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
- Website: dreamlandamusements.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival
The Annual Cinema Verde Annual Environmental Film and Arts Festival has something for everyone. The goal of this 4-day Festival ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Hippodrome Theater, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: cinemaverde.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
O2BKids Morning Magic Sweeheart Party
Join us for a magical morning at O2B Kids! This event is FREE and sure to be tons of fun! ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6680 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.o2bkids.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Ladybug Action Hero
A Children’s Classic! The delightful story of a brave little lady bug who is “small in size, but big of heart” ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Gainesville FL
- Website: dancealive.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Books and Burgers
Come on out to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center on Thursday, February 13th, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Oaks Mall Carnival
This family-friendly annual event features midway rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, carnival games ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
- Website: dreamlandamusements.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival
The Annual Cinema Verde Annual Environmental Film and Arts Festival has something for everyone. The goal of this 4-day Festival ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Hippodrome Theater, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: cinemaverde.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
As many as 10,000 people enjoy the annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival in Steinhatchee. Festival goers enjoy three days of ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5, children 16 and under are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Valentine Party at Bouncers
Come make a valentine, and decorate a goodie bag. Bring some candy to share. And of course Bounce!
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers, 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: members free, non members $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Festival
Please come and enjoy the 42nd Annual Olustee Festival. The Festival is open on Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. The ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: free Festival, Battle Reenactment is $10/adult, $5/child, (Free for kids 5 and under)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Storytime at Depot Park
Join us the 2nd Friday of every month as the Alachua County Library District presents Story Time at Depot Park ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 874 S.E. 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival
The Annual Cinema Verde Annual Environmental Film and Arts Festival has something for everyone. The goal of this 4-day Festival ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Hippodrome Theater, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: cinemaverde.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
As many as 10,000 people enjoy the annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival in Steinhatchee. Festival goers enjoy three days of ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5, children 16 and under are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Festival
Please come and enjoy the 42nd Annual Olustee Festival. The Festival is open on Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. The ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: free Festival, Battle Reenactment is $10/adult, $5/child, (Free for kids 5 and under)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Five Points Kids Marathon Gainesville
Kids, Kindergarten through 8th grade, run or walk 25 miles prior to race day and record each mile on the ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Celebration Pointe, 3528 SW 45 St, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Registration is FREE before February 15. A fee $10 will be charged day of race
- Website: www.fivepointsoflife.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Love for Life Event at Red White and Blues Farm
Free event! Bring the family! Live Music and Performers - On Stage and in our Vendor Area. Food Trucks, Face Painting Tonya, ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: free, $5 parking (prepurchase VIP tickets, free parking)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts, Free
Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival
The Annual Cinema Verde Annual Environmental Film and Arts Festival has something for everyone. The goal of this 4-day Festival ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Hippodrome Theater, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: cinemaverde.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
As many as 10,000 people enjoy the annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival in Steinhatchee. Festival goers enjoy three days of ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5, children 16 and under are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summit Series Bracket Race
The 2020 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Auto Plus Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks, Sporting Events
Olustee Festival
Please come and enjoy the 42nd Annual Olustee Festival. The Festival is open on Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. The ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: free Festival, Battle Reenactment is $10/adult, $5/child, (Free for kids 5 and under)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Storytime at Wesley UMC
Storytime in the Park returns on January 12th, but for January and February we will meet in the Children's Sunday ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.wesleyumcon23.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Enriching Your World with Art
Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Art Alley, 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20/class ($5 more for each sibling) or Monthly rate of $15/class
- Website: floridacreate.blogspot.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
President's Day at Bouncers
Need something to do while the kids are off school? Come by and bounce!.... Ages 0-10 years
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free for members. $10 for non members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station President's Day Skate
School's out! Time to Skate! Snack Bar special 1 slice of pizza and small drink $4.50.
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Starts at $10
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Oaks Mall Carnival
This family-friendly annual event features midway rides for all ages from whimsical kiddie rides to state-of-the-art thrill rides, carnival games ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Oaks Mall, 6419 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
- Website: dreamlandamusements.com
- Category: Family Fun
Baby-Wearing Barre Classes
Join us for our next 4-week baby-wearing series, Tuesdays, starting February 4th from 8:30 - 9:15 am. This is a ...
- 8:30 am - 9:15 am
- Location: AUXO Fitness, 4994 NW 39th Ave. Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $15/session or $50 for the series
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
UF Shands Newborn Care Class
The Newborn Care Class is intended to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your parenting role following your ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Shands Hospital, 1600 SW Archer Rd, Room 2147, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $15
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
North Florida Regional Medical Center: Infant CPR
This class will prepare you with hands-on experience for infant breathing, airway, and cardiac emergencies. This class is a non-certifying ...
Toddlers Try It at CWH
Join us for our first session of Toddlers Try It at Comprehensive Women’s Health! This will be a more structured ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Comprehensive Women's Health, 724 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607
- Cost: $15 per parent/child, $10 per additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Books and Burgers
Come on out to Maddox Park on Thursday, February 20th, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM for the next edition ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Maddox Park, 17100 SW Archer Rd, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Eastside High School Drama presents Xanadu
A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world's first roller disco in this 1980s glitter explosion! All local high school ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Eastside High School Auditorium, 1201 Southeast 43rd Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: General Admission $10 Tickets will be sold at the door.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing Company
B-I-N-G-O Feb 20th @ 7PM! Join us for an evening of fun for our Charity partner: Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery All ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing Company, 618-A NW 60th St, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $3/card
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cirque Italia Water Circus Gold
Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance of European style. It is truly described as a ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 Northeast Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 37740
- Cost: tickets start at $10 ( 1 FREE child ticket with EVERY full price adult ticket purchase in level 2 or level 3. Use Promo Code:: FACEFREE)
- Website: cirqueitalia.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
F4GK Playground Playgroup at Cofrin Nature Park
Join us for this FREE playgroup as we explore the wonderful parks and playgrounds in Alachua County! Cofrin Nature Park ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Cofrin Nature Park, 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
UF Junior Cheer Clinic
REGISTRATION FULL Join the UF Cheerleaders for a Cheerleading camp! In addition to attending the cheer clinic and performing at the ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Gators Indoor Practice Facility, 2100 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32607
- Cost: $47
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Heartwood Music Fest
A music festival featuring some of the very best musicians in the south east! A two-day event celebrating our 3 ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St., Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: $15-45
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
UF Gymnastics vs. Alabama
Come watch your Gators Gymnastics team take on Alabama!
- 5:45 pm
- Location: O'Connell Center, Gainesville Fl
- Cost: $5 Adults and $1 Children (12 & Under)
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Daddy Daughter Dance in High Springs
The High Springs Community School PTSA invites you to the 7th annual - Daddy Daughter Dance - Sock Hop. Break ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Fellowship Church, 16916 NW US Highway 441, High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: $8:50/person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Family Garden Organic Strawberry U-pick
Organic Strawberry u-pick flash sale!! Cold morning, so bundle up. We'll be there at 9am til 1:30pm with buckets for ...
- 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: The Family Garden, 1655 SE 23rd Place, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: $2/pound
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
World's Greatest Baby Shower at Westwood Middle School
Join us for the 16th annual Jesse "Sam" Butz's "World's Greatest Baby Shower," taking place Saturday, February 22, 2020 from ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Westwood Middle School, 3215 NW 15th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational, Free
Michaels Kids Club
Join us for 30 minute projects designed for little makers. Let your kids explore their creativity every Saturday while you ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: $3 per project, ages 3+, supplies included.
- Website: www.michaels.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Gainesville Youth Soccer Registration
Register for the Spring Season. Boys and Girls, Ages 4 through 16, Teams are Co-ed Come join us to register on ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Soccer Complex, 3401 NW 143rd St, Gainesville FL
- Website: gainesvilleyouthsoccer.net
- Category: Other
Brazilian Skills Open House
Brazilian Skills OPEN HOUSE! Don't miss it out. Come have a taste of what Brazil has to show you! Soccer ...
- 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Brazilian Skills- 3832 W Newberry Rd, Suite 2B, Gainesville, Florida 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Storytime at Wesley UMC
Storytime in the Park returns on January 12th, but for January and February we will meet in the Children's Sunday ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.wesleyumcon23.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Starlight's Sweetheart Pageant
New Location!! Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest for Girls ages newborn to adult, and Boys Newborn to 2 years. All contestants ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Holiday Inn University, 1250 W. University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: see website
- Website: starlightpageant.wixsite.com
- Category: Pageants & Competitions
Painting with a Twist: At the Lake with Monet
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes
Learn to Crochet for Kids at Joann Fabric
Skill Level 1 : Beginner Kid Class Learn how to hold crochet hook & yarn, how to crochet a chain & ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 3202 SW 35th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $35
- Website: www.joann.com
- Category: Classes
Cirque Italia Water Circus Gold
Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance of European style. It is truly described as a ...
- 1:30 pm
- Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 Northeast Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 37740
- Cost: tickets start at $10 ( 1 FREE child ticket with EVERY full price adult ticket purchase in level 2 or level 3. Use Promo Code:: FACEFREE)
- Website: cirqueitalia.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
Enriching Your World with Art
Monday art class for kids 5-15 Discover and create with the visual language of art! Explore different art media while ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Art Alley, 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20/class ($5 more for each sibling) or Monthly rate of $15/class
- Website: floridacreate.blogspot.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Foster and Adoption Info Night
Are you interested in fostering or adopting? Join us for an upcoming Info Night in Gainesville! Info Nights are a ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Gainesville, 14105 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville Fl 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Baby-Wearing Barre Classes
Join us for our next 4-week baby-wearing series, Tuesdays, starting February 4th from 8:30 - 9:15 am. This is a ...
- 8:30 am - 9:15 am
- Location: AUXO Fitness, 4994 NW 39th Ave. Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $15/session or $50 for the series
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Mardi Gras Party at Bouncers
We're having a parade. Come be part of it. Candy, loud and fun. Need we say more? Make a mask ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: members free, non members $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion
We look forward to learning some new songs to sing, and jamming to the old ones of course too. Please join ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $4/family per class, suggested donation
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Toddlers Try It Art Class with Wayfaring Painter
This month we’ll sail some seas, swab a deck, make a parrot pal and dig for treasure. Wear your favorite ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Forage Hall at Working Food, 219 NW 10th Avenue, Gainesville
- Cost: $8-$12 sliding scale/pay what you can $5 additional sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Kilwins Grand Opening at Butler Town Center
Come and Join us to Celebrate our Grand Opening! We provide enjoyment and for this special occasion we will raffle and ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Kilwins, Butler Town Center, 3625 SW 32nd CT-ST40, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Help Me Help My Child at Tower Road Library
Appropriate for caregivers of children 0-10 years of age. This workshop is designed to help caregivers concerned about a developmental delay/learning ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Public Library, 3020 SW 75th St, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational, Library Programs, Free
Learn to Knit for Kids at Joann Fabric
Learn how to make a slip knot, how to cast on, how to make both knit and purl stitches, how ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 3202 SW 35th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $35
- Website: www.joann.com
- Category: Classes
Oak Hall School's Early Childhood Learning Center Stay and Play
Oak Hall School invites families with children ages 2, 3, & 4 to visit our Early Childhood Learning Center. Meet our ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School Early Childhood Learning Center,1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free, RSVP online
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational, Free
UF Women's Basketball vs South Carolina
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on South Carolina!
- 6:00 pm
- Location: UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Thomas Center Youth Art Gallery - Grades K-12 Art Exhibition
Rescheduled from February 6th to February 27th. You are cordially invited to attend the opening of the Alachua County Public Schools ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Historic Thomas Center • 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: fl02219191.schoolwires.net
- Category: Shows & Concerts, Free
Guys and Dolls Spring Musical at P.K. Yonge
This Broadway Classic involves a fly-by-night gambler who attempts to woo a Salvation Army mission worker for a $1,000 bet. ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge DRS Performing Arts Center, 1080 SW 11th Street Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $12-15
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Star Center Theatre presents 13 The Musical
When 13 year old Evan Goldman moves from New York City to Indiana, he must escape rumors and blackmail if ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: $15-18
- Website: starcenter.ticketleap.com
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Florida State Qualifiers at High Springs BMX
Watch racers from all over Florida qualify for the state finals! Join us for clinics, racing, balance bike practice and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: High Springs BMX, 1050 NW 2nd St, High Springs FL
- Cost: spectators free (mention Fun4Kids and get free parking)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Leap at Bouncers
Your little one can leap for 3 hours! Bouncing is from 9am-noon. Socks and waivers required.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Members are free. Non-members $10 per child.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Quilted Doll Sleeping Bag at Joann Fabric
Skill Level 1 : Beginner Kid Class Learn how to make strips and sew together to form a quilt top, to ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 3202 SW 35th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $17.50
- Website: www.joann.com
- Category: Classes
Oak Hall School's Annual International Festival
Take a trip around the world at Oak Hall School's annual International Festival. Come experience a variety of cultures through ...
- 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th Street Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua Movie in the Park
Our Movie in the Park for February is Disney's Aladdin, starring Will Smith. So, load up the kids, bring your blankets ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 15100 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts, Free
Florida State Qualifiers at High Springs BMX
Watch racers from all over Florida qualify for the state finals! Join us for clinics, racing, balance bike practice and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: High Springs BMX, 1050 NW 2nd St, High Springs FL
- Cost: spectators free (mention Fun4Kids and get free parking)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Bed Race to End Childhood Homelessness
This unique racing event features five-person teams pushing twin size beds on wheels down a 100-yard track. Awards will be ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Avenue , Gainesville FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Kids Canvas Tote at Joann Fabric
Skill Level 2 : Intermediate Kid Class Work with canvas & cotton fabric, add a lining & handles to a project ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 3202 SW 35th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $30
- Website: www.joann.com
- Category: Classes
Gainesville Youth Soccer Registration
Register for the Spring Season. Boys and Girls, Ages 4 through 16, Teams are Co-ed Come join us to register on ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Soccer Complex, 3401 NW 143rd St, Gainesville FL
- Website: gainesvilleyouthsoccer.net
- Category: Other
Dr. Seuss's Birthday Event at Target
Visit your nearest store on February 29th for giveaways, activities and read-along of Happy Birthday to You! every 30 minutes.
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Target on Archer- 3970 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.target.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
