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.
Tours, & 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 and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
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.
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol (Streaming)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, that Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling, returns again this year through our #HippAtHome productions. Enchanting ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $20
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13/member, $16 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride New Years Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $35 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 3 FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $55 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
Sing in the New Year! A 2021 Sing-Along in Depot Park
Kick off the New Year in Depot Park with two days of music, food, fun, sweet treats, and chalk art!Jan. ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Cade Museum New Year BOGO
Kick off the New Year with a visit to The Cade! We are open New Year's Day and Saturday, January ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: BOGO
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol (Streaming)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, that Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling, returns again this year through our #HippAtHome productions. Enchanting ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $20
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
1st Saturday Ranger Led Tour at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is hosting in-person, socially distant tours! Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Only 10 spaces per tour ...
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational & Tours
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
Kanapaha is offering a guided tour on the first Saturday of every month starting at 10:00am. We ask that those ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Adults: $10 Children (ages 5-13): $5 Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent). Free for Members. Group rates available for tours.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational & Tours
Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons
You are NEVER too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skaters learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 320606
- Cost: $9/skater
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Sing in the New Year! A 2021 Sing-Along in Depot Park
Kick off the New Year in Depot Park with two days of music, food, fun, sweet treats, and chalk art!Jan. ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol (Streaming)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, that Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling, returns again this year through our #HippAtHome productions. Enchanting ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $20
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Hair Affair Free Back 2 School Cutz
Our Church will again, this School year, be offering Free Back 2 School Hair Cuts, at the end of the ...
- 3:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19930 N Us Hwy 441 Suite A High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
2nd Sunday Ranger Led Tour at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is hosting in-person, socially distant tours! Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Only 10 spaces per tour ...
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational & Tours
Momentum Dance Arts Registration Event
Give your child the gift of dance!
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Momentum Dance: 15634 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Gamesville Tabletop Magic The Gathering Standard Sundays
Join us for Magic The Gathering! 20 people max per night
- 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $7
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Gamesville Tabletop Board Game Day
Open Tables for Board Game Players. 20 person max
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Drive Thru Food Giveaway
The Saint Matthew Baptist Church in partnership with The City of Alachua Recreation Department is hosting a drive thru food ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Saint Matthew Baptist Church of Alachua, FL 15712 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Alachua County Library Happy New Year Story Time
Kick off the New Year with songs, stories, and a craft with Ms. Courtney. Purr-fect for preschoolers.
- 10:30 am
- Location: online
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Gator Bait Kids Night
Every Tuesday! Movie night w/ Disney Plus & $3 Kids Meals in the Courtyard. Bring the family and enjoy!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill: 304 State Road, Melrose, FL
- Cost: $3 Kids Meals
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Maker Night & Junior Inventor Night
Junior Inventor Night - Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Members: $5 | Non-members: $20
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Gamesville Tabletop D&D Night
4 Groups per 3hr time slot. Must reserve table and time slot before hand
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $3 per player
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Afternoon Explorer Camp
We're excited to launch Afternoon Explorer Camp each Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Register for this exciting mid-week ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: visit website for details
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Gamesville Tabletop Magic The Gathering Thursday Commander League
Join us for Magic The Gathering! 20 people max per night
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Capoeira Massape Outdoor Classes
Socially-distant outdoor Capoeira classes at Depot Park, these classes are donation based and all levels are welcome, no uniform or ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: donation based
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13/member, $16 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Gamesville Tabletop Magic The Gathering Friday Commander League
Join us for Magic The Gathering! 20 people max per night
- 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Songs for a New World at the Star Center Theater
Songs for a New World is, according to composer Jason Robert Brown, “about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Star Center Theater, 11 NE 23rd Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: $10-$20
- Website: www.starcentertheatre.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Capoeira Open House
Register to see what Capoeira is all about for your tot, preschooler or elementary age child.
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Capoeira Massape: 2020 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: $1
- Website: www.capoeiragainesville.com
- Category: Informational & Tours
SoCal Athletics Tryouts
SoCal Athletics Gainesville is having tryouts and we have some spots to fill! This will be an 18u Team, but ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Auditions & Tryouts
Elite Baseball Tryouts
Florida Elite Baseball Tryouts for ALL ages 8-18u. Organization that takes pride in developing young players and helping the older ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: See above for locations
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Auditions & Tryouts
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $25 | Ages 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $45 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Informational & Tours
Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam
Ages 3 and up are welcome to join us at Splash Jam for extra time in the pool! Splash Jam is ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Member: $23 | Non-member: $25
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Glitter and Glam Pamper Party
Join our JoJo Siwa look-alike for a day of pampering at Trinity's Day Spa. Tickets include your kids choice of ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Trinity's Day Spa: 2441 NW 43rd. St. Suite 11B. Thornebrook Shopping Village, Gainesville
- Cost: $35
- Website: capesntiaras.wixsite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the Nation for its "Talking Walls." For a reason lost to time, the Haile ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours
Cade Museum Little Sparks Storytime
Bring your littles (ages 0-5) to hear our educators bring to life stories that are both fun and educational. The ...
- 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Included with paid admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Songs for a New World at the Star Center Theater
Songs for a New World is, according to composer Jason Robert Brown, “about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Star Center Theater, 11 NE 23rd Avenue Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: $10-$20
- Website: www.starcentertheatre.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gamesville Tabletop Board Game Day
Open Tables for Board Game Players. 20 person max
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Drive Thru Food Giveaway
The Saint Matthew Baptist Church in partnership with The City of Alachua Recreation Department is hosting a drive thru food ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Saint Matthew Baptist Church of Alachua, FL 15712 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gator Bait Kids Night
Every Tuesday! Movie night w/ Disney Plus & $3 Kids Meals in the Courtyard. Bring the family and enjoy!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill: 304 State Road, Melrose, FL
- Cost: $3 Kids Meals
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Maker Night & Junior Inventor Night
Junior Inventor Night - Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Members: $5 | Non-members: $20
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Virtual Foster Parent Orientation with Camelot Community Care
Loving Homes-Loving Families Wanted. Orientation for Therapeutic Foster Parents on how to become a foster parent. Information and class dates ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: No fee, registration needed
- Website: www.camelotcommunitycare.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gamesville Tabletop D&D Night
4 Groups per 3hr time slot. Must reserve table and time slot before hand
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $3 per player
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Afternoon Explorer Camp
We're excited to launch Afternoon Explorer Camp each Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Register for this exciting mid-week ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: visit website for details
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gamesville Tabletop Magic The Gathering Thursday Commander League
Join us for Magic The Gathering! 20 people max per night
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Capoeira Massape Outdoor Classes
Socially-distant outdoor Capoeira classes at Depot Park, these classes are donation based and all levels are welcome, no uniform or ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: donation based
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Virtual Harn Museum Night: Global Inspirations
Join the Harn for conversations focusing on the exhibition "Global Perspectives: Highlights from the Contemporary Collection." This live event will ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: online
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Informational & Tours, Free
F4GK Safe & Clean Sun Country Stay & Play 2.0 Playgroup
Please join us for the F4GK Safe & Clean Sun Country Stay & Play 2.0 Playgroup! Enjoy open play with ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Roger's Farm, 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville FL 32609
- Cost: Member $13 (+tax) Non-Member $16 (+tax) GET $5 OFF THESE PRICES BY ENTERING PROMO CODE: S&P2.0
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13/member, $16 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Equestrians Unlimited Open Homeschool Group
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy learning, fun and a pony ride/mini lesson while enjoying the outdoors! 2020/2021 Event Dates for ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Cost: $15/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gamesville Tabletop Magic The Gathering Friday Commander League
Join us for Magic The Gathering! 20 people max per night
- 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Sun Country Sports Winter Wonderland Workshop
Prince and Princesses Workshop! Come join the Snow Queen, Ice Princess, Cinderella, Elsa and their Prince and Princess friends for ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $34
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Family Fun
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the Nation for its "Talking Walls." For a reason lost to time, the Haile ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $25 | Ages 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $45 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Informational & Tours
Kimberly Morales' 2ndAnnual Snow Party
Did someone say SNOW in Florida!!! Yes, we did!!! Come join us for Kimberly's 2nd Annual Snow Party where Snowflakes❄ ...
- 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farms, 19630 NE 30 St, Williston, FL 32696.
- Cost: $10 online and $12 at the gate
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam
Ages 3 and up are welcome to join us at Splash Jam for extra time in the pool! Splash Jam is ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Member: $23 | Non-member: $25
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Cade Museum Little Sparks Storytime
Bring your littles (ages 0-5) to hear our educators bring to life stories that are both fun and educational. The ...
- 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Included with paid admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Painting with a Twist: Wishing Tree Magic
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: $37
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Gamesville Tabletop Magic The Gathering Standard Sundays
Join us for Magic The Gathering! 20 people max per night
- 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $7
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Carson Springs Wildlife MLK Day Walking Tour
Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding demonstrations. Tour allows you to ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $25 | Children 3-11 $10 | under 3 FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Informational & Tours
Flip Factory Zone MLK Day
Join us on MLK Day!
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: See website for rates
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua
Join us at the MLK Day event in Alachua FL. We will be providing kids activities for the event. It ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Hathcock Community Center, 15818 NW 140th Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Gamesville Tabletop Board Game Day
Open Tables for Board Game Players. 20 person max
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gator Bait Kids Night
Every Tuesday! Movie night w/ Disney Plus & $3 Kids Meals in the Courtyard. Bring the family and enjoy!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill: 304 State Road, Melrose, FL
- Cost: $3 Kids Meals
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Maker Night & Junior Inventor Night
Junior Inventor Night - Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Members: $5 | Non-members: $20
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Capoeira Massape Outdoor Classes
Socially-distant outdoor Capoeira classes at Depot Park, these classes are donation based and all levels are welcome, no uniform or ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: donation based
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gamesville Tabletop D&D Night
4 Groups per 3hr time slot. Must reserve table and time slot before hand
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $3 per player
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Afternoon Explorer Camp
We're excited to launch Afternoon Explorer Camp each Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Register for this exciting mid-week ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: visit website for details
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
F4GK Music in the Park Playgroup
Join the Fun4GatorKids Playgroup and Katrina from Shining Star Music Academy for a FREE Music in the Park Outdoor Playgroup! ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Northside Park: 5701 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32653)
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Equestrians Unlimited Tiny Tots Group
This program is specifically for our littles! Toddlers/Preschoolers! Come grab a pony ride and a craft just for you! Parents ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Brazilian Skills Kids Capoeira Class
Come have fun with Instrutora Mel! Kids classes for ages 3 and up. We are taking all COVID safety precautions. ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 3832 W Newberry Rd, Suite 2B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes, Free
Capoeira Massape Outdoor Classes
Socially-distant outdoor Capoeira classes at Depot Park, these classes are donation based and all levels are welcome, no uniform or ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: donation based
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13/member, $16 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tioga Town Center Playground Grand Opening
You’ve all been waiting, and it’s finally here! We’re so excited to announce that the Tioga Town Center Playground will ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128th Street Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Gamesville Tabletop Magic The Gathering Friday Commander League
Join us for Magic The Gathering! 20 people max per night
- 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
We are excited to welcome prospective families to our campus for Saturday tours starting in January. The Admission Team looks ...
- 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Informational & Tours, Free
Florida Museum’s ‘Survival of the Slowest’ Exhibit Opening Day
Slow and steady wins the race! Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can learn all about slower species and their ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3215 Hull Road
- Cost: Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for Florida residents and $7 for ages 3-17. Museum members and UF students with a valid Gator 1 card receive free admission.
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $25 | Ages 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $45 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Informational & Tours
Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam
Ages 3 and up are welcome to join us at Splash Jam for extra time in the pool! Splash Jam is ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Member: $23 | Non-member: $25
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons
You are NEVER too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skaters learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 320606
- Cost: $9/skater
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the Nation for its "Talking Walls." For a reason lost to time, the Haile ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours
Cade Museum Little Sparks Storytime
Bring your littles (ages 0-5) to hear our educators bring to life stories that are both fun and educational. The ...
- 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Included with paid admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Painting with a Twist: Rosie the Llama
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: $37
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes
Step 317 Unicorn Mini Session
Unicorns are real if you believe! Each session includes: ~ Session time with unicorn ~ Session can be booked for an individual ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:20 pm
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $49
- Category: Other
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gamesville Tabletop Board Game Day
Open Tables for Board Game Players. 20 person max
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gator Bait Kids Night
Every Tuesday! Movie night w/ Disney Plus & $3 Kids Meals in the Courtyard. Bring the family and enjoy!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill: 304 State Road, Melrose, FL
- Cost: $3 Kids Meals
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Maker Night & Junior Inventor Night
Junior Inventor Night - Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Members: $5 | Non-members: $20
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Family Workshop: Assistive Technologies
Appropriate for the caregivers of any child in the public school system that is on an IEP or 504 plan ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: online
- Cost: FREE
- Website: docs.google.com
- Category: Classes, Free
Capoeira Massape Outdoor Classes
Socially-distant outdoor Capoeira classes at Depot Park, these classes are donation based and all levels are welcome, no uniform or ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: donation based
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
MP Health Mommy and Me Class
Who needs a barbell when you have a baby? Butler Plaza Mommy and Me class Wednesday’s at 10am starts this ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Butler Town Center in Gainesville
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.ptwithmisha.com
- Category: Classes
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gamesville Tabletop D&D Night
4 Groups per 3hr time slot. Must reserve table and time slot before hand
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $3 per player
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Afternoon Explorer Camp
We're excited to launch Afternoon Explorer Camp each Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Register for this exciting mid-week ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: visit website for details
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
FrogWatch USA Training Workshop
Become a citizen scientist! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: online
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes, Free
Capoeira Massape Outdoor Classes
Socially-distant outdoor Capoeira classes at Depot Park, these classes are donation based and all levels are welcome, no uniform or ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Depot Park, Gainesville FL
- Cost: donation based
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes
Bouncers Sus Party
Does your child love to play among us? Bouncers is doing their own live version of the game. Your mission ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers, 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $10 per child | Free for members
- Website: Www.gainesvillebouncers.com
- Category: Family Fun
Elmo and Cookie Monster at Bouncers
enjoy Bouncing from 9-noon. AND a special visit from Elmo and Cookie Monster at 10:30am + a free cookie. So ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3401 NW 34 street gainesville fl 32605
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Country Stay and Play 2.0
Sun Country is excited to announce Stay and Play 2.0! Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13/member, $16 non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Free food distribution while supplies last
- 9:30 am
- Location: 4191 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Sunshine State Book Festival Online Event
Do you love to read? Or, maybe you want to read something new! Check out the Sunshine State Book Festival! ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: www.sunshinestatebookfestival.com
- Cost: 0
- Website: www.sunshinestatebookfestival.com
- Category: Other, Free
Step 317 Valentine Photo Session
Join us at the studio in for a Valentines themed mini! Each session includes: ~ 3 Set Options to choose from ~Session can ...
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $29
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other
NEA Big Read Children's Book Meetup: Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist
We're reading Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist by Christine Evans in preparation for this #NEABigRead book meetup aimed at grades 1-5 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: online
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Informational & Tours, Free
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the Nation for its "Talking Walls." For a reason lost to time, the Haile ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Walking Tour: Adults $25 | Ages 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $45 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Informational & Tours
Roger's Farm Strawberry U-Pick
U-Pick Strawberries. Buckets provided
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Roger's Farm, 3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville FL 32609
- Cost: $2.50.pound
- Category: Family Fun
Hoggetowne at Home
Due to the continuance of the plaque, the King and Queen of Hoggetowne have sought out the talents of Merlin ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: online
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks Storytime
Bring your littles (ages 0-5) to hear our educators bring to life stories that are both fun and educational. The ...
- 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Included with paid admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
St. Francis High School Souper Fun Sunday
Souper Fun Sunday is, and always has been, Gainesville’s premier soup tasting competition! The 14th Annual event will feature "thinking ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: St. Francis Catholic High School, 4100 NW 115th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Adults $15, Seniors/students $10, Children 5-10 $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Painting with a Twist: Rainbow Pets
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: $37
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes
