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, workshops, and clinics 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.
F4GK Coon Hollo Fall Playgroup with Fun4GatorKids & Fun4OcalaKids!
Join Fun4GatorKids and Fun4OcalaKids for a joint Playgroup at Coon Hollo’s Fall Festival on November 1st, from 10am – 1pm! Celebrate ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Coon Hollo Farm in Micanopy - 22480, Us 441, Micanopy, FL 22667
- Cost: $6 per person ages 4 and up
- 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 :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Oak Hall Virtual Stay and Play
Discover. Engage. Play. Open to children ages 2,3, and 4 years old. Speak with our admissions team afterwards to learn ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: online
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival - Homeschool Day
Come celebrate fall on the farm at Coon Hollo, the perfect place for a safe, outdoor family outing! You can ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy Fl 32667
- Cost: $7 for ages 4 and up, 3 & under are free! Cash preferred!
- Website: coonhollo.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, youngsters, with an adult, can meet and greet farm animals ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
P.K. Yonge presents A Christmas Carol
Join us for this classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with ghosts, his own mortality, and his reconciliation ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge DRS Performing Arts Center, 1200 SW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $7
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night
20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
P.K. Yonge presents A Christmas Carol
Join us for this classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with ghosts, his own mortality, and his reconciliation ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge DRS Performing Arts Center, 1200 SW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $7
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Support Group
We meet every Friday. Bring your breastfeeding babies, regardless of where you delivered and the child's age (siblings welcome too) ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Room 9433 at Shands North Tower: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and lunch is provided
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Red White and Blues Farm Fall Festival
All activities included in admission except gemstone mining Jump Pillows Spider Webs Large Yard Games – Connect 4, Cornhole Slide Hill Double Cow Train Frisbee Golf Gemstone ...
- 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $14.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tioga Arts and Crafts Fair
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.** Event will be rescheduled We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2p.m. at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at end ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE but registration is required
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival
**CLOSED November 5th due to weather.** You know it’s true, fall is in the air! For 13 years Coon Hollo ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
- Cost: Ages 4+ $12.50 (Children 3 and under: FREE)
- Website: coonhollo.com
- Category: Family Fun
37th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend
See history come to life! Bring the family to the 37th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment and Living ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Horse Park 11008 South Highway 475 Ocala FL 34480
- Cost: $10 donation per carload
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
McIntosh 1890 Festival
Annual 1890 Arts Crafts and Antiques Show in McIntosh, Florida Admission is free to the 1890's Festival to be held in ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Van Ness Park, McIntosh FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
Join us for the holiday shopping event of the year to help support the missions and ministries of First UMC. ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 419 NE 1st St., Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.fumcgnv.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Cache In Trash Out
Calling all geocachers! Join us for a morning of volunteering and geocaching at Little Orange Creek Preserve. The Cache in ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Little Orange Creek Preserve Hawthorne, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival
You know it’s true, fall is in the air! For 13 years Coon Hollo has been “Growing Beautiful Memories” for ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy Fl 32667
- Cost: Ages 4+ $12.50 (Children 3 and under: FREE)
- Website: coonhollo.com
- Category: Family Fun
Step 317 Mini Sessions - November
Step 317 is offering a variety of themed mini sessions. Choose your theme, choose your time, and book your session! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Session fee varies by theme
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Partnership for Strong Families Superhero 5K
Calling all superheroes! Partnership for Strong Families will hold our 7th annual Superhero 5K event at Westside Park! The Superhero ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: See costs in description
- Website: psfsuperhero5k.org
- Category: Family Fun, Races/Walks/Runs, Pageants/Competitions
37th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend
See history come to life! Bring the family to the 37th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment and Living ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Horse Park 11008 South Highway 475 Ocala FL 34480
- Cost: $10 donation per carload
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Red White and Blues Farm Fall Festival Pumpkin Destruction Day
Red, White and Blues Farm is happy to welcome you to join us for our annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $14.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival
You know it’s true, fall is in the air! For 13 years Coon Hollo has been “Growing Beautiful Memories” for ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy Fl 32667
- Cost: Ages 4+ $12.50 (Children 3 and under: FREE)
- Website: coonhollo.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 :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
First Magnitude Brainaholics Trivia
Join us for the best and most unique trivia in town, Brainaholics! Come out to team trivia at First Magnitude ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, youngsters, with an adult, can meet and greet farm animals ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night
20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Toy Story on the Big Screen at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Join us as we watch Pixar classics all November long on the big screen at First Magnitude. We're turning back ...
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park
Alachua County Community Support Services Veteran Services Division (and other Alachua County departments), the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, and ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuacounty.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Veterans Day Concert and Monument Dedication Ceremony
A little over a year ago, the Evergreen Cemetery Association of Gainesville started fundraising to build a Veterans Monument at ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Evergreen Cemetery, 401 SE 21st Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Skate Station Veteran's Day Session
Military personnel show your ID and you and your family receive one FREE attraction.
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $12 | $5 for Spectators
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Nights
Join us for this once-a-month event taking place at the museum. Speakers and artists help our visitors connect with art ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: SW 34th Street and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free food and admission
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Equestrians Unlimited Toddler & Preschool Program
This fun program is specifically for our littlest equestrians! Calling all Toddlers/Preschoolers! Come grab a pony ride and re-introducing: a ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Support Group
We meet every Friday. Bring your breastfeeding babies, regardless of where you delivered and the child's age (siblings welcome too) ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Room 9433 at Shands North Tower: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and lunch is provided
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Pete's Pier King of the Bay Fishing Tournament and Festival on the Pier
Bring the family and friends to a fun filled event at Pete's Pier. Friday and Saturday Pete's Pier will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Pete's Pier Marina: 1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River, Florida, 34429.
- Cost: $5.00 per person entry fee. (12 and under are free.)
- Website: www.petespier.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Kick-off your Gator home game weekend on Friday night at Celebration Pointe. Chomp The Block, the Official Block Party of ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.celebrationpointe.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College
- Cost: $5-$6 plus service fee
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational
Step 317 Mini Sessions - November
Step 317 is offering a variety of themed mini sessions. Choose your theme, choose your time, and book your session! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Session fee varies by theme
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Ocala Country Days at Silver River Museum
Ocali Country Days is back this fall. The festival runs through the weekend of November 13-14 with live music, historic ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: $8/person | Children 5 and Under Free
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pete's Pier King of the Bay Fishing Tournament and Festival on the Pier
Bring the family and friends to a fun filled event at Pete's Pier. Friday and Saturday Pete's Pier will be ...
- 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Pete's Pier Marina: 1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River, Florida, 34429.
- Cost: $5.00 per person entry fee. (12 and under are free.)
- Website: www.petespier.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Sinkhole Guided Walk
Ask questions and learn about the area and its history while exploring the park with a ranger.
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Road Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Event is free with paid park entry: $4 per vehicle. $2 pedestrian or bicyclist.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Gatorball Baseball Academy Eddy Rodriguez Catching Camp
Ages 13-18 * Covering Set Ups, Receiving, Blocking, Throwing, Fundamentals, and Full Review * Video Analysis *Technology Integration * Catching Specific Strength Development * Maintenance ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Gatorball Baseball Academy: Jonesville Park
- Cost: $300
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Step 317 Mini Sessions - November
Step 317 is offering a variety of themed mini sessions. Choose your theme, choose your time, and book your session! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Session fee varies by theme
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Ocala Country Days at Silver River Museum
Ocali Country Days is back this fall. The festival runs through the weekend of November 13-14 with live music, historic ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: $8/person | Children 5 and Under Free
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Fall Sale
November 11th-14th Legacy Park in Alachua Just Between Friends of Gainesville is the Kids MEGA Sale that everyone is talking ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Advanced Free Tickets Available
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars & Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Whole Foods Butler Town Center, 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Pick of the Patch Pop Up Sale
Fall Market with food vendors, love music and bounce houses and lots of shopping!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Rustic Oaks Ranch: 27317 NW 78th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other
Florida Museum hosts ‘Museum in the Parks: Mammals’ at Paynes Prairie Nov. 15
Learn about Florida’s mammals by exploring collections, hiking and participating in socially distanced activities with Florida Museum of Natural History ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, 100 Savannah Blvd
- Cost: $14 per adult/child pair, includes park entrance fee. $7 per additional person
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Tours/Informational
Hippodrome Youth Workshop on Healthy Relationships
The Hippodrome Theater is proud to announce our partnership with Peaceful Paths and The River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding in ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: thehipp.wufoo.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Star Center Theatre presents All Together Now
Star Center Theatre will join thousands of theatrical organizations around the world with their production of “All Together Now! A ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $19 Students and Children 18-0: $12
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
First Magnitude Brainaholics Trivia
Join us for the best and most unique trivia in town, Brainaholics! Come out to team trivia at First Magnitude ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
UF Health Vaccine Clinic for Kids Under 12
In collaboration with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be open for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Hull Road Garage #11
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, youngsters, with an adult, can meet and greet farm animals ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night
20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Auburn
Cheer on the Florida Gators Volleyball team!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
UF Health Seminar: Injury prevention is everyone's responsibility.
Injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths in children. In fact, according to the CDC, trauma or injuries are ...
- 12:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom webinar
- Cost: Free
- Website: ufl.zoom.us
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Strike Out Hunger Turkey Giveaway
The Long Foundation, Inc., The Martin Luther King, Jr, Commission of Florida, Inc., Alachua County Christian Pastors Association (ACCPA), Prayers ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall, Gainesville
- Cost: free
- Website: www.theoaksmall.com
- Category: Other
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Support Group
We meet every Friday. Bring your breastfeeding babies, regardless of where you delivered and the child's age (siblings welcome too) ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Room 9433 at Shands North Tower: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and lunch is provided
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Celebration Pointe Tree Lighting
Join us on along Celebration Pointe Avenue as we light up our 40′ tree and with a special holiday dance ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College
- Cost: $5-$6 plus service fee
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Oliver
Consider yourself at home with the classic musical based on Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist". Widely hailed as a theatrical masterpiece, ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: ADULTS $23 SENIORS $19 STUDENTS $12
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
CountryWay Town Square Newberry Pro-Rodeo
Come out for this PRCA-sanctioned rodeo! Join us for 2 nights of unforgettable action starting at 8 pm nightly.
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: CountryWay TownSquare, 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 5–12. Children under 5 years are free! Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event at the door: $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 5–12
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Step 317 Mini Sessions - November
Step 317 is offering a variety of themed mini sessions. Choose your theme, choose your time, and book your session! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street Suite 33, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Session fee varies by theme
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Newberry Fall Festival
Downtown Newberry Mainstreet Fall Festival, along Seaboard/Keene Drive. Free Admission. Live music, food trucks, art, crafts, camel rides, stilt walkers, ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown, Newberry FL along Seaboard/Keene Drive
- Cost: Free
- Website: newberrymainstreet.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Red White and Blues Farm Fall Festival
All activities included in admission except gemstone mining Jump Pillows Spider Webs Large Yard Games – Connect 4, Cornhole Slide Hill Double Cow Train Frisbee Golf Gemstone ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $14.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Sinkhole Guided Walk
Ask questions and learn about the area and its history while exploring the park with a ranger.
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Road Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Event is free with paid park entry: $4 per vehicle. $2 pedestrian or bicyclist.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Farm Bureau Food and Agricultural Festival
Do you know what agricultural commodities are grown right here in the state of Florida? Come join us and several ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
The Cupcake Race
From the 5K to the Half Marathon, you'll enjoy the scenic Hawthorne Trail and receive a wonderful finishers medal and ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Hawthorne Trail, 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: $45-$85
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Red White and Blues Farm Fall Festival
All activities included in admission except gemstone mining Jump Pillows Spider Webs Large Yard Games – Connect 4, Cornhole Slide Hill Double Cow Train Frisbee Golf Gemstone ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $14.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Carillon Recital
The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon performed in a fifty-minute recital.
- 1:55 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Oliver
Consider yourself at home with the classic musical based on Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist". Widely hailed as a theatrical masterpiece, ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: ADULTS $23 SENIORS $19 STUDENTS $12
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. South Carolina
Cheer on the Florida Gators Volleyball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Sugar Camp Ranch Turkey Pardoning Festival
Join us Monday November 22nd for our 3rd annual Turkey Pardoning Festival. Because we are thankful for each and everyone ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 387 SW Cumorah Hill St, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: $7 ages 2+
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Holiday Sessions
School is out so be sure to join us for some fun
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $12 | $5 for Spectators
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fat Tuscan Cafe All About Pies
Join us at this Monday evening class before thanksgiving and make learn all about perfecting the perfect Pie! Students will ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fat Tuscan Cafe: 725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $50.00 per person, includes all groceries, supplies, class instruction and printed recipes.
- Website: fattuscan.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Holiday Sessions
School is out so be sure to join us for some fun
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $12 | $5 for Spectators
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
First Magnitude Brainaholics Trivia
Join us for the best and most unique trivia in town, Brainaholics! Come out to team trivia at First Magnitude ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Skate Station Holiday Sessions
School is out so be sure to join us for some fun
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $12 | $5 for Spectators
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, youngsters, with an adult, can meet and greet farm animals ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night
20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Monsters Inc. on the Big Screen at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Join us as we watch Pixar classics all November long on the big screen at First Magnitude. Join us and ...
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun
Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online at ...
- 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: East Overlook Depot Park
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Trail Trot
Join us as we hit the trails on Thanksgiving morning! Run, walk, skip or trot during this FREE fun community ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, Gainesville
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Duckpond Turkey Trot
A fun jog through the neighborhood up to Northeast Park and back at a leisurely pace, with strollers, small children ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Roper Park: Gainesville
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Oliver
Consider yourself at home with the classic musical based on Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist". Widely hailed as a theatrical masterpiece, ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: ADULTS $23 SENIORS $19 STUDENTS $12
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving 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 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $65 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Support Group
We meet every Friday. Bring your breastfeeding babies, regardless of where you delivered and the child's age (siblings welcome too) ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Room 9433 at Shands North Tower: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and lunch is provided
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
The Annual Christmas Express is Florida's Christmas train! The Christmas Train is so much more than just a train ride! ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL. 32696
- Cost: $15.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $20 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $10.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no donation is requested.
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Kick-off your Gator home game weekend on Friday night at Celebration Pointe. Chomp The Block, the Official Block Party of ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.celebrationpointe.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
High Springs Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Vendors with free treats for kids. Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves. Christmas train. Christmas music and more!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Morningside Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
Celebrate Bygone American Traditions at Cane Boil. Enrich your Thanksgiving holidays with merriment among the piney woods of Morningside Nature ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, Fl, 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Sinkhole Guided Walk
Ask questions and learn about the area and its history while exploring the park with a ranger.
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Road Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Event is free with paid park entry: $4 per vehicle. $2 pedestrian or bicyclist.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving 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 2-11 are $10 | Under FREE | Motorized Vehicles: $65 (See website for limitations)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Skate Station Skate Your Turkey Off
Wild and crazy turkey games!
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $12 | $5 for Spectators
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents Miracle on 34th Street
Celebrate your holidays with this all time favorite classic story. A last-minute replacement Santa for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: $15-$20
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Harn Museum Weekend Tours
Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Oliver
Consider yourself at home with the classic musical based on Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist". Widely hailed as a theatrical masterpiece, ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: ADULTS $23 SENIORS $19 STUDENTS $12
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Light Up Tioga
Come join us for Light Up Tioga, our annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival! There will be lots of festive ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.tiogatowncenter.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
First Magnitude Brainaholics Trivia
Join us for the best and most unique trivia in town, Brainaholics! Come out to team trivia at First Magnitude ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
UF Health Webinar: Let's talk about the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
We know many people are eager to protect their children against COVID-19, but many have questions as they make this ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom webinar
- Cost: fee
- Website: ufl.zoom.us
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
