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.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Tour- First Saturdays
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 - 9:30 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: Tours/Informational
Historic Haile Homestead Tour Holiday Decorations - Let it Snow
In December 2021 the Homestead will be OPEN FOR TOURS on Saturdays AND Sundays - and the Homestead will be ...
- 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: Tours/Informational
First Day Hike into Devil's Millhopper Sink Hole
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: FREE with paid park entry: $4/vehicle | $2 pedestrian or bicyclist
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
First Day Hike at Paynes Prairie
Ranger-led, 1.5-mile hike meanders through dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography.
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 4801 Camp Ranch Road Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: $4/vehicle
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
Historic Haile Homestead Tour Holiday Decorations - Let it Snow
In December 2021 the Homestead will be OPEN FOR TOURS on Saturdays AND Sundays - and the Homestead will be ...
- 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: Tours/Informational
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 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: Tours/Informational
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
Rim Ramble Hike: A Ranger-Led Adventure. This 1.5 mile trail meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park- North Entrance, 4801 Camp Ranch Road Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
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
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
[SOLD OUT] Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and ...
- 12:15 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $5 | Non-Members $6 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Tour- Second Sundays
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is hosting in-person, socially distant tours! Online pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Only 10 spaces per tour ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- 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: Tours/Informational
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
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
[SOLD OUT] Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and ...
- 9:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $5 | Non-Members $6 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Tours/Informational
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 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: Tours/Informational
Raid of Otter Springs
Battle Re-enactments at 10am and 2pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Food and Crafts on site
- 10:00 am
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person. Children 7 and younger FREE Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: forvets.us
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
Rim Ramble Hike: A Ranger-Led Adventure. This 1.5 mile trail meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park- North Entrance, 4801 Camp Ranch Road Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
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
Raid of Otter Springs
Battle Re-enactments at 10am and 2pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Food and Crafts on site
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person. Children 7 and younger FREE Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: forvets.us
- Category: Tours/Informational
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
Carson Springs Wildlife MLK Day Walk or Ride Tour
Outdoor fun for all ages. Big cat and rhino feedings Baby Hyena Interactions and Photo Opportunities. Over 30 Rare Species ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Children 3-11 $10 | under 3 FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
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
Partnership for Strong Families Virtual Foster Care and Adoption Info Night
Join us for a Virtual Foster Care and Adoption Info Night on January 20th at 6 PM on Zoom! We ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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: Tours/Informational
Arbor Day at Easton Sports Complex
Volunteers and participants of all ages are invited to join the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department and the Newberry City ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
Rim Ramble Hike: A Ranger-Led Adventure. This 1.5 mile trail meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park- North Entrance, 4801 Camp Ranch Road Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
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
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
FrogWatch USA Training Session
Become a citizen scientist! FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Online
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
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 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: Tours/Informational
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
Rim Ramble Hike: A Ranger-Led Adventure. This 1.5 mile trail meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park- North Entrance, 4801 Camp Ranch Road Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
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: Tours/Informational
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
