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

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


Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon

Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon

Bring your family, bring your dogs, bring your friends, and bring your friends' dogs to the Gainesville Walkathon at One Love Cafe on April 1, 2023. This free, family-friendly event includes a 3K walk and a Waggin' Tails Festival with upbeat music, delicious food, a beer garden, and a variety of vendors. Click to learn more.
Celebrate the Child

Celebrate the Child

Come join us for our annual Celebrate the Child event! Celebrate the Child is a free and family-friendly celebration for children. The event will offer free food, fun, games and activities for children, along with educational materials for parents on how to keep our children safe. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Art Cart - Friday, March 24th

Harn Museum Art Cart - Friday, March 24th

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ages inspired by objects on view and in our collection. Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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5:00 pm Help Me Grow Alachua: Story time, Screenings and Parent Workshops
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
7:00 pm Artist Talk and Demos by Amy Richard
2:00 pm Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
9:00 am Career Discoveries Day
 
 
 
4:00 pm Hometown Pediatrics Ribbon Cutting
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
9:00 am Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Girls in Aviation Day
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:30 pm UF Diabetes Family Fun Day- Education to Protect Tomorrow
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
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10:00 am Newberry Veterans Day Event
10:00 am Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Museum Nights: New Perspectives
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
11:00 am Native Wildlife of The Devils Millhopper
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm North Central Florida YMCA Youth-Focused Open House
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Native American Heritage Month: Indigenous Florida at Matheson History Museum
 
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7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
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10:00 am Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture Festival
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Sweetwater Wetlands Park
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10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours
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3:00 pm Revolution Before Evolution Festival and Concert
6:30 pm Premier Moms Parent Appreciation Night
5:00 pm Help Me Grow Alachua: Story time, Screenings and Parent Workshops
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01Nov

Help Me Grow Alachua: Story time, Screenings and Parent Workshops

Is your child struggling with their communication skills? Do you have any concerns with the way your child expresses themselves? Join us ...

02Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Hometown Pediatrics Ribbon Cutting

Join us to celebrate our grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony! Reception immediately following. Snow cones by SnowieGator for the kiddos, face painting ...

03Nov

Artist Talk and Demos by Amy Richard

Artist Talk and Demos by Amy Richard In support of the exhibitions on view at The Galleries at the Historic Thomas ...

04Nov

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...

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 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $7.19
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
05Nov

Career Discoveries Day

The Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation invites all middle and high school students and their parents/guardians to Career Discoveries Day. This ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

Come on down to the farm at Morningside Nature Center and help us welcome the return of Living History Saturday! ...

Girls in Aviation Day

Girls in Aviation Event, time to introduce women/girls to the aviation industry. We will have speakers, food trucks, and activities!

UF Diabetes Family Fun Day- Education to Protect Tomorrow

Come and enjoy the UF Diabetes Family Fun Day on November 05, from 2:30-5:30 pm. This event will include a ...

09Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
10Nov

Help Me Grow Alachua: Story time, Screenings and Parent Workshops

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER What are gross motor skills? Gross motor skill development involves the large muscles in the arms, legs, ...

Museum Nights: New Perspectives

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Explore the museum and our highlighted exhibition Global Perspectives: Highlights from the Contemporary Collection in unexpected ways. ...

11Nov

Newberry Veterans Day Event

• Police vehicle display • Fire vehicle display • Car show display • Education Information Booths • Military Items on Display • Food Trucks • Mini ...

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 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $7.19
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
12Nov

Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie

POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH. THERE ARE SIMPLY TOO MANY TREES DOWN ALONG THE TRAIL TO SAFELY DO THE ...

Native Wildlife of The Devils Millhopper

Please plan to join SWR volunteers at 11:00 am for a natural history based program. The ambassadors represent species that ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Devils Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

North Central Florida YMCA Youth-Focused Open House

Join us for live music by PMOC, Prizes, and Catering.

Paleontology in the Park

Calling fossil-lovers of all ages! If you love paleontology and all things fossil-related! Complete a fossil-finding expedition with the help ...

13Nov

Native American Heritage Month: Indigenous Florida at Matheson History Museum

We are excited to welcome Nicole Nesberg to the Matheson to discuss the history of the indigenous people who lived ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission is free but registration is required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
15Nov

Help Me Grow Alachua: Story time, Screenings and Parent Workshops

Important Social Skills for kids: -Sharing -Cooperating -Using Manners -Listening -Following Directions Want to enhance your child’s personal- social skills? Join us for a night of activities ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Sweetwater Square Apartments (Village Green) 3501 NE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
16Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
18Nov

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 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $7.19
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
19Nov

Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie

The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...

Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture Festival

Join us FOR FREE at the Cade Museum on November 19 to enjoy family fun, food trucks, vendors and much ...

22Nov

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Fun 4 Gator Kids playgroup is heading to Sweetwater Wetlands Park. On Tuesday, November 22nd, starting at 10 am, we ...

23Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
25Nov

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Witness over 100 wild and rare animals, hear every animals story, experience big cat feedings and enjoy lots of outdoor ...

26Nov

Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie

The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Witness over 100 wild and rare animals, hear every animals story, experience big cat feedings and enjoy lots of outdoor ...

27Nov

Revolution Before Evolution Festival and Concert

Join us as we engage the community and raise funds for the development of Swarthy East GNV! The event features five ...

28Nov

Premier Moms Parent Appreciation Night

Moms/Parents - You’re Invited We recognize how hard you work daily to provide love, care, resources etc. for your family. Therefore, we ...

29Nov

Help Me Grow Alachua: Story time, Screenings and Parent Workshops

Learning how to approach and solve problems, both at home and at school, can affect the quality of a child’s ...

30Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational