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.
City Nature Challenge 2022: Alachua County
Be part of the worldwide City Nature Challenge right here in Alachua County! Upload photos of plants and animals you ...
- All Day Event
- Location: your yard or neighborhood in Alachua County, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Smart Start at Zion: Children’s Bible History and Songs
This is an opportunity to learn Bible stories in manageable pieces, reading straight from the Bible. We read, discuss, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Red White and Blues Farm Blues Fest
Join us to celebrate our blueberry harvest at Blues Fest! Red, White & Blues Farm is having a day full of ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Admission is $5 in advance, $7 at the door (Kids 1 year and younger are free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
- 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, Tours/Informational
High Springs Playhouse presents The Jungle Book
One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli, the Indian ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Adult: $16, Student: $11, Senior (Sunday only): $11
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
City Nature Challenge 2022: Alachua County
Be part of the worldwide City Nature Challenge right here in Alachua County! Upload photos of plants and animals you ...
- All Day Event
- Location: your yard or neighborhood in Alachua County, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Do Art Mommy and Me
Join us for a story at 10 and 11, then paint a piece of pottery to go with it! *Limited ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Do Art with Yopp 2441 NW 43 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $15 per parent/child
- Website: www.doartstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Infield Clinics
Players aged 9-14 are invited to attend. Learn proper infield play.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics
Monday Night Hitting Clinics: Players aged 9-14 are invited to attend. Learn proper hitting mechanics.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
F4GK Playgroup at Fire Station #1
F4GK playgroup is Heading to Fire Station #1. So excited for our up close and personal tour! We have 2 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fire Station #1: 525 S Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am at One Love Café for breastfeeding support, friendship, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.LLLgville.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cade Museum Afternoon Explorer Camp
This exciting mid-week opportunity is conveniently scheduled on Wednesday afternoons for early release students. This program gives elementary-aged students the ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: $20 per student, 10% member discount
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Mother's Day Crafts at Cone Park Branch
Come make a card and a gift for the special ladies in your life! Moms, Grandmothers, Sisters, Teachers, anyone who ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Crafternoon Kid Crafting at Pinspiration
Looking for something to do on the early dismissal afternoon in May? We have your answer! Gear up for the summer ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch
Get sketchy and practice your drawing skills at the Newberry Branch Library. Draw a different subject each month and meet like-minded ...
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology
The outdoor community event is the state’s largest life sciences exhibit show hosted by Foundation Park and Concept Companies. The ...
- 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Foundation Park, 14193 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.bioflorida.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua County Library: Make and Take Mother's Day Card at Hawthorne Branch
Come make your Mom a special card just from you! Get creative at the library and make a card to ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Club Connection - Social Skills Group at LCS
Club Connection is a therapeutic social skills group for elementary aged children. The Club is held weekly on Fridays - ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: LCS Integrative Counseling and Consulting - 4703 NW 53rd Avenue, Suite A2, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $40 per week
- Website: www.otgainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
- 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
Tioga Concert Night - Nameless Faces
Join us for our Concert Night Series, featuring Nameless Faces! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Free Friday Concert Series
The Free Fridays Concert Series is back with a great lineup of local and regional bands.
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)
Join James Albury, former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as he takes you on a personally guided ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational
Teatime Tranquility and Treasures Mother's Day Tea
We are celebrating Mothers at Teatime Tranquility & Treasures! High tea and by reservation only.
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Teatime Tranquility and Treasures 14521 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: $21.95 Per Person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Sunshine Zoological Preserve Spring Festival
Our Spring festival will be every full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in May 2022. Explore over 90 acres at the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17248 Crawford Lake Rd, McAlpin, FL 32062
- Cost: $10 per person | 2 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summit Series Bracket Race
The 2022 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Island Grove Blueberry Festival
Annual fundraising Blueberry Festival in Island Grove, FL. All funds raised will contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 21921 S HWY 301 Island Grove, FL 32654
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Coon Hollo Farm Sunflower Festival
Weekends May 7- 21, 2022, Saturdays and Sundays Entry includes 2 sunflowers, Hayride to feed cows, farm animals, photo opps galore. Enjoy ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
- Cost: $8 entry includes 2 sunflowers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Coon Hollo Farm Sunflower Festival
Weekends May 7- 21, 2022, Saturdays and Sundays Entry includes 2 sunflowers, Hayride to feed cows, farm animals, photo opps galore. Enjoy ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
- Cost: $8 entry includes 2 sunflowers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sunshine Zoological Preserve Spring Festival
Our Spring festival will be every full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in May 2022. Explore over 90 acres at the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17248 Crawford Lake Rd, McAlpin, FL 32062
- Cost: $10 per person | 2 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Red White and Blues Farm Blues Fest
Join us to celebrate our blueberry harvest at Blues Fest! Red, White & Blues Farm is having a day full of ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Admission is $5 in advance, $7 at the door (Kids 1 year and younger are free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $16.00 per person, Children 3 and under are free when accompanied by their parents
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mother's Day Mini Market at 4th Ave Food Park
A curated market for moms on mother's day! Come shop local goodies and dried floral arrangements made by Garden and Grace ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Do Art Mommy and Me
Join us for a story at 10 and 11, then paint a piece of pottery to go with it! *Limited ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Do Art with Yopp 2441 NW 43 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $15 per parent/child
- Website: www.doartstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Infield Clinics
Players aged 9-14 are invited to attend. Learn proper infield play.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics
Monday Night Hitting Clinics: Players aged 9-14 are invited to attend. Learn proper hitting mechanics.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn new words and concepts through activities such as ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Teen Book Discussion
The new Teen Book Discussion Group will discuss novels and nonfiction books of your choice. Once a month, we’ll meet ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: online- Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cade Museum Afternoon Explorer Camp
This exciting mid-week opportunity is conveniently scheduled on Wednesday afternoons for early release students. This program gives elementary-aged students the ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: $20 per student, 10% member discount
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Crafternoon Kid Crafting at Pinspiration
Looking for something to do on the early dismissal afternoon in May? We have your answer! Gear up for the summer ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Ages 6-18. Must pre-register. Mask required.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 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
Umpire Clinic at Diamond Sports Park
Train to become an umpire with John Magnusson. This clinic is for students aged 15-21 that are serious about becoming ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Diamond Sports Park 4000 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library DIY Paper Flowers
April showers bring May flowers, so join us and learn how to create beautiful flowers from paper. You can make ...
- 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: online
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Budgeting for Teens - Archer Branch
This introductory budgeting program is open to teens and college-aged young adults. Learn how to budget in this beginner-friendly class! We’ll ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch, 13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Umpire Clinic at Diamond Sports Park
Train to become an umpire with John Magnusson. This clinic is for students aged 15-21 that are serious about becoming ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Diamond Sports Park 4000 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
F4GK Music in the Park
F4GK playgroup is heading to the park with Shining Star Music Academy! Have you hung out with Katrina before?? You ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Northside park (near Walmart) 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Club Connection - Social Skills Group at LCS
Club Connection is a therapeutic social skills group for elementary aged children. The Club is held weekly on Fridays - ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: LCS Integrative Counseling and Consulting - 4703 NW 53rd Avenue, Suite A2, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $40 per week
- Website: www.otgainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
NCAA Men's Tennis Super Regionals - Gators vs Tar Heels
This is your last chance to see the Gators at The Ring this season, so make sure to get your ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex 2325 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: $3 Child (12 & Under) | $5 Adults
- Website: am.ticketmaster.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
- 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
Free Friday Concert Series
The Free Fridays Concert Series is back with a great lineup of local and regional bands.
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Dash and Splash Summer Series - Dwight H. Hunter Pool
Lace up and get your swimsuit ready for this exciting series of races! Come participate in one of four races ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: Dwight H. Hunter "Northeast" Pool 1100 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $21.00 (Resident) $28.00 (Non-resident)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
UF Health: Free Sports Physicals
The UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute will be providing Free Pre-Participation/Sports Physicals to all youth, high school, and ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2nd floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Free Health Clinic at University of Florida Health Cancer Center
The UF Health Cancer Center, Children Beyond Our Borders, the UF CHFM Mobile Outreach Clinic and the Equal Access Clinic ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: University of Florida Health Cancer Center 2033 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Free Health Clinic at Parkview Baptist Church
Services provided: -Cancer Screening -COVID-19 Vaccinations & Boosters -Basic Dental Exams -Internal Medicine -Pediatric Medicine -Women’s Health Call for more information or to schedule an appointment!
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Parkview Baptist Church 3403 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Ag Fest and Master Gardener Plant Sale
We're are so excited for our upcoming Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale at New Extension Office in Newberry! We will have ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: IFAS Extension, 22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Sunshine Zoological Preserve Spring Festival
Our Spring festival will be every full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in May 2022. Explore over 90 acres at the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17248 Crawford Lake Rd, McAlpin, FL 32062
- Cost: $10 per person | 2 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Coon Hollo Farm Sunflower Festival
Weekends May 7- 21, 2022, Saturdays and Sundays Entry includes 2 sunflowers, Hayride to feed cows, farm animals, photo opps galore. Enjoy ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
- Cost: $8 entry includes 2 sunflowers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $16.00 per person, Children 3 and under are free when accompanied by their parents
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
- 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, Tours/Informational
Alice Bixler Scholarship Race at High Springs BMX
Fundraiser for the Alice Bixler Scholarship Fund to help send Florida kids to college, secondary education or vocational school. 1:30-2:30 pm ...
- 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: $8 to race - Certificate Award
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Do Art Mommy and Me
Join us for a story at 10 and 11, then paint a piece of pottery to go with it! *Limited ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Do Art with Yopp 2441 NW 43 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $15 per parent/child
- Website: www.doartstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Infield Clinics
Players aged 9-14 are invited to attend. Learn proper infield play.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies
Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...
- 12:05 pm
- Location: Regal Royal Park 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Child $10.64, Matinee Adult $12.13, Senior $10.64, Student $12.13
- Website: www.regmovies.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Cade Museum Afternoon Explorer Camp
This exciting mid-week opportunity is conveniently scheduled on Wednesday afternoons for early release students. This program gives elementary-aged students the ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: $20 per student, 10% member discount
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Crafternoon Kid Crafting at Pinspiration
Looking for something to do on the early dismissal afternoon in May? We have your answer! Gear up for the summer ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kids Eat Free Night at Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill
Wednesday is Kids Eat Free Night with each Adult Purchase.
- 4:00 pm
- Cost: Kids Eat Free Night with each Adult Purchase
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Ages 6-18. Must pre-register. Mask required.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 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
Reggae Concert featuring Christafari
Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come enjoy a free concert on the back lawn, featuring Christafari. ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Calvary Chapel Gainesville (On the back lawn) 5510 SW 62nd Ave Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.ccgainesville.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
F4GK Just Between Friends Playgroup
F4GK is going to JBF Gainesville Consignors SPRING 2022 event on May 19 at Legacy park in Alachua! We have ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cade Museum: Animationland Exhibit Opening
Dive into the world of storytelling and channel your creativity to develop your own animated production using storyboarding, sketching, stop-motion ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Included with paid admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Live and Local Spring Concert Series
Live & Local is a free, all ages concert series featuring Gainesville's best and brightest emerging talent! The City of ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Journey to Juneteenth Kickoff
Reading of Juneteenth proclamation and raising of Juneteenth flag at City Hall.
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: City Hall Plaza, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: cityofgainesville.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Club Connection - Social Skills Group at LCS
Club Connection is a therapeutic social skills group for elementary aged children. The Club is held weekly on Fridays - ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: LCS Integrative Counseling and Consulting - 4703 NW 53rd Avenue, Suite A2, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $40 per week
- Website: www.otgainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Journey to Juneteenth Celebration of Florida Emancipation Day
20th of May: Emancipation Day in Florida
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: cityofgainesville.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Third Friday Concert Series
The 3rd Friday series is a music series at St Patrick Catholic Church and is free. Donations are welcome. Doors open ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: St Patrick's Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.annasemble.org
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
- 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
World Tree Kangaroo Day
It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No…it’s a tree kangaroo! You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $8 adults, $5 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Additional discounts available
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other
Sunshine Zoological Preserve Spring Festival
Our Spring festival will be every full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in May 2022. Explore over 90 acres at the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17248 Crawford Lake Rd, McAlpin, FL 32062
- Cost: $10 per person | 2 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summit Series Bracket Race
The 2022 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Sporting Events
Gainesville Warriors Fastpitch Open Tryouts
Gainesville Warriors Fastpitch are looking to fill some roster spots this season on our HS division teams (18U and 16U). ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Warriors Fastpitch in Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts, Free
Coon Hollo Farm Sunflower Festival
Weekends May 7- 21, 2022, Saturdays and Sundays Entry includes 2 sunflowers, Hayride to feed cows, farm animals, photo opps galore. Enjoy ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
- Cost: $8 entry includes 2 sunflowers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sunshine Zoological Preserve Spring Festival
Our Spring festival will be every full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in May 2022. Explore over 90 acres at the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17248 Crawford Lake Rd, McAlpin, FL 32062
- Cost: $10 per person | 2 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp City Obstacle Course Race at Celebration Pointe
Sprint, Run, Jog, or Walk your way through our course through Celebration Pointe in Gainesville! The Second Annual Swamp City Obstacle ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Celebration Pointe 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $42 Adults | Ages 7-17 $25 until May 16, $35 after May 16
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Fresh Floral Arranging Workshop at Roots Plant Studio
Join us to learn all the tips and techniques needed to create your own floral arrangements. In this instructor led ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Roots Plant Studio, 4780 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $55
- Website: www.rootsplantstudio.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Reading with Royalty featuring Miss Gainesville and Miss Gainesville's Outstanding Teen
Join Miss Gainesville and Miss Gainesville’s Outstanding Teen for food and fun! RSVP by email to ensure a spot.
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Sweet Serendipity Photography 9111 SW 53rd Place, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
- 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, Tours/Informational
F4GK Museum of Natural History Playgroup
F4GK playgroup is going to the Florida Museum of Natural History. This tour is a Tot-trot about butterflies! We will ...
- 9:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Parking is $4 per vehicle | Admission is $5 (members) $6 (non-members) per person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Do Art Mommy and Me
Join us for a story at 10 and 11, then paint a piece of pottery to go with it! *Limited ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Do Art with Yopp 2441 NW 43 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $15 per parent/child
- Website: www.doartstudios.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Young Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert
Annasemble's youth orchestra will hold their end of the season Spring concert on May 23rd. The Young Annasemble Orchestra is ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Woman's Club: 2809 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.annasemble.org
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Auditions for Peter Pan at High Springs Playhouse
SHOW DATES: July 28 – August 7, 2022 Based on the novel by J.M. Barrie Adapted by Craig Sodaro Directed by Faith Ingram ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 130 NE1st Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts, Free
Gatorball Academy Monday Night Infield Clinics
Players aged 9-14 are invited to attend. Learn proper infield play.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $40/session
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn new words and concepts through activities such as ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Crafternoon Kid Crafting at Pinspiration
Looking for something to do on the early dismissal afternoon in May? We have your answer! Gear up for the summer ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Junior Firearm Safety at Shoot GTR
Keep your children safe and introduce them to gun safety early. Our junior class is educational and informative for all ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1610 NW 65th Place, Gainesville Florida, 32653
- Cost: $20
- Website: shootgtr.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Ages 6-18. Must pre-register. Mask required.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 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
Balloon Magic Man at Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill
Come Enjoy the Balloon Magic Man! Fun for all ages. Plus it is Kids Eat Free Night with each Adult Purchase ...
- 6:00 pm
- Cost: Kids Eat Free Night with each Adult Purchase
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Foundations Gator Cup 2022
For those of you that don't know, Gator Cup is a 3-day National outdoor archery tournament. If you do not ...
- 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: No entry fee for spectators
- Website: www.gatorcup.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party
Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half the price. Use promo: JUMP50. Special restrictions ...
- 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Club Connection - Social Skills Group at LCS
Club Connection is a therapeutic social skills group for elementary aged children. The Club is held weekly on Fridays - ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: LCS Integrative Counseling and Consulting - 4703 NW 53rd Avenue, Suite A2, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $40 per week
- Website: www.otgainesville.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs
City of Gainesville Pool Parties
Want to cool off and avoid the summer heat? Come to one of our pool parties! Enjoy free swimming, dancing, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Dwight H. Hunter Pool, 1100 NE 14th Street
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cityofgainesville.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Summer Kickoff at Anthem Church
School's out! Join us as we launch into summer in an incredible way! Grab dinner from Gainesville food truck favorites ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Anthem Church, 2902 SW 75th St, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Blue Crab Festival in Palatka
The festival must go on! Come join us in some good hometown fun. Kids rides, great music, and food trucks ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Easton Foundations Gator Cup 2022
For those of you that don't know, Gator Cup is a 3-day National outdoor archery tournament. If you do not ...
- 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: No entry fee for spectators
- Website: www.gatorcup.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Sunshine Zoological Preserve Spring Festival
Our Spring festival will be every full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in May 2022. Explore over 90 acres at the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17248 Crawford Lake Rd, McAlpin, FL 32062
- Cost: $10 per person | 2 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Do Art with Yopp! Open House
We are excited to announce that we will be moving back home to Magnolia Parke! For those of you ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Do Art with Yopp 4780 NW 39th Avenue, Suite 7, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
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
Blue Crab Festival in Palatka
The festival must go on! Come join us in some good hometown fun. Kids rides, great music, and food trucks ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Downtown Palatka, FL
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Easton Foundations Gator Cup 2022
For those of you that don't know, Gator Cup is a 3-day National outdoor archery tournament. If you do not ...
- 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: No entry fee for spectators
- Website: www.gatorcup.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Sunshine Zoological Preserve Spring Festival
Our Spring festival will be every full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in May 2022. Explore over 90 acres at the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 17248 Crawford Lake Rd, McAlpin, FL 32062
- Cost: $10 per person | 2 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Peach Fest at Red, White & Blues Farm
*Update May 16, 2022-We are extremely sad and heavy-hearted in having to announce that we will only have a very ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $5 in advance | $7 at the door
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
- 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, Tours/Informational
Go Primal Fitness and Training Institute: Memorial Day Murph
Come Join your Go Primal family on Memorial Day to honor our fallen heroes with the tribute WOD "Murph". We ...
- 7:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Go Primal Fitness and Training Institute 3606 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Okito America Open House
Mark your calendars for our Open House! Come check out all the fun we have at Okito America. Everything from martial ...
- 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Okito America: 6900 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Peach Fest at Red, White & Blues Farm
*Update May 16, 2022-We are extremely sad and heavy-hearted in having to announce that we will only have a very ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $5 in advance | $7 at the door
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Day-Memorial Day
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $16.00 per person, Children 3 and under are free when accompanied by their parents
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Memorial Day Weekend Tours at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
Outdoor fun for all ages. Big cat and rhino feedings. Baby lemur and clouded leopard interactions. Over 30 rare species ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Under 12: $10 | 2 and Under: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
F4Gk Willow Gardens Playgroup
F4GK playgroup is going to Willow Gardens. Remember the train from the Oaks mall? Well, it found a new home ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Willow Gardens 8304 NW State Rd 45, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free but donations are accepted
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Memorial Day Weekend Tours at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
Outdoor fun for all ages. Big cat and rhino feedings. Baby lemur and clouded leopard interactions. Over 30 rare species ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Under 12: $10 | 2 and Under: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
