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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.


Winnie the Pooh | Sunday February 19th

Winnie the Pooh | Sunday February 19th

A new adventure is coming to UFPA, Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don’t forget Tigger, too)! The characters we know and love come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne. This beautifully fresh stage variation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of our favorite characters, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood. 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.
Live Oak Strawberry Festival

Live Oak Strawberry Festival

February 25th & 26th at the Suwannee County Fairgrounds. Admission $6, Kids 2 & Under Free. $1 off with donation of canned food item. Plant City Strawberries and Yummy Strawberry Treats, Kids Activities, Art & Crafts, Live Entertainment, Car Show, Games, Contests, and Much More! Click to learn more.
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Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

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Events and programs for kids with special needs

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Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

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Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Shows, Movies & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions/Tryouts

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

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Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes/Workshops/Clinics

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants/Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

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Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
4:00 pm Alachua County Library: Mosquito Madness (Teen) at Cone Park Branch
10:00 am Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party
8:00 am Equal Access Clinic Network: Free School and Sports Physicals
 
 
12:00 pm Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
12:00 pm Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
6:30 pm Step by Step College Prep and Adult Education Seminar
4:30 pm Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch
9:00 am Parent and Family Engagement Workshop
 
 
5:00 pm End of Summer Party on the Track
3:00 pm Lia’s Locker Cosmetics Back to School Giveaway
7:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents Peter Pan
5:00 pm Mills Group: Back to School Bash
9:15 am Community Back 2 School Prayer Assembly and Breakfast
 
 
6:00 pm National Night Out in High Springs
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Teen Gaming - Archer Branch
 
6:00 pm Midnight Basketball End of Summer Bash
10:00 am Back to School Bash at Red, White and Blues Farm
 
 
6:00 pm National Night Out in Alachua
3:15 pm Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch
 
6:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons
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10:00 am Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays
9:00 am Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center
10:00 am Chalk the Walk at Depot Park
12:00 pm Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
4:00 pm Alachua County Library: Japanese Calligraphy and Language Club at Hawthorne Branch
4:30 pm Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch
8:00 am UF IFAS Family Fishing Days
10:30 am Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Backpack Blessing
11:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Alachua Splash Park
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
3:15 pm Alachua County Library Mandala Mania: Newberry Branch
5:30 pm Gatorball Fall Travel Team Tryouts
6:00 pm Florida Gators Soccer vs. Tampa (Exhibition)
9:00 am Williston School of Dance Registration Event
12:00 pm Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series
5:00 pm Partnership for Strong Families: Fort White Back to School Bash
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
5:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
6:00 pm Museum Nights: Block pARTy
6:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons
9:00 am Free Cheer Clinic at Momentum Dance Arts
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
5:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Empowerment Summit
12:00 pm Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
5:30 pm Gatorball Fall Travel Team Tryouts
6:00 pm Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at Harn Musem or Art Block pARTy
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
1:00 pm JG’s Barber Lounge presents Back 2 School Supply Drive
 
3:30 pm Alachua County Library Teen Crafts: Create Your Own Accessories - Tower Road Branch
 
 
7:00 pm Free Friday Concert Series
10:00 am Back to School Bash
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12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program- Open House
10:30 am Story Time at Depot Park
4:30 pm Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch
9:00 am DOXA Dance Studio Free Dance Day
1:00 pm Gainesville Juniors Volleyball Club Tryouts
 
 
10:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Storytime
3:00 pm Prairie's Edge Forest School Open House
6:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons
9:45 am Morning Crafting with the Mermaid Princess
1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
 
 
4:00 pm Cameron Dancenter NW Open House
4:00 pm Gainesville Youth Chorus Auditions
6:30 pm Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out
10:00 am Joann - Intro to Sewing
2:00 pm Summer at the Library: MakerSpace- Family Invention Lab
 
 
5:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
4:00 pm Cameron Dancenter SW Open House
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
2:00 pm Back to School Food Truck Rally
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
9:00 am Princess day at Bouncers
9:00 am HoneyBee Pediatrics Ribbon Cutting
 
9:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sun Country Sports
8:00 am Easton Newberry Archery Center: Bow Hunters Challenge
1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
 
10:00 am Chalk the Walk at Depot Park
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
 
4:30 pm Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch
9:00 am Summit Series Bracket Race
2:00 pm Family Invention Lab Launches STEM Programs
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
4:30 pm Youth Firearms Safety Class
 
6:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons
9:00 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
3:00 pm Cupcakes and Conversations: College Discoveries
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Library Partnership Branch
5:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
 
7:00 pm Free Friday Concert Series
10:00 am Auditions for Living Chessboard
4:00 pm Peaceful Paths Back to School Bingo at High Dive
 
4:00 pm Alachua County Library: Kids Video Games Day at Cone Park Branch
 
 
7:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. North Florida
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10:00 am Auditions for Living Chessboard
4:00 pm Breastfeeding: The Sweetness
9:00 am Old Toys for Discounted Play at Bouncers
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
 
 
 
11:00 am Family Fun Day at The Family Church
 
9:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Bouncers
5:00 pm HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class
 
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Youth Orchestra Auditions
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
5:00 pm Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
 
 
 
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6:30 pm Alachua County 4-H Open House
 
 
 
 
12:15 pm Sun Country Dance Theatre Open Auditions
 
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02Aug

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 ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

End of Summer Party on the Track

End the summer with us at our End of Summer Party on the Track! This event is free to attend ...

National Night Out in High Springs

Join us for National Night Out 2022 at the High Springs Civic Center. Tuesday, August 2nd beginning at 6 pm. New ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center 330 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

National Night Out in Alachua

This is a free family-friendly event that focuses on crime prevention in efforts to create a safer community. Music, food, activities, ...

03Aug

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, ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

Lia’s Locker Cosmetics Back to School Giveaway

1st Annual Back to School Giveaway Gainesville bring the kids, all ages. Free book bags and supplies for all. For the ...

Alachua County Library Teen Gaming - Archer Branch

Come to the Archer Branch Library during Summer at the Library and play games on our XBox One console! Play ...

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 ...

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04Aug

Alachua County Library: Mosquito Madness (Teen) at Cone Park Branch

Learn about mosquitos with our friends from the City of Gainesville Public Works Department. Join our friends from the City of ...

Step by Step College Prep and Adult Education Seminar

A college prep seminar highlighting the tools needed for postsecondary education, vocational training, military, and adult education. • Financial Planning • Goal ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Peter Pan

Based onn the novel by J.M. BARRIE | Adapted by Craig Sodaro | Directed by: Faith Ingram This superb adaptation captures ...

05Aug

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 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

Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch

Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30 pm! Come hang out at LPSF and catch ...

Mills Group: Back to School Bash

Come join us for an evening filled with music, drinks, friends & family, food, and fun….with chances to win cool ...

Midnight Basketball End of Summer Bash

Midnight Basketball End of Summer Bash happens this Friday, August 5 at the MLK Center The Teen Midnight Basketball Bash closes ...

  • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons

5 person max

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06Aug

Equal Access Clinic Network: Free School and Sports Physicals

Free back-to-school health fair including school and sports physicals, ophthalmology screenings, and more!

  • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Parkview Baptist Church Northwest 13th Court 3403, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Website: qrco.de
  • Category: Other

Parent and Family Engagement Workshop

Parents and families of 6th – 12th graders in Alachua and Bradford counties are invited to attend one of two ...

Community Back 2 School Prayer Assembly and Breakfast

The entire Community is invited to join us Saturday, August 6th at 9:15 am for our Annual Back 2 School ...

  • 9:15 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Deeper Purpose Kids Academy Main Campus 19930 N Us Hwy 441, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Back to School Bash at Red, White and Blues Farm

Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with one last bash on Saturday, August 6th from 10 am ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Admission is FREE with 1 (one) school supply donation per person. The suggested school supply value is $5-10 per person.
  • Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Back to School and Community Fun Day

The City of Archer, Betty Martin and YMCA presents Back to School and Community Fun Day School supplies for all ages, ...

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07Aug

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

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Backpack Blessing

Back to school blessing for students, families and all involved in education will be on Sunday, August 7 at the ...

Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park is pleased to start our Perspectives in the Park speaker series! On the first Sunday ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

JG’s Barber Lounge presents Back 2 School Supply Drive

Free food, drinks, school supplies and backpacks (while supplies last). Don’t forget to enter the raffle for our sponsored kid’s haircuts ...

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08Aug

Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center

Trinity’s Day Spa presents the 2nd Annual Back2School Braid Bash Two- Five free feed in braids only! Free manicures. Hair will ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Alachua Splash Park

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Alachua Splash Park on Monday, August 8th. We will have cold treats ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua Splash Park 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Partnership for Strong Families: Fort White Back to School Bash

Partnership for Strong Families’ Columbia Children’s Partnership Council Presents: Fort White Back to School Bash Grades K-12 Featuring free backpacks, select supplies, ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Empowerment Summit

Families are invited to the Empowerment Summit set for August 8 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Sponsored by Florida Credit ...

09Aug

Chalk the Walk at Depot Park

Chalk the Walk is a FREE program designed for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) to provide an opportunity ...

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 ...

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 ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

Alachua County Library Teen Crafts: Create Your Own Accessories - Tower Road Branch

Join us for a chance to craft and create your own accessories for your bag or yourself. It's all about accessorizing! ...

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10Aug

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

Alachua County Library Mandala Mania: Newberry Branch

Gain some inner peace with the relaxing art of drawing mandalas. If you think mandalas are too complicated for you to ...

Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids

Ages 6-18. Must pre-register. Mask required.

Gatorball Fall Travel Team Tryouts

Gatorball Baseball Academy offers competitive travel teams, 9U thru 18U. We are looking for serious baseball players, willing to train ...

11Aug

Alachua County Library: Japanese Calligraphy and Language Club at Hawthorne Branch

Learn more about this Far East country from our most eastern library branch! Konnichi-wa! Or as we say in English, hello! ...

Gatorball Fall Travel Team Tryouts

Gatorball Baseball Academy offers competitive travel teams, 9U thru 18U. We are looking for serious baseball players, willing to train ...

Museum Nights: Block pARTy

Join the Harn Museum of Art and its cultural plaza partners the Phillips Center for Performing Arts and the Florida ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at Harn Musem or Art Block pARTy

Fun 4 Gator Kids is meeting up at the Harn Museum of Art Block pARTy on August 11!! The event ...

12Aug

Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch

Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30 pm! Come hang out at LPSF and catch ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Tampa (Exhibition)

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons

5 person max

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as he takes you on a personally guided ...

Free Friday Concert Series

The Free Fridays Concert Series is back with a great lineup of local and regional bands.

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13Aug

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Williston School of Dance Registration Event

Please join us for our annual registration event. We train dancers in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop. We are ...

Free Cheer Clinic at Momentum Dance Arts

MTC let's go!!! Momentum Team Cheer will officially kick off in September but we will be hosting a free Cheer ...

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

Back to School Bash

Bring the kids for a free, fun Back to School Bash! Slip N' Slide, Sprinkler Fun, Water Balloon Toss, Arts ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Kanapaha Presbyterian Church 6221 SW 75th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.kanapaha.net
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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14Aug

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Gainesville Juniors Volleyball Club Tryouts

Our Club Season is a competitive travel season that begins in November. National level team seasons run from November through mid-June ...

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Summer at the Library: MakerSpace- Family Invention Lab

Get your gears running and join us in our Family Invention Lab! Come learn some basic coding and engineering that’s ...

Back to School Food Truck Rally

MA Latin Entertainment and First Magnitude Brewery are partnering up to bring you the Back to School Food Truck Rally. Come ...

  • 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
16Aug

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 ...

17Aug

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program- Open House

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Storytime

Fun 4 Gator Kids playgroup is heading to Headquarters Library for story time on the green. After storytime, we will ...

Cameron Dancenter NW Open House

We are so excited for our new season of classes starting next month! Come celebrate a new year of dance ...

Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids

Ages 6-18. Must pre-register. Mask required.

18Aug

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 ...

Prairie's Edge Forest School Open House

We are a newly formed nature immersion program located in Gainesville, FL. Our program is designed for children ages 3-4 ...

Gainesville Youth Chorus Auditions

Come and sing with us! Auditions are on Thursday, August 18th by appointment from 4 to 6 pm. You don't ...

Cameron Dancenter SW Open House

We are so excited for our new season of classes starting next month! Come celebrate a new year of dance ...

19Aug

Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch

Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30 pm! Come hang out at LPSF and catch ...

Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons

5 person max

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $27 | Non-Members $34.50 | Day of Event: $40.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as he takes you on a personally guided ...

Free Friday Concert Series

The Free Fridays Concert Series is back with a great lineup of local and regional bands.

20Aug

DOXA Dance Studio Free Dance Day

Free Dance Day is only for dancers not currently registered with Doxa. No prior dance experience needed. 9:00 am - ...

Morning Crafting with the Mermaid Princess

Join us at Pinspiration Gainesville for an undersea-themed morning you won't forget! First, we are going to create our own ...

Joann - Intro to Sewing

Learn to make an envelope pillow. Your sewing journey will start off on the right foot with this class. You ...

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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

View All 16 Events For August 20
21Aug

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.

Family Invention Lab Launches STEM Programs

Get your gears running and join us in our Family Invention Lab, brought to you by our MakerSpace team! Come ...

Cupcakes and Conversations: College Discoveries

ALL middle and high school students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend Cupcakes & Conversations: College Discoveries, a two-part ...

Peaceful Paths Back to School Bingo at High Dive

We are hosting a Back to School Bingo night to help raise money for our back to school initiative program! ...

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23Aug

Princess day at Bouncers

Wear your princess dress, we'll make crowns and wands! Open 9 am- 12 pm (noon). Princess activities start at 10 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Bouncers: 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Members free, Nonmembers $15 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chalk the Walk at Depot Park

Chalk the Walk is a FREE program designed for children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) to provide an opportunity ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Kids Video Games Day at Cone Park Branch

Come play some video games with us! We will have our Switch set up to play some fun competitive games. ...

24Aug

HoneyBee Pediatrics Ribbon Cutting

Join us for the ribbon cutting of Honeybee Pediatrics! At Honeybee Pediatrics, they believe that the relationship between a family and ...

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

Youth Firearms Safety Class

This is Shoot GTR's monthly Youth Firearms Safety class. Our head instructor, Bill Quirk, teaches the class and covers basic ...

Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Dungeons and Dragons for Kids

Ages 6-18. Must pre-register. Mask required.

26Aug

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sun Country Sports

3Fun 4 Gator kids playgroup is going to Sun Country Sports Center! STAY AND PLAY RULES AND GUIDELINES: • Available for ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Non members- $16.00 per child, use the promo code, S&P2.0 for the discount
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Anime Club - Library Partnership Branch

Join us for two episodes of a crowd-favorite anime every Friday at 4:30 pm! Come hang out at LPSF and catch ...

Coliseum of Comics aka Gamesville TableTop Beginners Dungeons and Dragons

5 person max

Free Friday Concert Series

The Free Fridays Concert Series is back with a great lineup of local and regional bands.

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. North Florida

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

27Aug

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Bow Hunters Challenge

Our annual Bow Hunters Challenge is coming up fast! Getting ready for hunting season has never been this much fun. Dust ...

  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $30 pre-registration before August 20th, 2022 , $35 registration, $45 in-person registration
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Summit Series Bracket Race

The 2022 Summit ET Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Super ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...

Auditions for Living Chessboard

Thieves Guilde Productions (TGP) will be holding auditions for their Living Chessboard show to be held at the 2023 Hoggetowne ...

Alphabet Affirmations Book Signing

Welcome to the land of Kaybia! Where everyone is valued and encouraged to learn. Local author and educator, Kerby Hypolite, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Boxcar at Depot Park 201 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mrkerby.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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28Aug

Auditions for Living Chessboard

Thieves Guilde Productions (TGP) will be holding auditions for their Living Chessboard show to be held at the 2023 Hoggetowne ...

Family Fun Day at The Family Church

Directly following TFC's 29th Anniversary service, there will be a Family Fun Day on the lawn. Food and beverages will ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: The Family Church 2022 SW 122nd Street, Gainesville FL, 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Youth Orchestra Auditions

The ACYO invites students in grades 6-12 to audition for the orchestra. Auditions will be held on August 28th in ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida, Music Bldg Room 101, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: acyo.org
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Sun Country Dance Theatre Open Auditions

Sun Country Dance Theatre (SCDT), founded in August 2008, is the resident non-profit performing company of DANCE Sun Country. It ...

  • 12:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140 Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Audition fee is $25 per dancer, due at the time of registration.
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts
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29Aug

Breastfeeding: The Sweetness

Please join us in a celebration of National Breastfeeding Month. Have your questions answered, feast on delicious desserts from Nothing ...

30Aug

Old Toys for Discounted Play at Bouncers

Old toys need a new home? Bring to Bouncers! We’ll find a home for them. $2 off admission for gently ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Bouncers: 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Members free, nonmembers $15 per child ($2 off admission for gently used toys)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Bouncers

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Bouncers. Not only are we going to bounce in the indoor playground, ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $15 per child | Nonwalkers are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Alachua County 4-H Open House

Come learn about our 4-H community clubs in Alachua County for youth ages 5-18 at our free open house event! Projects ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Stanford

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

31Aug

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Stanford

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!