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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 Tot Time - First Friday of the Month

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month

Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interests" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. On the first Friday of the month, tots are invited to tour the Harn with a museum educator then participate in age-appropriate hands-on art projects Click to learn more.
PDQ-Fundraising

PDQ-Fundraising

Just Made, Better means more than great food and ingredients. Giving back is a part of who we are, and we're committed to building deep roots around each of our stores. We commit time and money to supporting charities, schools, little league and high school sports teams, and students. Every PDQ restaurant participates in hundreds of initiatives each year - Spirit Fundraising Events, Community events, PDQ Fundraising cards and more — to benefit local organizations. Click to learn more.
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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

Special Needs

Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races/Walks/Runs

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

Tours/Informational

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.

Other

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.

Ongoing Programs

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

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3:30 pm Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at Splitz
Camp Kulaqua Family Camp Retreat
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6:00 pm Florida Gators Soccer vs. USF
2:00 pm Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
National Cinema Day with Regal: $3 Movies
 
 
 
 
 
5:00 pm TAILGATOR 2022
Joann Take It and Make It
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Friday Concerts in the Park in Williston
8:00 am 4 Rivers Smokehouse Cupcake Making Class
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Free Friday Concert Series
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Camp Kulaqua Family Camp Retreat
Camp Kulaqua Family Camp Retreat
9:00 am Balloons and Dress Up at Bouncers
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
4:00 pm Alachua County Library: Japanese Calligraphy and Language Club at Hawthorne Branch
10:00 am Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Georgia Southern
8:30 am Family Friendly Bike Ride
12:00 pm Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series
10:00 am Kidical Mass GNV
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
9:30 am La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
6:00 pm Harn Museum Nights: Wall Talk
1:00 pm Play Tennis Gainesville Homeschool Tennis 4 Recess Clinic
9:00 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Labor Day Weekend
3:30 pm Tinkergarten Free Trial
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
7:00 pm TCM Big Screen Classics Presents Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary
5:00 pm Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at Skate Station Funworks
9:00 am Deeper Purpose Community Church: On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!
4:00 pm TCM Big Screen Classics Presents Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary
1:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Labor Day
 
10:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Storytime at Headquarters Library
7:00 pm Fibonacci Forum at the Cade Museum
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
9:00 am Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale
5:00 pm Florida Gators Soccer vs. Florida State
7:00 pm TCM Big Screen Classics Presents Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
 
7:00 pm Free Friday Concert Series
10:00 am Trenton’s Almost Fall Festival
 
 
 
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8:30 am September 11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb
 
9:00 am Birthday Party at Bouncers
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
6:00 pm Cade After Dark Family Fun Night
9:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve
1:30 pm Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
10:30 am Story Time at Depot Park
6:00 pm UNO Tournament benefiting Walk To End Alzheimer’s- Alzheimer’s Association
9:00 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
2:00 pm Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at The Hatchetbury
 
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Teen Book Talk High School
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
9:00 am Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale
 
 
7:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. FSU
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Waldo Teen Book Club
 
7:00 pm Florida Gators Soccer vs. Tennessee
10:00 am Ocala Comic Con
 
 
 
4:30 pm Back to School Night at Baby's Kitchen and Ice Cream Shop
 
7:00 pm Free Friday Concert Series
10:00 am O'Leno State Park Literacy Day - Read Between the Leaves
 
 
 
 
 
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7:45 am Run For Your Life 5K
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Talk Like a Pirate Day
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
10:00 am USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series a High Springs BMX
7:30 am USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series a High Springs BMX
10:00 am Citizen Science Sunday for Kids! Spectacular Spiders!
5:30 pm Yo-ho-ho it’s Pirate Day in the Parrrk!
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Talk Like A Pirate Day
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop Open House
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #8
8:00 am Kids4Kids Triathlon
11:00 am Ocala Comic Con
 
8:00 pm Momentum Team Cheer- Competitive Team Info Meeting
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
7:00 pm Civil Air Patrol - Gainesville Composite Squadron Meeting
3:00 pm Oktoberfest at Cypress and Grove
8:00 am 2022 Alachua County Heart Walk
11:00 am Greater Gainesville International Festival and Longest Table
 
 
7:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Alabama
 
5:00 pm Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm
9:00 am Studio TM Kids Stay n' Clay Family Hour
1:00 pm Easton Newberry Sports Festival
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Friday Foster Jam
9:00 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
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1:00 am Race to Hear presents Engineering for Kids
 
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Chalk the Walk at Depot Park
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
1:00 pm Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
 
8:00 am USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series a High Springs BMX
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
 
5:00 pm Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival
 
9:00 am Gatorville Collectorfest
 
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
 
5:00 pm Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm
 
10:00 am Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm World of Beer Newberry-Tioga Oktoberfest
 
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01Sep

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at Splitz

Join us on September 1 from 3:30 pm-5 pm at Splitz Gainesville for some bowling fun! Games and shoe rentals ...

  • 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Games and shoe rentals are both $2 each before 5 pm
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gators Soccer vs. USF

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

02Sep

Camp Kulaqua Family Camp Retreat

You’re invited to Family Camp at Kulaqua! Bring the whole family! We have lots of great, fun things planned, and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

TAILGATOR 2022

Featuring Current Gator Athletes, Former Gator Legends, and Current Florida Coaches! Finger foods and appetizers are provided by Shannon Snell. Cash ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Diamond Deck at Condron Family Ballpark, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: $50 for GC members | $65 Non-Members | $20 for children 12 & under
  • Website: gatorcollective.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Friday Concerts in the Park in Williston

Join us the first Friday of every month through September for an evening of entertainment. Miller Concessions of Williston will be ...

Free Friday Concert Series

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

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03Sep

Camp Kulaqua Family Camp Retreat

You’re invited to Family Camp at Kulaqua! Bring the whole family! We have lots of great, fun things planned, and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

National Cinema Day with Regal: $3 Movies

Celebrate National Cinema Day With Regal See ANY movie in ANY format at ANY Regal theatre for just $3! On Saturday, September ...

Joann Take It and Make It

Time for kids to create & explore with our Take It & Make It events! For the first Saturday of ...

4 Rivers Smokehouse Cupcake Making Class

*Class is Full 9/1/22 Join us on September 3rd at 8 am at our Gainesville Smokehouse to experience a sweet class ...

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 ...

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04Sep

Camp Kulaqua Family Camp Retreat

You’re invited to Family Camp at Kulaqua! Bring the whole family! We have lots of great, fun things planned, and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

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

TCM Big Screen Classics Presents Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary

One of the most celebrated and essential adventures from the STAR TREK universe, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Florida State

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

05Sep

Camp Kulaqua Family Camp Retreat

You’re invited to Family Camp at Kulaqua! Bring the whole family! We have lots of great, fun things planned, and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kidical Mass GNV

Let’s celebrate the fact that kids have the right to ride their bikes safely and happily! Kidical Mass GNV aims ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Labor Day Weekend

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! Walk or Ride Group Tours: Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 10:00 am Monday, September 5, 2022 at ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 8528 E County Rd 225, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: Adults: $35 | Kids (3-11): $15 | Under 2 Years: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Skate Station Funworks Labor Day

Working hard? Celebrate Labor Day doing something you love! We'll be open from 1-6 pm next Monday so be sure ...

  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission Starts at $12.95 ($2 off if you dress like your parent’s career)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

TCM Big Screen Classics Presents Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary

One of the most celebrated and essential adventures from the STAR TREK universe, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN ...

06Sep

Balloons and Dress Up at Bouncers

Come play with balloons, and play dress-up. Hats, glasses, capes, princess dresses. Use ours, or bring your own. Don't forget ...

  • 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

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 ...

Tinkergarten Free Trial

Join me for a FREE Tinkergarten class! Fall season is right around the corner, and now is your chance to ...

07Sep

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

La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting

Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...

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 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Storytime at Headquarters Library

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Headquarters library for story time on the green! On Wednesday, September 7th ...

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Courtyard 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

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08Sep

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! ...

Harn Museum Nights: Wall Talk

Second Thursday of Every Month at 6 pm Join us for this once-a-month event taking place at the museum. Speakers and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

TCM Big Screen Classics Presents Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary

One of the most celebrated and essential adventures from the STAR TREK universe, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN ...

Fibonacci Forum at the Cade Museum

Be the first to see the next BIG thing! The Fibonacci Forum will be held on Thursday, September 8th from ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 South Main Street , Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5.00
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Other
09Sep

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Georgia Southern

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

Play Tennis Gainesville Homeschool Tennis 4 Recess Clinic

The Tennis 4 Recess Clinic is a morning tennis opportunity designed for all players the ages 8+. We invite all ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at Skate Station Funworks

Fun 4 Gator Kids is headed to Skate Station Funworks in Gainesville for a super fun evening filled with all ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Receive 50% off all admissions from 5-9 pm
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Free Friday Concert Series

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

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10Sep

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us on the second Saturday of the month at 8:30 am at the Depot Park parking lot for a ...

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 ...

Deeper Purpose Community Church: On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!

DPCC will be hosting our very first Reading Saturday. Spots are limited, so we need to know whose coming, for ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19930 N US Hwy 441 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive and The Next Generation present The BEST EVER Great Halloween Costume Sale. Great adult and children's costumes! Hip-Hop, ...

Trenton’s Almost Fall Festival

Featuring local businesses, food trucks, and more!

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11Sep

September 11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb

The City of Gainesville and Alachua County are observing the anniversary of the September 11th attacks with the annual stair ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

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

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day at The Hatchetbury

Fun 4 Gator Kids is headed to The Hatchetbury for a fun afternoon of axe throwing! We have our very ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Hatchetbury 213 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for your family with Fun 4 Gator Kids
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
13Sep

Birthday Party at Bouncers

Birthday party at Bouncers on Tuesday, September 13th. Bouncing from 9 am- 12 pm (noon). Party starts at 10 am. ...

  • 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

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 Alachua Branch: Teen Book Talk High School

Join us in person at the Alachua Branch the second Tuesday of every month to share what you’ve been reading. ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. FSU

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

14Sep

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Waldo Teen Book Club

Join us for our first meeting of the Waldo Teen Book Club. Our first meeting will be to talk about ...

Back to School Night at Baby's Kitchen and Ice Cream Shop

ATTN: all parents with kids grade 5 and below. TOMORROW we are hosting our first annual “back to school night” ...

  • 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Baby's Kitchen & Ice Cream Shop 4908 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: With every adult meal purchased, you receive a free kids meal
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
15Sep

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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 ...

16Sep

Cade After Dark Family Fun Night

Cade After Dark has expanded this year to include three unique events! Join us on Friday, September 16th from 6 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Youth 0-4, $10 Youth 5-17, $15 Adults 18+
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

UNO Tournament benefiting Walk To End Alzheimer’s- Alzheimer’s Association

Fun for the whole family! Artisan pizza, beverages, tournament play and prizes.

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center 6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Advanced tickets are available at Magnolia Ridge: $12 for adults/ $7 for kids 14 and under.
  • Website: magnoliaridgerehab.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Pageants/Competitions

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 ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Tennessee

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

Free Friday Concert Series

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

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17Sep

Alachua Conservation Trust Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve

Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve!

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 ...

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive and The Next Generation present The BEST EVER Great Halloween Costume Sale. Great adult and children's costumes! Hip-Hop, ...

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Comic Con returns on September 17th-18th, 2022 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Ocala Florida's largest Comic Con ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $40 weekend pass, $30 Saturday only, $20 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

O'Leno State Park Literacy Day - Read Between the Leaves

Come join us for a fun day in the park learning about the natural environment and the creatures we share ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: O'Leno State Park, 410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: free with book donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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18Sep

Run For Your Life 5K

Bring your family and friends (including the furry ones) to run/walk for a cause and for fun at our 4th ...

  • 7:45 am - 10:25 am
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free for kids 5 and under, Children (6-10) $8, Youth (11-17) $15, Students $20, Adults $25
  • Website: raceroster.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Citizen Science Sunday for Kids! Spectacular Spiders!

Want to be a scientist? Join us for our Citizen Science Sundays for Kids! Middle School-aged kids (accompanied by an ...

Ocala Comic Con

Ocala Comic Con returns on September 17th-18th, 2022 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Ocala Florida's largest Comic Con ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $40 weekend pass, $30 Saturday only, $20 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Greater Gainesville International Festival and Longest Table

You're invited to the Greater Gainesville International Festival and Longest Table, celebrating our diverse community and international connections! Join us Sunday, ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center 1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Easton Newberry Sports Festival

The Easton Newberry Sports Festival is a FREE community event run by the Easton Newberry Archery Center! We invite sports ...

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19Sep

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Talk Like a Pirate Day

Join us for a fun story time and craft to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. This program will include some ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room B: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Yo-ho-ho it’s Pirate Day in the Parrrk!

Avast ye matey! Arrrrgh ya ready to talk like a pirate? We've decked out the play area and arrrgh preparing ...

20Sep

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 Hawthorne Branch: Talk Like A Pirate Day

Ahoy, matey. Join us for pirate fun! Discover your pirate name, craft a parrot to ride on your wrist, search for ...

Momentum Team Cheer- Competitive Team Info Meeting

Momentum Team Cheer- Competitive Team Info Meeting This Tuesday! Come hear about all of the amazing competitions and performance opportunities your ...

21Sep

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Alabama

Help cheer on the Gators Women's Volleyball team!

22Sep

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Girl Scout Troop Open House

Come find out more about Girl Scouts and the fun plans we have for the year!

Civil Air Patrol - Gainesville Composite Squadron Meeting

Come try out our Flight Simulator and other tools at this week's meeting. All welcome! Visitors are welcome at every meeting! Civil ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: SW United Methodist Church 2400 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other
23Sep

USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series a High Springs BMX

USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series 2022 September 23-25, 2022 Friday 10 am- 8 pm Saturday 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Sunday 8 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #8

Fun 4 Gator Kids playgroup is going to Fire Station #8 in Gainesville. This is such a FUN and educational ...

Oktoberfest at Cypress and Grove

Come and enjoy a Friday and Saturday full of Oktoberfest fun! We'll have live music, festive food, and new beers! ...

  • 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Cypress and Grove Brewery,1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free entry - menu items available for purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

The Newberry Cornfield Maze was founded in 2004 and began with only a corn maze and a hayride. The intent ...

Friday Foster Jam

TOMORROW AT 6 PM – 9 PM , United States Details Event by 10499 Spring St, White Springs, FL 32096, United States Duration: 3 ...

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24Sep

USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series a High Springs BMX

USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series 2022 September 23-25, 2022 Friday 10 am- 8 pm Saturday 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Sunday 8 ...

Kids4Kids Triathlon

O2B Kids presents 12th Annual Kids Triathlon Kids4Kids Swim | Bike | Run

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Dwight H. Hunter Northeast Pool 1100 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Triathlon- $40 a child / $35 additional child After 9/08/22- All entries $50
  • Website: www.kids4kidstri.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

2022 Alachua County Heart Walk

Heart Walk, our signature community event, unites employees and community members in celebrating health and honoring survivors. Through this signature ...

Studio TM Kids Stay n' Clay Family Hour

Our Stay n’ clay family clay hour on Saturday Mornings is a hands-on project you make with your kiddo! We ...

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 ...

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25Sep

Race to Hear presents Engineering for Kids

Come build your own wooden race car and learn pre-engineering skills using the concepts found in race cars and go-karts. ...

  • 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: racetohear.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series a High Springs BMX

USA BMX Gold Cup Finals Southeast Championship Series 2022 September 23-25, 2022 Friday 10 am- 8 pm Saturday 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Sunday 8 ...

Gatorville Collectorfest

Our 1st Gainesville area event...TOYS, COMICS, DIE-CAST, POPS & MORE! NEW VENDORS + NEW INVENTORY = LOTS OF COOL STUFF! Doors Open ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Early Bird Entry: 9AM-10AM - $15 General Admission: (AFTER 10am) $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

Amber Brooke Farms in Williston is happy to welcome you to our 2nd Annual Fall Festival! Come and enjoy all ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 (Kids 2 yrs & under – Free!) Fall Festival Season Pass for only $35/person. The season pass is good for one entry per person each day of our Fall Festival.
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Elephant Appreciation Day

Lots of fun for the whole family, food vendors, crafts village, guest animals, animal education talks, bounce house, animal interactions, ...

  • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 18655 NE 81 Street, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Gate is $15.00 per person, 2 years & under FREE, $5.00 dollars for parking that is donated to veterans
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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27Sep

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Chalk the Walk at Depot Park

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to Chalk the Walk at Depot Park in Gainesville. On Tuesday, September 27 ...

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 ...

28Sep

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

29Sep

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

30Sep

Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

Amber Brooke Farms in Williston is happy to welcome you to our 2nd Annual Fall Festival! Come and enjoy all ...

  • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 (Kids 2 yrs & under – Free!) Fall Festival Season Pass for only $35/person. The season pass is good for one entry per person each day of our Fall Festival.
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival

Halloween is fast approaching, we are excited for the 2022 season to get kicked off. However, this years weather during ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Adults $15, Kids (4-10) $10, Kids (3 & Under) FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm

The Newberry Cornfield Maze was founded in 2004 and began with only a corn maze and a hayride. The intent ...

World of Beer Newberry-Tioga Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest comes to World of Beer - Tioga on Friday, September 30th at 6 pm. Lots of German Fest Beers, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: World of Beer Newberry-Tioga 140 SW 128th St, Ste B, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Come and enjoy time with family and friends at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze beginning September 30th. We will have several ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $12 Adults (Age 13 & Older), $10 for Ages 4-12 Years Old, FREE for 3 Years Old and Younger
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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