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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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January

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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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Tinkergarten Trial

Tinkergarten is an early education program in which children and adults come together to learn in an outdoor classroom. Designed ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Tots Clinic

The Tiny Tots 30min clinic is for ages 3 to 5 and is a wonderful first step to introducing your ...

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, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development Clinic

The youth development clinic is for youth who are currently participating in junior circuits or junior tournaments, or for those ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Teens Try Tennis

If you are a High school student looking to learn tennis from scratch or a recreational player this is a ...

Joann Take It and Make It

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

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Middle School Students

In Spring 2023, the University of Florida Math Circle meets Saturdays from 10 am-12 pm in room 225 of Little ...

Equestrians Unlimited Toddler and Preschool Program

Bring your Littles! (Older siblings welcome too!) Pack a picnic lunch if you like and come play on the farm! ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Cade Museum Junior Inventor Night

Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 per session for non-members or $10 per session for Cade members Axon level or higher.
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Tots Clinic

The Tiny Tots 30 min clinic is for ages 3 to 5 and is a wonderful first step to introducing ...

Fat Tuscan Cafe Cream Puffs and Eclairs Pastry Class-Intermediate Level

Join us for an evening cooking class exploring the art of Pastries. Students learn how to make a cooked Pate ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Fat Tuscan Cafe: 725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $65.00 per person, includes all groceries, supplies, tools, chef lead class instruction and printed recipes.
  • Website: fattuscan.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Tots Clinic

The Tiny Tots 30min clinic is for ages 3 to 5 and is a wonderful first step to introducing your ...

Fat Tuscan CafePasta, Sauce and Dessert-Date Night Cooking

Enjoy a fun night learning to make pasta, dessert and sauces. Starting off the evening students learn the art of ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Fat Tuscan Cafe: 725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $65.00 per person includes a pasta dinner, pasta & sauce cooking class instruction, dessert instruction, all supplies and printed recipes to take home.
  • Website: fattuscan.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development Clinic

The youth development clinic is for youth who are currently participating in junior circuits or junior tournaments, or for those ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Teens Try Tennis

If you are a High school student looking to learn tennis from scratch or a recreational player this is a ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

University of Florida Math Circle for Middle School Students

In Spring 2023, the University of Florida Math Circle meets Saturdays from 10 am-12 pm in room 225 of Little ...

Capoeira Tot Classes- Music and Movement

We couldn't be more excited to bring this opportunity and awareness to you and your family. In our tot class ...

UF Baseball Individual Instructional Camps

The Florida Gators Baseball program is pleased to be offering an individual instructional baseball camp. This camp is designed to ...

GNV ART JAM presents Figure Drawing in the Parks: 3rd Sunday Session on the Patio

Figure Drawing on the patio is an outdoor drawing series held in the beautiful parks of Gainesville presented by "Figure ...

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Decoupage Mason Jar

Learn how to use mod podge and mason jars to make a cute vase, or fun storage jar! This is ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Cade Museum Living Inventor Series

Join us for our monthly Living Inventors Series program. Come meet inspiring inventors from Florida's leading companies, universities, and incubators! ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Monthly sessions are $20 per session and include pizza
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Cade Museum Junior Inventor Night

Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 per session for non-members or $10 per session for Cade members Axon level or higher.
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Tots Clinic

The Tiny Tots 30 min clinic is for ages 3 to 5 and is a wonderful first step to introducing ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: VIRTUAL Instructor Lead Breastfeeding and Pumping Class

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Tots Clinic

The Tiny Tots 30min clinic is for ages 3 to 5 and is a wonderful first step to introducing your ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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, ...

Yogi Signs-Kids Yoga and Sign Language

Come hang with Fin the Fish as he teaches us the importance of kindness with some totally awwwesome yoga moves ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development Clinic

The youth development clinic is for youth who are currently participating in junior circuits or junior tournaments, or for those ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

New Public Park location starting at Possum Creek Skate Park! Join us this Saturday (January 21st) for a FREE Fun ...

Sun Country Prince and Princess Workshop

Wear your favorite princess/prince attire! Come join the Snow Queen, Ice Princess, Cinderella, Elsa and their Prince and Princess friends for ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Open play for parents and children ages 2 - 4. Do you want to stretch, strengthen and move your body in ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Date Change! Jan 22: Citizen Science Sundays for Kids!

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

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free, registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

This two hour class is designed for couples who are at least 28 weeks pregnant and desire to breastfeed their ...

Fat Tuscan Cafe Working with Yeast, Herb Bread-Beginning Level

Explore making bread from scratch and learn how to work with yeast doughs in this class. Students will learn to ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fat Tuscan Cafe: 725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $55.00 per person, includes light beverages & snacks as well as cooking instructions and recipes.
  • Website: fattuscan.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Woodburned Snowflake

Learn how to use wood burning to make a fun and free winter wall art piece.

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Archer Farmers Market Spring Plant Sale

Weekly farmers market, live music and free plant table for the kids! Kids can plant a seed to take home ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Cade Museum Junior Inventor Night

Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 per session for non-members or $10 per session for Cade members Axon level or higher.
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Tots Clinic

The Tiny Tots 30 min clinic is for ages 3 to 5 and is a wonderful first step to introducing ...

Early Dismissal Wednesday Crafternoons at Pinspiration

Looking for something to do on the Wednesday early dismissal days? We have your answer! Get your craft on with our ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development Clinic

The youth development clinic is for youth who are currently participating in junior circuits or junior tournaments, or for those ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Teens Try Tennis

If you are a High school student looking to learn tennis from scratch or a recreational player this is a ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

Workshops for our Winter Sparrow will be open to all ages and skill levels. Winter Sparrow will have more large ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

Workshops for our Winter Sparrow will be open to all ages and skill levels. Winter Sparrow will have more large ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Portrait Painting in Oils with Mary O Smith

Registration deadline is Friday, January 13, 2023. Class size is limited so sign up asap.

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

Workshops for our Winter Sparrow will be open to all ages and skill levels. Winter Sparrow will have more large ...

Painting with a Twist: Norma Whal

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Watercolor Cards

Come in-store for a free craft! Make a fun watercolor card just in time for Valentine's Day!

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

The third stage of our youth tennis program is Green Ball. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

The second stage of our youth tennis program is Orange Ball. Ages include 10 and under. This is the first ...

Cade Museum Junior Inventor Night

Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 per session for non-members or $10 per session for Cade members Axon level or higher.
  • Website: www.cademuseum.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Tots Clinic

The Tiny Tots 30 min clinic is for ages 3 to 5 and is a wonderful first step to introducing ...