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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.


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January

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.

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Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Big Day! Sweetwater Wetlands Park and Beyond

Meet trip leader and chapter vice president Tim Hardin for the first birding trip of the year! Tim is the ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Sweetwater Admission $5 per car, $2 per person (bicyclists, pedestrians, buses)
  • Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational, Free

Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Day Hike at Paynes Prairie

New year new you? Resolutions to spend more time outdoors? Just looking for something fun to do with the fam? Well ...

First Day Hike At Ravine Gardens State Park

Join Ravine Gardens State Park for the first hike of the year. A park ranger will talk about the history of ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park (Meet in front of the Civic Center) 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Program is free with paid park entry of $5 per vehicle or $2 per person.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Manatee Springs State Park First Day Hike

Join the rangers in starting off the new year on the right foot! Enjoy a 0.6-mile guided hike around Sink Loop ...

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 ...

Florida Falun Dafa Association presents Shen Yun

Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Join us for a night ...

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 ...

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 Music and Movement - Alachua Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program Sing songs, dance, and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch STEAM Kids

Join us as we make dough together or craft something to bring home with air dry clay.

Tinkergarten Trial

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

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, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Young children and their caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, and activities together.

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone

Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

O2B Kids Parents Night Out

Parent Night Out is an Evening of Fabulous Activities for Kids 6 to 13 Years Old Led by our O2B Play ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: O2B Members: $15 | Non-Members: $25
  • Website: www.o2bkids.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

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 ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

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! ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

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

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 ...

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: Paper Chain Snowperson Fun at Hawthorne Branch

Create your own paper chain snowperson and decorate them to give them a personality all their own! We have the supplies, ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Magic Mike does card tricks, balloon animals, tricks and more plus kids eat FREE on Tuesday nights!

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 ...

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center Exhibit Opening: History of African Americans in Gainesville

Join us for our history on the citizens of Gainesville from laborers to educators, from the 1800s to the 20th ...

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: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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 ...

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Young children and their caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, and activities together.

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Homeschoolers Art Experience- Alachua Branch

Homeschooler's unite with fun art. Local home school students and parents meet monthly for interactive educational activities. Open to all home ...

Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone

Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

Stephan P Mickle Jazz Concert featuring the DR Band and Soul Fire

Stephan P Mickle Jazz Concert featuring the DR Band and Soul Fire

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Public Service Academy Career Exploration Fair

The City of Gainesville is hosting a career exploration fair to roll out a new education program for area youth ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park: 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission for spectators
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events

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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park: 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission for spectators
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events

Raid of Otter Springs

Raid of Otter Springs – 2023 You’re Invited! 6th Annual Raid of Otter Springs At ForVets Inc. Otter Springs Park & ...

BoxLunch Grand Opening at The Oaks Mall

BoxLunch is your new destination for Pop Culture gifts - nope, we're not a restaurant. Games, Prizes & More!

  • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Across from Victoria's Secret) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.theoaksmall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

UF Men's Tennis vs. University of Texas

Join Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on the University of Texas at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.

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 ...

Bouncers Open for MLK Jr Day

Bouncers is open from 9 am-noon. Best suited for ages 0-10 years. $15 per child. Adults are free. Don't forget ...

Flip Factory Zone MLK Day

Martin Luther King Day 50% Off One Hour Jump! Get 1 hour of jump at half the price when promo code ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Gainesville Events

11:00 am Hall of Farm Award Enshrinement Program MLK Gardens 200 E University Ave Free shuttle bus service from Citizen’s field to ...

City of Newberry and Concerned Citizens of Newberry Martin Luther King Jr Walk and Celebration

Please join us for a celebratory march from the Martin Luther King Jr Center to the Municipal Building. Food and refreshments ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr Center & Newberry Municipal Building (see description for details) Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cleather H. Hathcock, ...

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 ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Magic Mike does card tricks, balloon animals, tricks and more plus kids eat FREE on Tuesday nights!

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 ...

First Magnitude Brainaholics Trivia

Join us for the best and most unique trivia in town, Brainaholics! Come out to team trivia at First Magnitude this ...

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 Music and Movement - Alachua Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program Sing songs, dance, and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

National Popcorn Day with Regal: 50% Off Popcorn

National Popcorn Day is THIS THURSDAY (January 19), which means, 50% OFF POPCORN!!

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, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Arbor Day Celebration Event at Jonesville Park

The Alachua County Arboriculture Program invites the public to celebrate trees at an Arbor Day Event at Jonesville Park (14100 ...

Cone Park Branch Library Kids Construction Zone

Join us every Friday afternoon to build with LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your inner architect to the library every ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Paynes Prairie State Park Longleaf Pine Planting

We need your help Friends! On Saturday, January 21st from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Park Staff will be facilitating a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

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

Chess Tournament : ECA New Year Rapid (Scholastic)

Description: 4-Round Swiss System. USCF Rated Event. Sections: Scholastic (K-8 U600, K-8 U1000, K-8 Open). Time Control: G/25 min +5 delay. Dual ...

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

Star Center Theatre presents King Liz- A Drama

While there is King James(Lebron), there is KING LIZ. Liz Rico is a powerful sports agent who represents NBA superstars, ...

Alachua County Library STEAM Story Time - Library Partnership Branch

Join us as we discover the science behind some of our favorite stories. After we read our story, we will ...

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 ...

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

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: Lunar New Year Celebration at Hawthorne Branch

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us and create your own Lion Dance Puppet. We'll have the supplies and music you ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Camp Half-Blood

Do you love the Percy Jackson books? Join us for themed activities, crafts and games!

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Magic Mike does card tricks, balloon animals, tricks and more plus kids eat FREE on Tuesday nights!

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 ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

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: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Young children and their caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, and activities together.

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Headquarters Library

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

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

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Sun Country Pre-School Open House

Have you seen Sunny’s Pre-School? Join us for the Open House on Friday, January 27, 2023. 2022/2023 Registrations have begun! AGE: 2.5 ...

UF Men's Tennis vs. University of South Florida

Join Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on the University of South Florida at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex ...

Mid Florida Tractor Pullers Association Ocala Tractor Pull

This weekend we're hosting the Mid Florida Tractor Pullers Association Ocala Tractor Pull 2023! Make plans to come out to see ...

  • 3:00 pm
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Tickets are purchased at the gate. $20 for adults, $10 for children 7-14, 6 & under are free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

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

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Hickory Ranch Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

The prairie basin at Hickory Ranch is one of the most bird-active and diverse parts of the prairie this winter ...

Newnan's Lake 15K

The Newnan's Lake 15k begins and ends at Earl P. Powers Park (boat ramp) on Newnan's Lake off Hawthorne Road. ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Earl P. Powers Boat Ramp, 5902 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL US 32641
  • Cost: $40-$60 (see description)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

Winter Sparrow Music Camp

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

Pinkfong Sing-Along Movie 2: Wonderstar Concert

Wonderville's favorite problem-solving duo, Pinkfong and Hogi, assembles a group of friends to produce their first-ever live concert. The crew ...

Jurassic World Live Tour

Jurassic World comes to life in an action-packed, live arena show! Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying, unexpected turn ...

Star Center Theatre presents King Liz- A Drama

While there is King James(Lebron), there is KING LIZ. Liz Rico is a powerful sports agent who represents NBA superstars, ...

Pinkfong Sing-Along Movie 2: Wonderstar Concert

Wonderville's favorite problem-solving duo, Pinkfong and Hogi, assembles a group of friends to produce their first-ever live concert. The crew ...

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 ...

Cornerstone Academy Open House

Cornerstone Academy is hosting their annual Open House, an opportunity for prospective families and students to visit the school to ...

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 ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Magic Mike does card tricks, balloon animals, tricks and more plus kids eat FREE on Tuesday nights!

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 ...

Pinkfong Sing-Along Movie 2: Wonderstar Concert

Wonderville's favorite problem-solving duo, Pinkfong and Hogi, assembles a group of friends to produce their first-ever live concert. The crew ...