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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.


Harn Museum Art Cart - Thursday, September 19th 3-5pm

Harn Museum Art Cart - Thursday, September 19th 3-5pm

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ages inspired by objects on view and in our collection. Click to learn more.
High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. ($10 on Aug 10th). SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
Alachua County Library Storytime with the Gators | Sept 17th, OCt 1st and 15th, and Nov 5th

Alachua County Library Storytime with the Gators | Sept 17th, OCt 1st and 15th, and Nov 5th

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from across sports disciplines to read and do a craft together. Click to learn more.
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7:00 am Sunrise Hike on La Chua Trail
 
 
8:00 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Feathered Friends Table
 
8:00 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Great Birding Trail Day
10:00 am Girl Scout Open House: Taste of Girl Scouts
11:00 am Archaeology of UF Campus with History Bike Gainesville and the Florida Florida Museum of Natural History
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm World Diabetes Day- Community Social Event
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
 
9:00 am Pelvic Floor 101 Class at Tiny Village
 
9:00 am Caring and Sharing Learning School Ribbon Cutting
3:30 pm Newberry Parks & Recreation Game Room Grand Opening
10:00 am Florida Tiny House Festival
 
 
 
 
10:15 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Brave Harvest
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm GNV Market Floribbean Festival
 
 
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools High School Magnet Showcase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:30 pm Sweetwater Wetlands Thanksgiving Park Ranger Led Hike
10:00 am Revolution Before Evolution Festival and East Gainesville Community Parade
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours
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04Nov

Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture Festival

Do you know what agricultural commodities are grown right here in the state of Florida? Come join us and several ...

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Guided Zoo Tour in American Sign Language

Join a zookeeper for a one hour long guided tour of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in American Sign ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10.28 Adults | $6.17 Child
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
05Nov

Sunrise Hike on La Chua Trail

We know how much you love ranger-led adventure so prepare yourselves for the Sunrise Hike on La Chua Trail! This ...

Archaeology of UF Campus with History Bike Gainesville and the Florida Florida Museum of Natural History

Take a ride through history! Experience the University of Florida from a completely different perspective on this FREE tour exploring ...

World Diabetes Day- Community Social Event

World Diabetes Day - Community Social Event: stop by this FREE family event for diabetes education and resources. Meet other ...

08Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Feathered Friends Table

Stop by to learn about the feathered friends that we love so much! Not all feathers are the same, not ...

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
10Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Great Birding Trail Day

Sweetwater Wetlands Park has been selected as a new location for FWC's Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail! Join us ...

  • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: The event is free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
11Nov

Girl Scout Open House: Taste of Girl Scouts

Come join us for a Taste of Girl Scouts at Grace Presbyterian Church! Meet in Room 102 off 32nd Ave. Are ...

12Nov

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Take a fascinating journey by van to the site of the 17th-century Mission de San Martin de Timucua in the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Tickets are $10 per person in addition to park entry fees
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational
14Nov

Pelvic Floor 101 Class at Tiny Village

Kris Krishingner, PT, DPT, PPCES Pelvic Floor 101 Class at Tiny Village Check out Tiny Village Play Cafe with your kids ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Tiny Village Play Cafe 9124 SW 51st Rd B-102, Gainesville FL, 32608
  • Cost: Moms learn for free, kids have a $12 drop-in rate
  • Website: www.jotform.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
16Nov

Caring and Sharing Learning School Ribbon Cutting

Join us in celebrating Caring & Sharing Learning School's new additions! Caring & Sharing Learning School's vision is to provide the ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Brave Harvest

CANCELLED due to the weather! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Brave Harvest. This is a fun and interactive ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Brave Harvest 2025 NW 6th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 per child, additional siblings $2. Cash preferred.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

GNV Market Floribbean Festival

Explore the cultural and culinary linkages between Florida and the Caribbean. This festival will be held at Heartwood Soundstage with ...

Alachua County Public Schools High School Magnet Showcase

Attention 8th Graders. Learn about all 18 magnet programs! Visit program representatives any time between 6 pm and 8 pm. ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Eastside High School Theatre 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational
17Nov

Newberry Parks & Recreation Game Room Grand Opening

Come join us for the grand opening of our new game room!

18Nov

Florida Tiny House Festival

Back for its 8th consecutive year, the largest tiny house event on record in the World returns to Florida! ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
19Nov

Florida Tiny House Festival

Back for its 8th consecutive year, the largest tiny house event on record in the World returns to Florida! ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Ichetucknee Springs State Park Junior Ranger Hangout: Timucua Pottery

Junior Rangers are invited to create their own pottery and decorate them with natural materials while learning about the tools ...

  • 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: While the program is free, participants will still need to pay the $6/vehicle park entry fee.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational
20Nov

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. We will get a special guided tour! Planning to see ...

23Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Thanksgiving Park Ranger Led Hike

Join a ranger on a tour of the park! You will learn about the history of the park, how we ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Walks are free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
24Nov

Revolution Before Evolution Festival and East Gainesville Community Parade

Join us in celebrating creativity, community, and culture in Gainesville’s largest-district, presented by Swarthy East GNV and the East Gainesville ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Join us this Thanksgiving! November 24 & 25 at 10 am Witness over 100 wild and rare animals, hear every animal’s ...

25Nov

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Join us this Thanksgiving! November 24 & 25 at 10 am Witness over 100 wild and rare animals, hear every animal’s ...

28Nov

PEAK Literacy Family Fun Fest

In a small town that believes in the power of education, a unique event is about to unfold, all for ...