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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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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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Play Tennis Gainesville Jr. Middle School Tennis Clinic

Welcome to the Westwood Team Tennis Clinic! Our goal is to provide low-cost tennis clinics leading up to the GATCA ...

UF Women's Tennis hosts NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament

Gators open tournament play with UNF Friday at 2 pm The Florida women's tennis team earned a 16 seed and ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Alfred A Ring Tennis Complex at UF, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: All Season Pass $10 Adults | $6 seniors, college students, children under 12 OR Single Day Tickets for Friday and Saturday $7 Adults | $4 seniors, college students, children under 12. Admission for UF students is free.
  • Website: am.ticketmaster.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Florida Hunt 9's Treasure Hunt at Kirby Family Farm

Kirby Family Farm is very excited to host Florida Hunt 9's Treasure Hunt! There's gonna be Treasure in that dirt May ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: $100 per detectorist. Spectators (non-detecting): $20 ages 10 & Older, $15 for ages 3-9, Free for ages 3 & under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational

Great Gainesville Car Show

6th Annual Great Gainesville Car Show benefiting Noah's Endeavor, Inc.: Inclusive Community Recreation.

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Cars & Trucks $20, Motorcycles $10, Free admission for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brazilian Skills Soccer Class

Brazilian Skills with another new soccer class at Campo starting May 6th at 9:00 am for children aged 5 to ...

Union County Mother/Daughter Day Out

Come join local small businesses for the first annual Union County Small Business Spring Fest! Lots of vendors, food trucks, ...

Persimmon Early Learning Academy Open House

We would love to see you on Saturday morning. Stop by to meet our teachers and see our school. Now ...

Florida Hunt 9's Treasure Hunt at Kirby Family Farm

Kirby Family Farm is very excited to host Florida Hunt 9's Treasure Hunt! There's gonna be Treasure in that dirt May ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: $100 per detectorist. Spectators (non-detecting): $20 ages 10 & Older, $15 for ages 3-9, Free for ages 3 & under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational

Mother's Day Cards at Learn N Play

We have so many supplies to make your Mother's Day gift. Just need your kids! Take a break, have some ...

Constellation Charter School of Gainesville Open House

We are delighted to welcome you to our Spring Open House! Come learn more about our school, get to know ...

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude is teaming up with the Alachua Audubon Society to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

World Food Festival at Grove Street Farmers Market

International and Cultural Organizations in and around the community will be here for a special farmers market experience connecting attendees ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Camp Out at Congregation B'nai Israel

Join us as we celebrate Lag Ba'Omer "Camp Out" Style! This is a free event that is open to the ...

Archer Family Fun Night

Join us for a PTA Meeting & Family Fun Night! Express your creativity through digital storytelling with New Tech Now, learn ...

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Jr. Middle School Tennis Clinic

Welcome to the Westwood Team Tennis Clinic! Our goal is to provide low-cost tennis clinics leading up to the GATCA ...

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Harn Museum Nights: Spring into Summer

What do we love about our Florida home? The orange groves, the seaside, the changing landscapes as seen in the ...

  • 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

Sparrow Music Camp

Sparrow Music Camp is dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional music. Save the date for our next summer camp, May 12th-14th, ...

Visit Gainesville National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week with us. Spin our prize wheel for event tickets, merch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, FL 33 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

IndepenDance Studio Competition Dance Team Auditions

Round 1 of our SEASON 15 of Auditions is here! Please enroll online today, and the studio will send you ...

Sparrow Music Camp

Sparrow Music Camp is dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional music. Save the date for our next summer camp, May 12th-14th, ...

Mother's Day Festival at The Alachua County Farmers Market

Join us at the Alachua County Farmers Market for our Mother's Day Festival. Shop local arts & craft vendors and ...

Gainesville Opportunity Center Bike Day

Join us in promoting awareness and support for people living with chronic mental illness. Registration at 9 am, Bike Ride ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $25-$50
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brazilian Skills Soccer Class

Brazilian Skills with another new soccer class at Campo starting May 6th at 9:00 am for children aged 5 to ...

GROW HUB Spring Pop-Up Shop

Join us for our Pop-Up Shop series! The event is free, outdoors, and fun for all ages! Shop from local vendors ...

Sparrow Music Camp

Sparrow Music Camp is dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional music. Save the date for our next summer camp, May 12th-14th, ...

Wildflower Farm Field Day in Alachua

Join us on Sunday, May 14th at 10 am to see fields of wildflowers in bloom. Wildflowers of Florida Inc. in ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 27715 NW 107th St, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: Registration is free for Florida Wildflower Foundation members and $15 for nonmembers
  • Website: www.flawildflowers.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Lowe's Mother’s Day Flower Giveaway

As a thank-you to the moms and other special friends in our lives, you can register now for a free ...

Amber Brooke Farms Mother's Day Weekend

Join us Mother's Day weekend as we celebrate moms and all the amazing things they do for us. Nothing says ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission | Blueberries U-Pick $4.95/lb or Pre-Picked $13 for 2lbs | Farm Fun cards $10 for the Day
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Celebrate Mom at Blackadder Brewing Company

Skip The Flowers, Give Mom A Beer! Show Mom how much you love her! Bring her to Blackadder Brewing for ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission, free Momosa or pint for mom
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Florida Gators Baseball Meet & Greet at Alumni Hall Florida

Don't miss out on our Meet & Greet with Florida Gators Baseball at Alumni Hall! Get photos & autographs with ...

Educational Community Free Puppet Show Auditions

For all interested puppeteers, no experience necessary, come for fun, stay to audition and then work to perform in October. ...

Star Center Theatre and Caring and Sharing School presents The SpongeBob Musical

Star Center Theatre & Caring and Sharing School presents The SpongeBob Musical

Partnership for Strong Families Become a Foster Parent: Support Local Children

There are about 500 children in North Central Florida in the foster care system who deserve safe and stable homes. ...

Muffins for Mommy! Rest, Refresh and Relax

Muffins for Mommy- Spa Theme Event We are celebrating all the ladies out there - taking care of kiddos! Come ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Paper Straw Crafts

Paper straw crafting time. All supplies are provided.

Play Tennis Gainesville Jr. Middle School Tennis Clinic

Welcome to the Westwood Team Tennis Clinic! Our goal is to provide low-cost tennis clinics leading up to the GATCA ...

Meet a Scientist: Scientific Illustration and Museum Collections

Designed with after-school groups in mind, the Meet a Scientist series is hosted by the Scientist in Every Florida School ...

Goat Yoga At Swamp Head Brewery

Join us for a relaxing evening of yoga with lots of lovable baby goats. Everyone is welcome. No experience needed. ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sand Art

Drop in and join library staff at the Alachua branch to make colorful sand images. Staff will provide shapes such ...

Journey to Juneteenth Kickoff

Reading of Juneteenth proclamation and raising of Juneteenth flag at City Hall. The City of Gainesville’s month-long “Journey to Juneteenth” celebration, ...

Cade After Dark Family Fun Night

"Let's get the party started! Join us on May 19th for a special Cade After Dark, where we will also ...

Gainesville Brass Quintet Free Concert

Free concert -this month features the Gainesville Brass Quintet. Part of the third Friday Concert Series by St Patrick Church. ...

Skate Station National Pizza Party Day

Pizza relays, blind taste test, pizza pie face, and many many more!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Ascend Weekend

Ascend Weekend is HERE! Be sure to stop by the store this weekend for kids' events (Scavenger Hunt, Blow-up Archery ...

Florida Emancipation Day Celebration- Free Outdoor Festival

Parade of historic Black neighborhoods from Depot Park to CCMCC. Entertainment to include Jazz & Gospel music, poetry and drumming, ...

Brazilian Skills Soccer Class

Brazilian Skills with another new soccer class at Campo starting May 6th at 9:00 am for children aged 5 to ...

Hollow Oaks Spring Extravaganza

Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there will be a limited number available ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Emoji Therapy Center Presents Emoji Teens Esteem Workshop

For teens who wish to learn more about their mental health, who wish to build on their positive self-esteem influences, ...

Bass Pro Shops Ascend Weekend

Ascend Weekend is HERE! Be sure to stop by the store this weekend for kids' events (Scavenger Hunt, Blow-up Archery ...

Hollow Oaks Spring Extravaganza

Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there will be a limited number available ...

  • 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 3:30 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annasemble Community Orchestra presents Spring Concert Celebrating Women in Music

Following Mother's day weekend, the Annasemble will present a concert, celebrating women from all over the world. Women composers, such ...

Auditions for Wind in the Willows at High Springs Playhouse

The youth production this summer is "Wind in the Willows" and auditions are open to anyone between the ages of ...

Auditions for Wind in the Willows at High Springs Playhouse

The youth production this summer is "Wind in the Willows" and auditions are open to anyone between the ages of ...

Magic Treehouse Celebration at Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch

Join us to celebrate 30 years of the popular children's book series, The Magic Treehouse! Engage in activities, puzzles and ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Jr. Middle School Tennis Clinic

Welcome to the Westwood Team Tennis Clinic! Our goal is to provide low-cost tennis clinics leading up to the GATCA ...

Cypress & Grove Brewing: Stuffed Churros, Empanadas, Yuca Sandwiches, Ice Cream and Much More

Family and pet friendly. Come enjoy an evening with music, drinks, food! Open to all! Get ready, come hungry, and join ...

  • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Main Street Sweets & Eats Grand Opening

Come join us for the Grand Opening of Newberry’s cutest cafe! May 26 & 27, 7:00 am-8:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch, ...

Newberry RC Park: Sunshine State Memorial Salute

Lance MacDnald race promotions presents the Sunshine State Memorial Salute at NewBerry RC Park. 3 days of instense outdoor 10th ...

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

Main Street Sweets & Eats Grand Opening

Come join us for the Grand Opening of Newberry’s cutest cafe! May 26 & 27, 7:00 am-8:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch, ...

Brazilian Skills Soccer Class

Brazilian Skills with another new soccer class at Campo starting May 6th at 9:00 am for children aged 5 to ...

Newberry RC Park: Sunshine State Memorial Salute

Lance MacDnald race promotions presents the Sunshine State Memorial Salute at NewBerry RC Park. 3 days of instense outdoor 10th ...

Hollow Oaks Spring Extravaganza

Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there will be a limited number available ...

  • 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pofahl Studio Presents The Dancing Princesses

With The Dancing Princesses, DANB’s Resident School, Pofahl Studios dances into Spring & Summer with students showcasing a year’s worth ...

Lead Fitness Community Memorial Day

Join us for our annual 'Memorial Day Murph' event! This year, we are opening it up to the community of ...

Hollow Oaks Memorial Day

Hollow Oaks is open for Memorial Day! Sunflower U-Pick! There will be several photo opportunities! Bring your own shears as there ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: $10.00 per person which includes one sunflower stem. Additional sunflowers will be available at a cost of $2.00 per stem.
  • Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Flip Factory Zone Memorial Day

Let's celebrate Memorial Day and the first day of summer!

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours

Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Big Cat Feedings, Baby Lemur Interactions, Over 100 Exotic And Rare Species Of Animals To ...

Amber Brooke Farms: Memorial Day at the Farm

There are only TWO weeks left of Florida blueberry season! With this being said, the weekend of May 28 will ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission for adults | Kids Fun Pass $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Hollow Oaks Corn Maze

Join us for an exclusive Fun 4 Gator Kids field trip to Hollow Oaks Corn Maze. Get your camera ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 18005 NW 190th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Sign Up Requested! $8 per person (ages 4 and up)
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Play Tennis Gainesville Jr. Middle School Tennis Clinic

Welcome to the Westwood Team Tennis Clinic! Our goal is to provide low-cost tennis clinics leading up to the GATCA ...

City of Gainesville Pool Parties

Want to cool off and avoid the summer heat? Come to one of our pool parties! Enjoy free swimming, dancing, ...

Amber Brooke Farms: Memorial Day at the Farm

There are only TWO weeks left of Florida blueberry season! With this being said, the weekend of May 28 will ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission for adults | Kids Fun Pass $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events