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.
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, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 125 SW 125 Ave, Lake Butler, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1121 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Free Comic Book Day Art Talk with Carly Shooster
Come join an art talk about making your own comics. Come learn about making comic with local artist Carly Shooster! ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch (Large Meeting Room) 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Faith Presbyterian Parents’ Time Out
Club 4FIVE kids and their leaders are hosting a Parent’s Time Out! Free childcare will be available at this time ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Faith Presbyterian 5916 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: faithpresbyterianchurch.breezechms.com
- Category: Free
Legacy Park Spring Concert Series
Make your plans to join us March 11th at 5:00 p.m. at the Legacy Park Amphitheater for the first installment ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Amphitheater 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 14450 NE 148th Terrace, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free event
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: 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 ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: B'nai Israel Social Hall 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Archer Family Fun Night
Join us for a PTA Meeting & Family Fun Night! Express your creativity through digital storytelling with New Tech Now, learn ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Archer Elementary Cafeteria 14533 SW 170th St, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Millhopper Library
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to music and movement at the Millhopper Branch Library. Join us Thursday, May ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, pre-registration required
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: 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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: GROW HUB Nursery, 2900 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Children's Book Author Mother's Day Book Signing
Come meet the children's book author and purchase some signed copies of book 22 of the 'I Feel ... When ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 15207 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: everfieldpress.com
- Category: Free
JCPenney Kids Zone for Mother's Day
Make a special bouquet for Mother’s Day! Craft includes box, straws, flower & leaf cutouts, notecard and marker. Pick up in ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.jcpenney.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Youth Chorus Spring Concert and Reception
Come join us for our Spring Concert and Reception at 2 PM, May 13th at First Presbyterian Church. (downtown)! Free ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 106 SW 3rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: All Lowe's locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Alumni Hall 3730 SW Archer Rd, Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: everfieldpress.com
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Greenhouse Church 11200 Northwest 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Paper Straw Crafts
Paper straw crafting time. All supplies are provided.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch Meeting Room 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Virtual - Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: City Hall Plaza, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: 38646.blackbaudhosting.com
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: St Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: spccgnv.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Waldo Car Show
This is an open show for cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food, refreshments and music on site. Free admission and parking.
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Spring Popup Flower Box
Just in time for the heart of Spring, build a Pop-Up Flower Box with your mini-DIYer. Kids will learn basic ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: All Lowe's locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Free
The Biggest Heart Giveaway
On Saturday, May 20th at Bo Diddley Plaza from 10 am – 2 pm, Carolyn’s Heart Incorporated will be hosting ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: carolynsheart.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 Northwest 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: annasemble.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Playhouse 23416 NW 186 Ave. High Springs, FL 32655
- Cost: free
- Website: highspringsplayhouse.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Playhouse 23416 NW 186 Ave. High Springs, FL 32655
- Cost: free
- Website: highspringsplayhouse.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free to spectate
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free to spectate
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
One Love Cafe Rock Painting
Come to One Love Cafe from 11 am to 2 pm and paint some rocks with us! Free for all ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Micanopy Memorial Celebration Saturday
Antique shops, handmade craft shops, cafes, historic museum, plein air painting, live music Wreath dedication ceremony 11 am Tuscawilla Trip 12:30 pm- ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Customer Appreciation BBQ
Come have lunch with us! Stop by your local Bass Pro Shops for hotdogs made especially for YOU (while supplies ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free to spectate
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Lead Fitness 3417 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Memorial Day Ceremony
Alachua County Veteran Services, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and Milam Funeral Homes, welcomes the community to attend ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Historic Evergreen Cemetery 401 SE 21st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuacounty.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Memorial Day Ceremony
Alachua County Veteran Services, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and Milam Funeral Homes, welcomes the community to attend ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Historic Evergreen Cemetery 401 SE 21st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuacounty.us
- Category: Free
