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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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Countywide First Annual Climate Fair

Join us at the beautiful Camp Cuscowilla to discuss Alachua County’s own climate vulnerability analysis. Come get local answers to ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Junior Ranger Program - Problem Plants

Join us Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM for the Problem Plants Junior Ranger program. Learn about the impact ...

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: Tours/Informational

Dr. Anthony Dixon presents The History of the Seminole Nation; Unchained and Unconquered

"The History of the Seminole Nation; Unchained and Unconquered" explores the origins of the Seminole Nation and contextualizes their rich ...

Small Steps Institute Grand Opening

Tours, giveaways & enrollment specials!

Journey to Juneteenth Smooth Flava Gainesville Dance Party

Join Smooth Flava and your community for a line dance party!

Micanopy Academy: Popsicles with the Principals

Tour the campus! Mingle with current families! Learn about our new programs & how to apply.

Pancakes with a Ranger

Enjoy free pancakes, coffee and orange juice on a Saturday morning as prepared by our park staff and volunteers. It's a ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with paid park entry of $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

H. Spurgeon Cherry Ribbon-Cutting and Opening Celebration!

CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST! Celebrate the completion of the Aquatics Center restoration! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: H. Spurgeon Cherry Aquatics Center at Albert "Ray" Massey Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Aviation Academy

The 2023 Aviation Academy, hosted by 100 Black Men Greater Florida, GNV, Inc., aims to inspire and educate young minority ...

Alachua County Amateur Radio Emergency Services Field Day

Members of the Alachua County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES(R)) will participate in the national “Amateur Radio Field Day” exercise ...

Manatee Springs State Park: Ranger Choice Program

Join our park rangers for a different program each week! Programs will cover a wide array of subjects and can be ...

Aviation Academy

The 2023 Aviation Academy, hosted by 100 Black Men Greater Florida, GNV, Inc., aims to inspire and educate young minority ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: We Are Guardians

We Are Guardians looks at how our world, its peoples and ecosystems are intrinsically connected, and how with the help ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Lizzie's Rosewood Race Book Discussion and Signing at the Matheson History Museum

Join historian and Real Rosewood Foundation founder and president Lizzie Jenkins as she shares about her children's book "Lizzie's Rosewood ...

Alachua County Amateur Radio Emergency Services Field Day

Members of the Alachua County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES(R)) will participate in the national “Amateur Radio Field Day” exercise ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational