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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

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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.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 14th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 14th 6-9pm

Celebrate the In Our Time: 54th SA+AH Art Faculty Exhibition and UF’s School of Art and Art History faculty through music by Ramblin’ Mutts Blues Band, tours, conversation and performances by Sean J Patrick Carney. Refreshments will be served. Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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8:00 am First Day Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)
9:00 am Community Health and Wellness Fair
 
9:00 am First Day Hike at O'Leno State Park
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
 
10:00 am First Day Hike at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am First Day Hike At Ravine Gardens State Park
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours
6:00 pm Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings
 
6:00 pm Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings
10:00 am Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Parent Orientation
8:00 am Healthy Hike at the Turkey Creek Preserve
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Raid of Otter Springs
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Frog Song Organics Cane Boil and Farm Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
11:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours
6:00 pm Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration
 
6:00 pm Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration
1:00 pm Archer Arbor Day Celebration
1:00 am Strong-MINDed Mentoring Youth Job Skill Event
10:00 am Raid of Otter Springs
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)
9:00 am Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am North Florida Education Rebel Showcase
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm Florida Arbor Day and Urban Forestry Workshop
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
11:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours
6:30 pm Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology Information Night
9:00 am Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour
12:00 pm Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series
Gainesville Fire Rescue Free Car Seat Check
9:00 am Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Yesterdays Festival
1:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History: Ask a Scientist-Soltis Lab
5:00 pm City of Alachua City Commission and Alachua County Public Schools Joint Public Meeting
 
 
6:00 pm TreeTender 2 Premiere at the Florida Museum
6:00 pm Rosemary Hill Observatory Public Night
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
3:00 pm AAZK Tabling Event: All about Birds
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Ibram X. Kendi presents "Barracoon"
12:00 pm Swamp Head Brewery Bats and Brews
 
 
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Rosemary Hill Observatory Public Night
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:30 am Algae to Alligators- Apex Predators
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3:00 pm Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue
 
 
 
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
4:00 pm Saint Francis Catholic Academy Open House
 
 
 
 
 
 
5:30 pm Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Parent Education Night
 
 
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Dream on Purpose Filming with a Purpose Program Informational Sessions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Jan

First Day Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Please join Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park for a First Day Hike on January 1st! It will follow ...

  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, 6239 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
  • Cost: Event is free with park admission of $5 per vehicle.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

First Day Hike at O'Leno State Park

This will be the first day hike at O'Leno State Park. We will meet at the large pavilion at 9:00 ...

First Day Hike at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

The ranger-led hike will take visitors down the park's mile-long trail to observe multiple springs and learn why protection is ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park 7450 NE 60th Street, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

First Day Hike At Ravine Gardens State Park

Start the first day of the new year with Ravine Gardens State Park. The park will be hosting First Day ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 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

First Day Hike at Fanning Springs State Park

Join our park staff for a hike to learn about our natural resources while enjoying the sounds of nature at ...

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05Jan

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

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

06Jan

Community Health and Wellness Fair

Join us on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for a Community Health & Wellness fair! ...

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.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults: $10, Children (ages 5-13): $5, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
08Jan

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

09Jan

Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings

This is a tuition-based drama program, run by mother-daughter duo. Classes meet on Tuesday afternoons between 2-5 pm. Target audience ...

11Jan

Florida Truth Center for the Performing Arts Interest Meetings

This is a tuition-based drama program, run by mother-daughter duo. Classes meet on Tuesday afternoons between 2-5 pm. Target audience ...

12Jan

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Parent Orientation

Calling all parents! Join our upcoming Parent Orientation and learn about the valuable services offered by the Early Learning Coalition ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

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

13Jan

Healthy Hike at the Turkey Creek Preserve

January is "National Staying Healthy Month." The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (ACEPD) invites residents to get outside and participate ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join a ranger on a walking tour of the wetlands! Tour begins at the boardwalk pavilion on Cell 1. Visitors ...

  • 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Tour is free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Raid of Otter Springs

Raid of Otter Springs

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
  • Website: ottersprings.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Frog Song Organics Cane Boil and Farm Tour

Join Farmer John to preserve our sugar cane crop and put sunshine in a bottle. At the cane boil, you will ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

14Jan

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Whole Foods parking lot look for the BMWCCA tent to ...

Raid of Otter Springs

Raid of Otter Springs

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
  • Website: ottersprings.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

15Jan

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

16Jan

Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration

Spring signups are here! In person registration for cash/check payments January 16 (6 pm-7:30 pm),18 (6 pm-7:30 pm), and 20 (9 ...

18Jan

Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration

Spring signups are here! In person registration for cash/check payments January 16 (6 pm-7:30 pm),18 (6 pm-7:30 pm), and 20 (9 ...

19Jan

Archer Arbor Day Celebration

Join the celebration, learn more about Arbor Day and the many reasons to plant trees. Plant a tree. Take a fruit ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

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

20Jan

Strong-MINDed Mentoring Youth Job Skill Event

Strong-MINDed Mentoring Inc. has partnered with White Touch-Up Mobile Detailing to host our 1st job skill of 2024. This event will ...

Williston Youth Athletic Spring Sports In Person Registration

Spring signups are here! In person registration for cash/check payments January 16 (6 pm-7:30 pm),18 (6 pm-7:30 pm), and 20 (9 ...

North Florida Education Rebel Showcase

This FREE family-friendly event offers insights into non-traditional educational approaches, enabling families to explore personalized learning options for their children. Experienced ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Florida Arbor Day and Urban Forestry Workshop

Celebrate Florida Arbor Day! Because the ground is soft enough to plant trees as early as January, Florida has a ...

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21Jan

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Florida Museum of Natural History: Ask a Scientist-Soltis Lab

Science is all around you! Take advantage of this opportunity to talk with scientists and ask those questions you have ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: While the event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Butterfly Rainforest and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibits.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

AAZK Tabling Event: All about Birds

Join the members of the Santa Fe Teach Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers as they present All About Birds! ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • 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
22Jan

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

City of Alachua City Commission and Alachua County Public Schools Joint Public Meeting

Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a student, or simply a community member, you're welcome to join us for a ...

23Jan

Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology Information Night

The Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology is excited to provide an update on the application process for ...

24Jan

Healthy Learning Academy Enrollment Tour

Parents interested in enrolling their child at Healthy Learning are encouraged to attend this Enrollment Tour. We are located inside the ...

25Jan

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series

Registration is open for our Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series! Do you have questions or challenges regarding toilet training your ...

TreeTender 2 Premiere at the Florida Museum

Art and science collide in this FREE celebration of the diversity of life on Earth. Explore the Museum exhibits and ...

26Jan

Gainesville Fire Rescue Free Car Seat Check

Did you know that correctly used car seats can reduce a child's risk of death during a car crash by ...

Rosemary Hill Observatory Public Night

UF’s Astronomy Department is hosting a public observing night! Join us for star gazing and a tour of the observatory!

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

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

Ibram X. Kendi presents "Barracoon"

Join award-winning author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for an evening discussing "Barracoon" and his adaptations of Zora Neale Hurston’s work, ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School Auditorium 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: General Admission $25 - one person and one book | Family Bundle $30 - one adult, one child, and one book
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
27Jan

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Yesterdays Festival

Please join Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park for its annual Yesterdays Festival! Take a walk back in time ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park (picnic area) 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights FL 32656
  • Cost: Program is free with paid park entry of $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Swamp Head Brewery Bats and Brews

Join us for this free event on Saturday, January 27th, and meet some of Lubee's bats and their friends! Take ...

Rosemary Hill Observatory Public Night

UF’s Astronomy Department is hosting a public observing night! Join us for star gazing and a tour of the observatory!

28Jan

Algae to Alligators- Apex Predators

Come learn all about the apex predators of the park, the top of the food web! Join Ranger Scott on ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 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

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

29Jan

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

Saint Francis Catholic Academy Open House

Welcome to Catholic Schools Week! Join us on Monday, January 29th for our Open House from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Come ...

Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Parent Education Night

The Norton Elementary PTA is hosting a parent education night on Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet. We are excited ...

Dream on Purpose Filming with a Purpose Program Informational Sessions

Youth ages 11-18 are invited to join Dream on Purpose’s “Filming with a Purpose”, an immersive, 8-week after-school program, dedicated ...

31Jan

Dream on Purpose Filming with a Purpose Program Informational Sessions

Youth ages 11-18 are invited to join Dream on Purpose’s “Filming with a Purpose”, an immersive, 8-week after-school program, dedicated ...