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.
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Family Game Time- High Springs Branch
Bring the whole family for board games, card games, and fun! Engage in friendly competition and even cooperative gameplay. There ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup High Springs Library Branch
PLAYGROUP IS FULL Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at High Springs Library Branch. This Homeschool Creators ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 23779 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL 32643-2109
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time
Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch
Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: PlantSpace
Join the Designer Glycans research lab for an afternoon of science experiments to learn about plant cells. Did you know that ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Taskmaster
CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Join us for an exciting afternoon of Taskmaster, library edition! Based on the Hit British Reality ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation
CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Crafting Witch Hats
30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time with Ms. Miranda.
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch MSWW: Harry Potter's Potions Halloween Edition
MSWW Potions class with Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach Join Hands On Gainesville and UF Chemistry Outreach for some ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce we will be hosting the Fall Teen Art Show! This is a ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Pom Pom Monsters A Halloween Craft
Let's craft pom pom monsters together. These cute crafty creations will be a hit with Halloween decorators! It's just a ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce we will be hosting the Fall Teen Art Show! This is a ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tower Road Library
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for Storytime with The Gators at Tower Road Branch Library. Bring your child to ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Creature Feature
Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Tween Book Club
Join us to talk about all things books! You don’t need to have read the latest pick to attend; discuss your ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Newberry Branch Year of the Book
2024 is the year of the book! Create a different book each month at the Newberry Branch Library.
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for an exciting morning of making! Decorate small cards using many mediums and techniques and then share, swap, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: All About Snakes
Come join us as we learn all about Florida's snakes through discussions and crafts! From popular myths to conservation we'll ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spanish for Kids
Preschool kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a fluent Spanish ...
- 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time & Family Crafting
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Spooky Movie Matinee
Come get your scare on!
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Creativity Lab Monster Corner Bookmarks - Archer Branch
Unleash your inner monster! Vampires, Jack-o-lanterns, Minions and all things spooky- whip up a corner style bookmark that screams you! Geared ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory
Learn to make colorful slime! Recommended for elementary school kids. Children will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of slime ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pumpkin Patch Story Time at Newberry United Methodist Church
At this special Story Time, kids can sit amongst the pumpkins and listen to seasonal stories at the Newberry United ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry United Methodist Church 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Halloween at the Library
Join us for some Halloween themed stories, songs, activities and a craft! Make sure to dress up in your costume.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Spooktacular Fun at the Library
Have a howlingly good time as you discover your spooky name, join our monster games, create a creepy craft, and ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts Dias de Muertos at Cone Park Branch
Come join us as we learn about the Day of the Dead and celebrate the upcoming holiday with a craft! In ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dinosaur Egg-stravaganza
Play dinosaur trivia, make your own dinosaur eggs, and help us hatch some pre-made eggs! At this program, we will begin ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts Halloween
Join us in the Storywoods Room this fall for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Cemetarium-Create Spooky Terrariums
Ever wanted a cemetery themed terrarium? Then stop by and create a cemetarium with us!
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
