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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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National Taco Day at Chuy's

Happy National Taco Day! Celebrate with us Friday (10/4) with taco & drink specials! - Add a ground beef taco to ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: 3410 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Water Lettuce Warriors: National Public Lands Day

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive and The Next Generation present The BEST EVER Great Halloween Costume Sale. September 28 & 29th and October ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Fantastic prices! From $5-$15.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Festival at Landscapes Unlimited Nursery

Join Landscapes Unlimited for a Fall Festival with live music, local vendors, food truck, craft beer, and plant sales!

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: 18291 April Blvd, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Archaeology of UF Campus with History Bike Gainesville and the Florida Museum of Natural History

Gainesville hasn't always been as we experience it today! Long, long before the University and college kids, before the old ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive and The Next Generation present The BEST EVER Great Halloween Costume Sale. September 28 & 29th and October ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Fantastic prices! From $5-$15.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Birthday Sessions Portrait Days Fall Harvest Costume Mini Superhero Session Holiday Sessions Pajama Mini Tree Farm Stand Santa's Workshop Santa Experience

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

Free Services for children under 18, by appointment only. Fillings and extractions, dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants, dental exams and ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

KidStrong Halloween Slumber Party & Pumpkin Painting

Parents, it’s your night off! We’re excited to host a Halloween Slumber Party & Pumpkin Painting at KidStrong Gainesville! We’ll provide ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $25 for Members, $35 for non-members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Hot Rodding for Heroes at High Springs Brewing Company

Join us for the 3rd annual Hot Rodding for Heroes car show co-hosted by the Marine Corps League! All proceeds go ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Spectators are free! Car registration is $25.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Tiny Tots Bundles Grand Opening

It’s finally here! Our new children’s boutique is opening its doors to the Gainesville community & its neighboring towns and ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1801 NE 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

MCU Trivia Night

Avengers, assemble! Time for a little MCU trivia! We all know how vast the MCU is, so we will be ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Water Lettuce Warriors at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

Stomping Grounds Game Center Magic the Gathering Regional Championship Qualifier 1-Slot

Format: Modern Entry - $35 Cash Only Doors open at 10:00 AM Event starts at 12:00 PM Cap: 32 players Competitive REL Event - Deck Lists ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Stomping Grounds Game Center 501 NW 23rd Avenue, Suite F, Gainesville, Florida, 32609
  • Cost: Entry - $35 Cash Only
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Nostalgia Opening Reception at Gainesville Fine Arts Association

Join the Gainesville Fine Arts Association in celebrating our next local art exhibition: NOSTALGIA. Opening reception during Artwalk: FRIDAY October ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Burger Week

Get ready, burger enthusiasts! The much-anticipated Burger Week is making a sizzling comeback! From Monday, October 21st through Sunday, October ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

High Springs Community Car Seat Safety Check

Did you know? 75% of car seats nationwide are installed incorrectly. High Springs Fire Department and Police Department are partnering ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs, FL 32643-0024
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UFPA Engagement with Clayton Stephenson

A UFPA Arts Engagement Event with Clayton Stephenson Clayton Stephenson is not just a remarkable virtuoso, but also a poet and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Location: Phillips Center - Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

Who We Play For Heart Screening

GSA is proud to partner with Who We Play For (WWPF), a non-profit organization committed to protecting athletes and preventing ...

  • 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Jonesville Park 14100 N.W. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free, a $20 donation is suggested!
  • Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
  • Category: Other

Premier Moms: How to Build Credit for Your Kids

Meeting Host: VyStar Credit Union Refreshments will be served. Open to everyone. Limited seating, RSVP as soon as possible by email!

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: RSVP for Location Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.folacld.org
  • Category: Other

Who We Play For Heart Screening

GSA is proud to partner with Who We Play For (WWPF), a non-profit organization committed to protecting athletes and preventing ...

  • 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Jonesville Park 14100 N.W. 32nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free, a $20 donation is suggested!
  • Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other