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.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
UF Craft Festival
The Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases crafts that are authentically made by talented artisans and crafters. The ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Stephen C. O’Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $6 at the door, $5 with coupon, Children 13 & under FREE, Military with ID FREE | UF Students: $4 at the door
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
Gainesville Garden Club Holiday Market & Sunday with Santa
Join the Gainesville Garden Club for some seasonal shopping at our Holiday Market! Join us at our festive event where you ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ggcfl.org
- 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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Weecycle Of Gainesville Sip and Shop Event
Gather your favorite shopping buddy and treat yourselves to a night out! Enjoy: -Store-wide sales on your favorite items -Music to set the ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1405 NW 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
Artisans' Guild Gallery Holiday Open House & Ornament Sale
Come and Celebrate the Holidays with us! Champagne and Appetizers. Live Jazz. Handmade Ornament Sale on our front porch... hundreds ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Trinity United Methodist Church: Parents Night Out Christmas Pajama Party
It's A Christmas Pajama Party! Need to get your Christmas shopping done or just need a break before the chaos ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $20
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Jolly’s Vintage Christmas Market
Join us for a Christmas Vintage Market filled with unique vendors and crafters, where you can find a special gift ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1555 NW 27th Ct, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders
Bikers on Parade is a motorcycling fundraiser to raise awareness for Veterans & First Responders in need. This is a fundraiser ...
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Miller's Ale House 2881 Bass Pro Shops Boulevard Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free to watch parade - $25-$40 to ride in
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Welcome to Winter, A Shop Local Expo
Welcome to Winter, A shop local Expo. This is our 3rd Annual Expo. We will have Craft Vendors, Direct Sales Consultants, ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Countryside Baptist Church 10926 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Make your reservations for PeeWee Ponies! Ages 18 months-8 yrs
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market
Get ready for a festive experience at the Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market! Join us for a magical ...
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Step 317 Photography Santa Experience Mini Sessions
Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Santa Experience
- 10:00 am
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Other
Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market
Get ready for a festive experience at the Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market! Join us for a magical ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- 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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- 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.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Cade Museum
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at The Cade Museum. On Thursday, December 12 from 1 pm-3 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission is $15 per student
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Other
Duval Early Learning Academy Community Open House
Are you a member of the Duval Community? Do you have a preschool-age child? Join us at Duval’s Open House! • ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2106 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Christmas in Columbia Holiday Market
The Christmas in Columbia Holiday Market will bring Arts and Craft Vendors, Children's Activities, Food Trucks, and live entertainment to ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055-3916
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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
Ravine Gardens State Park Marketplace in the Gardens
Join us for Marketplace in the Gardens! Vendors, Music, Santa, Kid’s Crafts, Gingerbread House Competition, Food Trucks and More!
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: $5 per vehicle
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Jeep Showcase Showdown at Homestead Park Williston
Marvel at rows of unique Jeeps while enjoying delicious food, specialty vendors, and live music. Celebrate the Jeep community with ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL 32696-1838
- Cost: Admission & Parking Is Free to Spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Make your reservations for PeeWee Ponies! Ages 18 months-8 yrs
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- 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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- 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
Mi Apa Latin Cafe Secret Santa Deal
Secret Santa Alert! This Friday, December 20th, we’ve got a holiday surprise just for YOU! Wear your ugliest sweater, visit ...
- 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Luxe Winter Maker's Market
We're ecstatic to be back for another exciting and fun-filled day at our Winter Maker's Market! Come out and support ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Make your reservations for PeeWee Ponies! Ages 18 months-8 yrs
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Angelic Blessings Academy Parents Day Out
A day of fun for kids while parents run holiday errands or just simply rest!
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Located at The Family Church 2022 SW 122nd Street, Bldg B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $20 Non ABA Student, $15 ABA Students, $5 Deposit (non-Refundable)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Holiday Pop-Up Markets at the AUK Market
One of our biggest markets of the year where spectacular makers + artists share thoughtfully-made & truly unique goods! During this ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.theaukmarket.com
- Category: Other
Free Car Seat Safety Event
Join Safe Kids North Central Florida and Bradford County Fire Rescue on Sunday, December 22nd, for a FREE Car Seat ...
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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Holiday Tree Planting at Boulware Springs
Happy Holidays from Gainesville Greenway Challenge! Join us December 26th, next Thursday, in our restoration efforts at Boulware Springs Nature ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Boulware Springs Trail 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- 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
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- 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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- 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: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
