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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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Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Crafternooners Knitting and Crocheting

Learn to knit and/or crochet with the Crafternooners. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and ...

  • 1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library: Family MakerSpace Day at Micanopy Branch

This family MakerSpace is open all day from 10 am - 4 pm. Bring the whole family or just come ...

Alachua County Library My Shadow and Me - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library Spring Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Spring Teen Art Show will be taking place Saturday through Sunday, April ...

  • 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 Spring Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Spring Teen Art Show will be taking place Saturday through Sunday, April ...

  • 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 Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Homeschool Hour

Please join us for an activity or craft with our homeschool friends.

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Bring on the Beads

On the second Tuesday of each month, children and teens ages 5-16 can make jewelry or another fun creation out ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Crafternooners Knitting and Crocheting

Learn to knit and/or crochet with the Crafternooners. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and ...

  • 1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch

Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch Pokemon Fans Unite

Join us for a Pokémon themed event in the kids section. We will have trivia, crafts, and games! Punk Outer ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 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: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Elementary STEAM: Earth Month

Celebrate Earth Day and Gardening Month with the library by planting seeds and making crafts. Join us in the Storywoods Room ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Explore Nature Print Painting

Have you been curious about working with Gelli Prints? Join us to explore the exciting world of gel printing! For ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons: Fairy Tale Heroes Group B

Kids age 8-14 will learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons from an expert Dungeon Master and make new friends ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Crafternooners Knitting and Crocheting

Learn to knit and/or crochet with the Crafternooners. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and ...

  • 1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch School Age Program

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children. Join us for some Spring time fun as ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace

Come and learn the stop-motion animation process from storyboarding to filming! Join us the first session for storyboarding, character creation ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Crafternooners Knitting and Crocheting

Learn to knit and/or crochet with the Crafternooners. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and ...

  • 1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Library Partnership Branch

Join us in reading your favorite story to a furry friend. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, join us in practicing ...

Alachua County Library Puppet Story Time - High Springs Branch

Join us for an interactive puppet storytime. Stories, songs, and more will all be done using puppets. This program is designed ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun.

Alachua County Library Story Time - Alachua Branch

Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time! Story Time is back at the Alachua Branch every Thursday! Children and ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch Elementary STEAM: Earth Month

Celebrate Earth Day and Gardening Month with the library by planting seeds and making crafts. Join us in the Storywoods Room ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: MakerSpace Button Making at Micanopy Branch

For this MakerSpace program, kids are welcome to bring their own image prints or cutouts to be made into custom ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: STEAM Saturday

Join us for STEAM Saturday! A different theme each month.

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: El Dia de Los Ninos/El Dia de Los Libros (Dia)

We will be celebrating Children’s Day/Book Day or Día! Come join us in celebrating by playing a variety of fun ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Homework Help

In-person tutoring and homework help. Drop in for homework help with our volunteer tutors. Elementary, Middle, and High school students welcome. ...