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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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Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Sensory and Art Workshops

Sensory and art workshops for ages 5 & under! Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us for an exciting morning of Reader's Theater and Improv games!

  • 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: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize makerspace and Creativebug to ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Training Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

Tot Time is back! Every Saturday from May 11 through June 24 (weather permitting) we will be having Tot Time ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 18004 SW 83 Ave. Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: $45 per child, discounted for siblings to $40 apiece.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Spring is almost here and it's beautiful to do some art outside! Bring your family and have a great time ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

The Hatchetbury Family Day

50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...

  • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
  • Website: thehatchetbury.com
  • Category: Ongoing 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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

La Leche League Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting

LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Starting January 10 we've added an additional Stay and Play class. Now you and your kiddo can come play Wednesdays, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

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 Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

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 ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Sensory and Art Workshops

Sensory and art workshops for ages 5 & under! Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize makerspace and Creativebug to ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Training Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Hunter Ventures Tot Time

Tot Time is back! Every Saturday from May 11 through June 24 (weather permitting) we will be having Tot Time ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 18004 SW 83 Ave. Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: $45 per child, discounted for siblings to $40 apiece.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Spring is almost here and it's beautiful to do some art outside! Bring your family and have a great time ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

The Hatchetbury Family Day

50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...

  • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
  • Website: thehatchetbury.com
  • Category: Ongoing 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 ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Sun Country Stay and Play

Starting January 10 we've added an additional Stay and Play class. Now you and your kiddo can come play Wednesdays, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

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 Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

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 ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Sensory and Art Workshops

Sensory and art workshops for ages 5 & under! Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize makerspace and Creativebug to ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Training Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
  • Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs