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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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Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal

We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Loblolly Woods Nature Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia. Volunteers of ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Loblolly Woods Nature Park 3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Although the scenery may have changed dramatically in the nearly 250 years since his first visit to Florida, the path ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

City of Alachua Great American Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. for the City of Alachua's annual Great American Cleanup ...

  • 8:30 am
  • Location: City of Alachua City Hall 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

MGV Plant Sale Alachua County

The Master Gardener Plant Sale will have a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, natives, trees and more will be available ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission and parking are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Although the scenery may have changed dramatically in the nearly 250 years since his first visit to Florida, the path ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

The AUK Mother's Day Market

It’s a springtime hot spot! Specialty goods and gifts on display by talented local vendors + makers at our open-air ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • 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

Alumni Hall: Florida Baseball Meet and Greet

Come meet your favorite Gator Baseball players at Alumni Hall THIS MONDAY, May 6th! We have Florida autograph posters, baseballs, ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alumni Hall 3730 SW Archer Rd, Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: No purchase is required to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal

We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Sweetwater Wetlands Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia. Volunteers of all ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

All You Ever Wanted Mother’s Day Community Days

Coming up on Mother’s Day take an afternoon with mom, come out & take pictures with mom. Mother’s Day weekend we ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 135 SW Evergreen Ct, Fort White, FL 32038
  • 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

Mermaid Knick Knacks You Grow Girl- A Celebration of Motherhood

A Celebration of Motherhood with MKKS! In the garden of life, there's a journey that's as beautiful and unique ...

  • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: The Alchemy Work Club 602 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $45
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Cohens Consulting Services, LLC presents We Are Royalty Mother’s Day Brunch

Cohens Consulting Services, LLC presents We Are Royalty Mother’s Day Brunch

  • 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Tommy Usher Community Center 506 SW 4th Ave, Chiefland, FL 32626
  • Cost: $35
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

All You Ever Wanted Mother’s Day Community Days

Coming up on Mother’s Day take an afternoon with mom, come out & take pictures with mom. Mother’s Day weekend we ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 135 SW Evergreen Ct, Fort White, FL 32038
  • 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

GNV Expanded Markets

We are excited to announce something we’ve had in the works for a while now! Starting in February, once a month ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Nothing Bundt Cakes Turns 2

Nestled within the heart of the community, Nothing Bundt Cakes has been spreading joy and sweetness for two delightful years! ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Nothing Bundt Cakes - Butler Plaza 3228 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Eric Carle-themed Volunteer PreKindergarten (VPK) Prom

[THIS EVENT IS FULL] Join us for an enchanting adventure at our Eric Carle themed VPK Prom and Transition to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (Butterfly Rainforest) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • 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

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

Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal

We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Bivens Arm Nature Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia. Volunteers of ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Bivens Arm Nature Park 3650 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • 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

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • 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

Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal

We're back for another invasive plant volunteer day! Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park needs our help pulling Coral Ardisia and Tuberous ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Archer Church of the Nazarene Fun Friday Nights

Archer Church of the Nazarene is resuming our original Fun Friday Nights. Nothing but Fun. Foosball, air hockey, hotshot basketball, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Church of the Nazarene 13327 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other