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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Community Event: Too Cool for School - A Banned Book Club (Every 1st Thursday)
The Too Cool for School - Banned Book Club will meet every 1st Thursday at 6 pm Good News Arts. The ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party
Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: 50% off 1 hour of jump time after You Mention JUMP 50
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Southern Magnolias Consignment Boutique: Back to School Bash
Join us for our Back to School Bash! Tax free! Tons of sales and deals you don’t want to miss! ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 33 South Main Street, Williston, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Pink Flamingo Diner Back to School Party and Dance Party
Join us for a fantastic evening of fun and festivities as we celebrate the new school year! Bring your family ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Pink Flamingo Diner: 19726 US-441, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Birds
Fly away with the Museum's assistant curator of ornithology Glaucia Del-Rio as we explore how scientists track birds and learn ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members, per participant.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Home Depot Kids Workshops
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
Join us and Gainesville Cars & Coffee on Saturday, August 3rd from 9-11 am for our next meetup! This family-friendly ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Police Department Back 2 School Giveaway
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Hal Brady Recreation Center for the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery
What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bouncers Back to School Bash
Join us for our Back to School Bash! Games, Prizes and FUN! Visit our website to buy tickets in advance ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Event included in admission!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
First Baptist Church of Newberry Back To School Bash
DUE TO THE STATE OF EMEGENCY, THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join us for a FREE, fun, ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Newberry - 25520 West Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: fbcnewberry.org
- Category: Family Fun
Art Of You.th. Back To School Event
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! Calling All Parents & Vendors! The Art Of You.th. Is Hosting A Back To School Event ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Westside Park 847 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night
Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
National Night Out in High Springs
Free food and shaved ice. Balloon Toss. Police Vehicle Display. Music. Bounce House. Water Slide.
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua National Night Out
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th at Criswell Park from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for National Night Out 2024, a ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 15490 NW 133rd Ter, Alachua, Florida, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Music Nights
Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Half Price Thursday. Half Priced Wristbands, video games, cafe items!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Nights: August Rhapsody
We’re presenting our summer wrap party, August Rhapsody, to energize you through the last bit of summer! We’re celebrating a ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Community Event: Passion for Poetry at Good News Arts (Every 2nd Thursday)
Join us every second Thursday for a night of poetry reading and writing! Open to all forms of spoken word ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center
Get ready for school in style! Join us for our 4th Annual Back-to-School Braid Bash! We’re excited to welcome amazing ...
- 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party
Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: 50% off 1 hour of jump time after You Mention JUMP 50
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Main Street Organization: Summer Splash Days
Come cool off while you splash and play in the splash park created for this event. There will be music, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: S. Seaboard Dr. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 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: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens: Yoga In The Gardens
Join us on Saturday, August 10th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on the lower level for a rejuvenating yoga ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $20 per person and includes day admission to the gardens (free for members)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ravine Gardens State Park Awesome Opossum
A special park program for all ages about opossums- a wildly unique creature from our own backyard.
- 10:00 am
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park (Under the big pavilion) 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Free with park admission. $5 per vehicle or $2 per person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Birthday Celebration
Come join Florida Park staff as we celebrate the 128th birthday of award-winning author, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Eat some homemade ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. CR 325 Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: Free with $3.00 per vehicle park admission
- Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
- Category: Family Fun
Ocala Kidz Fest
Get ready for a weekend of non-stop family fun at the Ocala Kidz Fest! Join us at the World Equestrian Center ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala, FL 34482
- Cost: See description for prices
- Website: www.bmgevents.com
- Category: Family Fun
First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville: Back to School Sunday
Join us in worship for Back to School Sunday as we pray over our school, students, families, and all those ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 106 SW 3rd St Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Redemption Church Back to School Bash
Join us for our Back To School Bash! Worship starts at 11:00 am and the bash will follow directly after ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 2149 W Co Rd 232, Bell, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
One Love Cafe Rock Painting
Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery
What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Williston We Soar Back to School Drive Thru Bash
We are excited to host this Annual event for our students as they prepare for a new school year! Saturday, August ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night
Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Community Event: Game Night at Good News Arts (Every 3rd Thursday)
Every Third Thursday All ages are welcome to join us for Game Night at Good News Arts! Bring your own ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Community Event: Good News Arts Fiber Arts Circle (Every 3rd Friday)
Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open session for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or doing embroidery ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Newberry Library Branch
Who wants to learn Spanish? Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Newberry Library Branch on Friday, August 16th at ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 110 S Seaboard Dr, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Rabell Realty Group Back To School Snow Cone Social
As the summer draws to a close and the back-to-school season approaches, there's no better way to celebrate than with ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 5213 SW 91st Ter, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Teens Night Out at Pinspiration Gainesville
No Parents Allowed! Join us for our first ever TEENS NIGHT OUT! Kids 13 years and older are welcomed to ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $50 ticket
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days Back to School Bonanza
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
North Central Florida Outdoor Expo
Gear up for the 6th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo! Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or looking for a ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: World Equestrian Center Ocala 1390 NW 80th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482
- Cost: $5 Presale tickets, $10 Cash Only at the Door, 18 & Under FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
Toddler Time at Good News Arts
Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Archer Let's Go Back to School
The City of Archer presents Let's Go Back...back to the community as we prepare to go back to school. Fun ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Robinson Park 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park is open to the public on community days. In an effort to support the families ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $18 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
CityLight Church Back to School Carnival
CityLight Church invites you to a Back to School Carnival on Sunday, August 18. This free event is for all ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: citylightgnv.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery
What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Vintage Market
Free & Family Friendly Outdoor Event! The Florida Vintage Market is a unique outdoor shopping experience in the heart of ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Midpoint Park and Eatery 931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night
Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
O2B Kids Morning Magic Playgroups Open House
Come join us for an incredible morning full of learning and playing! The Morning Magic open house is a free ...
- 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Teen Night at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Level up your money game at our exclusive Teen Night banking bash! Swing by a MIDFLORIDA branch on Tuesday, August 20, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: A MIDFLORIDA branch near you! Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at the Zoo
Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Community Event: Writer's Well at Good News Arts (Every 4th Thursday)
Join us at Good News Arts for monthly open writing session for anyone interested in stringing together a few sentences! ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Community Event: Collages, Scrap booking, and Zine Making (Every 4th Friday)
Join us every 4th Friday for the joys of scrapbooking, collaging, and zine making! Materials are provided or you can ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights
Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 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: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...
- 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: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Garden Club's Pollinator Party
Join us for a Citizen Scientist Project! Help make a difference. The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Garden Club’s Butterfly Garden, 1350 NW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
One Love Cafe Rock Painting
Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery
What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes and Noble Harry Potter- Free LEGO Build Event
Join us for our 2nd LEGO build of the year! We have a FREE LEGO build to give out and ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night
Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Florida Museum of Natural History
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at the Florida Museum of Natural History. We will meet on August 27 at ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Exploring the museum is FREE, certain exhibits are an extra fee. Parking is $4 per vehicle.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Back to School
Join us at the playground for this FREE event to learn about all kinds of back to school resources! There ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-5000
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Tailgate Party at The Shoppes at Thornebrook
Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Join us to celebrate the return of football season with ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
Get Ready for a Weekend of Fun, Friendship, and Fellowship! We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers
We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
- Website: mathesonmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 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: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Join us for Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe—the official block party of the Florida Gators®! Get ready for a ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
Get Ready for a Weekend of Fun, Friendship, and Fellowship! We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweet Meat Butcher Shop Anniversary Celebration
We are celebrating our 1 year anniversary. Cake and cupcakes will be provided. The kids can stay entertained with a ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 18172 NW US Highway 441, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.
- 11:00 am
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
