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.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Now starting at 7 am! On New Year's Day, kick off your birding year with our free, guided Alachua County ...
Start the New Year the comfiest way possible! Join us on New Year’s Day at Depot Park for a special ...
Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...
First Day Hike-All 50 states are offering First Day Hikes in state parks across the country as a way to ...
Guided Hike at Price’s Scrub Preserve State Park. Kick off the new year with a scenic 2-mile guided hike led ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.
Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
Participants visit with a veterinarian while their stuffed animal friend gets a check up/minor repairs done. Children bring one of their ...
FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...
Dive into the new year with a refreshing splash at Ichetucknee Springs State Park's annual tradition – Iche Nippy Dip ...
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
Saturday morning Toddler Time for ages 2-4 from 9:30 am-11 am. Stretch, strengthen and move your body in a semi-structured ...
This competition is an all ages indoor target archery event sanctioned through USA Archery. The competition will be run by ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Georgia!
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...
Open gym schedule: Monday, January 6 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, January 7 from 9 am-5 pm Wednesday, January 8 from 9 am-5 ...
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
Open gym schedule: Monday, January 6 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, January 7 from 9 am-5 pm Wednesday, January 8 from 9 am-5 ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...
Open gym schedule: Monday, January 6 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, January 7 from 9 am-5 pm Wednesday, January 8 from 9 am-5 ...
Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...
Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville is temporarily closed due to a power outage. We are actively working to restore full ...
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
Open gym schedule: Monday, January 6 from 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, January 7 from 9 am-5 pm Wednesday, January 8 from 9 am-5 ...
Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for strawberry picking at Amber Brooke Farms in Williston. Strawberries are $4.95 per pound. ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...
Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with a special theme in mind for kids 5 and under. The ...
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...
Tennis Florida Invitational
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
Tennis Florida Invitational
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
Meet critters of Critter Creek, enjoy plant-based food, shop with local vendors, and Kids’ craft station and scavenger hunt with ...
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
Try out hockey for free here in Gainesville on January 13th and 20th from 6-7 pm! Doors open at 5:30 ...
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
The Florida Gators Soccer Program is excited to welcome you to a full day of soccer at the Donald R. ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
A new six-week series for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and playful exploration on the trapeze, aerial hammock, and ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Gainesville Circus Center. This class for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. This program is called Habitat ...
Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
Celebrate Florida Arbor Day! Trees will be given away first-come, first-served after 10 a.m. Because the ground is soft enough ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
Come join us as we explore how different organisms have developed and changed over millions of years through evolution. Culminating ...
Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...
Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 – College Level, January 18 & January 19 – Youth/High School
During this event, we will talk about the importance of planting trees to help restore native landscapes and there will ...
Join ACT and springs artist, Margaret Tolbert, for a tree planting event at Santa Fe Springs Preserve! During this event, we ...
Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...
Welcome to the 30th Annual Heritage Tennis Classic Tournament in Gainesville Florida, hosted by our Each One Teach One foundation. ...
Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on the University of Texas!
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 – College Level, January 18 & January 19 – Youth/High School
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
Welcome to the 30th Annual Heritage Tennis Classic Tournament in Gainesville Florida, hosted by our Each One Teach One foundation. ...
Join Florida Gators Women's Tennis as they take on the University of North Florida at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
Popcorn isn’t just a snack — it’s the star of movie time! The butter, the salt, the crunch — it ...
This two part Family Ceramics workshop will take place two Sunday afternoons, where kids + parents have fun making and ...
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 – College Level, January 18 & January 19 – Youth/High School
Welcome to the 30th Annual Heritage Tennis Classic Tournament in Gainesville Florida, hosted by our Each One Teach One foundation. ...
Join Us for an Unforgettable Family Experience! A heartwarming family play filled with laughter, love, and inspiration! Step into Grandma’s kitchen, ...
Join us on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Legacy Park Multipurpose Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ...
Where do we go from here? Speaker: Rev. David Green Jr Parade begins at 11 am | MLK Community Center 25515 NW ...
Come out and show your support. This will be a family-friendly event for Archer. Entertainment and vendors.
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Bouncers! Jump in the bounce houses, climb the indoor playground ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
A new six-week series for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and playful exploration on the trapeze, aerial hammock, and ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the ...
DELAYED OPENING UNTIL 10:30 AM DUE TO WEATHER! Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay ...
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Are you interested in applying to P.K. Yonge? Admission sessions and tours are available for prospective ...
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! What a chilly week! We will have class indoors this Wednessay at 10:30 am but please ...
CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER! Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales ...
Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Skate Station Funworks. This playgroup is for 6 years old and under only. ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...
RADD Sports College Invitational and Multi-Event
Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
Join a ranger on a 30-45 minutes walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Hark, noble folk of the realm! On the morn of January 25th, as the sun's first light doth grace the ...
RADD Sports College Invitational and Multi-Event
Everyone who is interested in learning about Amateur (Ham) Radio, including kids, can come to Winter Field Day, visit the ...
Everyone who is interested in learning about Amateur (Ham) Radio, including kids, can come to Winter Field Day, visit the ...
Hear ye, hear ye! The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire returns to Depot Park! Though we lament the inability to secure a site ...
This class covers all things newborn! Including feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides hands on demonstration and ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
Library Program in conjunction with the statewide initiative "Celebrate Literacy Week" designed to raise awareness about the importance of literacy ...
Learn About Our School & the Benefits of Catholic Education! Join us this Monday, January 27th in the library from ...
Let's Taco about Taco Week coming up! If you like tacos, this is your week! Enjoy great deals at the ...
The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...
This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
A new six-week series for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and playful exploration on the trapeze, aerial hammock, and ...
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
Join us for a construction-themed story time to celebrate Literacy Week. In partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...
Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
Welcome to Give Back Thursday's! This week's event will take place at Bivens Arm Nature Park. Please meet your site ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at the Cade Museum. Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...
Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...
Let's Taco about Taco Week coming up! If you like tacos, this is your week! Enjoy great deals at the ...
Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...
Let your creativity flow in our open art studio every Friday. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm ...