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.
Drive-in Laser Light Show - Lake City
Get Ready! The Drive-in Laser Light Show January 10th-11th 2025! The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: North Florida Speedway 287 SE Race Track Lane Lake City , FL 32025
- Cost: $29 per car load
- Website: www.freshtix.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day-Treasure Trek
Join us at the farm. Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $5 per vehicle up to 8 people
- Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
- Category: Family Fun
Discover 200: A Bicentennial Celebration
Alachua County invites you to join us for Discover 200 – A Bicentennial Celebration, a free, family-friendly event. This event ...
- 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua200.com
- Category: Family Fun
Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights
Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Family Fun
Drive-in Laser Light Show - Lake City
Get Ready! The Drive-in Laser Light Show January 10th-11th 2025! The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: North Florida Speedway 287 SE Race Track Lane Lake City , FL 32025
- Cost: $29 per car load
- Website: www.freshtix.com
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Day
Join us for a National Stephen Foster Day celebration! Music and light refreshments in the Carillon Tower.
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: Free with park entry
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Youth Hockey Free Clinics
Try out hockey for free here in Gainesville on January 13th and 20th from 6-7 pm! Doors open at 5:30 ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606 United States
- Cost: Free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. This program is called Habitat ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 210 SE 134th Ave, Micanopy, FL 32667-3359
- Cost: Admission is $4 Alachua county resident/ $5 non resident.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, and more for visitors of all ages ...
- 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
Raid of Otter Springs
8th Annual Raid of Otter Springs – January 17th-19th Friday, January 17th is educational day for school children. Battles: Saturday, January 18th at ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: ottersprings.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks School's Out Skate
School's Out Skate!
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Melrose United Methodist Church Free Family Fun Night
Come out and enjoy a free fun filled family night. Dinner with be provided to all that show up so ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Melrose United Methodist Church 5802 Centre St, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Raid of Otter Springs
8th Annual Raid of Otter Springs – January 17th-19th Friday, January 17th is educational day for school children. Battles: Saturday, January 18th at ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: ottersprings.com
- Category: Family Fun
Rural King Supply Paws in the Park
Join us Saturday, January 18 for Paws in the Park. Bring your family - and your pets - for treats, ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2801 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Community Coalition presents: Family Movie Night
A.C.C. (Alachua Community Coalition) presents: Family Movie Night! Featuring Inside Out 2 on January 18, from 4 p.m. to 8 ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Hathcock Community Center 15818 NW 140th St Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Winter Wonderland Kids Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Brrr-ing on the fun! Join us for a Winter Wonderland Kids Day at the 4th Ave Food Park! We’ll have ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Raid of Otter Springs
8th Annual Raid of Otter Springs – January 17th-19th Friday, January 17th is educational day for school children. Battles: Saturday, January 18th at ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: ottersprings.com
- Category: Family Fun
Grandma's Kitchen: Where Dreams Rise! A Family Fun Puppet Play
Join Us for an Unforgettable Family Experience! A heartwarming family play filled with laughter, love, and inspiration! Step into Grandma’s kitchen, ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, 15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.mapforyouth.com
- Category: Family Fun
Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Martin Luther King Jr Day of Celebration
The Town of Micanopy Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Committee cordially invites you to join us on ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Willie Mae Stokes Community Center 355 NW 6th Avenue, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks MLK Jr Day Skate
School is out so be sure to join us for our Martin Luther King Jr Day skate!
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Youth Hockey Free Clinics
Try out hockey for free here in Gainesville on January 13th and 20th from 6-7 pm! Doors open at 5:30 ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606 United States
- 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
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
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, and more for visitors of all ages ...
- 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
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
Mid Florida Tractor Pullers Association Ocala Truck & Tractor Pull
Truck and tractor pulls featuring various classes, including Regional Mods, Blown Minis, Blown 2WD, Pro Stock 4X4 Trucks, Hot Farm ...
- 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: 2031 NW 4th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
- Cost: Adults $20, 7-14 $10, Kids 6 & under are Free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks We’re Nuts Skate Party
Celebrate with Skate Station and our nutty games!
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Depot Park Ye Olde parkrunne, Free 5K
Hark, noble folk of the realm! On the morn of January 25th, as the sun's first light doth grace the ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Amateur Radio Society Winter Field Day
Everyone who is interested in learning about Amateur (Ham) Radio, including kids, can come to Winter Field Day, visit the ...
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: GARS Radio Room, Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Avenue, Waldo, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour- Valentine’s Themed Mugs
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
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Yesterdays Festival
The Festival celebrates the "days gone past" when life was simpler. Our goal is to share past skills and activities ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park (picnic area) 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights FL 32656
- Cost: Program is free with paid park entry of $5 per vehicle
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Mill Creek Farm
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Family Day at Mill Creek Farm. Come feed the horses at the Retirement ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW CR-235A, Alachua, FL 32615-4228
- Cost: Price of admission is just 2 carrots! Bag of carrots is recommended. Apples are welcome too.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Amateur Radio Society Winter Field Day
Everyone who is interested in learning about Amateur (Ham) Radio, including kids, can come to Winter Field Day, visit the ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: GARS Radio Room, Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Avenue, Waldo, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Fiber Arts Gathering
Learn about fiber arts and view spinning, needlepoint, tapestry, weaving, and other needle arts in action. Talk with experienced fiber ...
- 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Dog Man Skate Party
Dog man trivia and crafts, pin the badge on dog man. Fun for the whole family!
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Dog Man Hero Party
Join us for Dog Man photo ops, cool giveaways, fun activities and more!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Barnes & Noble 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Newberry Library
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Newberry Branch Library. Get ready for Origami! The Fold is ...
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 110 S Seaboard Dr, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
First Baptist of Newberry Connections Night
Join Us for Connections Night! Get ready for an evening of fun, food, and fantastic company! Chili Cook-Off: Bring your best ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Newberry's Fellowship Hall 25520 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Touch-A-Truck Friday - Celebrate Literacy Week
Wrap up Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida with an exciting Touch-a-Truck event at Cone Park! Explore trucks, meet special guests, and ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park, 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gilchrist County Centennial Celebration Fireworks
Join us for a spectacular evening filled with fun and excitement! Enjoy a free fireworks display, indulge in delicious food ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Hart Spings Baseball Field 4183 SW 80th Ct, Bell, FL 32619
- Cost: Free admission
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Sdrawkcab Night
Backwards Night!
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Ten Minute Plays
Ten Minute Plays
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10-$16
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Family Fun
