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.
Huntington Learning Center Open House
Huntington is kicking off 2025 with an Open House! Join us to learn how the Huntington Learning Center helps students ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3822 W Newberry Road Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Star Center Theatre Hairspray Auditions
Auditions: Sunday, January 12th 6 pm Callbacks: Monday, January 13th (time will be given if called back) Our first rehearsal will be ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: No cost to audition
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Gainesville Circus Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Gainesville Circus Center. This class for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and ...
- 10:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: There is a "free trial class" option at checkout for first-time students!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
NHS College Fair
The NHS College Fair '25 will be held in the NHS Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 5:30 pm ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: NHS Gym 400 SW 258th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe
Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Free Car Seat Safety Event
High Springs Fire Department is collaborating with Safe Kids North Central Florida to host a free car seat check! Join us ...
Harn Museum Weekend Tours
3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: 100th Day of School Shirt Decorating
Get ready to celebrate the 100th day of school by decorating your own shirt for this special occasion. Kids can get ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology Information Night
Santa Fe College’s Academy of Science and Technology will be accepting applications for current high school freshmen and sophomores interested ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Building G (Gym) NW Campus, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Fire Truck Visit & Story Time - Millhopper Branch
Join us for Story Time in the kid's area with the City of Gainesville Fire Rescue! See a real fire ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Swamp Head Brewery Bats and Brews
Join Lubee Bat Conservancy and Swamp Head Brewery for the 4th Annual Bats & Brews event on Saturday, January 25th, ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Gainesville Record Fair
Thousands of vinyl record albums, CDs, tapes, music memorabilia and music inspired art. 20+ vendors from around the state. Food ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free entry. Free parking.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Celebrate Literacy Week Story Time
Join us for a construction-themed story time to celebrate Literacy Week. In partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: SUPA Epic Dog Man Party at Tower Road Branch
Join us for an afternoon of crafts and activities about our favorite crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Give Back Thursday at Bivens Arm Nature Park
Welcome to Give Back Thursday's! This week's event will take place at Bivens Arm Nature Park. Please meet your site ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Bivens Arm Nature Park 3650 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Afrofuturism Celebration at Art After Dark
Join us at the Harn Museum for our Afrofuturism Week Final Celebration at Art After Dark! Tour the Ghanaian fashion ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
