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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.


QI Roberts FFI Family Movie Night at Bristol Oaks | September 26th | Movie: Barnyard

QI Roberts FFI Family Movie Night at Bristol Oaks | September 26th | Movie: Barnyard

Gates Open at 6pm. Movie starts at 7:30pm. General Admission: $10. Family 4 pack: $35. 100% of the proceeds from this special Movie Night will go directly to QI Roberts FFA. These students are our future farmers, entrepreneurs, leaders and neighbors, and we can’t think of a better reason to bring our community together. Click to learn more.
The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access to all art supplies, child enrichment toys, sensory tables, dramatic play areas, and much more! All ages are welcome, from 12 months to teens. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each month as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New events EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - 5 Little Pumpkins
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Itsy Bitsy Spider
 
2:00 pm Cupcakes & Conversations: Car Care 101
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Moonpreneur Free Robotics Workshop
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Haunted Mansions
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - October Mud Kitchen
6:00 pm Archer UMC Paint and Praise
9:00 am Two Sisters Coffee Co: The Big Apple Craft A Thon
2:00 pm Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Monster Mugs
 
2:30 pm KBCH Career Seminar Series
 
6:30 pm Pinspiration Gainesville Guided Paint
8:30 pm Play Tennis Gainesville: XGlosive Tennis (Glow in the Dark Tennis)
9:00 am Free Teen Workshop: Designing Your Future
 
 
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: The 4C's of School and Work: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity
 
 
 
9:00 am Empower Womens Physical Therapy: Postpartum Bootcamp
 
 
5:00 pm Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Halloween Family Night
 
 
 
10:00 am Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day - Critter Crawl
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Crochet Class
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Ghostly Gathering
Plantstay: Spooky Planting Workshop
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Witchy Soup
10:00 am Coterie Market STEM in the Swamp: Homecoming Hovercrafts!
 
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Archer UMC Paint and Praise
12:00 pm Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Plantstay: Magic Spell Candle Workshop with Earth Tonix
12:00 pm Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1:00 pm Pinspiration Gainesville Halloween Cookie Decorating with Eat the Darn Cookie
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Monster Mash
 
 
9:00 am Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Introduction to Archery
 
 
6:00 pm Free Teen Workshop: Interview Like A Rockstar
 
 
 
12:00 pm Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Monster Mugs
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm IndepenDance Studio Boo Bash Halloween Pop-Up Camp
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Candle Holder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Santa Fe Athletics x CAMPUS USA Credit Union Basketball Clinic
 
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Bubble Bubble Boil and Trouble
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Autumn Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - 5 Little Pumpkins

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Today's theme is 5 Little Pumpkins! Process art and Sensory ...

02Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Itsy Bitsy Spider

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

04Oct

Cupcakes & Conversations: Car Care 101

Ladies, are you ready to take the driver’s seat when it comes to car maintenance and emergency preparedness? Whether you're ...

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins

We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...

05Oct

Moonpreneur Free Robotics Workshop

Join us for an exciting, free Robotics workshop designed for kids aged 7-14. This in-person Robotics workshop includes: ...

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Monster Mugs

It’s time to bring your imagination to life - maybe you love watching or being spooked by Dracula, Michael Myers, ...

06Oct

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. Donation based classes. See description for details.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
07Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

KBCH Career Seminar Series

Meet Nate Kiker, First Officer at University Air Center Charter, sharing how to build a career as a commercial pilot ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: The 4C's of School and Work: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity

Through games and activities learn about communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to become a better learner to prepare for ...

Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Halloween Family Night

Join us tonight for a Spooky Family Night! Activities include: making pine cone witches, spider pencil toppers and much more! ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free 5-count nugget meal for children under 10 with the purchase of a regular priced entree!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
08Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Haunted Mansions

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. It's Haunted Mansions Week! Come join us for spooky, messy ...

09Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - October Mud Kitchen

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. This week, come play in our Backyard! Class will be ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Guided Paint

Join us at Pinspiration for guided painting and unguided sipping! We will be creating this adorable highland cow, which can ...

10Oct

Archer UMC Paint and Praise

All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed for this fun night of painting and praise music! A $5 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville: XGlosive Tennis (Glow in the Dark Tennis)

XGLOsive Tennis is a fun, high-energy way to play tennis with black lights and neon colors. The glow-in-the-dark spectacular blends ...

11Oct

Two Sisters Coffee Co: The Big Apple Craft A Thon

Join us for a FREE fall morning where we'll read the classic 10 Apples Up on Top! by Dr. Seuss, ...

Free Teen Workshop: Designing Your Future

Feeling unsure about life after high school? Explore career options through fun, interactive activities in a supportive environment. Gain clarity ...

Empower Womens Physical Therapy: Postpartum Bootcamp

Katie Heard (Doula, Nurse Educator, and Lactation Consultant) and Dr. Payton McWilliams (Pelvic Physical Therapist) are excited to present this ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day - Critter Crawl

Join us at the farm. Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are ...

12Oct

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Crochet Class

You CAN learn to crochet with our beginner class! Instructors will teach you the basic stitches and get you started on ...

13Oct

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. Donation based classes. See description for details.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
14Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

15Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Ghostly Gathering

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. This week, we are having a Ghostly Gathering! Join us ...

16Oct

Plantstay: Spooky Planting Workshop

Grab your beau or your bestie and join us for a laid-back, Halloween-inspired evening of magic-infused fun. We’ll supply the ...

17Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Witchy Soup

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Come stir up some Witchy Soup in our outdoor kitchen! ...

Archer UMC Paint and Praise

All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed for this fun night of painting and praise music! A $5 ...

Plantstay: Magic Spell Candle Workshop with Earth Tonix

Calling all magic seekers! We invite you to join us for an evening of magic with Spell Candle Making at ...

18Oct

Coterie Market STEM in the Swamp: Homecoming Hovercrafts!

Build hovercrafts & explore STEM at this fun Homecoming event for kids 7–10!

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins

We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

New class for 3-5 year olds, Praire Buds! Fall Prairie Buds Sessions starting September 27th! 1 day nature & sensory play ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions

We are a newly formed nature immersion program located in Gainesville, FL. Our Prairie Babies program is designed for children ...

19Oct

Pinspiration Gainesville Halloween Cookie Decorating with Eat the Darn Cookie

Halloween cookies that look like Lunchables? Yes, please! We are so excited to have Kim from Eat the Darn Cookie ...

20Oct

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: No registration is required. Donation based classes. See description for details.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
21Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Free Teen Workshop: Interview Like A Rockstar

Learn essential interview skills for jobs, internships, and beyond. Prepare effectively, communicate confidently, and make a lasting impression. FREE for high ...

22Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Monster Mash

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. It's Monster Mash Day! Let's get in the Spooky Spirit! Process ...

25Oct

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Introduction to Archery

Enjoy outdoor family fun while learning and mastering archery skills, playing games and making new friends. Children must be accompanied ...

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Monster Mugs

It’s time to bring your imagination to life - maybe you love watching or being spooked by Dracula, Michael Myers, ...

IndepenDance Studio Boo Bash Halloween Pop-Up Camp

Join us for a Halloween-themed afternoon of dancing, crafts, games & MORE! Wear your costume & get ready for a spooktacular ...

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins

We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...

Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - Candle Holder

This class will incorporate the skill of tapering, as well at hole punching and rivet setting into sheet metal. The ...

26Oct

Santa Fe Athletics x CAMPUS USA Credit Union Basketball Clinic

Join us Sunday, October 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM for a fun-filled basketball clinic with the Santa Fe Saints ...

28Oct

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

29Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Bubble Bubble Boil and Trouble

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Come boil up some Trouble in our outdoor kitchen! Dress ...

30Oct

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Autumn Colors

This week, let's explore Autumn Colors and play in the leaves. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up ...