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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.


Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, November 6th 10-11am

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, November 6th 10-11am

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy an age-appropriate Docent-led tour then create art in the classrooms. Click to learn more.
Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

October 17th - November 8th. Saturdays 10-7 | Sundays 12-6 Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn pit, duck races, games, photo spots, local vendors, food & more! NEW: Cow Snuggle Sessions! Snuggle, brush, take photos and make memories with our cows. Limited availability, so add your session when purchasing tickets! 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.
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4:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Not-So-Scary-Spiders
 
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
 
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
 
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
 
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
 
 
 
 
5:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Bugs, Bones, and Brews
 
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Fox Pen Preserve with Alachua Conservation Trust
 
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04Oct

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Big Sit

What is a “Big Sit”? It’s a birding event where teams try to see how many species they can spot ...

07Oct

P.K. Yonge All About Middle School Night

Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge Middle School programs and about the admissions process. ...

11Oct

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity

Once in distribution to more than 25 fulldome theaters worldwide, narrated by Academy-Award nominated actor Liam Neeson, Black Holes: the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Phantom of the Universe

“Phantom of the Universe” is a planetarium show that showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
13Oct

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Not-So-Scary-Spiders

Meet us at the farmers market this spooky season! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street ...

15Oct

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Fossils

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Fossils. In this program, participants will learn about fossils. The Fossils! Program ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, HQ Makerspace Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Tours/Informational
19Oct

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

Meet trip leader Tim Hardin at the San Felasco State Park Moonshine Creek parking area for a fall migration birding ...

21Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational
23Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Florida Museum of Natural History Bugs, Bones, and Brews

We’re heading to the brewery to celebrate spooky season! Sip special beer at First Magnitude Brewing Co. while checking out ...

25Oct

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Meet trip leader Christine Zamora in the parking lot of Devil's Millhopper at 8 a.m. for an accessible and inclusive ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Phantom of the Universe

“Phantom of the Universe” is a planetarium show that showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
26Oct

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Fox Pen Preserve with Alachua Conservation Trust

Join Alachua Audubon Society and Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) at Fox Pen Preserve during Birdability Week. Meet in the parking ...

28Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational
30Oct

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Tours/Informational