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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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1:00 pm Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Drawtober
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
 
 
 
12:00 pm Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
 
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library All About Snakes - Newberry Branch
 
 
 
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Fairy House Jars
 
 
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: The 4C's of School and Work: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
1:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Fossils
 
 
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Glitter Boots Craft
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
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10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Spooktober Movie Marathon
 
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory
 
 
 
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05Oct

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Drawtober

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for a drawing session—and get creative together. Join us this October 5th for ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs
07Oct

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library All About Snakes - Newberry Branch

Slither into the fascinating world of snakes for a presentation and a craft. A presenter from UF/IFAS Extension will be teaching ...

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 ...

11Oct

Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Teen Art Show on Saturday, October 11, and ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Fairy House Jars

On Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m., children can come to the Micanopy Branch Library and pick out their very ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs
12Oct

Alachua County Library Fall Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Teen Art Show on Saturday, October 11, and ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Meeting Room A, 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs
14Oct

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs
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: Library Programs
18Oct

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Glitter Boots Craft

A Kids Cowboy/Cowgirl Boot Craft! Join us at the Micanopy Branch Library and have fun decorating a felt cowboy/cowgirl boot! ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs
21Oct

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Slime Factory

Learn how to make colorful slime! Recommended for children ages 6–11. Kids will get step-by-step instructions to make a batch of ...

22Oct

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Spine Tingling Bookmarks

Join us at the Newberry Branch Library for a creative and spooky workshop designed to get your Halloween spirit brewing ...

24Oct

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Creature Feature

Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look ...

25Oct

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Spooktober Movie Marathon

Join us for PG rated scary movies. 10:30AM: The Black Cauldron In the land of Prydain, lowly pig herder Taran dreams of ...

  • 10:30 am - 4:45 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Spooky Spiders-Get ready for some Halloween fun!

Do you want to make a spooky looking spider or a silly looking spider? It is all up to you! On ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs
28Oct

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: HallowSTEAM

Calling all witches, ghouls, ghosts, goblins, werewolves, vampires, and other things that go bump in the night! Celebrate Halloween early ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs