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.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market
Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out
Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...
- 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $20-$25
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Other
Cozy Classroom Moms Night Out
Grab your girlfriends and join us at Cozy Classroom on Friday, October 3rd from 5:30–7:00 PM for a night of ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Cozy Classroom 18634 NW 231st Street High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market
Antiques, uniques, collectibles, crafts and more!
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Swamp City Fitness Swamp Monsters II
Swamp City Fitness is hosting the Swamp Monsters II STRONGMAN event presented by Strength By Barbell. A full day extravaganza will ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 4315 SW 29th Ave Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free to spectate
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale
Dance Alive National Ballet is pleased to present its 26th annual Great Halloween Costume Sale! October 4th and 11th from ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Fantastic prices! All costumes $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Repurpose Project Clothing Swap - Halloween Edition
Join us at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! For this special October edition of the clothing ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free!
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Cabot Creamery Cruiser Event at Whole Foods
Visit the Cabot Cruiser THIS SUNDAY, October 5th, from 1:30–6:00 PM at Whole Foods in Butler Town Center and enjoy ...
- 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant's National Taco Day
Mark your calendars, familia, National Taco Day is coming this Tuesday, October 7! Join us for $3 Street Tacos ALL DAY ...
- 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $3 Street Tacos ALL DAY
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
National Taco Day at Chuy's
Taco lovers, get ready! Taco Tuesday just got better. National Taco Day is Tuesday, October 7th, and we’re cooking up ...
- 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
- Location: 3410 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: m.chuys.com
- Category: Other
POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry $6
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Community Conversation - Investing in Infrastructure: The Child Care Economy
Let's talk about child care: Join business leaders, parents, policy experts, and community stakeholders as we explore solutions to one of ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe Blount Hall, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: members.gainesvillechamber.com
- Category: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida: GFR Hosted Car Seat Check Up
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 606 Southeast Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
High Springs Orchard & Market: Fall Harvest Market
High Springs Orchard & Market is hosting our Fall Harvest Market on Friday, October 10th, from 4 PM to 8 ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 10804 NW SR 45, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Okito America Parents Night Out
Parents’ Night Out is THIS Friday! We’ll have games, activities, and a special video game tournament. Spots are limited, reserve ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Rd & Tech City Only
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Dance Alive Great Halloween Costume Sale
Dance Alive National Ballet is pleased to present its 26th annual Great Halloween Costume Sale! October 4th and 11th from ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Fantastic prices! All costumes $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
City of Gainesville: Indigenous Peoples Day
The City of Gainesville, the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, and community partners invite all neighbors to celebrate the vibrant culture, ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: City Hall Plaza, 200 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry $6
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Zookeeper for a Day
Have you ever wondered what a morning in the life of a zookeeper is like? Are you interested in animals ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: $35 + tax per day
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry $6
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida: Celebration Pointe State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up
Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: North Parking Garage 5017 Southwest 27th Lane 3rd Floor Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Matheson History Museum Spirits of the Past: An Evening of History and Hauntings
Doors open/ tarot card readings at 6:30 pm Join us for an unforgettable night where history meets paranormal mystery at the ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $85
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Largest Friends of the Library sale in the state! In addition to books, we have art, comic books, manga, CDs, ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.folacld.org
- Category: Other
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Alachua County Public Schools Annual Magnet Showcase
Find your future at the 2025 Magnet Showcase! Explore the many magnet options available at elementary, middle and high schools and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaschools.net
- Category: Other
The Repurpose Project Book & Puzzle Swap
Come exchange books (and puzzles!) and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members! Bring in and take home as ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Catch ’em all at Poke’Ville! A full day of buying, selling & trading Pokémon cards at The Oaks Mall! Enter the ...
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall (Next to Levelup Arcade) 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Largest Friends of the Library sale in the state! In addition to books, we have art, comic books, manga, CDs, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.folacld.org
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Largest Friends of the Library sale in the state! In addition to books, we have art, comic books, manga, CDs, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.folacld.org
- Category: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida: ABA Results Gainesville Car Seat Check
Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3669 Southwest 2nd Avenue Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Largest Friends of the Library sale in the state! In addition to books, we have art, comic books, manga, CDs, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.folacld.org
- Category: Other
POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry $6
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Largest Friends of the Library sale in the state! In addition to books, we have art, comic books, manga, CDs, ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.folacld.org
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
