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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.


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.
Harn Museum Art Break- Tuesday, October 27th 3-5pm

Harn Museum Art Break- Tuesday, October 27th 3-5pm

Participate in an art experience beyond! Drop-in to the art making stations and get in the Halloween spirit to create your own dot art Jack-o’-lantern with us. Offered twice a month, Art Break offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ages inspired by objects on view and in our collection. Kids and adults can participate. 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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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

Special Needs

Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races/Walks/Runs

Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

Tours/Informational

Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Shows, Movies & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions/Tryouts

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes/Workshops/Clinics

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants/Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Sales Events

Family friendly sales events such as consignment sales, book sales, and plant sales

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7:30 am Hero’s Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk
 
 
 
 
 
 
9:00 am Empower Womens Physical Therapy: Birth Bootcamp
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run
3:00 pm Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
10:00 am Harn Museum Tot Time
7:30 am Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders
10:00 am Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville: Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate
 
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
9:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
10:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
10:00 am Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Fun at the Park
8:30 am Oak Hall Saturday Tours
10:00 am Chun Ching Market Food Tasting Event
 
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Apple Pie Adventure
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Down on the Farm
11:00 am Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar
8:30 am Melrose Center Veterans Day
10:00 am CampusView Church Fall Festival
 
3:30 pm City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
1:00 pm North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class
 
6:00 pm First Magnitude Brewing Company: Mindful Messages: The pARTy
9:00 am GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets
12:00 pm Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary November Farmers Moo-ket
 
5:00 pm Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
1:30 pm Alachua County Park Play Pals
 
6:30 pm Kid City Parents’ Night Out
9:00 am City of Gainesville Veterans Day Flag Placing
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Haile Equestrian Cross Country Schooling
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week
9:00 am High Springs Museum Veterans Day Service
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Legos in the Park
9:00 am Market On Main: Meet and Greet with Santa
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Boulware Springs Nature Park
4:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Florida's First Feast
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
9:30 am Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Leaves
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Outdoor Kitchen
10:00 am Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Let’s Take a Hike
9:00 am The Children's Table: Free Gardening Class
9:00 am Gators March For Babies
 
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Give A Hoot
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week
10:00 am Infinity Con Gainesville
9:00 am Gatorball High School Summer Team Tryouts
 
9:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup at Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo)
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week
2:00 pm UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series
2:00 pm UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series
10:00 am Cade Museum Community Day: STEM & Language
10:00 am Siembra Farm Sweet Potato Harvest Party
 
9:30 am Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) - Homeschool Day
11:00 am Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: 3D Printing for Homeschoolers
5:00 pm Safe Kids North Central Florida: Williston Market Car Seat Check Up
5:00 pm Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Bat Watch Wingding
10:00 am Community Market & Kid-Preneur Pop-up
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8:15 am Pre-Nursing Student Association: Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk
12:00 pm KBCH Career Seminar Series - Environmental Engineering
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours
6:00 am Chick-fil-A Alachua FL Cows Eat Free Opening Day
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Turkey Fun at the Park
8:00 am Deep Creek Game Farm Thanksgiving Farm Swap
10:00 am Infinity Con Gainesville
3:00 pm Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
9:00 am The Children's Table: Free Gardening Class
9:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)
10:30 am Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking
8:00 am St Johns River Center FREE Kids Fishing Clinic
11:00 am Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week
4:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest presents The Boy and the Heron
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
9:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers
10:15 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Cade Museum - Little Sparks
11:00 am Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Feeling Friends Puppet Show
8:30 am Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival
1:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest presents The Boy and the Heron
5:00 pm Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Dinosaur Roar
10:30 am Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Scooby Doo, Where are you?
8:30 am Friends of Feast Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market
1:00 pm Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Clue on Stage: High School Edition
6:00 pm Career Launch Intensive
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
11:00 am Gift Certificates & More Customer Appreciation Day at Bowie’s Pizza
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Sensory Soup Outside
5:30 pm Archer Free Community Dinner & Family Friendly Karaoke
8:30 am Girls on the Run 5K
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9:00 am Holy Trinity Holiday Bazaar
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
9:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)
7:30 am Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun
8:00 am D1 Training Gainesville Gobble & Grind
8:30 am Gainesville Post Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
9:00 am Alachua County Forever Anniversary Hike at Watermelon Pond Preserve
5:00 pm Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga
10:30 am Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Gobble Gobble
8:00 am Cedar Key Turkey Trot
11:00 am Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa
9:00 am The Home Depot Kids Workshops-Teddy Bear Ornament
10:30 am Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner
6:00 pm Easton Newberry Archery Center Archery Showcase
10:30 am Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
11:00 am Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose: Thanksgiving in the Park
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
9:00 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours
11:00 am Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens - Holiday Session
 
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4:00 pm Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event
1:00 pm High Springs Lions Club Thanksgiving Feast
12:00 pm Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Flip Factory Zone
9:00 am Jolly’s Home for the Holidays Market
11:00 am GGIC International Food and Craft Market
 
2:00 pm Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
 
5:00 pm Meizon Church: Thanksgiving Together
6:00 pm Black Friday Art Walk at First Magnitude
9:00 am Gainesville Garden Club Holiday Market
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12:00 pm Studio TM: Holiday Mugs
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01Nov

Hero’s Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

Join us for the first annual Hero’s Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk — a community celebration of wellness, unity, and gratitude! ...

Empower Womens Physical Therapy: Birth Bootcamp

This class is open to anyone in the community who is pregnant and expecting a baby! A collaboration of Pelvic ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Chili Cook-Off

The Chiefland Farmers Flea Market is spicing things up with our first annual Chili Cook-Off, and you don’t want to ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: $5 a wristband
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn to use a sewing machine ...

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02Nov

Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run

The Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run is Gainesville’s most colorful race of the year, designed to celebrate community, fitness, ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: www.aeduf.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville: Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate

Annual Pumpkin Destruction Messy Playdate! Bring your leftover pumpkins, jack-o’-lanterns, and any other fun supplies you’d like to share, and join ...

Chun Ching Market Food Tasting Event

We would like to invite everyone to join our Second Annual Food Tasting Event. Join us for an evening of delicious ...

CampusView Church Fall Festival

Come enjoy the fall weather this Sunday at our Fall Festival! We’ll have worship, games, food, and a bounce house ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary November Farmers Moo-ket

Join us at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary for fun vendors, delicious food, cute critters, and kids activities! Kids can enjoy ...

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03Nov

Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch

Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...

04Nov

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.

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05Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Apple Pie Adventure

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Today's theme is Apple Pie Adventure. Process art and Sensory stations ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn to use a sewing machine ...

Alachua County Park Play Pals

Join the fun with this FREE playgroup tailored for awesome youth with special needs, led by our pals from Alachua ...

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06Nov

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Down on the Farm

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

07Nov

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Fun at the Park

Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community the ...

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose Fall Bazaar

Chili supper all afternoon and Saturday until gone. Bake sale, jams, jellies, antiques, furniture, collectibles, art, quality housewares, renewed, recycled, ...

First Magnitude Brewing Company: Mindful Messages: The pARTy

The pARTy is an interactive fundraiser celebrating and highlighting bringing the arts back to our Gainesville schools. We're going big ...

Kid City Parents’ Night Out

Hey parents — it’s your turn to have some FUN! Drop the kids off with us for an evening full ...

  • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: 1127 NW 7th ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $75 for the night. Snacks/dinner will be provided!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other
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08Nov

Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders

American Hometown Veteran Assist is a dedicated nonprofit rooted in compassion and effectiveness. Through emergency assistance, outreach, scholarships, and data-backed ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

Melrose Center Veterans Day

Join us Saturday, November 8th! 8:30 am Melrose Center for Meet and Greet 9:30 am Walk to Heritage Park Dedication. Ceremony for ...

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

City of Gainesville Veterans Day Flag Placing

Join us to honor the Veterans buried at Evergreen Cemetery. Help place a flag on each of the 1,100 graves ...

View All 28 Events For November 08
09Nov

Haile Equestrian Cross Country Schooling

Come ride with us and build confidence out on course! Our Cross Country Schooling Day is perfect for riders of ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Boulware Springs Nature Park

Join Mia Keriazes and Preston Ballard for a sparrow walk at Boulware! Non-members are always welcome. Here are some items to consider ...

Gators March For Babies

Attention all supporters of healthy babies and strong families in Gainesville, FL, and the surrounding areas. This is a volunteer-Led, Community ...

Gatorball High School Summer Team Tryouts

Summer Team Tryouts are set for Sunday, November 9th. Open to athletes graduating in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029 — come ...

Siembra Farm Sweet Potato Harvest Party

Bring some gloves and come help us pull up some beautiful, sweet potatoes! Whoever finds the biggest potato gets a ...

View All 10 Events For November 09
10Nov

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, November 10th-Sunday, November 16th enjoy GREAT Pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Florida's First Feast

Meet us at the farmers market! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street Farmers Market, look ...

11Nov

High Springs Museum Veterans Day Service

Location Changed to the High Springs Civic Center Due to Weather Concerns! 1918: The armistice to end World War I was ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup at Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo)

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for Homeschool day at Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo) New name, but all the ...

  • 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 22480 Highway 441 N Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Admission is $8 for ages 4 and up!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) - Homeschool Day

We’re excited to welcome homeschool families for special days of farm fun and learning. Admission includes the wagon-ride to feed ...

  • 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy Fl 32667
  • Cost: $8 per person (ages 4 and up)
  • Website: redhouseranch.org
  • Category: Family Fun
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12Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Leaves

Welcome to our new preschool environmental education program series (PEEPs)! This monthly program offers an opportunity for preschool-aged kids to ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Give A Hoot

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

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, November 10th-Sunday, November 16th enjoy GREAT Pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: 3D Printing for Homeschoolers

Let's Learn about 3D Printing! Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how ...

View All 7 Events For November 12
13Nov

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Outdoor Kitchen

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

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, November 10th-Sunday, November 16th enjoy GREAT Pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series

Florida's fall baseball season concludes in week six with the annual Orange & Blue Series slated for Wednesday (3:30 p.m.), ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Williston Market Car Seat Check Up

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

View All 9 Events For November 13
14Nov

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Legos in the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Greentree Park. We're playing with Legos! Bring your own, or ...

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Let’s Take a Hike

Join us for a slow-paced, kid-friendly hike to celebrate National Take A Hike Day! Let’s enjoy the beautiful Autumn weather ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Little Awesome Preserve 5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL
  • Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, November 10th-Sunday, November 16th enjoy GREAT Pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

UF Baseball Fall Practice and Orange & Blue Series

Florida's fall baseball season concludes in week six with the annual Orange & Blue Series slated for Wednesday (3:30 p.m.), ...

Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Bat Watch Wingding

Let’s get bat-ty and watch the bat residents of the UF Bat Houses emerge for their nightly sunset flight. Bring ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Little Awesome Preserve 5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL
  • Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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15Nov

Market On Main: Meet and Greet with Santa

Holiday cheer is rolling into Market On Main! Bring the whole family for a magical meet-and-greet with Santa on November ...

The Children's Table: Free Gardening Class

FREE Gardening Classes – Join Us at Two Hawk Hammock! We’re thrilled to announce that The Children’s Table is hosting FREE ...

Infinity Con Gainesville

Infinity Con returns to the Alachua County Sports and Events Center in 2025 for 2 days of comic books, art, ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Community Day: STEM & Language

Come one, come all, to our Community Day and enjoy FREE admission to the museum. Step into a world of ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Community Market & Kid-Preneur Pop-up

We’re excited to announce our 1st Kid-Preneur Vendor Market — an amazing opportunity for kids ages 12 & under to ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Shrine Club 8100 SW Archer RD Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free Admission, $10 Registration fee is required; which is non-refundable for vendors
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
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16Nov

Pre-Nursing Student Association: Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk

Lace up your sneakers — it’s Turkey Trot time! Join us for the 5K Run & Walk hosted by the ...

Infinity Con Gainesville

Infinity Con returns to the Alachua County Sports and Events Center in 2025 for 2 days of comic books, art, ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gift Certificates and More Pizza Week

GCM Pizza Week is back! Starting Monday, November 10th-Sunday, November 16th enjoy GREAT Pizza deals ALL over Gainesville. Here are the ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Studio Ghibli Fest presents The Boy and the Heron

After losing his mother during World War II, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a ...

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Clue on Stage: High School Edition

Murder, mystery, and mayhem come to Gainesville High! Join the Hurricane Players for Clue: On Stage (High School Edition) — ...

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17Nov

KBCH Career Seminar Series - Environmental Engineering

Join us at the Career Seminar Series, where teens explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Our November speaker, Jim ...

Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch

Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...

Studio Ghibli Fest presents The Boy and the Heron

After losing his mother during World War II, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a ...

Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga

Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...

Career Launch Intensive

Ready to launch into your DREAM career? Join Dream on Purpose and LYFEhouse as we host our seventh annual Career ...

18Nov

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

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, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

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19Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

The Children's Table: Free Gardening Class

FREE Gardening Classes – Join Us at Two Hawk Hammock! We’re thrilled to announce that The Children’s Table is hosting FREE ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Dinosaur Roar

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. This week's theme is Dinosaur Roar! Come stomp, dig, and create! Process art and Sensory stations ...

Gift Certificates & More Customer Appreciation Day at Bowie’s Pizza

Bowie’s Pizza Customer Appreciation Day is this Wednesday! GCM members score an amazing 50% OFF any pizza AND soft drink! One day ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: 1516 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4055
  • Cost: 50% OFF any pizza AND soft drink
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other
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20Nov

Chick-fil-A Alachua FL Cows Eat Free Opening Day

Get ready, Alachua – Chick-fil-A Alachua is opening on November 20! To celebrate, anyone who dresses in cow spots – ...

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 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Cade Museum - Little Sparks

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at the Cade Museum! Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission $15 adults. Youth (ages 5-17) $10. Ages 0-4 years free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Sensory Soup Outside

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

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21Nov

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Turkey Fun at the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Turkey Fun in the park. Turkey crafts, Turkey games. Come ...

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was ...

  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Feeling Friends Puppet Show

Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Scooby Doo, Where are you?

Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here ...

Archer Free Community Dinner & Family Friendly Karaoke

Menu: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Bread, Homemade Desserts 5:30 pm-7 pm Dinner served 7 pm-9:30 pm Family friendly karaoke Children and ...

  • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Event is FREE but you may tip the KJ as he donates his time and equipment.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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22Nov

Deep Creek Game Farm Thanksgiving Farm Swap

Come spend the day with us and explore local gifts, food, fresh produce, and animals! We’ll have a delicious food ...

St Johns River Center FREE Kids Fishing Clinic

Join us here in the courtyard to experience a FREE Kids Fishing Clinic! On November 22nd, children ages 6 to ...

Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival

It’s that time of the year again! Join us Saturday morning from 8:30 AM - Noon for our Fall Harvest ...

Friends of Feast Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market

Join us for local goods to prepare your best meal yet, community vibes, live music, and shop other local vendors. ...

Girls on the Run 5K

Girls on the Run 5K - Greater Alachua

  • 8:30 am
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: 16 and Older $20, 15 and Younger $15
  • Website: www.gotrnefl.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
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23Nov

Holy Trinity Holiday Bazaar

Designer seasonal decorations, collectibles, attic treasures and gifts, jewelry, fine arts and pottery, baked good and more! November 21-23, 2025 Opening night, ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 100 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-5379
  • Cost: Friday Donations $5 at the door, Saturday and Sunday Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Alachua County Forever Anniversary Hike at Watermelon Pond Preserve

Alachua County invites the community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Alachua County Forever land conservation program with a ...

Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner

We want to invite you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Church, November 23rd, following our morning service.

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens - Holiday Session

Do you have a teen artist in Gainesville who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into ...

GGIC International Food and Craft Market

Enjoy traditional dishes from around the world prepared by local home chefs, art and games by local creators, and great ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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24Nov

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga

Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center Archery Showcase

At our showcase, you'll engage in archery just for fun and perhaps discover something more! Come and try the sport ...

25Nov

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 ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

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, ...

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum

Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...

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26Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Gobble Gobble

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

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event

The 3rd annual Friendsgiving event, a free event for the community. Music By: DJ R.U.S, DJ Zion Orpheus, Pepito Von Dracula ...

27Nov

Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun

Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online at ...

Cedar Key Turkey Trot

A 5k race (3.1 miles) where participants can either run or walk. The event is meant to be a fun ...

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose: Thanksgiving in the Park

Welcome All Annual Celebration Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Meals will be passed out in Heritage Park from 11:00-1:00 or until meals ...

High Springs Lions Club Thanksgiving Feast

You have been invited to Join us at The High Springs Lions Club for a Thanksgiving Feast. Club will be open ...

Meizon Church: Thanksgiving Together

At Meizon Church, we know just how painful the holidays can be for those who have nowhere to go. Many ...

28Nov

D1 Training Gainesville Gobble & Grind

Kick off your Black Friday morning with a sweat instead of shopping bags! Join D1 Training Gainesville on Friday, November 28 ...

Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa

Kick off the Christmas season at Aimees Acres! Santa & Mrs. Claus are stopping by for a special meet-and-greet! - Snap ...

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Flip Factory Zone

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Family Day at Flip Factory! Come jump your turkey off on Black Friday. ...

  • 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Flip Factory Zone 7400 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: 50% off the Extreme Package. Plus, scan the QR code for a coupon for $1 off fountain drinks.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Black Friday Art Walk at First Magnitude

Skip the mall, shop small. Support actual humans making actual cool things. Our Black Friday Art Walk brings together a wildly ...

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29Nov

Gainesville Post Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K

Thanksgiving attire, furry friends, and canned goods donations welcome! 8:30 am Registration | 9 am Start

The Home Depot Kids Workshops-Teddy Bear Ornament

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us from 9 am-12 pm for this fun, ...

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 ...

Jolly’s Home for the Holidays Market

Join us for Home for the Holidays – a Christmas market filled with antiques, unique collectibles, delicious baked goods, and ...

Gainesville Garden Club Holiday Market

Shop for the holidays! Featuring: local artisans, crafters, plant and food vendors.

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30Nov

Studio TM: Holiday Mugs

This is holidays, this is holidays, holidays, holidays! It’s time to decorate mugs with your favorite winter imaginations: even winter crossovers ...

Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville

Come play, do some crafts and learn about joining Girl Scouts! Step into a world of sparkle and imagination at ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Studio TM: Holiday Frames

Now’s your chance to make your custom frame to hold your favorite pictures and place them on display just in ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Step into a world of Pure Imagination on Gainesville’s Southwest side as Ripple Theatricals opens its doors with Charlie and ...

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