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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Cross Church Fall Festival
Arts, crafts, food, and more!
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 12518 South Hwy 441 Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment Living History Weekend
The 36th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend is almost here. This long-running re-enactment event ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Horse Park 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
- Cost: $10 donation per carload
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Trek Bicycle Gainesville Halloween Treats and Deal
Bring the kids by this Friday and Saturday, October 31st and November 1st, for some Halloween treats! Any adult who ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1700 NW 13th St Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
A walk-through Haunted House for all ages; costumes are requested but not required. Free Candy for the kiddies. Admission is ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment Living History Weekend
The 36th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment and Living History Weekend is almost here. This long-running re-enactment event ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Horse Park 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
- Cost: $10 donation per carload
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 20638 NW 78th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 418 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Thanksgiving Family Night
Gather around the table with us TONIGHT for Thanksgiving Family Night! Join us Tuesday, November 4th from 5:00–7:00 PM at our ...
- 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: Family Fun
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cofrin Nature Park 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Tot Time-Looking at Line
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 204 SE State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 307 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: the-melrose-center.org
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 204 SE State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour
Enjoy a patriotic-inspired day at 4 gardens in Fort White, Florida on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 12 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: SW Paisley Ct, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Arc of Alachua County Arts and Crafts Expo
4th Annual Arc of Alachua Co Arts & Crafts Expo. This event lets people with developmental disabilities exhibit & sell ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Arc of Alachua County (across from Santa Fe College) 3303 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 2033 SE 23rd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32641-1486
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Location varies each week (see description), Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $25 per guided nature-based immersion and sensory play session (or $90 for all 4 sessions)
- Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Pediatric Genetics presents Family Fun Day at the Park
UF Pediatric Genetics presents Family Fun Day at the Park, benefiting CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services! Bring the whole ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Anthem Church: Fall at the Farm
Fall at the Farm is right around the corner! Join us in Trenton, FL on Sunday, November 9th from 3:30-7:30 ...
- 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Seven Hills Farm 3270 SE Co Rd 337 Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Tickets are $9/each for ages 4+ (Ages 3 and under are FREE)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
City of Newberry Veterans Day Tribute
The City of Newberry invites you to our annual Veterans Day Tribute as we come together to honor the brave ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Newberry’s Veteran’s Memorial at Lois Forte Park, 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Upper Room Ministries Family Movie Night
Join Upper Room Ministries, Community Impact Corporation, and One Church One Child of Florida for a powerful evening as we ...
- 7:15 pm
- Location: Upper Room Ministries 3575 NE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College
Run with the Cops is back! Join us Thursday, November 13, at 9:30 a.m. on the Santa Fe College track ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Track, 3000 NW 83rd Steet, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Monet to Matisse
Museum Nights: Monet to Matisse will transport visitors to the rebellious, impressionist French art movement of late 19th–century France. Mini, ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
Ellzey Church Fall Celebration
All are invited to come enjoy an evening of music on the porch with Jim and Marcie Wilcox! Enjoy Hamburgers ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 1450 SW CR 336, Otter Creek, FL 32626
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks PJ Party
PJ Party
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Joey’s Wings 5k and Kids Obstacle Run
The 11th annual Joey’s Wings 5k & Obstacle Run will be on November 15th, 2025, at Santa Fe College! Race starts ...
- 7:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College (Charles R. Perry Construction Institute) Building O, NW 91st St Gainesville, FL US 32606
- Cost: Starting at $25
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Market On Main, right next to Bev's Better Burgers, Main Street, Downtown Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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
Concerned Citizens of Newberry Thanksgiving Community Celebration
The Concerned Citizens of Newberry is hosting our annual Thanksgiving Community Celebration. Come out to share a delicious meal with ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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 - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 – ...
- 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 16310 NW US HWY 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Woman's Club Festival of Trees Holiday Open House
2025 Festival of Trees "An Old-Fashioned Christmas"
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Woman's Club: 2809 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.gainesvillewomansclub.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
Girls Place, Inc: Swamp Chomp
Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025 for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and community at our tailgate-style celebration! Whether ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 3910 Northeast 156th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Individual Ticket $75, Girls Place Family Pack $150
- Website: girlsplace.harnessgiving.org
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 124 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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. ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa
Join us on November 22nd at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with Santa! One Yuletide Breakfast ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11070 SW 118th Place, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner
We want to invite you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Church, November 23rd, following our morning service.
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Victory Chapel CFM, 2108 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Thanksgiving In The Park
You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 23rd at 11 am. This worship service and a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Skate Station Funworks Skate Your Turkey Off
Skate Your Turkey Off!
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
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! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 220 NW 8th Ave #10, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free food and drinks
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family 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 ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Melrose Heritage Park 300 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free to all, everyone is welcome
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Black Friday
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gainesville Garden Club Holiday Market
Shop for the holidays! Featuring: local artisans, crafters, plant and food vendors.
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ggcfl.org
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Family 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 ...
- 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: Family Fun
Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Wicked: For Good
Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Regal Royal Park Cinema 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.regmovies.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM: Gingerbread Houses
Let’s keep the gingerbread house year-round - sweet, pretty, and perfect front entry decoration! Come join us as a part ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cross Point Church of God Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner
Join us for our Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner at Cross Point Church of God on Sunday, November 30th at 5 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Cross Point Church of God 1001 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
