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.
Newberry United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
Save the Date for the Trunk or Treat on November 1st!
- All Day Event
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
- 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
Micanopy Fall Festival
Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- 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
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
Micanopy Fall Festival
Micanopy is the town that time forgot. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Micanopy, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.micanopyfallfestival.org
- 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
Cedar Key Pirate Invasion
It has been rumored that the Pirates will be returning to the shores of Cedar Key in force, October 31-November ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: City Park & Dock Street, Cedar Key, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion
his November's Wild West Weekend and Reunion is extra special with special guests as we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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 Publix
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a tour of Publix! We're going behind the scenes at Publix Westgate Shopping Center. ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Publix Westgate Shopping Center 3315 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2539
- Cost: Free but registration is required
- Website: www.signupgenius.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
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.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
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Just Between Friends Legacy Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a day of shopping! We're heading to the JBF sale in Legacy Park with ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: If you sign up, you will get FREE admission!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) Fall Festival
Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Grab your boots and round up the whole posse — it’s time ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
- Cost: $15 Admission (includes everything above and more!)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Family Camp Out
Pack up your flashlight and sleeping bag – it’s camping time! Packed full of fun, family friendly, outdoor activities like ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $150 per night, up to a family of 6
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
McIntosh 1890s Festival
Over 250 juried arts, crafts, antiques, photography, metal work and plant vendors. Delicious food vendor options and all day free ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5835 Avenue G, McIntosh Florida 32664
- Cost: FREE
- Website: mcintosh1890sfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Veteran’s Day BBQ
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
- Website: silverrivermuseum.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
JBF Safe KIDS' Day
Grab the kids and join us for a morning of FREE family FUN! Games, Information, Activities & Giveaways from over ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Silver River Museum Ocali Country Days Festival
Ocali Country Days is back this fall! The festival runs through the weekend of November 8th – 9th with live ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center: 1445 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) Fall Festival
Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Grab your boots and round up the whole posse — it’s time ...
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy FL 32667
- Cost: $15 Admission (includes everything above and more!)
- 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
Hollow Oaks Corn Maze
Come spend some family fun time at Hollow Oaks Corn Maze this fall. We will have several fun activities for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 18005 NW 190th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: $15 Adults (Age 13 & Older), $12 for Ages 4-12 Years Old, FREE for 3 Years Old and Younger
- Website: www.hollowoakscornmaze.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
Red House Ranch (formerly Coon Hollo Farm) - Homeschool Day
We’re excited to welcome homeschool families for special days of farm fun and learning. October 20th 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM November 11th 9:30 ...
- 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
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
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.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
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Ages 6 and Under Only. Admission includes roller skating, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights
Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $15 Admission
- Website: www.facebook.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 ...
- 8:30 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
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
Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show
Join us for North Florida's Largest Free Street Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, from ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
- Category: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Bryer Patch Fall Sunflower Festival
Join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Sunflower Festival during our "Fall on the Farm" season! We will have all ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Ages 13 and up: $12, Ages 3 to 12: $10, Ages 2 and under: Free, Military discount available.
- 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
Gainesville Downtown Festival and Art Show
Join us for North Florida's Largest Free Street Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, from ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Gainesville around Bo Diddley Plaza located at 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mayhem Ranch Rodeo Fest
Join us for Mayhem Ranch Rodeo Fest, Professional Bull Riding, Bronc Riding & Mutton Bustin! Sanctioned by the Elite Bullriders ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: General Admission: $20 Online, $25 at the Gate (5 and under free for General Admission Only - Limited tickets sold each Day). Preferred Seating and VIP Experience also available.
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe
Starting this September, something new (and fun!) is coming to Celebration Pointe. Introducing Family Fun Day—happening the 3rd Sunday of ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FRE Day!
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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
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: 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
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.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
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- 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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center
Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Tickets are $15 per person, plus park entry fees.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
Enjoy traditional games and crafts, food, live old-time and Americana music, and sugar cane syrup production as we transport you ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Fall Dog Day at The Bryer Patch
Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for a Dog Day at The Patch! We will have pumpkins & ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10/per person. 2 & under are free. Dogs are free. Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.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
- 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
PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- 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
Thanksgiving Fall Break at The Bryer Patch
Looking for something fun to do during Thanksgiving break week? Well, look no further. Join us for Thanksgiving Fall Break ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $10 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
- 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
Gators Dockside Kids Night
Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
- Website: gatorsdockside.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.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
Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate
Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Ages 6 and Under Only. Admission includes roller skating, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 regular admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Who’s ready to CHOMP? Catch Albert & Alberta kicking off gameday weekend this Friday night at Chomp the Block! Kids Zone ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
License Free Fishing Day
License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: free
- Website: myfwc.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
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
