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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

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 ...

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 ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Holiday Family Night

See you tonight from 5-7 pm for our Christmas Family Night. We can’t wait to usher in the Christmas Spirit ...

  • 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: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Newberry Parks & Recreation Basketball Skills Camp

Get ready — next week is all about basketball at the Easton Sports Complex! We’re opening the gym every single ...

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. ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - The Gingerbread Man

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

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 ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Trees

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

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 - Kpop Demon Hunters Art Workshop

Unleash your creativity with the Kpop Demon Hunters Art Workshop, designed for kids aged 5 and up! Choose your favorite ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

Florida Gators Softball Winter Camps

The Florida Gators Softball Program is pleased to offer the following camps for winter of 2025 at the home of ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Florida Gators Softball Winter Camps

The Florida Gators Softball Program is pleased to offer the following camps for winter of 2025 at the home of ...

Florida Gators Baseball Winter Prospect Camp

The Florida Gators Baseball program is pleased to be offering our Winter Prospect Camp. This camp is designed to help ...

Girl Scout Saturdays: Nature Senses and Art

Your senses come alive in nature! Come participate in an exciting nature scavenger hunt, listen to nature sounds, sniff out ...

D1 Training Gainesville Winter Combine

Calling all North Central Florida athletes — it’s time to see how you stack up! Join us for the D1 Training ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25 per athlete, FREE for current D1 Training Gainesville members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Florida Gators Softball Winter Camps

The Florida Gators Softball Program is pleased to offer the following camps for winter of 2025 at the home of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Snoopy

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

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 ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

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 ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Jingle Bells

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

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Letters to Santa

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

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Tonewood Family Music Babies Demo

Every child's development benefits from early exposure to music and movement. Families with children under 9 months old can take ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

Naturals Toys for Tots Baseball Winter Camp

Featuring: Cincinnati Reds 3B Coach Willie Harris Pitching and defense training, base running, and individual training. All skills welcome | Open to ...

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 ...

Langan Acres Santa's Cookie Decorating Class

Christmas Cookie Workshop with Julie Mancini. Kids welcome with adult supervision. Come make cookies for Santa! Each box contains 6 undecorated ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Snowman Slime

Welcome to Dirty Bird Art Co. in downtown Newberry! Kids are invited to come into the Studio and create their ...

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 ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Snowglobe

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step-by-step and includes all materials ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

FULL! We are so excited Kim from Eat the Darn Cookie to Pinspiration Gainesville to teach us how to make ...

Linocut Cards Art Class with Leslie Peebles

Award-winning Artist and Educator Leslie Peebles teaches a special on linocut Cards just in time for the holidays. In conjunction with ...

Chanukah Factory at Lowe’s

Participants will receive a worker’s apron, hot latkes and doughnuts, craft their own Menorah, Chanukah craft, Dreidels, gelt, and more!

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

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 ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

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. ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Do you want to build a Snowman?

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

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

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 ...

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 - Frosted Flakes

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. This week's theme is Frosted Flakes. Do you want to paint a snowflake? Process art and ...

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

Mandalas for All: DIY Holiday Mandala Ornament

Mandalas For All with Evelyn Gretchen presents a holiday mandala workshop where participants will paint a mandala ornament to keep ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

Painting with a Twist: Mr. Snowy

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Chick-fil-A Alachua FL Christmas Craft Party

Get into the holiday spirit with us! Join our Christmas Craft Party on Friday, December 19th from 6:00–7:30 pm at ...

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 ...

Guitar Center Open House

Jump-start your lessons journey with the support of other musicians just like you. Come to a Lessons Open House, take ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: Christmas Kitten

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Studio TM: Christmas Ornaments

It’s time to put some joy on the tree - come join us for some early ornament making that will ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Christmas Tree

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

Painting with a Twist: Vintage Christmas Cats

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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 ...

Dance Alive National Ballet presents Class with Clara

Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of The Nutcracker ballet for a fun filled ballet class onstage! Training is not required. ...

  • 4:00 pm
  • Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $25 tickets only need to be purchased for class participants, spectators may attend for free.
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Candy Cane Cafe

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

Painting with a Twist: Holiday Buddies Pick One

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Fort White Benefit Baseball Camp

Our baseball family suffered a tragic loss, the Giardina’s tragically lost there 2 year old daughter. We’re hosting a benefit ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Bunny

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

Painting with a Twist: Glow Animals - Llama

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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 ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...

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 ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - New Years Eve Party

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. Let's celebrate New Year's Eve together! Open to ages 7 and under this week! Process ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...