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The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, December 5th

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, December 5th

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy an age-appropriate Docent-led tour then create art in the classrooms. Click to learn more.
Chomp the Block

Chomp the Block

Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, join us at Celebration Pointe on Friday night. Chomp the Block, the official block party of the Florida Gators®, is the pre-game event no Gator should miss. Fun, food, drinks, music, Gator legends and good times are everywhere from 6 to 10 pm. Kids activities from 6 pm – 8 pm Entertainment Zone with bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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10:00 am Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids
 
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - The Gingerbread Man
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Trees
 
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust: Trail Accessibility Event
 
 
 
1:30 pm Alachua County Park Play Pals
7:00 pm UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities presents Ringing in the Season with the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra
 
12:00 pm Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies: Zootopia 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:30 am Sensory Santa at the Oaks Mall
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10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Jingle Bells
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Letters to Santa
 
11:00 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Snowman Slime
12:00 pm Appleton Museum of Art: Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event
 
 
 
5:30 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teddy Bear & Friends Clinic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:30 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
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10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Do you want to build a Snowman?
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Frosted Flakes
6:00 pm Limitless Legends FC Soccer Meet Up
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - New Years Eve Party
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Dec

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 ...

03Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs

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 ...

04Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs

UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities presents Ringing in the Season with the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra

University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities presents Ringing in the Season with the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra. Free ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs
06Dec

Alachua Conservation Trust: Trail Accessibility Event

On Saturday, December 6, Alachua Conservation Trust, the Florida Trail Association, and Florida State Parks will host a Trail Accessibility ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies: Zootopia 2

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Regal Royal Park Cinema 3702 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Special Needs
07Dec

Sensory Santa at the Oaks Mall

Santa is making an early pit stop on Sunday, December 7th, sneaking in before the mall even yawns awake! It's ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Oaks Mall (Belk Court) 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, Florida, 32605
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

Appleton Museum of Art: Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event

Join us for a memorable ASL experience featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus! Get your photo taken and receive a downloadable ...

08Dec

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 ...

10Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs
11Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teddy Bear & Friends Clinic

Enjoy a Sensory Story Time program with a librarian followed by resource sharing and family time with North Central Early ...

  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Special Needs
13Dec

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Special Needs
14Dec

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Special Needs
15Dec

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 ...

17Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs
18Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs
19Dec

Limitless Legends FC Soccer Meet Up

Can't wait to see you all for our December soccer meet-up! Limitless Legends FC is the first all-inclusive Adaptive soccer club ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs
23Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs
28Dec

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Special Needs
31Dec

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 ...

  • 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: Special Needs