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.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Alachua Audubon Society Backyard Birding Tour
Alachua Audubon Society is excited to bring back our ever-popular Backyard Birding Tour in partnership with our local Wild Birds ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $15/adult
- Website: alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
UF/IFAS Flatwoods Fire & Nature Festival
Join us for a celebration of Florida's forests and the role of fire in maintaining and enhancing their beauty, diversity, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Painted Planet Valentines Kids Painting Class
Children have been enjoying Painting at Painted Planet for 17 years. Let’s kick off another year together this Saturday. Must ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 301 SR 26 Melrose, FL
- Cost: $35
- Website: www.paintedplanet.net
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gift Certificates and More Taco Week
Let's Taco about Taco Week coming up! If you like tacos, this is your week! Enjoy great deals at the ...
- 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Ales & Cottontails at Swamp Head Brewery
Join Gainesville Rabbit Rescue on Saturday, February 1st for Ales & Cottontails! February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month Come out ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Gift Certificates and More Taco Week
Let's Taco about Taco Week coming up! If you like tacos, this is your week! Enjoy great deals at the ...
- 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Souper Fun Sunday
Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s 18th annual Souper Fun Sunday will commence February 2nd, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy - 4100 NW 115th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Adult $20, Student/Senior - $15, Child (5-10) $10, 5 and under free!
- Website: sfcawolves.org
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe Babe Ruth Baseball 10U Select Tryouts
Local tournaments, fundamentals focused, former MLB & D1 instruction Email to RSVP and for more information! Tryout Dates: January 23rd at 6 pm January ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Player cost $250
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts
Alachua County LIGHT Virtual Information Session
Join us for our virtual information session on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at 5:30 pm! To receive the Zoom link, ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: ppsenfl.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Gainesville Circus Center Tiny Tots Program
A new six-week series for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and playful exploration on the trapeze, aerial hammock, and ...
- 10:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
World Fusion Classroom Mindful Movement for Kids
This children’s dance class for students ages 4-12 will explore movement as a vehicle for expressing emotions and creativity. We ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 903 SR-20, Gainesville, FL, 32601-4252
- Cost: $15 drop-in
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 301 SR 26 Melrose, FL
- Cost: Each class is $35 or you can sign up for a month for $25 a week.
- Website: www.paintedplanet.net
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Valentine Family Date Night
Get dressed up and join us with your little ones on February 4th for a special night of Valentine’s activities, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free kids meals with purchase of an entree!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Deeper Purpose Christian Academy Parent Information Night
Deeper Purpose Christian Academy School, DPCA will be holding a Parent Interest Meeting for serious parents who are interested in ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19975 NW 244th St Unit 30 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Celebrating Culture: Lunar New Year
The Harn galleries will continue to be open after 5 pm. Join us at 6 pm for Art After Dark ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Free
P.K. Yonge Elementary Admissions Night
P.K. Yonge will be hosting an Elementary Admissions Night on Thursday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m. Daytime tours are not available ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
UF presents Macbeth
Macbeth By William Shakespeare | Adapted by Kaitlin Henderson | Directed by Kaitlin Henderson Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Black Box Theatre 1800 McCarty Drive, Gainesville Florida
- Cost: $15 Students and Faculty/Staff | $20 Public | $16 Seniors
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour- LoveBug Plates & Trinket Dishes
Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
University of Florida Math Festival
Join us for the 2025 UF Math Festival on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm. This ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Reitz Student Union 686 Museum Road Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Girls Do Science
Celebrate ‘International Women and Girls in Science Day’ with hands-on activities and experiments during this FREE program open to everyone. In ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: While the event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Antarctic Dinosaurs and Butterfly Rainforest exhibits.
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Flora and Fauna Festival
The Doctor of Plant Medicine Program is happy to announce the date of this year's February Flora & Fauna Festival! ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Dudley Farm Historic State Park Kids Day-Grapes and Wreaths
Join us at the farm. Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $5 per vehicle up to 8 people
- Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Florida Indoor Middle School and Youth Championships presented by FLYRA
Florida Indoor Middle School and Youth Championships presented by FLYRA
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15 Single Day Ticket
- Website: alachua-sports.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF presents Macbeth
Macbeth By William Shakespeare | Adapted by Kaitlin Henderson | Directed by Kaitlin Henderson Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Black Box Theatre 1800 McCarty Drive, Gainesville Florida
- Cost: $15 Students and Faculty/Staff | $20 Public | $16 Seniors
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Daddy Daughter Date Night
Make your calendars because we’re hosting our first ever Daddy Daughter Date Night on February 10th from 5 PM-7 PM! Order ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tri-Health Family Wellness Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Tri-Health Family Wellness Center. It's time for a teddy bear check-up! Bring your ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4631 NW 53rd Ave STE 106, Gainesville, Florida, 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
World Fusion Classroom Mindful Movement for Kids
This children’s dance class for students ages 4-12 will explore movement as a vehicle for expressing emotions and creativity. We ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 903 SR-20, Gainesville, FL, 32601-4252
- Cost: $15 drop-in
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gainesville Circus Center Tiny Tots Program
A new six-week series for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and playful exploration on the trapeze, aerial hammock, and ...
- 10:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 301 SR 26 Melrose, FL
- Cost: Each class is $35 or you can sign up for a month for $25 a week.
- Website: www.paintedplanet.net
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF presents Macbeth
Macbeth By William Shakespeare | Adapted by Kaitlin Henderson | Directed by Kaitlin Henderson Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Black Box Theatre 1800 McCarty Drive, Gainesville Florida
- Cost: $15 Students and Faculty/Staff | $20 Public | $16 Seniors
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Black History Month: African Mask Workshop
Create African Masks out of paper and learn a thing or two about African American heritage.
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Library Programs, Free
UF presents Macbeth
Macbeth By William Shakespeare | Adapted by Kaitlin Henderson | Directed by Kaitlin Henderson Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Black Box Theatre 1800 McCarty Drive, Gainesville Florida
- Cost: $15 Students and Faculty/Staff | $20 Public | $16 Seniors
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Valentine's Day Party
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: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Bilingual Story Time - Headquarters Library
Come join the Latina Women's League and the ACLD for bilingual storytime.
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Library Partnership Branch Resource Center Valentine's Day Party
Join us on February 13th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM for an enjoyable afternoon filled with Valentine's Day themed ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
UF Softball Bubly Invitational vs Boston College
UF Softball Bubly Invitational
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Sun Conference/Southern State Conference Indoor Championship
Sun Conference/Southern State Conference Indoor Championship
- All Day Event
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: TBA
- Website: alachua-sports.com
- Category: Sporting Events
The Great Newberry HeART Hunt
Hidden around town will be a collection of handmade art hearts by local encironmental artist Ramey Vogel. Included with the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Two Sisters Coffee Co: Valentine’s Day Seed Bombs
Love is in the air and we want to spread the love with a free “make & take” seed bomb ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Valentine's Day Crafts
Join us for a fun afternoon filled with crafting for Valentine's Day!
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Sun Conference/Southern State Conference Indoor Championship
Sun Conference/Southern State Conference Indoor Championship
- All Day Event
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: TBA
- Website: alachua-sports.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Mystic Jungle Educational Facility Tour
Mystic Jungle will be open for tours on February 15, 2025 Tour Times - 10 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 13429 S Hwy 129 Live Oak, FL
- Cost: $10.00 per guest with children 3 and under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Low Bar Community Skate Clinic
Outdoor street section, indoor mini skatepark, games and prizes. Beginner: bring helmets/pads
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 220 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free all ages!
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
High Springs Museum Grand ReOpening
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is reopening on Saturday, February 15th from 11AM to 4PM. The museum is located ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
UF Softball Bubly Invitational
UF Softball Bubly Invitational 11:30 a.m. vs Boston College 2 p.m. vs Binghamton
- 11:30 am
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Congenital Heart Walk
Join us for our Gator Chapter Congenital Heart Walk to benefit the Children's Heart Foundation! This non-competitive 3K walk is a ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free to sign up
- Website: secure.qgiv.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
UF Softball Bubly Invitational vs Duke
UF Softball Bubly Invitational
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Fathom Fan Favorites Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
It’s Harry Potter’s fourth term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Harry, Ron and Hermione look forward to the international ...
- 1:05 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
UF presents Macbeth
Macbeth By William Shakespeare | Adapted by Kaitlin Henderson | Directed by Kaitlin Henderson Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Black Box Theatre 1800 McCarty Drive, Gainesville Florida
- Cost: $15 Students and Faculty/Staff | $20 Public | $16 Seniors
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
High Springs BMX Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Join us February 15-16 for our grand re-opening celebration! Saturday, February 15 will feature and early opening time for extra practice ...
- 2:30 pm
- Location: 612 NW 194th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643-8315
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Sporting Events , Free
Peachbelt Indoor Conference Championship
Peachbelt Indoor Conference Championship
- All Day Event
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: TBA
- Website: alachua-sports.com
- Category: Sporting Events
La Petite Academy Open House
Open house on Feb. 17 from 4–5:30 p.m. Parents and caregivers of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years will ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2755 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.lapetite.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Gainesville Circus Center Tiny Tots Program
A new six-week series for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and playful exploration on the trapeze, aerial hammock, and ...
- 10:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
World Fusion Classroom Mindful Movement for Kids
This children’s dance class for students ages 4-12 will explore movement as a vehicle for expressing emotions and creativity. We ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 903 SR-20, Gainesville, FL, 32601-4252
- Cost: $15 drop-in
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 301 SR 26 Melrose, FL
- Cost: Each class is $35 or you can sign up for a month for $25 a week.
- Website: www.paintedplanet.net
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Car Show
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: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
FPA Presents The Screwtape Letters
A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $69-$103 | UF Students (with ID) $5 | UF Faculty and Staff (with ID) $20
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace
Join us for fun art and science adventures on the third Thursday of each month. Enjoy something different each month. These ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Archer Branch, 13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Black History Month Invention Crafts
Join us this month as we recreate famous inventions from Black inventors through craft! This month you can choose to recreate ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Fathom Fan Favorites Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
For the first time in the US, Philosopher’s Stone will be present in 3D. Based on the first of J.K. Rowling’s ...
- 6:05 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Martin Kids Dental and Orthodontics
CANCELLED! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Martin Kids Dental and Orthodontics. Do you know what ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Martin Kids Dental & Orthodontics 13820 W Newberry Rd. Ste. #300 Jonesville, FL
- Cost: FREE playgroup, but please sign up to attend.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Tioga Town Center: Oak Hall Music Showcase
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy a very special musical performance, featuring Oak Hall High Schoolers on ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Fathom Fan Favorites Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
After a long summer with the horrid Dursleys, Harry Potter is thwarted in his attempts to board the train to ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe
Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday
Join us every Friday for a FUNtastic night of games and giveaways for ALL!
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Water Lettuce Warriors at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is on the rise within Ichetucknee Springs ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Park fee is waived for water lettuce volunteers. Staff will confirm that vehicle passengers who had fee waived did participate in volunteer event.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour- St. Patrick’s Day Coin Banks
Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $20
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kiwanis Club of Gainesville World’s Greatest Baby Shower
Are you expecting a baby or have a baby under 1 year of age? Come join us at the Kiwanis ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School, 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Great Invader Raider Rally
It’s that time of year again! The 11th Annual Great Invader Raider Rally (GIRR) is happening February 22nd, 2025 at ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE but registration is required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Super Saturdays: Dog Man at Coliseum of Comics
Join us for a FREE Dog Man-themed adventure! Bring your little heroes for an exciting scavenger hunt full of fun and ...
- 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Hippodrome Teen Spotlight Cabaret Auditions
The Hippodrome State Theatre Audition Notice for The Hipp Spotlight Cabaret: Teens take the Stage Artistic Director: Stephanie Lynge Auditions: Sunday, Feb ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome State Theatre 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts, Free
DMUF Miracle Market
Join us at Bo Diddley Plaza to shop vintage vendors and food trucks, listen to music, and meet Miracle Families. ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Skate Station Funworks Fiesta
Bean racing, eating contests, and more!
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fathom Fan Favorites Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
It’s Harry Potter’s fourth term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Harry, Ron and Hermione look forward to the international ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Carolina Kids Co-op Open House
Join us to learn about CKC: Gainesville! Carolina Kids Co-op is an outdoor, secular, academic homeschool co-op and hybrid school serving ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Play Tennis Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Play Tennis Gainesville. Green Ball: (Ages 9 - 11) 4:30 ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-5000
- Cost: Classes are $20, if you sign up for multiple classes, they are $12.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Gainesville Circus Center Tiny Tots Program
A new six-week series for toddlers focuses on gross motor skills and playful exploration on the trapeze, aerial hammock, and ...
- 10:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
World Fusion Classroom Mindful Movement for Kids
This children’s dance class for students ages 4-12 will explore movement as a vehicle for expressing emotions and creativity. We ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 903 SR-20, Gainesville, FL, 32601-4252
- Cost: $15 drop-in
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 301 SR 26 Melrose, FL
- Cost: Each class is $35 or you can sign up for a month for $25 a week.
- Website: www.paintedplanet.net
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Around the Campfire
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Today's theme is Around the Campfire. Hot Cocoa, Marshmallows, Tents ...
- 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: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Celebrate Black History Month With Art
We will be using art techniques inspired by contemporary black artists to create your own art craft to take home. Come ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville
Calling Kindergarten & 1st grade girls & their families: Become a Daisy Girl Scout & Join Us at a Unicorn ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch
It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Newberry Branch Escape Room Challenge
Kids will team up to solve puzzles and mysteries with only 45 minutes on the clock. There's no escaping fun! At ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Fathom Fan Favorites Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
For the first time in the US, Philosopher’s Stone will be present in 3D. Based on the first of J.K. Rowling’s ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
PunkOuter Games: Pokémon Day Celebration
Join us for our special Pokémon Day Celebration! This will be a family friendly, all ages event with a casual tournament ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Entry into the tournament is $15.
- 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, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo
At the Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo, the biggest overlanding event in the southeast, the overlanding community comes together to showcase ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park 7266 Airport Rd, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: Ticket prices vary by day. Children 12 years old and under attend for free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead at Cone Park Branch
Come join us as we learn the basics of computer coding and internet safety! With this program, build both your ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
One Community Family Fun
Bring your family, invite your friends and enjoy a day of laughter, support and connection! Activities include bounce houses, arts ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1725 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
