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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.


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February

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.

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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

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

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 ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Lucia, The Secret Of Shooting Stars

The sequel to “Polaris: The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night” is finally at the Kika Silva ...

Eastside Drama presents EHS Drama Spring Showcase

The Showcase will feature a variety of performances, including monologues, scenes, solos, duets, and group numbers from stage plays and ...

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

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Lucia, The Secret Of Shooting Stars

The sequel to “Polaris: The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night” is finally at the Kika Silva ...

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 ...

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Lucia, The Secret Of Shooting Stars

The sequel to “Polaris: The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night” is finally at the Kika Silva ...

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 ...

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

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: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo

At the Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo, the biggest overlanding event in the southeast, the overlanding community comes together to showcase ...

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 ...

One Community Family Fun

Bring your family, invite your friends and enjoy a day of laughter, support and connection! Activities include bounce houses, arts ...