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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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UF College of Dentistry Super Sealant Saturday

Please join the UF College of Dentistry on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Super ...

  • 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: dental.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Sunshine State Book Festival

The sixth Annual Sunshine State Book Festival- Bringing Readers and Writers Together! Come and enjoy a day of book browsing—and meet ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1314 South Main Street #2, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: 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: Free

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center

FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.oakhall.org
  • Category: Free

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-3426
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.oakhall.org
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: dental.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: dental.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: dental.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: dental.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: All Lowe's locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Story Time at the Zoo

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12 and Seniors 60+, and free for children 3 and under. UF Students/Staff with Gator 1 card are also $6, and Zoo Members and Santa Fe College students, staff and faculty with SF ID are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Park Play Pals

Join us for a Playdate at your local park! This all new program is geared towards children 10 and under ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Kanapaha Park Playground, 7340 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: alachua.recdesk.com
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Newberry United Methodist Church Family Game Night

Join us this Wednesday for Family Game Night! It is open to people of all ages! We hope to see ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

3rd Friday Concert Series held on the 3rd Friday of every month until May Evening prayers begin at 6:40 pm Concert starts ...

  • 6:40 pm
  • Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Blues and BBQ Festival

Non-Sanctioned BBQ Contest (Commercial & Backyard), Car Show, Live Blues Music, Food Trucks, Vendors! Vendor registration will open August 1, ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Historic District Newberry, Florida
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trinity's Day Spa Kidpreneur Pop Up Shop

Exciting Announcement! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Kidpreneur Pop-Up Shop! I’m thrilled to share that this year’s event ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: MLK Multipurpose Cente 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...