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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 Nights: | Thursday,Sept 18th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday,Sept 18th 6-9pm

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. Click to learn more.
High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! 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.
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10:00 am Sun Country Pre-School Open House
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Frogs and Friends Morningside Nature Center
8:00 am Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)
10:00 am Luther Springs Open House Family Camp
1:00 pm City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
1:30 pm Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch
4:45 pm Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Black Family Wellness Expo
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
5:00 pm Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville
 
7:00 pm Opening Reception for The Alachua Phenomenon Exhibition
10:30 am Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)
7:30 am Sunrise Ranger Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
9:00 am Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival
 
 
 
 
 
9:30 am Teaching Garden Planting at Two Hawk Hammock
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10:00 am Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie
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12:00 pm GROW HUB's Learn to Grow Food
 
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10:00 am Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm Junior Ranger Hangout: Build-a-bird
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:30 am Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
1:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Last Day Open Before Expansion
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)
10:00 am Ripple Rum 138 Merfolk Fest
2:00 pm (Natural) History Bike Gainesville
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Artwalk Gainesville
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01Mar

Sun Country Pre-School Open House

Discover the magic of Sunny's Pre-School at our Open House on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 am–11 am. Learn ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL, 32669
  • Cost: There is no cost but pre-registration is desired so that we can plan for attendance.
  • Website: portal.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults: $12, Children (ages 5-13): $7, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

Mayhem Ranch is a 170 acre family-owned agritourism farm located in Morriston, Fl., and is home to over 50 different ...

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02Mar

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: Tours/Informational

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger Led Hikes

Join our rangers on a 45 minute -1 hour ranger walking tour through the wetlands to learn all about the ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: The walk is free with the cost of park admission ($5.00 per vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

07Mar

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Frogs and Friends Morningside Nature Center

MEETUP IS FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Frogs and Friends at Morningside Nature Center. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
08Mar

Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival

Save the date for the area's largest plant sales and educational expos! Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8 am-4 pm ...

  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 admission, tax included (12 & Under Free)
  • Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Luther Springs Open House Family Camp

Join Luther Springs for some outdoor family fun! Luther Springs is located in Hawthorne, Florida, just east of Gainesville. Activities ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

Mayhem Ranch is a 170 acre family-owned agritourism farm located in Morriston, Fl., and is home to over 50 different ...

Black Family Wellness Expo

Join the Gainesville (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and our community partners Saturday, March 8, 2025 for our annual ...

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09Mar

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival

Save the date for the area's largest plant sales and educational expos! Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8 am-4 pm ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 admission, tax included (12 & Under Free)
  • Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

10Mar

Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville

Calling Kindergarten & 1st grade girls & their families: Become a Daisy Girl Scout & Join Us at a Unicorn ...

12Mar

Opening Reception for The Alachua Phenomenon Exhibition

Join us for the grand opening of our newest exhibition "The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida's Eden." Meet the ...

13Mar

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

14Mar

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
15Mar

Sunrise Ranger Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Join a ranger on a 30-45 minutes walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the ...

  • 7:30 am - 8:00 am
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Teaching Garden Planting at Two Hawk Hammock

BIG DAY at The Children's Table Teaching Garden! This Saturday, March 15, at 9:30 AM, we’re inviting YOU to be ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2025 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

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16Mar

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

20Mar

GROW HUB's Learn to Grow Food

Join us this spring at Grow Hub on the third Thursday of each month at 12 PM for an interactive ...

22Mar

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Junior Ranger Hangout: Build-a-bird

Calling Junior Rangers! Birds live in lots of different habitats. At Ichetucknee, we have at least 13 different types of ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park, South Entrance, 12087 SW Highway 27 Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park entry; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Frog Song Organics Spring Festival

Join us on the farm for our annual Spring Festival! One of our biggest events of the year, you can ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4317 NE US Hwy 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Entry is free with pre-registration by 3/14 -or- make a $5 event donation at the gate day of.
  • Website: www.ticketleap.events
  • Category: Tours/Informational
23Mar

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Last Day Open Before Expansion

This is the LAST CHANCE to visit before the expansion begins! Stroll through a one-of-a-kind living Butterfly Rainforest, take a ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: General admission is FREE, although donations are gladly accepted. There is a cover charge for special exhibits and the Butterfly Rainforest. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational

(Natural) History Bike Gainesville

It's the first ever "Natural" History Bike Gainesville! Archaeology will share the stage with other oligies! Come along and learn ...

27Mar

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

28Mar

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

29Mar

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Ripple Rum 138 Merfolk Fest

Attention all sea creatures, water spirits, sirens, mermaids, mermen and half human/half fish people. Join us and vendors of phishy ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

Mayhem Ranch is a 170 acre family-owned agritourism farm located in Morriston, Fl., and is home to over 50 different ...

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30Mar

Ripple Rum 138 Merfolk Fest

Attention all sea creatures, water spirits, sirens, mermaids, mermen and half human/half fish people. Join us and vendors of phishy ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

31Mar

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...