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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, April 3rd

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, April 3rd

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.
High Springs BMX | Egg Hunt and Race | April 12

High Springs BMX | Egg Hunt and Race | April 12

Egg Hunt is FREE for all registered races 16 and under. Never tried BMX? $10 to race. No memberships required (for racing on Sunday, April 12th only.) Egg hunt starts after racing- approximately 5:45pm. Click to learn more.
Ripple Theatricals presents Mary Poppins | March 13th to April 4th | Fridays 7:00 PM, Saturdays 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Ripple Theatricals presents Mary Poppins | March 13th to April 4th | Fridays 7:00 PM, Saturdays 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Join us at Ripple Theatricals' 2nd EVER production: Mary Poppins! This musical features a full-aged cast, live orchestra, and plenty of fun for audiences of all ages. Great for families, longtime fans, and theatergoers of all ages. This show reminds us that with a little imagination and the right perspective, anything is possible! 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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2:00 pm Gainesville Big Band Jazz 101: Why Does Jazz Swing?
 
7:20 pm University of Florida Concert Choir Spring Concert
 
 
7:00 pm Santa Fe College Student Art Show Opening Reception
10:00 am Painted Melodies Music, Art and Craft Festival
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7:30 pm Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
12:00 pm Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Reggae in the Gardens
 
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Jack Horkheimer's Child of the Universe
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Unity of Gainesville Spring Concert
7:00 pm Hipp Spotlight Cabaret: Teens Take the Stage
7:20 pm UF Symphonic Band Concert: Raise the Roof
7:20 pm UF Concert Bands Concert
5:00 pm Saving My Alachua Art Exhibition
7:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir
1:00 pm Save Turtles at First Magnitude
 
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
2:00 pm P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition
 
 
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition
 
7:30 pm Caring and Sharing School and Star Center Youth Theatre present James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Alachua County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
03Apr

UF Jazz Band Concert

Don’t miss the UF Jazz Band this Thursday in the University Auditorium! This high-energy concert will feature original burning big band ...

04Apr

2nd Act Productions Talent Show

Join us for the ‘2nd Act Talent Show’ presented by 2nd Act Productions, a local non-profit on a mission to ...

05Apr

Harn Museum of Dance

Explore galleries set-into-motion as performers respond to photographs, contemporary sculpture, museum gardens, paintings and prints. As you walk through the ...

06Apr

Star Center Theatre presents Hairspray The Musical

Star Center Theatre is thrilled to present Hairspray The Musical! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, at the height of the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $22, Senior/ Military/Students over 18 $18, Students 18 and under $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
12Apr

Hoggtowne Bronze Benefit Concert

Join us for our next Second Saturdays at Sweetwater event! Hoggtowne Bronze is an advanced community ensemble, utilizing English handbells ...

13Apr

Gainesville Big Band Jazz 101: Why Does Jazz Swing?

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents: Jazz 101: Why Does Jazz Swing? Sunday, April 13 ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Meizon Church 3411 Northwest 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $15 + fees Online Advance Tickets. $20 Tickets available at the door. Fees for card, no fees for cash!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Star Center Theatre presents Hairspray The Musical

Star Center Theatre is thrilled to present Hairspray The Musical! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, at the height of the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $22, Senior/ Military/Students over 18 $18, Students 18 and under $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
15Apr

University of Florida Concert Choir Spring Concert

Join the UF Concert Choir as they present Robert Ray's Gospel Mass. Travis Kern will be conducting the Concert Choir ...

18Apr

Santa Fe College Student Art Show Opening Reception

The Annual Student Art Show is the yearly showcase of Santa Fe College student artwork. This juried exhibition features work ...

Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Magic and Mischief at SF’s Fine Arts Hall in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” The Santa Fe College Fine Arts and Entertainment ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military service members, and children 12 and under, and free for Santa Fe College students, faculty, and staff with a college ID.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
19Apr

Painted Melodies Music, Art and Craft Festival

Join us for a vibrant day of music, art, and community spirit at the Painted Melodies Arts & Music Festival! ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615-5447
  • Cost: Free Admission. Cash and card accepted for art vendors and food trucks. $10 Armband for Kids Corner.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Reggae in the Gardens

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of reggae music, culture, and community at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens on Saturday, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Jack Horkheimer's Child of the Universe

Join us for an annual celebration of the most widely acclaimed planetarium production in the world! 'Jack Horkheimer's Child of ...

UF Performing Arts presents Limón Dance Company

Immerse yourself in an evening of dramatically expressive and intricately nuanced dance with the pioneering Limón Dance Company, America’s first ...

Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Magic and Mischief at SF’s Fine Arts Hall in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” The Santa Fe College Fine Arts and Entertainment ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military service members, and children 12 and under, and free for Santa Fe College students, faculty, and staff with a college ID.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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20Apr

Unity of Gainesville Spring Concert

Join us for a free Spring Concert! Enjoy live music & community at Unity of Gainesville on April 20 @ ...

21Apr

Hipp Spotlight Cabaret: Teens Take the Stage

At the Hippodrome, we're proud to produce Teens Take the Stage, giving local teen talent professional experience from auditions to ...

22Apr

UF Symphonic Band Concert: Raise the Roof

Mark your calendars for a concert by the University of Florida Symphonic Band, under the direction of Prof. Jay Watkins, ...

23Apr

UF Concert Bands Concert

Mark your calendars for a performance by the University of Florida Concert Bands on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:20 pm ...

24Apr

Saving My Alachua Art Exhibition

The first art exhibition for Saving My Alachua Environmental Art Contest and Calendar. Over 600 entries will be featured at our ...

25Apr

Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir

Voices in Harmony: The 2025 All-County Elementary Honor Choir Join us for a beautiful evening of music at the 2025 All-County ...

Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Magic and Mischief at SF’s Fine Arts Hall in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” The Santa Fe College Fine Arts and Entertainment ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military service members, and children 12 and under, and free for Santa Fe College students, faculty, and staff with a college ID.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
26Apr

Save Turtles at First Magnitude

We’re throwing one shell of a party on Saturday, April 26 to help protect turtles and tortoises worldwide! This is going ...

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Chicago Teen Editions!In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her ...

Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie

Join us at Heartwood Soundstage on the lawn for a day of music and art featuring Gainesville's hottest bluegrass, music ...

WestFest Music Festival

WestFest 2025 Brings a Free Music Festival to Newberry! Newberry, Gainesville, and surrounding areas – Get ready for an unforgettable ...

Scamper Fest

Help us welcome Confession Kids and X Dirty Fingers home from tour! With music, a makers’ market, a food truck, ...

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27Apr

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Chicago Teen Editions!In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her ...

Alachua County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Please join us this Sunday at 7 pm at the University Auditorium! It will be an evening of great music! ...

29Apr

Alachua County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Please join us this Sunday at 7 pm at the University Auditorium! It will be an evening of great music! ...