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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

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High Springs BMX | Egg Hunt and Race | April 19

High Springs BMX | Egg Hunt and Race | April 19

Interested in trying BMX racing? You can give it a try for free and do not need fancy bikes or gear to get started. Stop by our registration window on Saturday April 19th to get started and stay for the Egg Hunt after the race *For registered riders only. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup at CDS Safe Place | Tuesday, April 8th 10am-noon

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup at CDS Safe Place | Tuesday, April 8th 10am-noon

Teens and tweens are invited to attend an informative event about Safe Place and its resources for children facing crises like bullying, abuse, or feeling unsafe. Join us for an engaging session with CDS’s Safe Place Specialist, where you’ll learn about staying safe and accessing resources when you need it most. Plus we'll make friendship bracelets and do an Easter Egg hunt! 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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6:30 pm City of Gainesville Co-Ed Youth Volleyball Interest Meeting
 
8:00 am Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show
8:00 am Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show
7:20 am Sunrise Ranger Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
 
 
 
 
11:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers Protecting Pollinators Series
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
8:00 am Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
2:00 pm Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
9:00 am Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
2:00 pm Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Spring Safari Open House
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup CDS and Safe Place and Easter Egg Hunt
 
10:30 am Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
8:30 am UF IFAS NFREC Community Day at the Farm
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
11:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers Protecting Pollinators Series
3:00 pm Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:00 am UF Health Healthy Heroes Day
1:00 pm City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks
 
 
 
1:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Pollinators
4:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
9:00 am Faith and Family Ag Festival
5:45 pm Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude
 
 
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)
10:00 am Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Summer Camp Open House
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
 
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series
 
2:15 pm Alachua County Schools Kindergarten Round-Up
11:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers Protecting Pollinators Series
9:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
 
 
 
12:00 pm GROW HUB's Learn to Grow Food
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
4:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
10:00 am Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Downtown High Springs Artwalk
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series
10:00 am Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Earth Day Celebration
 
10:30 am Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
9:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
6:30 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Cedar Key Day Trip
 
 
 
 
11:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers Protecting Pollinators Series
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
9:00 am Pancakes with a Ranger
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
4:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
10:00 am Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Artwalk Gainesville
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
05Apr

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 ...

  • 7:20 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

Stephen Foster Antique Tractor and Engine Show

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 35th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show April 3-5, 2025. ...

  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Admission to the public is $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Spring Safari Open House

Don’t miss Spring Safari. Only time to self-tour, food trucks, vendors, and animal interactions. 4 hours of once-a-year fun.

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06Apr

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
07Apr

Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series

Splash into Science with us at the library! Our neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect ...

08Apr

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup CDS and Safe Place and Easter Egg Hunt

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with CDS’s Safe Place Specialist. Teens and tweens are invited to ...

10Apr

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers Protecting Pollinators Series

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! Our Protecting Pollinators series shows us why ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Pollinators

Meet us at Marston! We’re bringing the Museum to you at the library and would love to meet you. Get ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

11Apr

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! ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local library! Out in the ...

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
12Apr

UF IFAS NFREC Community Day at the Farm

Come visit the best kept secret in Suwannee County. If you have ever driven by our signs and wondered what ...

UF Health Healthy Heroes Day

Formerly known as the UF Health Bike Rodeo. Join UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital, the University of Florida Police Department, ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: UF Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Faith and Family Ag Festival

Come join us for a FREE event with farm animals, lunch and TONS of prizes! Please register to guarantee your ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Summer Camp Open House

Come check out our Summer Camp at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center! Do some activities, take a tour and meet ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

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13Apr

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

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

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 ...

14Apr

Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series

Splash into Science with us at the library! Our neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect ...

16Apr

Alachua County Schools Kindergarten Round-Up

For Alachua County Public School families with incoming kindergarten students, you are invited to attend the district’s annual Kindergarten Round-Up ...

17Apr

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers Protecting Pollinators Series

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! Our Protecting Pollinators series shows us why ...

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

18Apr

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...

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! ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local library! Out in the ...

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
19Apr

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! ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

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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20Apr

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! ...

21Apr

Florida Museum of Natural History Splash into Science Series

Splash into Science with us at the library! Our neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect ...

22Apr

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Earth Day Celebration

Join us for a free event celebrating Earth Day at Cuscowilla! Hands-on activities provided and a sneak peek at Cuscowilla’s ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free, registration encouraged!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
24Apr

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers Protecting Pollinators Series

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! Our Protecting Pollinators series shows us why ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

25Apr

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Join ACT for a Walk and Talk each Friday at one of ACT's Preserves. You will be joined by staff, ...

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! ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local library! Out in the ...

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 ...

26Apr

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Cedar Key Day Trip

Meet field trip leaders Maggie Paxson and Tim Hardin at the Target parking lot on Archer Road where we will ...

Pancakes with a Ranger

Come enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and orange juice on a Saturday morning as prepared by our park staff and volunteers. ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle (2-8 people) for park entry; Program participation is no additional fee
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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 ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

Join us and discover an authentic working farm owned by the Dudleys from post Civil War to mid-1940s. We are ...

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27Apr

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve

Meet trip leader Michael Drummond at the Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve on CR-325. Drive east on Hawthorne Rd. to CR-325, then ...

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 ...

28Apr

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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