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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Smart Start at Zion Spring Music Jam Along
Join us for a fun jam session and music time on Friday, May 2nd! Kids can play various instruments and ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
MGV Plant Sale Alachua County
The Master Gardener Plant Sale will have a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, natives, trees and more will be available ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Admission and parking are free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour - Mother’s Day Mugs
Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $30
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Spring Market at The Vineyard
Tons of Vendors, Food & Libations, Kid's Games, Bounce House, Raffles, and more!
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 14365 US-19, Chiefland, FL 32626-2249
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Clay Ranch Berry Farm Blueberry Jamboree
Blueberry Jamboree this weekend with live music and more!
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1287 State Rd 100, Florahome, FL, 32140
- Cost: Upick $4.00/lb or prepicked $25 for 5lbs
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kiwanis Kids and Family Mini Golf Tournament
Come Play Mini Golf for a Great Cause! Join Kiwanis of Santa Fe for our Miniature Golf Tournament supporting the children ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Pink Flamingo Diner 19726 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: $6 for 7 to 12 years old, $8 Adults
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Amphibian Week
Hop on Over for Amphibian Week! Join the SF Teaching Zoo and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Sunday, May ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Regular admission applies.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th Be With You
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Firehouse Subs Touch The Truck
Join us at Firehouse Subs Gainesville on Sunday, May 4th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM for fun at our ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3221 SW 35th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Ice Cream Vault Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Join us for a sweet grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Alachua Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 5th ...
- 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615-8539
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Splitz Bowling
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Splitz Bowling Alley. Come bowl, or play some arcade games. $12/person ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Special homeschool rates (see description for details)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Haile Farmer's Market Mother’s Day Weekend
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Come by the farmers market this Saturday morning and pick up fresh flowers, ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Windsor Fire Department Zucchini Festival
40th Annual Zucchini Festival! Vendors, food trucks, fried zucchini, live music and more! Kiwanis will be frying the Zucchini again ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Windsor Fire Department-1401 SE County Road 234 Gainesville ( between Gainesville and Melrose)
- Cost: Free entry or donate $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Mother's Day Weekend
Mother's Day is this weekend! Don't forget to take your lovely mothers on a walk in this beautiful garden with ...
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cozy Classroom Mother's Day Tea
Join us for Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 am! We will have tea and snacks, do ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 18634 NW 231st St, High Springs, FL 32643-7043
- Cost: $10 for adults & kids are free with adult ticket
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Clay Ranch Berry Farm Faith on the Farm
We are inviting everyone to come out and enjoy Live Music, Upick Blueberries, Prepicked Blueberries, Upick Flowers, Local Beef, Local ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1287 State Rd 100, Florahome, FL, 32140
- Cost: Upick $4.00/lb or prepicked $25 for 5lbs
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Mother's Day Weekend
Mother's Day is this weekend! Don't forget to take your lovely mothers on a walk in this beautiful garden with ...
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Adults: $12 | Children (6-13): $7 | Children 5 and under: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Mother's Day Craft and Vendor Market
Celebrate Moms at the Gainesville Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market! Dates & Times: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10am - 5pm Sunday, ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 5001 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Super Saturdays: Mother's Day
Make Mom the Star of Her Own Comic Book! -Bring the kids to Coliseum of Comics to create a FREE custom ...
- 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Mother’s Day Skate
Mother’s Day Skate! Admission starts at $13.95. Moms choose two attractions for free with paid child's admission.
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Mother's Day Brunch & Blooms Workshop
Skip the generic Mother's Day flowers and help mom make something extra special! Join us for a Brunch and Blooms workshop ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 325 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4236
- Cost: $60 ticket
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Grow Hub
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Grow Hub. We will meet on Thursday, May 15th for ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Cost: Admission is $5 per person.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Legends of Music Skate Party
Jam to classic skate music all night long!
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day SF College Teaching Zoo
Bring the whole family out to the SF College Teaching Zoo for World Kangaroo Day. On Saturday, May 17 from ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission is $10 adults, $6 children ages 4-12, Free for children 3 and under.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $30
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Muscle Farm Anniversary Party
You’re Invited! Join us as Muscle Farm celebrates 15 YEARS of fitness, family, and YOU! We’re throwing a client appreciation ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 404 SW 104th Terrace Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Junior Ranger Jamboree
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day by bringing your Junior Rangers to the 3rd Annual Junior Ranger Jamboree, a day for ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: This event is free with paid park admission ($6 per carload up to 8 people).
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Spring
Get ready for a creative weekend adventure like no other! Join us at Lubee Bat Conservancy for a painting party ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Tickets are a $75 donation to Lubee Bat Conservancy.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer Kids' Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Storytime, balloon animals, face painting, Gainesville Goo, and more!
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Monteocha Gordon May Day Festival
We look forward to seeing each of you at our Annual May Day Festival this year! Food, good music & ...
- 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: Monteocha Park 18805 NW 8th Way, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
First United Methodist Church Kids Fest
Join First UMC of Gainesville and our FUMPers preschool as we host 2025 KIDS FEST from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Roper Park NE 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: fumcgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun
First Baptist of Newberry: Children's Board Game Tournament
Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition at the Children's Board Game Tournament! Who Can Play? Kids in ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Newberry 25520 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup indepenDANCE studio
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at IndepenDANCE Studio. Come for a FREE iBaby & Me Pop-Up Class at the ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: 13537 NW 1st Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bryer Patch Flower Season Homeschool Day with a Splash
Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Flower Season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our upick flower homeschool ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $8 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Micanopy Memorial Celebration Saturday
Antique shops, handmade craft shops, cafes, historic museum, live music Color Guard and Wreath Dedication Ceremony 11 am Tuscawilla Trip 12:30 pm- ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Superhero Saturday
Dress like your favorite superhero for a costume contest! Biggest muscles competition, superhero training, hero crafts, costume contest, superhero trivia, ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays-Memorial Day Weekend
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
One Love Cafe Rock Painting
Calling all plant lovers! Let's decorate our beautiful pots with painted rocks. Join us this Sunday, 11 am-2 pm at ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays-Memorial Day Weekend
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
Flip Factory Zone Memorial Day
Let's celebrate Memorial Day!
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Rd,. Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: 20% Off! See website for rates
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Memorial Day Weekend Tours
Outdoor Fun For All Ages, Ride or Walk Tours, See Cheetah Cubs and Baby Lemurs, Witness Big Cat Feedings, Over ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $35 Adults, $15 Kids (2-11), Free for 2 & Under
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Memorial Day Skate
Memorial Day Skate
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95 | Military families take $2 off each attraction purchase. With military id. Up to 5 people. At least one adult present.
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Sun Country Sports Center
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Sun Country Sports Center. The Stay and Play program is for kids 5 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $14 Member Rate | $17.50 Non-Member Rate (+ tax) per child. Use code: S&PF4G for $2 off!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Melrose United Methodist Church Youth Summer Wednesday Nights
We are a safe space, everyone is welcome! 9th-12th grade! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5807 Hampton Street, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.melroseflchurch.org
- Category: Family Fun
Melrose United Methodist Church Summer Programming
Join us for unforgettable summer programming! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 5 pm-6 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5807 Hampton Street, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.melroseflchurch.org
- Category: Family Fun
La Selva Art Studios End-of-Year Showcase
This May, we’re proud to host the La Selva Art Studios End-of-Year Showcase, a colorful celebration of creativity from young ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Gallery, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp
Underneath the Spanish moss and the live oak trees, in the world’s greatest music venue, is a place where all ...
- 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3076 95th Dr Live Oak, FL 32060
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneespirit.org
- Category: Family Fun
SPARC Place: Artist Residency Kick-off Event
Join SPARC352 as we kickoff SPARC Place: an artist residency pilot program providing studio space for community artists and musicians ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5071
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Last Day of School Skate Party
Last Day of School Skate Party. Get ready to kick summer off with a bang!
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
Our Family Clay and Stay workshop is a fun project for you to create with your child! We provide all ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: 1 parent and 1 child is $60 dollars; each additional child/participant is $30
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp
Underneath the Spanish moss and the live oak trees, in the world’s greatest music venue, is a place where all ...
- 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3076 95th Dr Live Oak, FL 32060
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneespirit.org
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 21 Open House and Family Day
Join Us for an Open House! We’re excited to welcome ACFR Station 21 to the Alachua community! Come celebrate with ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 16121 NW 173rd St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Super Saturdays: How to Make Your Dragon at Coliseum of Comics
Calling all young Dragon Tamers! The realm is full of magic—and it’s your quest to make a dragon of your ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mayhem Ranch Watermelon Festival
Join us for our Annual Watermelon Festival! Pick juicy watermelons straight from the vine, feed animals in our petting zoos, ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: Pre-Sale Tickets: $13.00 per person, 2 and under Free! $16.00 at the gate, if available. Tickets will be limited each day!
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
