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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

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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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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: Ongoing Programs

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Teen Midnight Basketball

The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might ...

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: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

  • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
  • Website: www.vpizza.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After-School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Tioga Concert Night - Whiskey Jones

Join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Whiskey Jones! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

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: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit for Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, skip the crowded restaurants and give Mom the gift of connection—with you, nature, and some seriously adorable ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

THIS EVENT IS FULL! Tweens and teens can play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with guidance from an experienced ...

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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: Ongoing Programs

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

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: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

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

Sun Country Sports Center Broadway Babies

Do you have a little one who loves to move and dance? We have the perfect parent-toddler activity for your ...

  • 1:50 pm - 2:35 pm
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $10.75/members, $13/non-members
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After-School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Newberry Branch MakerSpace: 3D Creations

Design in 3 dimensions! Kids can use our 3Doodler Start Pens and optional Doodle Molds to make custom 3D creations. Recommended ...

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

CLOSED FOR WEDDING! You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...

Alachua County Library: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we learn the basics of computer coding and internet safety! With this program, build both your ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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: Ongoing Programs

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Roll With It

THIS EVENT IS FULL! Tweens and teens can play through a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with guidance from an experienced ...

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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! ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
  • Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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: Ongoing Programs

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

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: Ongoing Programs

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...