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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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May

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Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Orange Lake Overlook-PUMA Nest Check Ramble

Join us at Orange Lake Overlook where AAS has installed a new Purple Martin (PUMA) nest gourd array that is ...

Momentum Dance Arts Tiny Dancers Parent Info Meeting

We are pleased to be able to offer a low commitment starter program for our Tiny Dancers ages 6-8. Our ...

Momentum Dance Arts Competitive Dance Company Parent Info Meeting

We are always trying to push the boundaries for our dancers both artistically and technically. We are excited to announce ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff Trail

Meet Maggie Paxson in the lot. Access trailhead off of 441 south of Gainesville: With over 230 unique species on ...

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: Tours/Informational

Serenity Hill Stable Open House

Please join us for our open house. Food, drinks, raffles, and pony rides will be available.

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Florida Museum of Natural History Museum in the Parks: Frogs

Join us for FREE froggy fun at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo! Learn about amphibians at this special nocturnal ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: A Little Sit

What is a “Big Sit”? It’s a birding event where teams try to see how many species they can spot ...

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 ...

Gainesville Police Department: Motorcycle Rodeo & Open House Event

Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 AM - 2 PM for an exciting day of fun and ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety 3737 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch for Mother's Day

Spend Mothers Day Weekend on the farm cuddling mini cows, mini donkeys and more! Farm Tour tickets are limited! Book ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch for Mother's Day

Spend Mothers Day Weekend on the farm cuddling mini cows, mini donkeys and more! Farm Tour tickets are limited! Book ...

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 ...

GFAA Artist Studio Tour Kick-Off Party

The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...

Service Academy Day

Join us from 9 am-12 pm noon at Buchholz High School in Gainesville for our Service Academy Day! Hear from ...

GFAA Artist Studio Tour

The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...

Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling Summer League Signup

Are you looking for something to do with your kids over the Summer? Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling League starts May ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

GFAA Artist Studio Tour

The GFAA Artist Studio Tour returns with new dates in May! This self-guided tour through working artist studios in and ...

Alachua Raiders Youth Football & Cheer Signing Day

Special Signing Day – Alachua Raiders Youth Football & Cheer! Join us during the flag football games for a special Signing ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

City of Gainesville Adventures in Play and Teen Life Summer Day Camps Virtual Open House

Are you interested in learning more about our summer camps? If so, join us on Zoom for a Virtual Open ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Flag Raising and City of Gainesville Kickoff

The City of Gainesville embarks on our month-long Journey to Juneteenth celebration. Beginning from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through ...

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 ...

Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation Celebration

The Florida Emancipation Celebration is a one-day festival celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in Florida on May 20, 1865. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier Day: Rosewood Museum Fundraiser Launch

Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier Day in Archer! The Rosewood Foundation will host a fundraising event to commemorate Jenkins’s aunt on her ...

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 ...

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 ...

Campusview Church My School Open House

Celebrating 50+ years of excellence in early childhood education for children 18 months to five years old! Come meet our ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational