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 friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch
It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup High Springs Library Branch
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at High Springs Branch Library. Art and science explorations will be ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 23779 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL 32643-2109
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Elephant & Piggie Party
May 2 is Piggie's Birthday! Join us to celebrate with stories, fun and games with Elephant & Piggie. All ages ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Florida Museum Library Showcases Spectacular Shells
Come join us as we learn about weathering and erosion through fun activities & discussion! This program is in partnership with ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Free Comic Book Day at Alachua County Library
Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at the Millhopper Branch on May 3, 2025. Feel free to come dressed ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: One free comic book per person, while supplies last!
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch May the 4th: Crafts inspired by Star Wars
May the 4th Be With You! Join us for crafts inspired by Star Wars. Enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Meeting Room A) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch
It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library 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: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Make Tissue Paper Flowers for Mother's Day
Children will enjoy creating a unique gift for their special person. Bring your child in to make tissue paper flowers in ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Op Art Hand Drawings
Trick the eye with a simple drawing of a hand.
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch
It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Kids' 3-Month Book Club-Dragons & Unicorns
Join us for a 3-month book club for 3rd-5th graders, themed around dragons & unicorns! A related craft or activity ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Teen Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch Nintendo Switch Tournament: Mario Kart
Tweens and teens will compete against each other to try and become the Newberry Branch Library's newest Mario Kart champion. Rev ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: A Worldwide Story Time- Join A Simultaneous Storytime from Australia & New Zealand
Read the same book at the same (adjusted) time as children from Australia and New Zealand! We will read The ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch
It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library 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: Library 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
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: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Micanopy Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library 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. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library: Preschool Story Time at Micanopy Branch
It's Story Time! Bring your little ones and join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we introduce literacy ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Rabbit Story Time
Hop on over to the library! Gainesville Rabbit Rescue will be bringing rabbits to this special Story Time event. Spend some ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Blooms with Paper Plate Weaving
Come and join us as we weave flowers using a paper plate loom! All materials will be provided for during the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Summer at the Library Kickoff: Explore Archer
Embark on a summer adventure with us at the Archer branch! Sign up for our Summer Reading program and earn ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Blooms with Paper Plate Weaving
Come and join us as we weave flowers using a paper plate loom! All materials will be provided for during the ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs
