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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

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.


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Arts4All Florida Youth Arts Showcase

Students share original art from the A. Quinn Jones Museum collections.

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

City of Alachua Great American Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m. for the City of Alachua's annual Great American Cleanup ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: City of Alachua City Hall 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

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: Other

Comic Fest at the Paddock Mall Ocala - FREE Comic Book Day!

Get ready for another FREE event at the Paddock Mall in Ocala! Thanks to Vibranium Comics, some FREE comics will ...

The AUK May Mother's Day Market

Come experience our pre-summer spring bash! With curated specialty goods, sweet & savory treats, chair massage, fresh new art, and ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gainesville Oddities Market

Calling all curious minds! Join us at the Gainesville Oddities Market, taking place at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza. This ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Other

Give Back Thursday Invasive Plant Removal

Calling all nature park heroes! Join us for our next give back Thursday event at Cofrin Nature Park this Thursday ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Okito America Parents Night Out- Mother’s Day Edition

Give Mom the break she deserves! Join us for a special Mother’s Day edition of Parents’ Night Out…games, crafts, dinner, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Newberry Road & Alachua Tech City Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: $30/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

The Very Hungry Learners VPK Prom

We are excited to announce that the ELC of Alachua County will be hosting our 2nd Annual VPK Prom on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free event for families with a graduating VPK student. However, due to limited spots and the resources we are providing for families, registration will be required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Landscapes Unlimited Nursery Mother's Day Sip & Shop

Bring Mom and enjoy the flowers, shop for Mother's Day (plants make great gifts!), listen to live music and enjoy ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 18291 April Blvd, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

iDance with Mom: A Mother’s Day Pop-Up Party

Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 1-4 PM for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and movement at IndepenDANCE ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 13537 NW 1st Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $59 for mom and child (2 for 1), or $49 for members. Additional siblings can join the fun at a discounted rate of $28 each.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Premier Moms & About Kairos Events & Catering Mother’s Dinner

We are excited to bring you a special Mother's Dinner on May 10th at 7:00 p.m. for our Pre-Mother's Day ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 6 West University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $50 General Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up

A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

Cypress Valley Farm Homeschool Prom-Open to all homeschoolers

Attention homeschoolers! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, dancing, and friendship at the Cypress Valley Farm Homeschool Prom! ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 8390 NE 150th Ave Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $80 Per Student
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Tri-County Community Resources Family Fun & Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Join us for the 2nd Annual Tri-County Disaster Preparedness and Community Resource Expo, hosted by Tri-County Community Resource Center. This ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Suwannee River Fair Pavilion 17851 NW 90th Avenue, Fanning Springs, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Meet Florida Gators Kam James #24 at Dine to Donate at P.F. Chang's!

Don't miss your chance to meet Florida Gators Kam James #24 at "Dine to Donate" at P.F. Chang's! Enjoy a delicious ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: P.F. Changs 3597 SW 32nd Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other