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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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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

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Fun Fridays

Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...

  • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $15 a day, After Care Additional $5
  • Website: signupforms.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

April 11th (until 10 PM available) | May 9th | July 18th (until 10 PM available) From 5:30 - 8:30 PM ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • 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

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

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Fun Fridays

Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...

  • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $15 a day, After Care Additional $5
  • Website: signupforms.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Other

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Fun Fridays

Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...

  • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $15 a day, After Care Additional $5
  • Website: signupforms.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

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Fun Fridays

Program Feature: Tutoring, Sports, Play Based Learning, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Play, STEM Activities and More! 6 am-3 pm, After Care ...

  • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $15 a day, After Care Additional $5
  • Website: signupforms.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other