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 Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Father's Day Family Night
We are so excited to announce our family night NEXT Tuesday, June 3rd! Join us from 5pm-7pm for crafts and ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free kids meals with purchase of an entree!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
ColdStone Creamery Summer Ice Cream Social
Looking for somewhere to take your kids for an hour this summer. Well, here you go. We are doing our ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: Each child will receive 1 created ice cream of their choice and a balloon $3
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Mother Son Date Night
It’s time to slip on your favorite cowboy boots and saddle up for our Mother-Son Roundup! Join us on Monday, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Library Partnership Resource Center: Books and Cooks
Free Books & Fun Activities! Our friends at Library Partnership Resource Center are teaming up with Books and Cooks and ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 912 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-3765
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
IMPACT GNV Open House
Join the City of Gainesville as we celebrate the opening of the new IMPACT GNV office space! “This new space is ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: IMPACT GNV Office, 401 NW Sixth St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue and IMPACT GNV Open House
Join GFR’s Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue as we celebrate the opening of the new IMPACT GNV space! -Touch a Truck ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 401 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Preschool Party Time
Thursdays in June, 9:30-11:30 am, all preschoolers and their parents are invited to a fun time of stories, crafts, games, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 3530 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE
- Website: servants.ccbchurch.com
- Category: Family Fun
Akomalu Festival
One of the largest African Ancestral Veneration Festivals in the USA - This years theme is victory! Bring Juneteenth in ...
- 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4307 NE 70th Place, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Room to Dance
Room to Dance
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10-$16
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Family Fun
Father's Day Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market
Join us for a fun filled day celebrating dads with music, food and local vendors!
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Ravine Gardens State Park Get Crafty with Vicki
Get Crafty with Vicki at Ravine Gardens State Park June 14, 21, July 12 and 26 from 10 am-11:30 am Meet at ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Program free with park entry, $5 per vehicle or $2 person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Super Saturdays: Father's Day at Coliseum of Comics
Make Dad the Star of His Own Comic Book! -Bring the kids to Coliseum of Comics to create a FREE custom ...
- 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PinkFest at Celebration Pointe
Cancer Can Feel Isolating. Let’s Change That. If you or a loved one has been impacted by breast, ovarian, or ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 5001 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Amvets Post 88 of Florida Fathers Day Breakfast
Bring Dad down for a good home-cooked breakfast cooked by the Ladies Auxiliary 9 am-11 am. All are welcome to ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 10050 SR-24, Archer, FL 32618-7187
- Cost: Dads eat free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Super Saturdays: Father's Day at Coliseum of Comics
Make Dad the Star of His Own Comic Book! -Bring the kids to Coliseum of Comics to create a FREE custom ...
- 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Father’s Day Celebration
Dad deserves the best celebration on his day… and we’re making it extra special! Live mariachi from 5 pm–7 pm, ...
- 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Father's Day
Let Chef JJ Creations take care of the cooking this Father's Day! Start the day with Mimosa Brunch from 11 ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 325 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4236
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dave and Buster's: The Dad Games!
Calling all legendary dads! Gather your family crew, suit up, and get ready for the 2nd Annual DAD GAMES Competition ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Dave and Buster's - Gainesville 3023 SW 45th St. Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.prekindle.com
- Category: Family Fun
Akomalu Festival
One of the largest African Ancestral Veneration Festivals in the USA - This years theme is victory! Bring Juneteenth in ...
- 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4307 NE 70th Place, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
ColdStone Creamery Summer Ice Cream Social
Looking for somewhere to take your kids for an hour this summer. Well, here you go. We are doing our ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: Each child will receive 1 created ice cream of their choice and a balloon $3
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Preschool Party Time
Thursdays in June, 9:30-11:30 am, all preschoolers and their parents are invited to a fun time of stories, crafts, games, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 3530 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE
- Website: servants.ccbchurch.com
- Category: Family Fun
Williston Community Juneteenth Celebration
Fun, music, kickball game, food and fellowship! Thursday, June 19th at 10 am Opening ceremony at the Heritage Park Pavillion Saturday, June 21st ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: See Descriptions for Locations, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission and parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Uniquely Abled Family Night
This event is open to the Public! All families with neurodivergent kids/family members are welcome! Doors open at 5:30 pm ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Canvas Church Lobby 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Keystone Heights Mini Golf
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Family Day at Keystone Heights Mini Golf. We are having a summer party! ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Keystone Mini Golf 7154 SE County Rd, Keystone Heights, FL
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Greater Gainesville International Center: Exceptional Countries International Food Festival
Come celebrate World Refugee Day with GGIC and your community. We will have food from Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Laos, Venezuela, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, Food Sold!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
DIY KIDS Maker Market
The kids have been working hard on their repurposed crafts! Come support these young artist THIS Friday from 5:30-8:30 in ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Renovator Reuse 1814 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Unity of Gainesville FL Youth Open Mic Nite
Youth Open Mic - Ages 13 - 18 yrs old * Come sing your heart out * Share your poetry * Try out ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Unity of Gainesville, Florida - 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.unitygainesville.org
- Category: Family Fun
Williston Community Juneteenth Celebration
Fun, music, kickball game, food and fellowship! Thursday, June 19th at 10 am Opening ceremony at the Heritage Park Pavillion Saturday, June 21st ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: See Descriptions for Locations, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission and parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
399 Sports & recreation presents Juneteenth Celebration
Join us at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex, June 21st from 10 am-2 pm for a Juneteenth Celebration presented by ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Solstice Herbal Gathering
Come join us for a day filled with herbal wisdom and community connection at 17308 Co Rd 2082. This event ...
- 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: 17308 County Road 2082 Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: General Admission $50, Children ages 5-14 $10, Children Ages 0-4 Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ravine Gardens State Park Get Crafty with Vicki
Get Crafty with Vicki at Ravine Gardens State Park June 14, 21, July 12 and 26 from 10 am-11:30 am Meet at ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Program free with park entry, $5 per vehicle or $2 person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Lubee Bat Conservancy Baturdays of Summer
The Baturdays of Summer are here! Take a well-deserved break and get wild with Lubee Bat Conservancy, while visiting with ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $15-$20
- Website: www.lubee.org
- Category: Family Fun
Library Partnership Resource Center: Books and Cooks
Free Books & Fun Activities! Our friends at Library Partnership Resource Center are teaming up with Books and Cooks and ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 912 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-3765
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Knot Climbing Gym Kids Climb Free
From now through July 31st, kids can climb free every Wednesday between 10 AM and 2 PM. Must be accompanied ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 704 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Kids can climb free with adult with either a day pass or active membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Buddies
Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Preschool Party Time
Thursdays in June, 9:30-11:30 am, all preschoolers and their parents are invited to a fun time of stories, crafts, games, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 3530 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE
- Website: servants.ccbchurch.com
- Category: Family Fun
Hawthorne’s Homecoming
It still takes a village. Hawthorne’s 93rd Homecoming! Family Event! Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 from 10 am-10 pm ...
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 21633 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Watershed's Anniversary Weekend
Can you believe we have been open for 2 YEARS?! We have come a long way and for that we ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 23591 NW 184th Road, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Hawthorne’s Homecoming
It still takes a village. Hawthorne’s 93rd Homecoming! Family Event! Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 from 10 am-10 pm ...
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: 21633 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Watershed's Anniversary Weekend
Can you believe we have been open for 2 YEARS?! We have come a long way and for that we ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 23591 NW 184th Road, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Hawthorne’s Homecoming
It still takes a village. Hawthorne’s 93rd Homecoming! Family Event! Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 from 10 am-10 pm ...
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 21633 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Buchanan Trails Community Event Kid and Dog Park Grand Opening
Come celebrate the official grand opening of the Buchanan Trails Kid & Dog Park this Saturday from 10 AM to ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Buchanan Trails Neighborhood 1393 NW 127th Drive, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Super Saturdays: Krypto & the League of Super Pets at Coliseum of Comics
Calling all future Super-Pet Sidekicks! Krypto needs your help to find his heroic friends hidden across Metropolis! -Every child receives a ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
LyriCo Conservatory Grand Opening Open House
Join us as we officially open the doors to LyriCo Conservatory, Gainesville’s newest performing arts school, founded by two internationally ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste M, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Greater Bethel AME Church Family & Friends Weekend
Community Cookout Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12 Noon. Waterslide, Scavenger Hunt, Horseback Riding, Food, Games Music, Etc. Worship Service Sunday, ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 701 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Water Day with Gainesville Fire Rescue
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids and the Gainesville Fire Rescue at Safety City to celebrate America's Birthday! First we'll have ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4673
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
