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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.


High Springs BMX | Open House | June 6th 5-6:30PM

High Springs BMX | Open House | June 6th 5-6:30PM

No Membership Required. New Riders Only. Bring your bike and helmet. Limited rental bikes available. Must wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, sneakers and helmet to ride the track. No training wheels. No motors or ebikes. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, May 14th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, May 14th 6-9pm

Join us for a May Museum Nights event celebrating art and community. Museum Nights is a place to do your own thing and explore what catches your interest. Check out the happenings: Explore newly re-opened galleries including the exhibition One World: Photographs from a Shared Planet with commentary from Dr. Carol McCusker, Curator of Photography. Meet local artists from the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) and learn about upcoming artist studio tour opportunities. Get creative with a drawing workshop hosted by local artist, Aika Anderson. Discover the creative side of Harn Museum volunteers at the Docent Art Show. Connect with Seniors on the Move for a timeless dance performance. Jump on a tour to learn the collections, including a special Journey to Juneteenth tour to discover remarkable work by Black artists in the collection: “Journey to Today”, presented by Errol Nelson, Student Engagement Manager at the Harn. Get creative with hands on art activities. Lite bites . . . while they last. Click to learn more.
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6:00 pm Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning
6:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
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1:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions
3:30 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Battle Royal
2:30 pm Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch
9:30 am Preschool Party Time
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up
9:00 am Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour
 
1:00 pm Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team A at Library Partnership Branch
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Art Club
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Theatre Club
4:00 pm Summer at the Library: ArtSpace-Juneteenth
2:30 pm Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase
1:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking
 
 
6:00 pm Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning
4:00 pm Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue and IMPACT GNV Open House
6:00 pm Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning
 
2:00 pm Summer at the Library: ArtSpace-Juneteenth
 
 
 
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9:00 am Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions
6:00 pm Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Anime Afternoons
9:30 am Preschool Party Time
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up
11:30 am Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Crafting
 
1:00 pm Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team A at Library Partnership Branch
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Theatre Club
4:00 pm Summer at the Library: ArtSpace
2:30 pm Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase
1:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking
 
 
 
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9:00 am Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions
3:30 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Battle Royal
10:00 am The Knot Climbing Gym Kids Climb Free
9:30 am Preschool Party Time
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up
1:00 pm Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking
 
1:00 pm Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team A at Library Partnership Branch
6:00 pm Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning
11:00 am City of Gainesville Eco Buddies
4:00 pm Summer at the Library: ArtSpace
2:30 pm Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Board Game Bonanza
 
 
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Theatre Club
4:30 pm Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Graphic Novel Book Club
 
5:00 pm Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard
 
 
 
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen/Tween Book Club
6:00 pm Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning
 
5:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Exploring New Horizons
 
 
 
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03Jun

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
04Jun

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

05Jun

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
07Jun

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking

Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace. Every Saturday, the CreateSpace is open for self-guided printmaking projects. ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted at the SAW Oasis. This is a FREE event that occurs on ...

09Jun

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

“Tell Me a Story” is the theme for summer where we’ll be long story songs! This class is EARLY to ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 for the week session
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team A at Library Partnership Branch

You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be ...

10Jun

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Battle Royal

A special summer D&D event! Tweens and teens can explore combat in Dungeons & Dragons while learning from an experienced ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Art Club

Interested in drawing or painting? Making zines or jewelry? Come try out new art techniques and have fun with new ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
11Jun

Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Theatre Club

Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

12Jun

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, ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace-Juneteenth

Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
13Jun

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase

Each Friday over the summer, the Gainesville Circus Center youth summer camp produces a 45 minute circus show featuring arial ...

14Jun

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: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking

Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace. Every Saturday, the CreateSpace is open for self-guided printmaking projects. ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace-Juneteenth

Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

16Jun

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

“Tell Me a Story” is the theme for summer where we’ll be long story songs! This class is EARLY to ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 for the week session
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team A at Library Partnership Branch

You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be ...

17Jun

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
18Jun

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Anime Afternoons

Calling all anime fans! Join us for Anime Afternoons, where we’ll kick back and watch a popular anime movie on ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Theatre Club

Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

19Jun

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, ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
20Jun

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase

Each Friday over the summer, the Gainesville Circus Center youth summer camp produces a 45 minute circus show featuring arial ...

21Jun

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Family Crafting

Simple craft for ages 0-5.

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking

Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace. Every Saturday, the CreateSpace is open for self-guided printmaking projects. ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

23Jun

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

“Tell Me a Story” is the theme for summer where we’ll be long story songs! This class is EARLY to ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 for the week session
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team A at Library Partnership Branch

You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be ...

24Jun

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Dungeons & Dragons Battle Royal

A special summer D&D event! Tweens and teens can explore combat in Dungeons & Dragons while learning from an experienced ...

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
25Jun

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: Ongoing Programs

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: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Theatre Club

Catch the acting bug as we have fun with improv, scene study and more!

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen/Tween Book Club

Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month! The Teen/Tween Book Club ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Teen Space) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

26Jun

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, ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Graphic Novel Book Club

Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with ...

  • 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
27Jun

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free with museum admission
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase

Each Friday over the summer, the Gainesville Circus Center youth summer camp produces a 45 minute circus show featuring arial ...

28Jun

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking

Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace. Every Saturday, the CreateSpace is open for self-guided printmaking projects. ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Board Game Bonanza

Join us every Saturday afternoon for Board Game Bonanza, formerly known as Chess Club. Learn to play, practice, or improve ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Exploring New Horizons

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the fly-by of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft! "Exploring New Horizons" looks at Pluto. ...

  • 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: Ongoing Programs
30Jun

Smart Start at Zion Summer Sessions

“Tell Me a Story” is the theme for summer where we’ll be long story songs! This class is EARLY to ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 for the week session
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team A at Library Partnership Branch

You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be ...