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.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Family friendly sales events such as consignment sales, book sales, and plant sales
Alachua County Library: Skill Issue-Car Repair
Our “Skill Issue” series for teenagers features fun and hands-on activities designed to build skills for getting out into the ...
- 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: Library Programs, Free
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Family Night-Cow Party
Summer of Cows is just around the corner! Here’s our first event of the season! Cow Party: Family Night Edition! ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Speech4Kids of Gainesville Reading Skills Summer Group
Our reading skills summer group is the perfect opportunity for young and struggling readers to keep learning during the summer! ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $80/class
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
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
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Mario Kart Tournament-Teen Gaming
Join us for a special edition of Teen Gaming. Bring your friends and compete in our Mario Kart 8 tournament ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Pageants/Competitions, Free
Tri County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 4th of July Celebration
Free community event. Fireworks, Games, Vendors, Food. The entire event is free to the public! Come enjoy the biggest party ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 7280 SW SR 26, Trenton, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Keystone Heights July 4th Celebration
Keystone Heights features fun for the whole family at our 57th Annual Sounds of Freedom Independence Day Celebration! 5K run/walk, ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Keystone Heights, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.keystoneheights.us
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
July 4th Freedom 5k
Please Join us for the Freedom 5k in Keystone Heights, FL! This year the first 250 finishers will be getting ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Keystone Heights City Hall 555 Lawrence Boulevard Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Cost: $30-$45
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs
Interlachen 4th of July Celebration
Family, freedom and fun…Independence Day 2025! Come join us for a day of fun, food and entertainment! Fireworks at 9 ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Interlachen 311 Atlantic Ave. Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.interlachen-fl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Starke Splash Bash
It's almost time for the 2nd annual Starke Splash Bash Parade and we are getting excited! Come out and join ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 2300 N Temple Ave. Starke, FL 32901
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Melrose Lake Santa Fe July 4th Boat Parade
Melrose Bay Promenade 10 am-11 am Lake Santa Fe Boat Parade starts at 11 am To participate, decorate your boat and be ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Melrose Bay Park 25500 Devonia St, Melrose, Florida, 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: melrosefl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Depot Park Red, White and Blue Parkrun (free 5K)
Stars & Strides – July 4th parkrun (on the 5th!) Break out your red, white & blue and join us ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Starke Splash Bash
It's almost time for the 2nd annual Starke Splash Bash Parade and we are getting excited! Come out and join ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 2300 N Temple Ave. Starke, FL 32901
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Easton Newberry Archery Center: USAA Florida State Outdoor 720 Championship
This competition is an outdoor target archery event sanctioned through USA Archery. The competition will be run by the Easton ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Pageants/Competitions
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street #2, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Pathfinder Society for Teens
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...
- 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Branch Foundation Room: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors
Book by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Student $20, Adult $25, Senior/Hero $20
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Newberry Parks & Recreation Mini Cheer Camp
We’re excited to announce our very first Summer Cheer Camp — a high-energy, one-day camp designed to teach the fundamentals ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $20 per participant
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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, Free
Spirit Led Art Therapy: The Art of Spiritual Growth For Girls Workshops
Spirit Led Art Therapy is offering FREE workshops for girls ages 9-15, designed to help inspire the next generation of ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 14933 Main Street Alachua, FL, United States, Florida 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Speech4Kids of Gainesville Reading Skills Summer Group
Our reading skills summer group is the perfect opportunity for young and struggling readers to keep learning during the summer! ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 13577 NW 2nd Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $80/class
- Website: speech4kidsgroups.as.me
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
Carolina Kids Co-op: Gainesville Popsicles in the Park
Join us for a play date at the park! Meet CKC families, ask questions, and enjoy a cool treat on ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Explore the World of Trees
Senior Forester Joe MacKenzie will tell us all about Florida trees in this kid-friendly program filled with cool facts and ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team B 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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sharks on Tap at Swamp Head Brewery
Take a bite out of Shark Week this year by joining us for a fin-tastic evening exploring the economic and ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Multimedia Mix Up
In art, a medium refers to the materials used by an artist to create their work. Inspired by the various ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Open Studio
Welcome to the Sensory Studio. This week is Open Studio. Come find out what fun stuff will be available! Process art ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 W. Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies: Paint Sip Create Kids
Summer Painting Series for Kids. Ages 7 thru 16. Leave with a finished painting. Class size limited to 8 students.
- 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W US Hwy 27 High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: $35 per class, per person | All supplies and snacks included.
- Website: www.lanzagallery.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
- Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5 General admission. Free for kids 5 and under!
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Alachua County Library: Let's Talk About It-Self-esteem
Join Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida as they teach us about self-esteem! Come meet a community educator from ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens FreshWater Fishing Clinic
FULL Kids ages 5-17 are welcome to join us in our first FreshWater Fishing Clinic. All kids will be leaving ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free! Entry to gardens after clinic Adults $7, Kids $5
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Christ Central Sports Wrestling Camp
Wrestling Camp with Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay, with open Tournament follow. Ages 4-18 July 12th Weigh-in 8:30am Registration Deadline July 6th Registration Fee ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 217 SW Duyal Ave Lake City, FL32024
- Cost: $50
- Website: ccsports.churchcenter.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Florida Community Football Camp
Florida Community Football Camp: Giving Back to Florida, One Community at a Time!
- 9:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe High School 101 Santa Fe Hls, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.floridacommunityfootballcamp.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Sporting Events , Free
Celebration UMC Christmas in July
What better way to cool off in the summer than to think about Christmas! Mini-Christmas Bazaar will be ready to ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: Ready-2-Learn Rally
A Free Backpack & School Supply GiveAway! Ages 4-13 First come, first served-Kids must be present to receive a backpack! ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1028 NE 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4612
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Starlight's Firecracker Beauty Pageant
Cash awards to 12 Overall winners. Also offering cash jackpots. Awards divided between Newborn to 4 Age divisions and 5 ...
- 12:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: see website
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Pageants/Competitions
Gainesville Juniors Youth Volleyball Club Tryouts
2025-2026 Club Season Tryouts 11-12U National and All 13-18U July 12-13, 2025 Saturday 11-12N: 9:30am-11 am 13-14: 12 pm-2 pm 15-16: 3 pm-5 pm 17-18: 6 pm-8 ...
- 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: GJ Main Gym 3606 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Online registration only. Registration fee TBD.
- Website: www.gainesvillejuniorsvolleyball.com
- Category: Auditions/Tryouts
Chief Theatre presents The Jungle Book
One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli, the Indian ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: $15-$17
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors
Book by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Student $20, Adult $25, Senior/Hero $20
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Spirit Led Art Therapy: The Art of Spiritual Growth For Girls Workshops
Spirit Led Art Therapy is offering FREE workshops for girls ages 9-15, designed to help inspire the next generation of ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 14933 Main Street Alachua, FL, United States, Florida 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road: Breakfast with the Cow
Happy Summer of Cows! Join us the next 3 Wednesday Mornings for breakfast with the Cow! - July 16th, 23rd, 30th - ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See menu for details!
- 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, Ongoing Programs, Free
Kingdom Builders Christian Homeschoolers Park Day
We’d love to answer your questions about membership at Kingdom Builders Christian Homeschoolers (KBCH). You’re invited to meet up with ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Hal Brady Picnic Pavilion, 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
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
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida: UF Health State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health and sponsored by State Farm Good Neighbor. About ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 3300 Southwest Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other, Free
Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team B 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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Sculpture Club: Will You "Bee" My Friend?
Presented by the UF/IFAS Master Gardener Volunteers Nature is a living sculpture. Add beauty and movement with a mini water feature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Unique Expressions Art Therapy Summer Camp
Spirit Led Art Therapy is excited to offer a FREE summer camp for uniquely abled individuals and a caregiver/family member. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Canvas Church 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Special Needs, Free
The Frazer Lower School Open House
Please join us at the new campus for elementary students at the Frazer School. We are adding Kindergarten through second ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 4300 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.thefig.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Process Art Play
Child led art and sensory workshop for ages 5 and under!
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
- Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $5 General admission. Free for kids 5 and under!
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts
City of Gainesville Pop-Up Basketball
Grab your sneakers and your game, July is Parks, Recreation and Culture Month and we are celebrating in true Gainesville ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Fred Cone Park 2841 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational
Free admission to Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Celebrate Parks, Recreation and Culture Month at Sweetwater Wetlands Park! This July celebrates the 40th year of the National Recreation ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Union County Community Wide Back to School Bash
Free backpacks, supplies, food, giveaways, sno cones, popcorn and more! Lake Butler Family and Pediatric Clinic will be on-site and scheduling ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Lake Butler Middle School Gym 150 SW 6th St., Lake Butler, FL, 32054
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Trees
Decode the mysteries of our forests with Medelin Kant, a plant physiology graduate student from the University of Florida. Learn how ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members, per participant.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Freshwind - A Ministry of Mt. Zura FGBC Community Outreach
Join us on July 19 from 10 am to 2 pm for our community outreach event, marking the culmination of ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 25258 NW 2nd Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Campusview Church My School Open House
Tour our school to meet the teachers and learn more about our program.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: CampusView Church 2720 SW 2nd Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Fast, Fun & Fit!
Get ready for a high-energy day of sprinting, racing, and fun! This one-day event is designed to introduce kids (ages ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweat Life Fitness 13558 NW 2nd Ln, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $5 Donation to Ronald McDonald House
- Website: forms.gle
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
Pinspiration Gainesville Kid’s Acrylic Pour Workshop
Do you have a little artist on your hands? Join us on Saturday, July 20 at 12:30 p.m. for our ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $35
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Ocala Downtown Market: Kids Fun Fest
Kids Fun Fest – A Big Day of Big Fun! Rain or Shine! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Ocala Downtown Market – 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: Free Admission & Free Parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Gift Certificates & More National Ice Cream Day
Calling all ice cream lovers! Cold Stone Creamery will be giving away TWO (2) FREE scoops of ice cream + ...
- 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Both Cold Stone Creamery Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: TWO (2) FREE scoops of ice cream + one topping (Oreo, fudge, caramel or sprinkles) to all GCM members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Pathfinder Society for Teens
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...
- 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Branch Foundation Room: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
UFPA Arts Engagement Event with Khumariyaan
A UFPA Arts Engagement Event with Khumariyaan With its propulsive, furious sound, Khumariyaan, "The Intoxicators," has reawakened the live music scene ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Phillips Center - UF Cultural Plaza 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Introduction to micro:bit
Learn about the micro:bit computer and how to get started with block coding. This program is an introduction to the micro:bit ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library HQ Makerspace Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Spirit Led Art Therapy: The Art of Spiritual Growth For Girls Workshops
Spirit Led Art Therapy is offering FREE workshops for girls ages 9-15, designed to help inspire the next generation of ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 14933 Main Street Alachua, FL, United States, Florida 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road: Breakfast with the Cow
Happy Summer of Cows! Join us the next 3 Wednesday Mornings for breakfast with the Cow! - July 16th, 23rd, 30th - ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See menu for details!
- 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, Ongoing Programs, Free
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
Carolina Kids Co-op Community Day: Mini Golf at Pink Flamingo Diner
Homeschoolers! Come mini golf with us. Meet new friends, see old friends, build community. All homeschoolers welcome! Invite your friends.
- 11:00 am
- Location: Pink Flamingo Dine 19726 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Payment will be made directly to Pink Flamingo.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: FREE
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team B 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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Unique Expressions Art Therapy Summer Camp
Spirit Led Art Therapy is excited to offer a FREE summer camp for uniquely abled individuals and a caregiver/family member. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Canvas Church 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Special Needs, Free
Community String Recital
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of classical music, courtesy of Stephanie Richerson, featuring local Gainesville classical musicians such as ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free! (Bringing food for the reception potluck is appreciated)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Adult $17, Student $15, Senior (65 and up) $15
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Chief Theatre presents The Jungle Book
One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli, the Indian ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: $15-$17
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Community Appreciation Breakfast
Join us for St. Francis House's 4th Annual Community Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, July 25 at The Wooly! This free event ...
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: The Wooly 4 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5312
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Autism & UF Conference
This year's Autism & UF Conference 2025 will be held on July 25 & 26, 2025. This FREE two-day conference ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2142 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: card.ufl.edu
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
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, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Open Studio Exploration
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations will be set up for ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies: Paint Sip Create Kids
Summer Painting Series for Kids. Ages 7 thru 16. Leave with a finished painting. Class size limited to 8 students.
- 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W US Hwy 27 High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: $35 per class, per person | All supplies and snacks included.
- Website: www.lanzagallery.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Health Orthopaedics: Heat, Heart, Head Sports Injury Symposium
Calling all athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts! Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in handling ...
- 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Gator Room (Gate 1) Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Micanopy Academy School Clean Up Day
Join us in making our community schools sparkling clean for the upcoming academic year! Together, lets create a pristine environment ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 708 NW Okehumkee St Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Bees
Take a peek into the secret lives of bees with Kaitlin Deutsch, a post-doctoral researcher at UF’s Honey Bee Research ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members, per participant.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall: Breakfast with the Cow
Join us for a morning of family and fun! Enjoy breakfast in the food court on Saturday, July 26th, 9:00 ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12 per person, Family bundle (4 tickets) for $35, Kids under 2 attend for FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Autism & UF Conference
This year's Autism & UF Conference 2025 will be held on July 25 & 26, 2025. This FREE two-day conference ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 2142 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: card.ufl.edu
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Wild Adventures Theme Park Back to School Splash
Make a splash this weekend as we honor our educational heroes – teachers and school support staff – with FREE ...
- 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Cost: Teachers and School Staff Free! All guests can receive 50% off Single-Day Admission with a donation of school supplies!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Watson Realty Corp. Gainesville School Supply Drive
Join us for a back to school supply drive as we celebrate Watson’s 60th anniversary! We’re collecting supplies for Alachua ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4516 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
School Rocks Backpack Giveaway
On Sunday, July 27 at 1 PM, participating TCC stores around the country will be hosting an in-store backpack giveaway ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: TCC Wireless Zone 15560 NW US Hwy 441, Ste 140, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: locations.tccrocks.com
- Category: Other, Free
High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Adult $17, Student $15, Senior (65 and up) $15
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Chief Theatre presents The Jungle Book
One of literature's most enduring classics is brought vividly to the stage in this exciting adventure of Mowgli, the Indian ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: $15-$17
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy
FULL! Calling all 7th-12th graders in the Gainesville area! Join us for the 3rd Annual Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: GRU 4747 North Main St., Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational, Free
Spirit Led Art Therapy: The Art of Spiritual Growth For Girls Workshops
Spirit Led Art Therapy is offering FREE workshops for girls ages 9-15, designed to help inspire the next generation of ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 14933 Main Street Alachua, FL, United States, Florida 32615
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road: Breakfast with the Cow
Happy Summer of Cows! Join us the next 3 Wednesday Mornings for breakfast with the Cow! - July 16th, 23rd, 30th - ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See menu for details!
- 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, Ongoing Programs, Free
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
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, Ongoing Programs, Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: FREE
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team B 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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Unique Expressions Art Therapy Summer Camp
Spirit Led Art Therapy is excited to offer a FREE summer camp for uniquely abled individuals and a caregiver/family member. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Canvas Church 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Special Needs, Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: FREE
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
