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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 Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! 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.
Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: September 5th

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: September 5th

Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interests" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. On the first Friday of the month, tots are invited to tour the Harn with a museum educator then participate in age-appropriate hands-on art projects Click to learn more.
Chomp the Block

Chomp the Block

Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, join us at Celebration Pointe on Friday night. Chomp the Block, the official block party of the Florida Gators®, is the pre-game event no Gator should miss. Fun, food, drinks, music, Gator legends and good times are everywhere from 6 to 10 pm. Kids activities from 6 pm – 8 pm Entertainment Zone with bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more Click to learn more.
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10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
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10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation July 4th Weekend Tours
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5:45 pm Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
12:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
 
10:00 am Kingdom Builders Christian Homeschoolers Park Day
6:00 pm The Frazer Lower School Open House
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
10:00 am Campusview Church My School Open House
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7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Downtown High Springs Artwalk
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6:30 pm Swampbots Robotics Info Night 2025 Robotics Season
10:00 am Gainesville-Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo
10:00 am Pancakes with a Ranger
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
10:00 am Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center Open House
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Artwalk Gainesville
3:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Space Park 360: Geodesium Edition
 
 
 
 
 
8:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Nocturnal Neighbors: Celebrating National Moth Week
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04Jul

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation July 4th Weekend Tours

Friday, July 4 & Saturday, July 5 Tours begin at 10 am Outdoor fun for all ages- ride or walk tours

05Jul

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults: $12, Children (ages 5-13): $7, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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: Tours/Informational
06Jul

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

  • 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
09Jul

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 ...

11Jul

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

12Jul

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Oasis in Space

Oasis in Space (2022) is a startling and beautiful voyage through the Universe, the Milky Way galaxy and our Solar ...

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: Tours/Informational
13Jul

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

14Jul

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $15 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
16Jul

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 ...

17Jul

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 ...

18Jul

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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: Tours/Informational
19Jul

Campusview Church My School Open House

Tour our school to meet the teachers and learn more about our program.

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2025 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

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20Jul

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

22Jul

Swampbots Robotics Info Night 2025 Robotics Season

Mark your calendar! More details to come. Swampbots Robotics is a non-profit organization empowering youth through STEM education, fostering curiosity, critical ...

23Jul

Gainesville-Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo

Join us in celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the 2025 Disability Awareness Expo! Hosted by ...

24Jul

Pancakes with a Ranger

Come enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and orange juice on a Saturday morning as prepared by our park staff and volunteers. ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle (2-8 people) for park entry; Program participation is no additional fee
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational
25Jul

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Florida (information delivered after RSVP)
  • Cost: $15 (Children ages 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket)
  • Website: swampmoments.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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: Tours/Informational

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Nocturnal Neighbors: Celebrating National Moth Week

Celebrate National Moth Week with Museum experts and discover the wild variety of local moth species! Learn about the history ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Steinmetz Hall - UF Entomology & Nematology Department 1881 Natural Area Drive Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Tours/Informational
26Jul

Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center Open House

Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center (GEZFLC) will host an open house to kick off its new school year on ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Space Park 360: Geodesium Edition

SpacePark360: Geodesium Edition is an immersive entertainment show for fulldome theaters -- an amusement park with its rides placed throughout ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:45 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: Tours/Informational

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: Tours/Informational
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27Jul

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

29Jul

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...