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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


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Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

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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

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

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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

Alachua County Library Explore Archer-Nocturnal Nature

Create a Newspaper Stuffed Owl and a Coffee Filter Bat, two of Archer's favorite night animals. The Explore Archer theme for ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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: 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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Marley the Messenger's N.I.C.E. Navigating Inspiration, Creativity & Expression

Marley The Messenger invites you to join the conversation! Explore exciting ideas and unlock your creativity. Connect, share and discover ...

  • 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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Explore Archer-Fingerprint Art Magnets

Use your fingerprints to create a nature art magnet! What do you see in your backyard: a flower, a dog, a ...

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 ...