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
Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment at GFR Safety City. About this event • Event lasts 2 hours *Car seat ...
Backpacks on. Summer's gone. Kick off the school year with some fun. Join us in Pineridge for our 2025 Back ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Welcome to the Dirty Bird Art Co. Let's Play out in the Backyard with Dirt, Water, & Trucks this Friday! ...
Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...
Take a closer look into the wild world of fungi with Matt Smith, curator of the University of Florida’s Fungal ...
Young entrepreneurs, this is your moment! Join us for our Creative Kids Market—a fun and inspiring event where kids set ...
Get ready for an amazing day! Join us on Saturday, August 2nd from 9 am-12 pm at Legacy Park for ...
Donations requested by August 1, 2025. Drop off at the ‘Dr. Seuss’ Yellow House on the corner of NW 16th ...
Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...
S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...
Calling all Levy/Alachua County and surrounding areas. Come out to the 2nd annual Back to School Backpack drive. We’ll have ...
Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...
Donation Collection Day – August 3rd! We’re getting ready to bless our community, and we need your help! We’ll be collecting ...
Open to all homeschoolers! Let’s go to the SFC Zoo for a fun game of Zoo Bingo and invite all ...
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House! This is a great opportunity to explore what ...
Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
Join the High Springs Police Department for National Night Out 2025 – a fun-filled evening celebrating community and public safety ...
Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and ...
Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...
Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...
Meet the teachers, see the classrooms! Open tours- meet the director! Drop in between 10 am-12 pm. Refreshments provided.
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
We’re excited to announce our 5th Annual Back-to-School Braid Bash is officially happening! Let’s get our girls ready to head ...
School is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Open House.. ...
We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...
Get ready to soar into a new school year! Come meet your teachers, explore your new classroom! We can't wait ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
It’s a Backyard BBQ like no other! Join us for the Back2School Bash in collaboration with Children's Trust of Alachua ...
School is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Open House.. ...
We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...
Get ready to level up your game at the Florida Women’s Basketball Summer Elite Camp! Join the Gators coaching staff ...
Register on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10 am-12 pm! Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly ...
FREE Back to School Event – You’re Invited! Divine Destiny International Ministries presents: “Take It to the Head” – Back ...
Mark your calendars for the most exciting soccer event of the year! Get ready to compete in Celebration Cup 3v3 ...
Free clothes all sizes babies to adults, toiletries and school supplies for kids starting school. While supplies last. Free health ...
Come out August 10th for $15 kids cuts, $20 high schoolers, free backpacks (while supplies last), free food, ice cream, ...
Get ready to level up your game at the Florida Women’s Basketball Summer Elite Camp! Join the Gators coaching staff ...
Join us for a warmup to worship tailgate in our parking lot featuring great food and music beginning at 8:00 ...
Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...
Back to School Sunday – Join Us in Worship! Come be a part of Back to School Sunday as we gather ...
When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...
We are excited for our new season! We're using this moment to raise the bar, refine curriculum, and expand what’s ...
Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...
A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but ...
When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...
We are excited for our new season! We're using this moment to raise the bar, refine curriculum, and expand what’s ...
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
Your words have power and a well-written resume can open doors. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft one ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
We're turning up the fun this year with our annual Back-to-School Bash — and it’s extra special because we’re also ...
Join the Gainesville Youth Chorus! Auditions are open for the 2025-2026 Season. Meet new friends and enjoy the Gainesville Youth Chorus ...
We are excited for our new season! We're using this moment to raise the bar, refine curriculum, and expand what’s ...
Crafty Gemini presents the 2nd annual Preseason Showdown for Girls' High School Volleyball! First games start at 5:30 p.m. Students receive one ...
Open to all homeschoolers! Join us for good friends, good fun and TONS of awesome resources from all around the ...
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
Curious which program is the right fit for your child? Let them try a few all in one day! Sunny’s ...
Back to school Soccer meet up, in air conditioning! Mark your calendars for our back to school meet up at ...
Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.
Registration is OPEN for the 8th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase! Join us August 16-17, 2025 at the Alachua County ...
Please check the website for our schedule. Please join us on Saturday, August 16th for our Studio Registration Event. We ...
Join us for the 7th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo on August 16th from 9am-4pm in Expo Center 2 ...
Dance!nk El!tes is the new performance and competitive program here in Gainesville, FL. It is for the more serious dancer. ...
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
Registration is OPEN for the 8th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase! Join us August 16-17, 2025 at the Alachua County ...
We're excited to have partnered with MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife once again to hold the 2nd edition of our ...
Bella Terra Hills is opening the gates to the community. This is a great opportunity to meet us, learn about ...
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled event for the whole family as we celebrate the start of the new school ...
Sun Country Dance Theatre (SCDT), founded in August 2008, will hold Open Auditions for their 18th Season (2025-2026) on Sunday, ...
Free Pizza + Board Games + Community Fun! Alachua friends, come join us for The Gathering: Pizza & Play — ...
Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...
Celebrate National Soft Serve Day at Carvel with $1 small cup or cone of the Original Soft Serve on August ...
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at O2B kids Super Center. Enjoy a Day in the Life ...
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...
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The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
BOGO FROYO ALERT! Hi friends! We are bringing back our original BOGO Free offer from last month to make up ...
For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.
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Smart Start at Zion and Zion Lutheran Church are hosting a book sale! Please mark your calendars for August 22nd ...
We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
Gates Open at 5pm. Track is hot from 6:30pm-11pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show ...
Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.
Join Alachua Audubon Society to kick off the first fall weekend field trip of 2025! Meet field trip leader Tim Hardin ...
Ignite your engines! The 2025 South Florida MiniGP season blasts off! It's a fresh season with new champions rising through ...
Hoggetowne 2026 — The Tales of Robin Hood "More Than A King" Auditions will be held Saturday, August 23rd, and Sunday, August ...
We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...
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The ACYO is currently the only full orchestral experience for the youth of Alachua County. The orchestra has been in ...
Ignite your engines! The 2025 South Florida MiniGP season blasts off! It's a fresh season with new champions rising through ...
Hoggetowne 2026 — The Tales of Robin Hood "More Than A King" Auditions will be held Saturday, August 23rd, and Sunday, August ...
St. Francis Vet Care, a nonprofit veterinary clinic dedicated to making pet care accessible for all, is thrilled to announce ...
Gates open at 11 am. Fast Track Consistency 1 pm, Mud Bog follows.
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...
Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
Our first science class for littles is on Tuesday, August 26th at 10:00 am! We will meet at Eden Baptist ...
These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
Solve and make amazing mazes! Attendees can solve and draw 2D mazes and build 3D mazes using our Q-BA-MAZE MakerSpace. This ...
We want you! The Gainesville Youth Chorus is for students, ages 7-18. Unsure? Come to one of our open rehearsals. Open ...
Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Join us to celebrate the return of football season with ...
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!
These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
Meet Ben Fick in the grassy parking lot. The lot is across from the GRU - Kanapaha Water Reclamation Facility, ...
Enjoy live music, delicious food, and local goods, crafts, and more while you stock up on everything you need to ...
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
Join us at your local Coliseum of Comics for a special Super Saturday (and Sunday) filled with reading, adventure and ...
Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!
Calling all Parrotheads, Fruitcakes, lovers of great music and good vibes! Join us on August 31st, at Heartwood Soundstage, for ...
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...