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.
Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...
SHOP & SAVE FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY UP TO 90% OFF RETAIL at JBF GAINESVILLE! You're invited to shop our All ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...
Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Donations requested by August 1, 2025. Drop off at the ‘Dr. Seuss’ Yellow House on the corner of NW 16th ...
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
SHOP & SAVE FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY UP TO 90% OFF RETAIL at JBF GAINESVILLE! You're invited to shop our All ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
Open to all homeschoolers! Let’s go to the SFC Zoo for a fun game of Zoo Bingo and invite all ...
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together! This program uses popular cartoon series from ...
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House! This is a great opportunity to explore what ...
Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
Meet the teachers, see the classrooms! Open tours- meet the director! Drop in between 10 am-12 pm. Refreshments provided.
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
Get ready to soar into a new school year! Come meet your teachers, explore your new classroom! We can't wait ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
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 ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Get ready to level up your game at the Florida Women’s Basketball Summer Elite Camp! Join the Gators coaching staff ...
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
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 ...
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...
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 ...
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...
A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but ...
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
Your words have power and a well-written resume can open doors. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft one ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Ages 6 and Under Only. Admission includes roller skating, ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
Open to all homeschoolers! Join us for good friends, good fun and TONS of awesome resources from all around the ...
Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
Registration is OPEN for the 8th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase! Join us August 16-17, 2025 at the Alachua County ...
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
Registration is OPEN for the 8th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase! Join us August 16-17, 2025 at the Alachua County ...
Spectators are welcome to our Home Show. Bring your family and friends out for a fun day cheering on our ...
We're excited to have partnered with MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife once again to hold the 2nd edition of our ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
Free Pizza + Board Games + Community Fun! Alachua friends, come join us for The Gathering: Pizza & Play — ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Celebrate National Soft Serve Day at Carvel with $1 small cup or cone of the Original Soft Serve on August ...
Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
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 ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
Homeschool Families — You’re Invited to Our Open House! Join us at D1 Training Gainesville for a special Homeschool Open House ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
Smart Start at Zion and Zion Lutheran Church are hosting a book sale! Please mark your calendars for August 22nd ...
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
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 ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Our annual Bow Hunters Challenge is coming up fast! Getting ready for hunting season has never been this much fun. Dust ...
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 ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
Our Town Magazine and the Builders Association of North Central Florida are proud to return the Home & Garden Show ...
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 ...
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure. When Sosuke, a young ...
Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...
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 ...
Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
Tiny Tots Skate held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Ages 6 and Under Only. Admission includes roller skating, ...
Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
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 ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!
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, ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
Enjoy live music, delicious food, and local goods, crafts, and more while you stock up on everything you need to ...
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Join us at your local Coliseum of Comics for a special Super Saturday (and Sunday) filled with reading, adventure and ...
Do you have a teen artist in GNV who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into ...