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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

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

High Springs BMX Summer Series | 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.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, August 13th 6-9

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, August 13th 6-9

Join us for a summer road trip—with AC—in the museum. We’re journeying through the eyes of the Florida Highwaymen painters, with an exclusive tour by Dulce Román, Harn Curator of Modern Art. Travel throughout the Harn to experience an art activity by local artist Britt Belmonte, a scavenger hunt (with prizes), Art Blast Tours in multiple exhibitions and light refreshments. We’ll see you on the road! Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New events EVERY week! 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 month 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.
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10:00 am Pineridge Community Center Back To School Supply Bash
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Mushrooms and Fungi
 
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Mi Apa Latin Café Back to School Giveaway
11:00 am Mt. Pedro Back to School Event
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Pastor Andrew Miller presents Back 2 School Concert
12:00 pm Journey of Chad’s Mission Back to School Giveaway
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Harmony Cathedral: Community Back to School Bash
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm Eagles Landing Back to School Party
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm B. Jones Ent: Back to School Backpack Drive
 
 
11:00 am City of Gainesville Eco Buddies
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
 
10:00 am Ravine Gardens State Park Awesome Opossum
 
 
 
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
1:00 pm Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center
 
11:00 am Back to School Bash at Willie Mae Stokes Community Center
 
 
 
 
 
 
5:00 pm Mayhem Ranch Farm Sunset Tours
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Gainesville Church of God Back to School Backpack Sunday
 
 
11:00 am City of Gainesville Eco Buddies
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
7:00 pm Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church: Mom-Son/Dad-Daughter Dance
12:00 pm Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling Registration Day
11:00 am First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville: Back to School Sunday
 
 
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
2:30 pm Rabell Realty Group Back To School Snow Cone Social
 
5:00 pm Mossman Hall’s Country Picnic
2:00 pm UF Game Lab: Feathers and Friends
 
 
 
6:00 pm Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: French Moderns
 
5:00 pm First Baptist Church High Springs Back to School Celebration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:30 am Bella Terra Hills Open House
4:30 pm The Gathering: Pizza & Play
 
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup at O2B Kids Super Center
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
 
10:00 am Abacus Learning Center Open House and Back to School Ice Cream Social
 
 
 
11:00 am City of Gainesville Eco Buddies
 
 
11:00 am Twila Love Fest
 
 
 
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
 
 
11:00 am Gainesville Harley-Davidson Cheers to You – Customer Appreciation Event
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:30 pm KidStrong Gainesville Back to School Bash
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am St Francis Vet Care Open House Block Party
 
 
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10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
6:00 pm SPARC Place Artwalk Reception at Oakview Studios
8:30 am Alachua County Farmers' Market Labor Day Extravaganza
 
 
 
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
 
6:00 pm Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
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01Aug

Pineridge Community Center Back To School Supply Bash

Backpacks on. Summer's gone. Kick off the school year with some fun. Join us in Pineridge for our 2025 Back ...

Mi Apa Latin Café Back to School Giveaway

We’ve joined forces with Telemundo Gainesville, WCJB TV20, The Best Restoration, and Tu Fiesta Radio to give away 200 free ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Mi Apa Latin Cafe 14829 NW 157th Ln, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pastor Andrew Miller presents Back 2 School Concert

Back-to-School Bash & Free Backpacks! Alachua, get ready! I'm thrilled to share an event that's going to uplift our community ...

02Aug

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Mushrooms and Fungi

Take a closer look into the wild world of fungi with Matt Smith, curator of the University of Florida’s Fungal ...

  • 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

Mt. Pedro Back to School Event

Free backpack with school supplies. Free food, music, and a motivational speaker!

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Mt. Pedro Baptist Church 20520 County Rd 329, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Journey of Chad’s Mission Back to School Giveaway

Motivational guest speaker, free backpacks filled with essentials. Games: flag football, tug of war, soccer, jumbo tic tac toe, sack ...

Harmony Cathedral: Community Back to School Bash

Harmony Cathedral's 1st Annual Community Back to School Bash! Bring your entire family for a day of fun, games, and ...

Eagles Landing Back to School Party

Backpacks full of supplies. Chicken nuggets paired with crispy fries, icy slushies, and a whirlwind of activities! We request that ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 7118 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free and open to all children
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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03Aug

B. Jones Ent: Back to School Backpack Drive

Calling all Levy/Alachua County and surrounding areas. Come out to the 2nd annual Back to School Backpack drive. We’ll have ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: New Hope AME Church 515 School Street, Bronson, FL 32621
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
06Aug

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun
07Aug

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center

We’re excited to announce our 5th Annual Back-to-School Braid Bash is officially happening! Let’s get our girls ready to head ...

  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
09Aug

Ravine Gardens State Park Awesome Opossum

A special park program for all ages about opossums- a wildly unique creature from our own backyard.

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park (Under the big pavilion) 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park admission. $5 per vehicle or $2 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Back to School Bash at Willie Mae Stokes Community Center

It's almost time to kick off the school year with a celebration! We're thrilled to invite you to a FREE ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Willie Mae Stokes Community Center 355 NW Eestalustee Ave, Micanopy, FL, 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Farm Sunset Tours

Mayhem Ranch is a 170 acre family-owned agritourism farm located in Morriston, Fl., and is home to over 50 different ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: $45 for Adults (13 & up) | $35 Kids (3-12)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
10Aug

Gainesville Church of God Back to School Backpack Sunday

Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville: Back to School Sunday

Back to School Sunday – Join Us in Worship! Come be a part of Back to School Sunday as we gather ...

UF Game Lab: Feathers and Friends

Feathers and Friends fundraising event will be held at First Magnitude on Sunday, August 10th from 2 pm-6 pm; we ...

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
13Aug

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun
14Aug

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

Rabell Realty Group Back To School Snow Cone Social

We're turning up the fun this year with our annual Back-to-School Bash — and it’s extra special because we’re also ...

  • 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 3620 NW 43rd St, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: French Moderns

Celebrate the recently opened blockbuster exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950. Tours, art activities, music and more ...

  • 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
15Aug

Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church: Mom-Son/Dad-Daughter Dance

Join us for a Mom-Son/Dad-Daughter Dance – a special evening full of joy, memories, and aloha spirit! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: The Cotton Club Museum & Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $30 per Parent/Child couple, $5 per additional child, $15 per individual
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
16Aug

Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling Registration Day

Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling season is starting back up. We are holding registration this Saturday from 12 pm to 2 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Gatorz Bowling, 2606 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: bowlsrc1.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mossman Hall’s Country Picnic

Y’all come on down to Mossman Hall’s Country Picnic! Dig into some good ol’ Southern eatin’, play fun games, and ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: $10 a ticket
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Baptist Church High Springs Back to School Celebration

Everyone Welcome! Water Games & Activities for all K-12 students. Snow Cones & Hot Dogs. Dunk Tank. Giant water balloon ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 20112 N US-441, High Springs, FL 32643-7205
  • Cost: Free! Everyone Welcome!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
17Aug

Bella Terra Hills Open House

Bella Terra Hills is opening the gates to the community. This is a great opportunity to meet us, learn about ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 17450 CR-239, Alachua, FL 32615-4502
  • Cost: $30 per person ($20 children under 10, free for children under 2)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
18Aug

The Gathering: Pizza & Play

Free Pizza + Board Games + Community Fun! Alachua friends, come join us for The Gathering: Pizza & Play — ...

  • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch Library, 14913 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
20Aug

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup at O2B Kids Super Center

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at O2B kids Super Center. Enjoy a Day in the Life ...

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun
21Aug

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

23Aug

Abacus Learning Center Open House and Back to School Ice Cream Social

Join us Saturday, August 23 from 10 am–2 pm for a sweet time! Enjoy free ice cream, fun for the whole ...

Twila Love Fest

R & B & Gospel Performances, games, bounce houses, food, vendors and more. Bring your tent, chairs, blanket or lounge ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Maddox Park 17100 SW Archer Rd, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Cheers to You – Customer Appreciation Event

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gainesville Harley-Davidson for our Customer Appreciation ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4113 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission: FREE – It’s our way of saying thank you!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

KidStrong Gainesville Back to School Bash

Grab a friend and celebrate back to school with confidence-building fun and community connection at KidStrong Gainesville! Food, snow cones, ...

24Aug

St Francis Vet Care Open House Block Party

St. Francis Vet Care, a nonprofit veterinary clinic dedicated to making pet care accessible for all, is thrilled to announce ...

27Aug

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

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun
28Aug

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

29Aug

SPARC Place Artwalk Reception at Oakview Studios

Join SPARC352 as we celebrate the close of our SPARC Place artist residency program, providing studio space for community artists ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Oakview Community Center and Park 810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: sparc352.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe

Who’s ready to CHOMP? Catch Albert & Alberta kicking off gameday weekend this Friday night at Chomp the Block! Kids Zone ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30Aug

Alachua County Farmers' Market Labor Day Extravaganza

Enjoy live music, delicious food, and local goods, crafts, and more while you stock up on everything you need to ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Super Saturdays at Coliseum of Comics: Back to School Book Fair

It’s time for a Back to School Book Fair! Join us at your local Coliseum of Comics for a special Super ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
  • Cost: Buy 2, get 1 free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
31Aug

Super Saturdays at Coliseum of Comics: Back to School Book Fair

Join us at your local Coliseum of Comics for a special Super Saturday (and Sunday) filled with reading, adventure and ...

  • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
  • Cost: Buy 2, get 1 free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun