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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2509 NE 57th Place, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Residences at Oakview: Stronger Together Back to School Celebration
One city-one community-every student shines! Afterschool sign-ups and other valuable resources. Food, drinks, and fun for all! Petting zoo, backpacks, ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1515 NW 10th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Promised Land Family Ministries, Inc: Backpacks and Blessings
Join us at the farm as we give away backpacks* and school supplies—plus, for the first time, we’ll be offering ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Creative Kids Market at JBF Gainesville
Young entrepreneurs, this is your moment! Join us for our Creative Kids Market—a fun and inspiring event where kids set ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Police Department Back 2 School Giveaway
Get ready for an amazing day! Join us on Saturday, August 2nd from 9 am-12 pm at Legacy Park for ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Camp CCC End of Summer Party
Mark your calendars for our Camp CCC End of Summer Party: Sunday, August 3rd from 4-6pm. Water bounce houses, food and ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Christ Community Church 1603 SW 122nd St Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Carolina Kids Co-op Community Day: Zoo Bingo
Open to all homeschoolers! Let’s go to the SFC Zoo for a fun game of Zoo Bingo and invite all ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 Adults, $6 Kids
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House! This is a great opportunity to explore what ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs National Night Out
Join the High Springs Police Department for National Night Out 2025 – a fun-filled evening celebrating community and public safety ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gainesville Church of God Back to School Block Party
Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Housing Authority Backyard BBQ Back2School Bash
It’s a Backyard BBQ like no other! Join us for the Back2School Bash in collaboration with Children's Trust of Alachua ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Pine Meadows – 2626 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Main Street Organization: Summer Splash Days
Newberry Main Street Organization is continuing the fun summer splash events during the summer. Join them on Fridays: June 13th, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: S. Seaboard Dr. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Birthday Celebration
Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 9th as we celebrate Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' birthday. The free event at the MKR ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. CR 325 Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: Free with $3.00 per vehicle park admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Divine Destiny International Ministries,INC. Take It to the Head Back to School Community Outreach
FREE Back to School Event – You’re Invited! Divine Destiny International Ministries presents: “Take It to the Head” – Back ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Criswell Park 15490 NW 133rd Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- 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
A1 Cutz Phase III Back 2 School Bash
Come out August 10th for $15 kids cuts, $20 high schoolers, free backpacks (while supplies last), free food, ice cream, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 15560 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $15 kids cuts, $20 high schoolers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 315 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32640-3928
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- 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
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Archer Free Community Dinner and Family Friendly Karaoke
Friday, August 15, 2025 Dinner 5:30 pm-7 pm Family Friendly Karaoke 7 pm-10 pm Tacos and Ice Cream Social All are welcome to join ...
- 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out
Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Back to School Bonanza
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
North Central Florida Outdoor Expo
Join us for the 7th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo on August 16th from 9am-4pm in Expo Center 2 ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: World Equestrian Center Ocala 1390 NW 80th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482
- Cost: $5 cash only at the door, 17 & under free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
CityLight Church Back to School Carnival
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled event for the whole family as we celebrate the start of the new school ...
- 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: citylightgnv.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7383 SW 17th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607-1028
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights
Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Our Town Home & Garden Show
Our Town Magazine and the Builders Association of North Central Florida are proud to return the Home & Garden Show ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Tickets only $5 per person per day, and kids under 10 are free!
- Website: www.gainesvillehomeandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5205 SW 91st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Great Florida Pollinator Census Party
Come to the Gainesville Garden Club to bee a citizen scientist. -Count the number of insects landing on one blooming plant ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.ggcfl.org
- Category: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Our Town Home & Garden Show
Our Town Magazine and the Builders Association of North Central Florida are proud to return the Home & Garden Show ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Tickets only $5 per person per day, and kids under 10 are free!
- Website: www.gainesvillehomeandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Tower Office Center - 2025 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.stfrancisvetcare.org
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville New Team Member Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Alachua Splash Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Send-Off to Summer Party! We're heading to Alachua Splash Pad on Thursday, August ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Splash Park 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Tailgate Party at The Shoppes at Thornebrook
Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Join us to celebrate the return of football season with ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Art Walk at First Magnitude
It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.kulaqua.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
