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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, ...
- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: gainesville.kidstrong.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
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
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
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
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
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
