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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

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August

Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

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Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Open House at O2B Kids Newberry Park

We’re so excited to show the Newberry community our beautiful new expansion and introduce families to our brand-new Afterschool Program ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) Back to School Bash

Come enjoy music, food, games, resources, and more at our annual event!

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 ...

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 ...

First Presbyterian Preschool Open House

Meet the teachers, see the classrooms! Open tours- meet the director! Drop in between 10 am-12 pm. Refreshments provided.

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 ...

Okito America Open House

School is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Open House.. ...

Cameron Dancenter NW Open House

We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Dancenter NW Studio, Ridgeway Village, 5003 NW 34th Blvd. Suite 120, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Micanopy Academy Open House

August is almost here, and we are so excited to see you all! Tour the school, meet teachers, and ask ...

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Open House

Get ready to soar into a new school year! Come meet your teachers, explore your new classroom! We can't wait ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Okito America Open House

School is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Open House.. ...

Cameron Dancenter SW Open House

We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 ...

Momentum Dance Arts In Person Registration

We are excited for our new season! We're using this moment to raise the bar, refine curriculum, and expand what’s ...

Momentum Dance Arts In Person Registration

We are excited for our new season! We're using this moment to raise the bar, refine curriculum, and expand what’s ...

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 ...

Momentum Dance Arts In Person Registration

We are excited for our new season! We're using this moment to raise the bar, refine curriculum, and expand what’s ...

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 ...

Momentum Dance Arts In Person Registration

We are excited for our new season! We're using this moment to raise the bar, refine curriculum, and expand what’s ...

The High Springs Historical Society Summer Speaking Series: The American Civil War

Our first event: "The American Civil War," The presenter, John P Walsh is an experienced historian about the American Civil ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Williston School of Dance Studio Open House and Registration Event

Please check the website for our schedule. Please join us on Saturday, August 16th for our Studio Registration Event. We ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Williston School of Dance 153 NW 6th Street, in Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: willistondance.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2025 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - We Are Stars

What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $8.22 Adult (13-59), $6.17 Child (4-12), Infant (3 and under) FREE
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 ...

D1 Training Gainesville - Homeschool Open House & Free Trial Classes

Homeschool Families — You’re Invited to Our Open House! Join us at D1 Training Gainesville for a special Homeschool Open House ...

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 ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: UF (Hague) Dairy Unit Field Trip

Join Alachua Audubon Society to kick off the first fall weekend field trip of 2025! Meet field trip leader Tim Hardin ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Chapman’s Pond and Nature Trails

Meet Ben Fick in the grassy parking lot. The lot is across from the GRU - Kanapaha Water Reclamation Facility, ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...