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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

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.


Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, August 7th

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, August 7th

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy an age-appropriate Docent-led tour then create art in the classrooms. Click to learn more.
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.
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.
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3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
10:00 am First Presbyterian Preschool Open House
9:00 am Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Open House
10:00 am Ravine Gardens State Park Awesome Opossum
 
 
 
 
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
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2:00 pm UF Game Lab: Feathers and Friends
5:00 pm Momentum Dance Arts In Person Registration
5:00 pm Momentum Dance Arts In Person Registration
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
 
9:00 am Williston School of Dance Studio Open House and Registration Event
 
 
 
5:00 pm Momentum Dance Arts In Person Registration
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5:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - The Planets - Narrated by Kate Mulgrew
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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7:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: UF (Hague) Dairy Unit Field Trip
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Abacus Learning Center Open House and Back to School Ice Cream Social
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:30 pm KidStrong Gainesville Back to School Bash
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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06Aug

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 ...

07Aug

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.. ...

Edison Kids Homeschool Open House Information Night

Explore STEM and Robotics with Edison Kids! Curious about STEM and robotics for kids? Wondering how to add it to ...

08Aug

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 ...

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.. ...

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: Tours/Informational
10Aug

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 ...

11Aug

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 ...

12Aug

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 ...

13Aug

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

16Aug

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - The Planets - Narrated by Kate Mulgrew

Take a journey through our solar system, exploring its distant past and exciting present with Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway from ...

  • 5:00 pm - 5:35 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)
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
20Aug

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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

30Aug

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, ...