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.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Safe Kids North Central Florida: Safety City Car Seat Check Up
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment at GFR Safety City. About this event • Event lasts 2 hours *Car seat ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1025 Northeast 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 13205 NW 157th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Alachua Community Collective Back to School Teen/Tween Essentials Mutual Aid Drive
Donations requested by August 1, 2025. Drop off at the ‘Dr. Seuss’ Yellow House on the corner of NW 16th ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Lincoln Park 900 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
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: Other
Renew Skin Bar LLC Back to School Spa Party
We’re so excited to pamper our young queens at the Kids Spa Party! Treat your girl (ages 8–15) to a morning ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4650 NW 39th Place, Suite C, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Back 2 School - School Supplies Giveaway
We’re helping our community get ready for the new school year with a FREE School Supplies Giveaway! Come out and ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 901 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
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: Other
Matheson History Museum Discover 200: A History of Gainesville and Alachua County
Join founding Matheson board president Dr. Mark V. Barrow for an enlightening presentation on the history of Gainesville and Alachua ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Micanopy Academy Open House
August is almost here, and we are so excited to see you all! Tour the school, meet teachers, and ask ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Academy 708 NW Okehumkee St., Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
North Central Florida Community Center School Supplies Giveaway
Pull up school supplies giveaway until supplies run out! Adult/parent must be present with child/youth. Thank you for all that you ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Spooks N Sips Night Market
A free evening market at Heartwood on the lawn featuring 70+ spooky-themed vendors. All ages!
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.prekindle.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Back to School Drive/Walk Thru Supply Drive
It’s That Time Again, Come Bring The Kids. Donations accepted. At least one parent must be present for child to ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13558 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Celebration United Methodist Church Blessings of the Backpacks
Join us for a warmup to worship tailgate in our parking lot featuring great food and music beginning at 8:00 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Cutz4Christ Back to School Haircut Bash
It’s almost time for the kids to go back to school and we want to make sure every kid who ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Williston Middle High School Cafetorium 350 Robert Philpot Wy, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville’s NOT Back-to-School Homeschool Resource Fair & Educational Supply Swap
Open to all homeschoolers! Join us for good friends, good fun and TONS of awesome resources from all around the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Event is free for everyone!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry $6
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Menchie's Anniversary with BOGO Froyo
BOGO FROYO ALERT! Hi friends! We are bringing back our original BOGO Free offer from last month to make up ...
- 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Menchie's, Butler North, 2905 SW 42nd St #20, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: BOGO Froyo
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Back to School Book Sale
Smart Start at Zion and Zion Lutheran Church are hosting a book sale! Please mark your calendars for August 22nd ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The AUK Market: Back-to-School Book + Art Faire
Join us at our 2nd annual Back-to-School Book + Art Faire on Saturday August 23 from 10 am-3 pm. Indulge ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Back to School Book Sale
Smart Start at Zion and Zion Lutheran Church are hosting a book sale! Please mark your calendars for August 22nd ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry $6
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Gainesville Youth Chorus Open Rehearsals
We want you! The Gainesville Youth Chorus is for students, ages 7-18. Unsure? Come to one of our open rehearsals. Open ...
- 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.gainesvilleyouthchorus.com
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine
After 35 years of Arts in Medicine at UF Health Shands Hospital, we’re ready to celebrate... and we want you ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: GFAA Gallery - Gainesville Fine Arts Association 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and open to all!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Back-to-School Fill-a-Bag Clothing Sale
Stock up for the new school year without breaking the bank! Stop by the HSNCF Thrift Store on Saturday, August ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: HSNCF Thrift Store, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Only $5 per bag
- Website: www.humanesocietyncfl.org
- Category: Other
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
