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.
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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.. ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Three Locations See Description, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Good Life Station 14933 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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.. ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Three Locations See Description, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
LYFEhouse: Resumes that Stand Out
Your words have power and a well-written resume can open doors. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft one ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Wildlife Workshop: Bowhunting
We're excited to have partnered with MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife once again to hold the 2nd edition of our ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Archery Center, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Doxa Dance Studio Free Dance Trial Classes
We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
- Location: 490 NW 60th St, Ste 6, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: UF IFAS Dairy Unit 13200 NW 59th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32653-7610
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
Doxa Dance Studio Free Dance Trial Classes
We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...
- 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- Location: 490 NW 60th St, Ste 6, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Gainesville Reggae Festival
The Gainesville Reggae Festival brings to the city the ultimate Caribbean experience—full of culture, music, art, and cuisine. Now in its ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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, ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 7100 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
MAP for Youth Inc. presents Dreams of the Heart
Grand finale original filmed play: Dreams of the Heart! Premiering on August 30th!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
