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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.


QI Roberts FFI Family Movie Night at Bristol Oaks | September 26th | Movie: Barnyard

QI Roberts FFI Family Movie Night at Bristol Oaks | September 26th | Movie: Barnyard

Gates Open at 6pm. Movie starts at 7:30pm. General Admission: $10. Family 4 pack: $35. 100% of the proceeds from this special Movie Night will go directly to QI Roberts FFA. These students are our future farmers, entrepreneurs, leaders and neighbors, and we can’t think of a better reason to bring our community together. Click to learn more.
The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access to all art supplies, child enrichment toys, sensory tables, dramatic play areas, and much more! All ages are welcome, from 12 months to teens. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, September 17th 5-9

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, September 17th 5-9

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. Celebrate the fluidity and potential of materials, revealing their capacity to hold contradictions, evoke memory and provoke change in Metamorphosis, or explore our newest exhibition Layered Lives and explore a constellation of Cuban women artists whose practices unfold within an aesthetic shaped by circulation, memory and embodiment. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each month as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

Special Needs

Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races/Walks/Runs

Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

Tours/Informational

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

Shows, Movies & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions/Tryouts

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes/Workshops/Clinics

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants/Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Sales Events

Family friendly sales events such as consignment sales, book sales, and plant sales

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12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Labor Day
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures
3:00 pm KBCH High School Social: Alley Gatorz Bowling
8:00 am UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
 
 
6:00 pm LYFEhouse: Designing Your Future
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
8:00 am Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
 
 
7:00 pm POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
 
7:20 pm UF Pipe Organ Centennial Celebration
 
10:00 am Newberry High Cheer Mini Clinic
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:00 am O'Leno State Park Literacy Day - Read Between the Leaves
 
 
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Haile Village Bistro: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Tea Party
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
 
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1
9:30 am Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Shapes in Nature
11:00 am Bilingual Story Time at the Park
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
10:00 am North Florida Sewing Center Hearts and Hands Service Day
4:00 pm ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together
 
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Leaf Laboratory
11:30 am Safe Kids North Central Florida: Millhopper Library Car Seat Check
 
11:00 am Safe Kids North Central Florida: Springhill Missionary Baptist - Car Seat Check Up
 
 
1:15 pm KBCH Career Seminar Series
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
10:00 am Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making
9:00 am P.K. Yonge Tours
8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bird Ramble-Prairie Creek Preserve
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Library: Talk Like A Pirate Day
7:00 am Hogtown 5K Beer Run
2:00 pm North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Crochet Class
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Bella Terra Hills
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Car Show
3:30 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
8:30 am Crafty Gemini Rising Stars Classic
3:00 pm PokéPops - Pokémon TCG League Challenge
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
7:00 pm Matheson History Museum: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Steamboats, Too!)
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures
5:00 pm Friday Street Legal Madness
9:00 am Southeastern Wood Producers Association Logging Expo
4:00 pm Cotton Club Museum and Cultural presents Painted Roots
 
6:00 pm College 101 Webinars with Santa Fe College
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
7:00 pm POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: MTG Spiderman Pre Release
10:00 am Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Fall
 
 
7:00 pm POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent
 
 
7:30 pm Skate Station Funworks National Pepperoni Pizza Day
11:00 am CDS Self-Care at the Fair
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
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5:45 am Education Equalizer Foundation: FAMU Fall Preview Day
1:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
7:00 am Safe Kids North Central Florida: Baby Gator Car Seat Check
8:00 am Safe Kids North Central Florida: Children's Trust Hosted Car Seat Safety Check Up Event
9:00 am Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Baby Signs at Alachua Branch
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week
1:30 pm Climate Reality Project: Sing for the Sun
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup High Springs Fire Station
10:00 am Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Veterans Memorial Park
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures
11:00 am Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival
7:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History: Early Bird Gets the Band with the UF Bird Observatory
2:00 pm Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe
4:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle
10:30 am Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life
10:30 am Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Glow Party
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
12:00 pm Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins
9:00 am National Public Lands Day at Fanning Springs State Park
 
 
3:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
1:15 pm Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers
 
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10:00 am Boomies 3v3 Street Ball Tournament
10:00 am Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions
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10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust: Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve
6:00 pm Swamp Axe League Open House
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11:00 am Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival
 
5:30 pm Eastside Community Center After-School Program Open House
 
 
 
 
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01Sep

Skate Station Funworks Labor Day

Kids dress like your parents' career and receive $2 off your admission!

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission Starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
02Sep

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 ...

LYFEhouse: Designing Your Future

Not sure what you want to do after high school? You're not alone. This virtual workshop is for high school-aged ...

POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent

Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.

03Sep

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

04Sep

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

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 ...

UF Pipe Organ Centennial Celebration

Our celebration of the UF Pipe Organ Centennial continues throughout the fall semester. First up is concert organist Chelsea Chen! ...

05Sep

KBCH High School Social: Alley Gatorz Bowling

Want to meet other homeschooling high schoolers? See you at Alley Gatorz for bowling on Friday, September 5th at 3 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Gatorz Bowling 2606 Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sign up online for the KidsBowlFree program to receive a discount coupon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

06Sep

UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic

The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2025 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Newberry High Cheer Mini Clinic

NHS Cheer is hosting a fall mini clinic this year! Sign up your child for a day filled with stunting, ...

O'Leno State Park Literacy Day - Read Between the Leaves

A celebration of reading books and telling stories! * The amazing Shana Banana performs at 12:30 pm! * Storytelling, music, singing & ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: O'Leno State Park, 410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: $5/car park entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Village Bistro: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Tea Party

Come join us to welcome in the fall flavors! Reservations are required.

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Call to RSVP & Price
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
07Sep

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2025 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together

13th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together You're Invited To Experience Another Amazing ARTSPEAKS! ARTSPEAKS: "Bringing Poetry & People Together" is ...

09Sep

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Fire Station #1

FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids at Fire Station #1. We will have a tour of the station and get ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Fire Station #1 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
  • Cost: Free but registration is required
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

KBCH Career Seminar Series

The KBCH Career Seminar Series is organized for middle and high schoolers to explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Invite your ...

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, 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 ...

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10Sep

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center PEEPs: Shapes in Nature

Preschool series, parents stay with the child for interactive activities to explore the outdoors. Monthly Theme: Shapes in Nature This monthly program ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Leaf Laboratory

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

11Sep

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

Join us for Bilingual Story Time at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center with Alachua County Library District. Interactive fun with ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Millhopper Library Car Seat Check

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

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 ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Williston Market Car Seat Check Up

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

12Sep

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 ...

13Sep

North Florida Sewing Center Hearts and Hands Service Day

Hearts & Hands Service Days are offered once a month on a Saturday for anyone to come in and volunteer. ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Springhill Missionary Baptist - Car Seat Check Up

Safe Kids NCFL Car Seat Checkpoint during Springhill Missionary Baptist Safety Event. About this event *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 120 Southeast Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free
14Sep

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bolen Bluff

Meet Maggie Paxson in the lot. Access trailhead off of 441 south of Gainesville. With over 230 unique species on ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Crochet Class

You CAN learn to crochet with our beginner class! Instructors will teach you the basic stitches and get you started on ...

PokéPops - Pokémon TCG League Challenge

$15 entry fee for a Challenge Cup, earn points for your rankings! Bring your legal standard deck to play. You ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: The Meelypops Shop, 3798 NW 91st St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $15 entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural presents Painted Roots

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural presents Painted Roots: Images of Black Southern Life-An Exhibition of Art by Ernest Lee Exhibit: September ...

15Sep

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Bella Terra Hills

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Bella Terra Hills. We're going on a Nature walk. Lots to see! The ...

16Sep

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

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 ...

College 101 Webinars with Santa Fe College

Planning for life after high school? Santa Fe College is here to help! Attend a free webinar series designed to ...

POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent

Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.

17Sep

P.K. Yonge Tours

High School Tours Join us for a short High School Admissions Session and Tour. Register to attend a High School Admissions ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

Matheson History Museum: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Steamboats, Too!)

Until the nineteenth century, steamboats provided the major means of transportation in Florida and its connection to the wider world. ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
18Sep

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Bird Ramble-Prairie Creek Preserve

Bird Ramble on Thursday, September 18th, from Prairie Creek Lodge at the Alachua Conservation Trust property. Once you turn into ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Car Show

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with a ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

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 ...

19Sep

Alachua County Library Headquarters Library: Talk Like A Pirate Day

Join us for a fun story time and craft to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. This program will include some ...

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 ...

Friday Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5pm. Track is hot from 6:30pm-11pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up): $20 | Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: MTG Spiderman Pre Release

MTG Spiderman Pre Release just a short walk from the UF Campus. Play Magic the Gathering in the Heart of ...

Skate Station Funworks National Pepperoni Pizza Day

National Pepperoni Pizza Day!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun
20Sep

Hogtown 5K Beer Run

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Hogtown 5K Beer Run benefiting Climb for Cancer at beautiful Haile Plantation! ...

  • 7:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Hampstead Park In Haile, 9538 SW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: 1/2 Pint Root Beer Run (Kids up to age 10) - $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Crafty Gemini Rising Stars Classic

Join us this Saturday, September 20th at Legacy Park in Alachua for our 1st Annual JV Girls Volleyball Tournament! Come watch ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $7 students, $10 for adults
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Southeastern Wood Producers Association Logging Expo

The Southeastern Wood Producers Association event showcases equipment, simulators, technology, competitions, touch-a-truck, live music, food, and more.

Lubee Bat Conservatory Painting with Bats - Fall

Come on out to Lubee Bat Conservancy for a painting party AND a private behind the scenes tour to meet ...

CDS Self-Care at the Fair

Self-Care at the Fair is a free, family-friendly community event designed to promote mental wellness, healthy habits, and access to ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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21Sep

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Trails

Park at the museum at 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611 where you will meet trip leaders Christine Zamora and ...

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

Climate Reality Project: Sing for the Sun

This concert will be held by Climate Reality Gainesville, partnering with CLEO Institute to participate in Third Act's nationwide SUN ...

Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe

Starting this September, something new (and fun!) is coming to Celebration Pointe. Introducing Family Fun Day—happening the 3rd Sunday of ...

22Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup High Springs Fire Station

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at High Springs Fire Station. Free bicycle helmets, free car seat checks, and of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643-0043
  • Cost: Free playgroup, but space is limited. Let us know if you plan to join us!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Studio Ghibli Fest presents Howl’s Moving Castle

As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in ...

23Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Baby Gator Car Seat Check

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

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 ...

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24Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Children's Trust Hosted Car Seat Safety Check Up Event

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4010 Northwest 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Veterans Memorial Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Veterans Memorial Park. Come meet other homeschool families with Carolina ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Glow Party

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co. Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Nest Learning of Gainesville Math Explorers

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Take the stress out of building early math skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss ...

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25Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

Come join us for the Parks for Pollinators 2025 BioBlitz in the City of Gainesville! Bring your family, friends, or ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Depot Park Pavilions 874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: FREE & open to all!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Nest Learning of Gainesville Reading Adventures

Recommended for ages 5-7 - Ideal for children who recognize letters and sounds and are reading simple cvc words (ex. cat, ...

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 ...

26Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library: Baby Signs at Alachua Branch

Bring your young one and learn some simple signs to make communication easier. Join Ms. Ann for a lesson in ...

Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival

Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...

  • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Studio TM Spooky Afternoons: Pumpkins

We know you love carving pumpkins, and wish you could keep them all year-round, so this is just the thing ...

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 ...

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27Sep

Education Equalizer Foundation: FAMU Fall Preview Day

The FAMU Fall Preview Day includes transportation to America’s #1 public HBCU. Confirmed students will enjoy a tour, learn about ...

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Florida Museum of Natural History: Early Bird Gets the Band with the UF Bird Observatory

Join us and the UF Bird Observatory at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery to learn about all the fascinating work that ...

National Public Lands Day at Fanning Springs State Park

Established in 1994 and held every year on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is America's largest ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Fanning Springs State Park 18020 NW Highway 19, Fanning Springs FL 32693
  • Cost: This program is free with paid park admission of $6.00 per car load up to 8 people!
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Gainesville YBC Walk – LaChua Trail

The Gainesville YBC is a birdwatching club for students aged 9-18 seeking to explore local natural areas and learn more ...

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28Sep

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Cookie Week

Get your milk ready… because BOGO Cookie Week is BACK! Enjoy sweet cookie deals all over town, exclusively for GCM members! Here ...

  • 6:00 am - 11:45 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: BOGO Cookie
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Boomies 3v3 Street Ball Tournament

Today Is Boomie Wilson 3vs3 Street Ball 4 Different Age Groups. $45 a Team To Get Registered Win $300! Y’all ...

Alachua Conservation Trust: Morning Bug Walk at Tuscawilla Preserve

Join Dr. Jiri Hulcr and Dr. Andrea Lucky for this family-friendly bug ID event at Tuscawilla Preserve! Dr. Hulcr is the ...

Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers: Gold Star Family Festival

Join us as we host our biggest event yet! Celebrate and honor some of our Gold Star Families of Florida ...

  • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: The Santa Fe Festival Field 26900 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: See website for details, open to the public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Oktoberfest at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

Join us for some family fun at Oktoberfest at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church! Admission is free. Come and enjoy live ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 9700 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free admission, food for purchase
  • Website: abidingsavior.info
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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29Sep

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm

Smart Start at Zion Fall Sessions

We'll sing songs about various animals and move like they do. Come learn a new song to sing with your ...

Swamp Axe League Open House

Curious about axe or knife throwing leagues? Want to try something new in a fun, welcoming environment? Come join us ...

30Sep

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym Schedule - Week of 9/29-10/5 Monday-Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm-8 pm

Nest Learning of Gainesville Readers in the Making

Recommended for ages 3-5 - Build pre-reading and early phonic skills - 5 or fewer students - Learn with Miss Elyse, a certified ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Early Explorers - Prehistoric Life

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles! Our Prehistoric Life series shows us the fascinating animals that roamed ...

Eastside Community Center After-School Program Open House

Join us for a meet and greet at your local city center and find out more about the After-School Program. ...

Clarence R. Kelly Center After-School Program Open House

Join us for a meet and greet at your local city center and find out more about the After-School Program. ...

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