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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. Donation based classes. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gal Pal Picnic Park presents Family Frights & Delights Trunk or Treat
Everyone is welcome for an evening full of Halloween fun! Dress up in your best costume and bring the whole ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 202 NE 1st St, Chiefland, FL 32626-0918
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. Donation based classes. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Railroad Day at the Archer Market
Railroad day at the Archer Market on Tuesday September 23rd in Archer. Calling all artisans - makers, bakers, growers and ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Parks & Rec Community Movie Night
Panther Crawl JUST GOT BETTER! Guess what, Newberry?! Right after the Homecoming Parade tomorrow, Newberry Parks & Rec is hosting ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Municipal Building 25420 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Gross Out Party
Gross Out Party! Gross contests and crazy prizes. Dead fish toss. Belching contest, fish eating contest, baby food blast and ...
- 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
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 ...
- 7:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Tickets are $5
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Prairie Babies Outdoor Play Class
This is an outdoor play classes for babies and toddlers ages 0-2. Other aged siblings are also welcome. Come join ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $25 per family per session. Or sign up for all 4 sessions for $90 ($10 savings)
- Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
- Category: Family Fun
Prairie Babies Outdoor Play Class
This is an outdoor play classes for babies and toddlers ages 0-2. Other aged siblings are also welcome. Come join ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $25 per family per session. Or sign up for all 4 sessions for $90 ($10 savings)
- Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
- Category: Family Fun
STEM on the Lawn
We’re excited to invite you to participate in STEM on the Lawn, hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute at the ...
- 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: Reitz Union North Lawn, 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: fsi.institute.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Native American Heritage Preserve 406 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
LyriCo Conservatory Instrumental Open House
LyriCo may have started with singers, but we’ve been building a stellar instrumental program! Join us on Sunday, Sept 28, ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste M, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. Donation based classes. See description for details.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Swamp Axe 213 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
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. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Eastside Community Center, 2841 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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. ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Clarence R. Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
