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.
Camp Kulaqua Labor Day Family Camp Weekend
We’re gearing up for a fantastic Spirit-filled, inspirational weekend, and we want you right in the middle of all the ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.kulaqua.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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Who’s ready to CHOMP? Catch Albert & Alberta kicking off gameday weekend this Friday night at Chomp the Block! Kids Zone ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweet Berry Farms Fall Market
Join Us for the Fall Market at Sweet Berry Farms LLC! Mark your calendars for a delightful day at Sweet ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4851 NE 190th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Multicultural Food Fair
Church multicultural food fair and garage sale! Parking lot of Newberry Methodist church, join us! You will find delights from Guatemala, ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-11 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
Lowe’s Free Kid’s Water Bottle
Save the date to grab a free exclusive kids’ water bottle and stickers! Limited quantities. While supplies last.
- 10:00 am
- Location: Local Lowe's Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Garden of Reading Literary Festival
Come Get Lit! Join us at the Ravine Gardens State Park for a day of celebrating literature, with authors, readings, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Free with park admission. $5 per vehicle or $2 per person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Candy Scramble
Candy Scramble! Prizes and candy for all!
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Oddities Market September! The Return to Bo Diddley
Calling all curious minds! After a 3-month break, the Gainesville Oddities Market is finally back — and we’re returning in ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Noche de Museo
¡Por la Cultura! Join us for the annual celebration of Latinx’s rich contributions to culture, music, dance and art at ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 17th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 12-14, ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- 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
Homestead Haunt: Cavern of Cosmic Horrors
An Alien Encounter You Won't Forget! Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience as Homestead Park proudly announces the highly anticipated return ...
- 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
- Cost: $25 per entry, $5 re-entry fee
- Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Waldo Sweet Potato Festival & Car Show
Waldo’s 1st Annual Sweet Potato Festival! Hosted by the Waldo Area Historical Society Get ready to celebrate all things sweet potato ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-11 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival
Vendors, kids corral, activities, prizes, and more!
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Farmers Market Pavillion 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Family Fun
BAKK Ridge Farm: Back to School Community Event
We will be having a back to school event! For any parents who wishes to sell their kiddos gently used ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 12191 NE. 60th St, Williston, FL 32696-3711
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cade Museum Free Admission Day
Exciting news! Thanks to our partners at Vystar Credit Union, admission is FREE on Saturday, September 13. Come and experience ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
4th Ave Food Park Autumn Kids Day
Fall is here and we are ready for a fun-filled day of family fun at the Food Park. There will ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival
Vendors, kids corral, activities, prizes, and more!
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Farmers Market Pavillion 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 17th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 12-14, ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- 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 Bella Terra Hills
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Bella Terra Hills. We're going on a Nature walk. Lots to see! The ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 17450 CR-239, Alachua, FL 32615-4502
- Cost: Admission is $5 per child.
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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
Porters 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: Porters Community Center, 512 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
Cade Museum Exhibit Opening: The Birth of Sports Science
Join us for the opening of The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers! The exhibit ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15 Adults 18-64, $10 Youth 5-17, Free Youth 0-4, $12.50 College Student w/ID, $12.50 Senior 65+
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- 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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tri-County World's Greatest Baby Shower
Are you expecting a baby? Are you the parent of a child under the age of one? If so, and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 311 NE 9th St, Chiefland, FL 32626-1060
- 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm
Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 20015 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: See costs in description
- Website: newberrycornfieldmaze.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: POP Culture Rama 530 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Entry $35
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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.
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Putnam County Fairgrounds, Palatka, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-11 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
Williston Fiesta
The 4th Annual Williston Fiesta is a vibrant and lively celebration of Latin culture, cuisine, and community. Attendees will be ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 132 NW Main St, Williston, FL 32696-2042
- Cost: Williston Fiesta is a FREE event to the public.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Tickets are a $75 donation to Lubee Bat Conservancy.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ocala Comic Con
Ocala Florida's LARGEST convention returns on September 20th-21st, 2025 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: World Equestrian Expo 1 Building 1284 NW 87th Ct RD Ocala, FL 34482
- Cost: $56.13 weekend pass, $45.31 Saturday only, $39.90 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ocala Comic Con
Ocala Florida's LARGEST convention returns on September 20th-21st, 2025 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: World Equestrian Expo 1 Building 1284 NW 87th Ct RD Ocala, FL 34482
- Cost: $56.13 weekend pass, $45.31 Saturday only, $39.90 Sunday only, Children 10 & under are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 1:30 pm
- Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- 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 Tot Trot
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- 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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 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
Home School Junior Naturalist: All about Butterflies
September 24:Powerful Pollinators Flutter by the vibrant world of pollinators at our homeschool workshop! Students will explore the crucial roles of ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- 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
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free playgroup. Let us know if you plan to join us!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $60 per adult, $20 for the first child, $30 for each additional child via add-on
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Swamp Head Brewery Oktoberfest
German beers, big steins, and Lederhosen galore! Mark your calendars for this year's annual Oktoberfest party at Swamp Head brewery, ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farm
Step into the shadows of the Newberry Cornfield Maze—where every twist and turn could be your last! But the terror ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 20015 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: See costs in description
- Website: newberrycornfieldmaze.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
FCA D&S Classic Cars & Antique Tractors Show
Join us on Saturday, September 27! All ages welcome. FREE admission and parking for spectators. Guests will also have the ...
- 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: 16811 NW County Road 241, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: FREE admission and parking for spectators.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: LaChua Trail Micanopy, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...
- 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
- Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fall Wildflower Walks
Saturdays this fall (September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18) from 9 am-10:30 am. Kid-friendly Wildflower Walk October 17th ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
Waldo Homecoming Festival
Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Waldo’s 3rd Annual Homecoming – September 26–28, 2025 This 3-day event will feature: - Live music ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 14705 NE Waldo Road, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Branford Farm Stand Fall Harvest
Our Fall Festival will be bigger and better than ever. Live music every weekend. We have a super awesome surprise ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 27687 US-129, Branford, FL, 32008
- Cost: Admission to the festival is $12 for adults, $10 kids(3-12), 2 & under are free!
- Website: www.branfordfarmstand.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival
Come join us for our Fifth annual Fall Festival from September 27-November 2, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday! This year we ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: Tickets: $15 Online or $17 at the gate (2 and under free)
- Website: mayhemranchfl.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
Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
- Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.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
Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy FREE activities while shopping for a pumpkin! Bounce Houses ~ Corn Hole & Football Toss ~ Safe Family Environment ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Church of God - 7003 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entrance is FREE | Pumpkins and other items are for sale
- Website: www.buyapumpkinfeedachild.com
- 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
