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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Espíritu Latino
Espíritu Latino 2025 is a vibrant and joyous Hispanic Christian festival celebrating faith, culture, and community. This event brings together ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Latino Film Festival Family Film Afternoon: Pachamama
Bring your kids for a magical, colorful adventure that celebrates friendship, bravery, and the beauty of our planet! In Pachamama, two ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission – open to all ages.
- 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
