Gainesville

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.


  • Print
September

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Show events from all categories

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Rigamajig Engineering

Engineer and explore with our Rigamajig building set.

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Biannual Book Club for Kids

Join us for a 3-month book club for kids! Copies of each book are available in print and digital format ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Seed Swap

Join us for our fifth bi-annual seed swap. Seed swaps offer rewarding opportunities to build community. Get together with us ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Pokémon TCG: Learn and Play

Kids will learn how to play Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and then pair up to battle one another. Calling all ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library Lorcana League - Tower Road Branch

Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...

  • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library: 3D Design Afternoons at Library Partnership Branch

Kids can come and learn new computer skills. They will create 3D models using Tinkercad. Using shapes as their building ...

Alachua County Library: Beaded Friendship Bracelets with Linda at Micanopy Branch

During this fun craft, kids will learn how to make a Friendship Bracelet using beautiful beads. Give one to a ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Creativity Lab

Have fun exploring a different project each month: arts, crafts, science - you never know what we'll delve into next...Geared ...

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: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Alachua County Library ArtSpace - Tower Road Branch

Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up. We are celebrating famous artist Louise Nevelson's birthday. She ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

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 ...

Alachua County Library Fandomonium

Celebrate the books, comics, games, shows, and movies you love at this free, all-ages fan convention. Show off your best ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Fire Truck Visit

Join us for a visit from Gainesville Fire Rescue! Meet our local firefighter heroes and see a fire truck up ...

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library: All About Snakes at Micanopy Branch

Get ready to slither into the fascinating world of snakes! From diverse species and cool adaptations to conservation efforts and ...

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: Library Programs