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.
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: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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! ...
- 7:20 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: FREE and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: UF HealthStreet 2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Thomas Center: 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: This Event Is Free And Public!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 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: Free
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 ...
- 1:15 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homeschool-life.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 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: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 116 North Main Street Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: North Florida Sewing Center 826 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: nfsewingcenter.company.site
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 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: 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 ...
- 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: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 793 Corry Circle, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 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: Free
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: 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 ...
- 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: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
GFAA Next: High School & College Juried Exhibition
Presenting 'Next: High School & College Juried Exhibition' Join us in celebrating the work of local high school and college students. Opening ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1314 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Angelic Blessings Academy Open House
Open enrollment! Come by this Saturday to see “who” is that new Preschool that has opened in Newberry? We are ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 24621 Doc Karelas Dr Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: 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 ...
- 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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
