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 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
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
Colsie Mom Meet Up and Easter Kids Craft
Come hang out with us for a relaxed morning together! This meetup is all about connecting with other moms, enjoying ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Homeschool Junior Naturalist
Parents are to stay with the children. Siblings are welcome, however activities are geared towards grades Grades K-7. Upcoming Dates: January 21: ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Corner with a Purpose
2nd & 4th Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am. Starting Thursday, March 26th! A welcoming space where young children learn ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 19975 NW 244th Street Unit 30, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Program is free with $6/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
CKC Gainesville presents Ignite Curiosity Homeschool S.T.E.M. Fair
Let’s celebrate the curiosity and achievements of our young scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians while making homeschool friends and building ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Little Awesome Preserve Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Santa Fe River Preserve ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Beneath the Surface Book Tour
Beneath the Surface is the first novel in the Blue Marble Series, and follows 11 year old Xing Xing into ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Foundation Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.carissawelton.com
- Category: Family Fun
CityLight Church Community Block Party
Join us for a free community event. Fun 4 for everyone. Bounce Houses - Fun Maze - Crafts - Mural ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: citylightgnv.com
- Category: Family Fun
D & S Classic Car Show
Join us for the D & S Classic Car Show. This event is free for all spectators, great for all ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: The O’Steen’s Barn, 16811 NW CR 241, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free for spectators, $25.00 Show car entry fee
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
O2B Kids- Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
Hop into the fun! Save the date for our egg-citing event at our O2B Kids Supercenter Locations on Saturday, March ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter, 7383 SW 17th Road Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free for members, $15/child for non-members, Adults free with child admission
- Website: o2bkids.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce: Suwanee Valley Quilt Festival
Come join us for our annual quilt festival. Our festival started in 2008 on Main Street in Trenton and now ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot SW corner of N Main St. & NW 4th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dave and Buster's Bunny's Breakfast Bash
Spring into fun at Bunny’s Breakfast Bash! Enjoy exclusive early access to Dave & Buster’s for a family morning full ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Dave and Buster's 3023 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: $29.76 Breakfast Only, $36.45 Breakfast & Play
- Website: www.prekindle.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bradford Strawberry Festival
The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds, US 301- 2300 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
University of Florida Math Festival
Join us for the 2026 UF Math Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm. This ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Reitz Student Union 686 Museum Road Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Bradford Strawberry Festival
The Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival has food, entertainment, and fun!
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bradford County Fairgrounds, US 301- 2300 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
- Cost: Free parking and admission
- Website: www.bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mayhem Ranch - Easter on the Farm
Join us for our Fifth Annual Easter on the Farm! Get ready for a day filled with egg-citing activities, from ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Mayhem Ranch, 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL 32668
- Cost: Pre-Sale Tickets $14 per person, 2 and under Free! $17 at the gate, if available.
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
Living Covenant Church Easter Egg Hunt
We will have candy, games, crafts, music, a giant slide, and food and drinks for everyone!
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Fermin E Welch Park: 13815 NW 142 Pl, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.livingcovenantchurch.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville: Tea with Felicity American Girl 1774-1776 Celebrating America 250
Join the City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Cultural Affairs and The Thomas Center Associates for a celebration ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Art
Join us for a fun art adventure designed for homeschoolers! Program is for ages 5-10. Feb 2 & 16: Clay March 9 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $20 both sessions/$12 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun
St Johns River Center Hippity Hop Easter Event and Easter Bunny
EGG-citing things happening here at the River Center! Join us on Monday, March 30th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 102 N 1st Street, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.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
Crossroads Farm & Apiary Homeschool Day
We love Homeschool Days at the farm so much that this season we have two days to choose from! Come ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3831 NW 156th Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32609
- Cost: See description for prices
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
