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.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Carson Springs Wildlife New Year Walk or Ride Tour
The New Year Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s ...
- 1:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $45 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events
West End Community parkrun: New Years Day parkrun
Join us for this free 5K, a special parkrun event, on January 1, 2026, at West End Community park. New ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
First Day Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Happy New Year! Start off 2026 with a self-guided journaling hike along Loblolly Loop. Please stop by the Ranger Station ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, 6239 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Cost: Event is free with park entry of $5 per vehicle.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Manatee Springs State Park First Day Hike
A Ranger-guided tour along our catwalk style boardwalk, which is parallel to our spring run and goes out to the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Manatee Springs State Park 11650 N.W. 115th St., Chiefland, FL, 32626
- Cost: Regular park entry fees. 1 person in 1 vehicle: $4, 2-8 people in 1 vehicle: $6
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park: Gardens And Groves - First Day Hike
Join us on a Gardens and Groves themed First Day Hike as we start celebrating the year of our country's ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. CR 325 Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: Event is free with paid park admission of $3 per vehicle
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Iche Nippy Dip Day Swim and Paddle
Jump into the new year with a dip in Ichetucknee Springs State Park's headspring during our annual "Iche Nippy Dip ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 12087 SW US Highway 27 Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Free to participate in after park entrance
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Raid of Otter Springs
On January 16th, 2026, we will have an educational day for school children. On January 17th and 18th, 2026 the ...
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
MLK Celebration Stephan P. Mickle Jazz Concert
Fifth Annual Stephan P. Mickle Jazz Concert featuring the D.R. Band.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: MLK Center 1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Raid of Otter Springs
On January 16th, 2026, we will have an educational day for school children. On January 17th and 18th, 2026 the ...
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Raid of Otter Springs
On January 16th, 2026, we will have an educational day for school children. On January 17th and 18th, 2026 the ...
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Otter Springs Park and Campground: 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: $5 per person, Children 7 and younger FREE, Veterans with ID FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park
We’re excited for our kids' day this Sunday.
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation MLK Day Tour
Outdoor Fun For Everyone! Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $55 | Kids (2-11): $20 | Under 2 Years: Free
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Alachua
Save the Date! A day of remembrance. A call to action. A celebration of hope. Join us for the 21st ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church MLK Day Celebration
In alignment with The King Center, let’s build community and unite our nation.
- 11:00 am
- Location: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 17515 SW 147th Ave Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Concerned Citizens of Newberry presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance
Please join us for a celebratory march from the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr Center & Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building (see description for details) Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Gainesville Events
Theme: “Steadfast, Unmovable Against All Odds” from January 9-19, 2026, including these King Holiday Activities on Monday, January 19, 2026 11:00 ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: (see description) Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.martinlutherkingcommission.org
- Category: Holiday Events
