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.
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day
Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming fall season! Mini (children ages 2-3) ...
- 9:00 am - 10:50 am
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.ss-northcentralfla.soccershots.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Import Face-Off at Gainesville Raceway
The Import Face-Off national car show and drag racing series will be at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL! Car/truck/bike show, 1/4 ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult/spectator admission $25. Children 10 and under FREE.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Women's Basketball vs University of South Carolina
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of South Carolina!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. University of Georgia
Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on the University of Georgia!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Daytona State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Daytona State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball team!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Women's Basketball vs Texas A&M University
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Texas A&M University!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs Louisiana State University
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!
- All Day Event
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Gymnastics vs. North Carolina, Temple, West Virginia - Kids Night
Join Florida Gators Gymnastics as they take on North Carolina, Temple, and West Virginia in the Exactech Arena at Stephen ...
- 6:45 pm
- Location: O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. University of Tennessee
Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on the University of Tennessee!
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Florida State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Eastern Florida State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball team!
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour is coming to Gainesville! This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Gymnastics vs. Alabama
Be there Friday, January 16th at 6:45 PM as the Gators take on Alabama in the O’Dome for Flashback Friday, ...
- 6:45 pm
- Location: O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 & 18, 2026 – Youth/High School
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $40/athlete
- Website: fl.milesplit.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Royals Rumble
Black Light Wrestling Tournament for youth 14 years old and younger.
- 9:00 am
- Location: 359 SW Dyal Ave Lake City, Fl 32024
- Cost: $40
- Website: www.wrestlingtournaments.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Miami Dade College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Miami Dade College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball team!
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Missouri
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Missouri!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational
Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational January 17 & 18, 2026 – Youth/High School
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $40/athlete
- Website: fl.milesplit.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Flagler College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. LSU
Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Louisiana State University!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Winter Flurry Thursday Nights Race Series at High Springs BMX
We’ve got lots of chilly nights at the track and what better way to stay cozy than a cool High ...
- 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Gulf Coast State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Mid Florida Tractor Pullers Association Ocala Truck & Tractor Pull
The 10th Anniversary of the Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull will bring the best show we have ever had. January ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2031 NW 4th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
- Cost: Friday & Saturday Adults $20, Kids 7-15 $15 | Sunday Adults $25, Kids 15 & Under Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Sporting Events
ECA Monthly Chess Tournament
ECA Spring 2026 Tournaments 5 Round Scholastic : USCF Dual Rated (Quick & Regular) - G/25; d5 K-12 Open, K-8 Under ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Queen of Peace (Gymnasium), 10900 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.endgamechessacademy.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Gulf Coast State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Florida Southwestern State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Mid Florida Tractor Pullers Association Ocala Truck & Tractor Pull
The 10th Anniversary of the Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull will bring the best show we have ever had. January ...
- 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2031 NW 4th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
- Cost: Adults $20, 7-14 $10, Kids 6 & under are Free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. South Georgia State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Indian River State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball team!
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Winter Flurry Thursday Nights Race Series at High Springs BMX
We’ve got lots of chilly nights at the track and what better way to stay cozy than a cool High ...
- 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Texas
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Texas!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Walters State Community College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team!
- 10:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Gators Swimming and Diving vs Florida State University
Come watch your Florida Gators Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving teams!
- 11:00 am
- Location: Natatorium at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. St. Johns River State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. TNXL Academy
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events
UF Men's Tennis vs. FSU
Join the Florida Gators Men's Tennis as they take on FSU.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Alfred A Ring Tennis Complex at UF, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Waldo MX Pit Bike Throwdown
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Pit Bike Throwdown on January 31st at Waldo ...
- 7:00 am
- Cost: Gate Fee - $15, 9 Classes - $20/class (awards), 1 Class - $30/class (money class), Open Night Practice: $20/rider
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
The Legends of Alachua County
The Legends of Alachua County Invitational is for All athletes from High School through Masters. All athletes representing intercollegiate teams ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: trcrace.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Newberry RC Park New Year Resolutions Race
Practice opens at 10:00 am! MyLaps 2 or 3 Wire Transponder Five makes a class!
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free to spectate
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
2X Monster Trucks Live
The roar is coming to Lake City, FL! The 2X Monster Trucks Tour invades North Florida Speedway on Saturday, January ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: North Florida Speedway 219 SE Roxanne Ct, Lake City, FL 32025-8281
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
