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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.


Ripple Theatricals presents Newsies | July 16th - August 1st | Thursdays and Fridays 7:00 PM, Saturdays 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Ripple Theatricals presents Newsies | July 16th - August 1st | Thursdays and Fridays 7:00 PM, Saturdays 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Join us at Ripple Theatricals' production of Newsies: This musical is based on the 1992 musical film of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Click to learn more.
High Springs BMX Summer Series | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Summer Series | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New events EVERY week! Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, July 16th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, July 16th 6-9pm

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. Witness the alchemy of art in the Metamorphosis exhibition, as it celebrates the fluidity and potential of materials, revealing their capacity to hold contradictions, evoke memory and provoke change. Click to learn more.
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Family Fun

Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.

Special Needs

Events and programs for kids with special needs

Races/Walks/Runs

Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

Tours/Informational

Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Shows, Movies & Concerts

Family friendly shows and concerts

Library Programs

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions/Tryouts

Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

Sporting Events

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

Classes/Workshops/Clinics

One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Pageants/Competitions

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Sales Events

Family friendly sales events such as consignment sales, book sales, and plant sales

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10:00 am Sprouts at Zion
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Tennessee
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
9:00 am Balance180 Gym Open Play
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
 
 
 
 
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
9:30 am Wilmot Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale
8:00 am Kids4Kids Triathlon
 
 
 
 
11:00 am Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
8:00 am American Legion Auxiliary Newberry Unit #149 Fall Craft Fair
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:00 am Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
 
 
 
 
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Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Kentucky
4:30 pm Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
6:30 pm Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
9:00 am Balance180 Gym Open Play
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
10:00 am Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival
6:00 pm Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
 
10:00 am Sprouts at Zion
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
10:00 am Rooterville Animal Sanctuary: Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day
6:30 pm Monday Night Rally Run Club
 
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
9:00 am Import Face-Off at Gainesville Raceway
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
 
 
3:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:00 am Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
4:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
3:00 pm Read with a Ranger Story Time
3:00 pm Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
9:30 am The Lynx Tails Story Time
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Gainesville Big Band presents Jazztober
6:30 pm Monday Night Rally Run Club
6:30 pm Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:00 am Sprouts at Zion
9:00 am Balance180 Gym Open Play
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
7:00 pm NAMI Family Support Group
 
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
 
 
3:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
8:00 am UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Spooky Candy
11:00 am GGIC International Market
 
 
4:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
11:00 am Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
8:00 am Cancer Chomp
12:00 pm Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm
 
 
 
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
3:00 pm Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
8:00 am McIntosh 1890s Festival
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10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
6:30 pm Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away
6:30 pm Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. LSU
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
6:30 pm Monday Night Rally Run Club
6:30 pm Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs
10:00 am Sprouts at Zion
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
9:00 am Balance180 Gym Open Play
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
12:00 pm Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm
 
 
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am Splitz Bowling Homeschool Field Trip Days
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
8:00 am Gainesville Night of Fire at Gainesville Raceway
2:00 pm Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival and Corn Maze
 
 
3:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
9:00 am Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
2:00 pm Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke
 
 
4:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
3:00 pm Read with a Ranger Story Time
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:30 am The Lynx Tails Story Time
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Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Mississippi
6:30 pm Monday Night Rally Run Club
6:30 pm Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
9:00 am Balance180 Gym Open Play
7:30 am West End Community parkrun
8:00 am ACYTC: Not So Scary Triathlon
7:00 pm NAMI Family Support Group
 
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
9:30 am Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
10:15 am Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
 
 
3:15 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold
12:00 pm Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
9:00 am Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
11:00 am Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens
 
 
3:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class
5:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:30 am The Lynx Tails Story Time
12:00 pm Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm
 
 
4:30 pm Painted Planet Children's Painting Class
5:00 pm Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
3:00 pm Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
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01Oct

Sprouts at Zion

Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate

Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

View All 9 Events For October 01
02Oct

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Tennessee

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Due to ...

Wilmot Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale

Please join us for family fun at the Fall Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. We will have a variety ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...

View All 12 Events For October 02
03Oct

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Kids4Kids Triathlon

Come join us on October 3, 2026, for the 16th Kids4KidsTriathlon at Albert "Ray" Massey Park (currently Westside Park) to ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $50 a child, $45 additional child. After 9/18/26- All entries $60
  • Website: www.kids4kidstri.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

American Legion Auxiliary Newberry Unit #149 Fall Craft Fair

We are a nonprofit organization that works with veterans and the community. We would love to do this event for ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

View All 30 Events For October 03
04Oct

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Kentucky

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Experience the Magic of Art in the Heart of Gainesville! Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street in Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary: Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day

Looking for a new way to connect with the animals you love? Our Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day is ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

View All 8 Events For October 04
05Oct

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

06Oct

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

07Oct

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Sprouts at Zion

Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

08Oct

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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 ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Read with a Ranger Story Time

Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...

View All 9 Events For October 08
09Oct

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Due to ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

View All 10 Events For October 09
10Oct

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Import Face-Off at Gainesville Raceway

The IMPORT FACE-OFF national car show and drag racing series will be at Gainesville Raceway for the second of two ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult/spectator admission $25. Children 10 and under FREE.
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

View All 27 Events For October 10
11Oct

Gainesville Big Band presents Jazztober

The Gainesville Big Band kicks off their 2026-2027 concert season with Jazztober! Featuring big band standards and vocals.

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

GGIC International Market

Come support our local international and refugee neighbors while sampling food, crafts and games from around the world! All proceeds ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
View All 10 Events For October 11
12Oct

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

NAMI Family Support Group

Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...

13Oct

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

14Oct

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

15Oct

Sprouts at Zion

Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate

Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

View All 10 Events For October 15
16Oct

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Due to ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

View All 12 Events For October 16
17Oct

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Spooky Candy

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

Cancer Chomp

Get ready to CHOMP for a cause! Join us for the 5th Annual Cancer Chomp—a high-energy day packed with fun, ...

McIntosh 1890s Festival

The McIntosh 1890s Festival welcomes a wide variety of vendors to participate in one of Florida’s most established and well-attended ...

View All 32 Events For October 17
18Oct

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival and Corn Maze

Join us on the farm for food, fun, and games! Farmstore: - Honey - Handmade Crafts - DeConna Ice Cream Bee Encounter - A ...

Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke

Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
View All 7 Events For October 18
19Oct

Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away

Oct 17-21 Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from ...

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

20Oct

Studio Ghibli Fest Spirited Away

Oct 17-21 Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki‘s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from ...

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

21Oct

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Sprouts at Zion

Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

View All 6 Events For October 21
22Oct

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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 ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Read with a Ranger Story Time

Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...

View All 10 Events For October 22
23Oct

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. LSU

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Due to ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...

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24Oct

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Gainesville Night of Fire at Gainesville Raceway

Light up the night sky with us at Gainesville Raceway’s third annual Night of Fire to be held on Saturday, ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

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25Oct

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Mississippi

Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!

ACYTC: Not So Scary Triathlon

Triathlon (swim - bike - run) for kids 4 - 15 years old. All experience levels are welcome.

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens

Do you have a teen who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into creating their own ...

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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26Oct

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

NAMI Family Support Group

Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with ...

27Oct

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

28Oct

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Painted Planet Children's Painting Class

Children’s Painting class every Tuesday from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. For ages 6 and up. By appointment Only!

29Oct

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays

Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...

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 ...

View All 6 Events For October 29
30Oct

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Due to ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Prairie Creek Preserve ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

View All 9 Events For October 30
31Oct

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Come celebrate the season with family-friendly fun! Event Highlights: • Pumpkin patch and games for all ages-pick your pumpkin and play all ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 1800 SR 100, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Ticket sales coming soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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