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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.


Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

October 17th - November 8th. Saturdays 10-7 | Sundays 12-6 Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn pit, duck races, games, photo spots, local vendors, food & more! NEW: Cow Snuggle Sessions! Snuggle, brush, take photos and make memories with our cows. Limited availability, so add your session when purchasing tickets! Click to learn more.
The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access to all art supplies, child enrichment toys, sensory tables, dramatic play areas, and much more! All ages are welcome, from 12 months to teens. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 12th, 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 12th, 6-9pm

Join us for an evening of art and activities connecting us to the places — in and outside of Florida — that make us who we are. Experience the interactive musical light instrument designed and played by local composer Riey Ferretti. Rediscover Harn artworks through student-led highlight tours. Dive into water sanitation with Eastside High students in the Life at Sea gallery. Pose in the Florida photobooth and create a personalized frame. And enjoy light bites while chatting with our campus and community tabling partners. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each month as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
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8:30 am Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #5
 
 
 
 
 
 
9:00 am Kickin' It Martial Arts Tournament Benefiting Stop Children's Cancer, Inc.- 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals
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17Oct

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #5

Spider Cup #5: NFAA Field Round Date: October 17th, 2026 Check-In: 8:30 am Announcements/Shooting: 9:00 am

Kickin' It Martial Arts Tournament Benefiting Stop Children's Cancer, Inc.- 2025

Hello North Central Florida, Kickin’ It! Martial Arts Tournament is coming on Oct. 17th! This is a wonderful fundraiser benefiting ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Health & Fitness Center, 4820 W Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Competitor: $80, Spectators: $5 per person or $15 for four people
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

Special Edition Halloween Trophies & Medals! With a smaller projected event than usual, all participants will have a chance to ...

23Oct

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

We’re all for maximum opportunities for players but let’s not act like grass nationals is new. The 2026 AVP Grass ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Sports Complex 19499 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Spectators are welcome and admission is free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions
24Oct

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

We’re all for maximum opportunities for players but let’s not act like grass nationals is new. The 2026 AVP Grass ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Sports Complex 19499 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Spectators are welcome and admission is free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions
25Oct

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

We’re all for maximum opportunities for players but let’s not act like grass nationals is new. The 2026 AVP Grass ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Sports Complex 19499 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Spectators are welcome and admission is free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions
26Oct

Touching Hearts at Home Karaoke for a Cause

Join us Monday, October 26, for our second annual Touching Hearts at Home Karaoke for a Cause to benefit the ...

  • 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: A suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per child will be collected at the door, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association and its mission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions
31Oct

High Springs Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest

It's the return of The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest, presented by Kiwanis of Santa Fe, High Springs Parks & REC ...

Halloween Indoor Shoot at Easton Newberry Archery Center

In this competition, archers will shoot an indoor archery round. Qualification will consist of 30 arrows shot at either 9m ...