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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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12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:00 am Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
 
 
 
6:00 pm Matheson History Museum Florida: "Becoming Buffalo" Film Screening
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
10:00 am Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
 
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot
8:30 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
10:30 am Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
10:00 am LoFi Dojo Grand Opening
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
6:00 pm Girl Scouts Information Meeting-Let's Start a Troop!
 
6:00 pm Girl Scouts Information Meeting-Let's Start a Troop!
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
 
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10:30 am Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
10:00 am Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
9:00 am Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Sweetwater Wetlands
 
 
5:00 pm Disco Party-Join Girl Scouts!
9:00 am P.K. Yonge Tours
6:00 pm Meet the Author: Lizzie R. Jenkins – Black America Series Alachua County
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
5:30 pm P.K. Yonge All About High School Night
 
6:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
 
10:00 am Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
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10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours
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10Nov

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: Tours/Informational

Girl Scouts Information Meeting-Let's Start a Troop!

Calling all kindergarten and first grade girls, let's start a Girl Scout Troop for you! Interested in starting a Girl Scout ...

11Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
12Nov

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery ...

  • 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 per vehicle park admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Girl Scouts Information Meeting-Let's Start a Troop!

Calling all kindergarten and first grade girls, let's start a Girl Scout Troop for you! Interested in starting a Girl Scout ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

13Nov

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, November 6, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuscawilla Preserve Friday, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
14Nov

LoFi Dojo Grand Opening

Come for the whole day or stop by for any part of the celebration: 10 am - Free seminar for every ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

15Nov

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

17Nov

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: Tours/Informational

Disco Party-Join Girl Scouts!

Come learn all about Girl Scouts and how you can join a troop here in Gainesville! Join us for the Friendship ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch | Alachua County Library District 3145 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

P.K. Yonge All About High School Night

Rising 9th-grade students and families are invited to attend All About PK High School Night, an informative evening designed to ...

18Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

P.K. Yonge Tours

Tours High School Tours Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1:00 p.m. Middle School ...

19Nov

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

Join a ranger as we read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then a short walk on our Discovery ...

  • 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 per vehicle park admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Meet the Author: Lizzie R. Jenkins – Black America Series Alachua County

Lizzie Polly Robinson Brown Jenkins is a local historian, author, and retired educator from Archer, Florida, who wrote the book ...

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

20Nov

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, November 6, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuscawilla Preserve Friday, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
21Nov

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Sweetwater Wetlands

The Gainesville Young Birders Club is a birdwatching club for students aged 9 to 17 seeking to explore local natural ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2026 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

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22Nov

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

25Nov

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

  • 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.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
26Nov

Pancakes with a Ranger

On Thanksgiving morning, enjoy free pancakes and coffee prepared by a park volunteer and ranger. This all-ages gathering is a ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with park admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
27Nov

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, November 6, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuscawilla Preserve Friday, ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Booking Holiday tours now on our website. This Thanksgiving, experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours on Friday, November 28 ...

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

28Nov

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Booking Holiday tours now on our website. This Thanksgiving, experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours on Friday, November 28 ...

29Nov

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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