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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

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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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1208 N County Road 315C, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: $25 per guest
  • Website: shop.beyonk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
  • Website: www.vpizza.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch Returns

We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas on the Ranch event at Cracker House Winery! Petting zoo, ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 522 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL 32680-7373
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 regular admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bragging Rights Arcades Homeschoolers Meetup

Bragging Rights is hosting homeschool days now! 3rd Thursday of each month from 3 pm-6 pm

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $10 unlimited play (wristband valid until 10 pm), Kids 3 & under free with paid adult (does not include player's card)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tioga Movie Night: The Grinch with Grinch Appearance

We’re so excited to feature our 2026 Tioga Town Center movie lineup! With some extra special magic, of course! 9/4 based ...

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun