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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Alabama
Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on the University of Alabama!
- 1:00 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
City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks
This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Art
Join us for a fun art adventure designed for homeschoolers! Program is for ages 5-10. Feb 2 & 16: Clay March 9 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $20 both sessions/$12 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
P.K. Yonge All About Elementary School Night
Join us for an evening to learn more about the P.K. Yonge Elementary School programs and about the admissions process. ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 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.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Florida State College at Jacksonville
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 1 pm and 3 pm
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
UF Women's Basketball vs Auburn University
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Auburn 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
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch
Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF College of Dentistry Super Sealant Saturday
Free Dental Exams, Sealants, and Fluoride Varnish for children ages 1-17; followed by a Toy Story themed carnival with fun ...
- 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: University of Florida College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: FREE
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational, Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: portals.veracross.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
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: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other
Kirby Family Farm Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion
Y'all watch out come this February 7 & 8, 2026, Word has it that some no good dirty outlaws are ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Kirby Farm: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Arkansas
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Arkansas!
- 12:00 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
Dinosaur World Live presented by UF Performing Arts
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roar-some-ly thrilling show, and a must-see for ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $20-$40, UF Students $12
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE
Ages 5-15 Feb 9 & 23: Team Work and Cooperative Games March 2 & 23: Foundations of Fitness Registration opens Dec 1 with ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $10 both sessions/$6 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Sporting Events
Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 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.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Park ‘N Play
Get ready for outdoor fun and adventure! Join Parks and Open Space staff for free games, activities, crafts, sports, and tons ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Alachua County Homeschool P.E. at Veterans Park
Get fit and socialize through various sports, games, and activities. • Feb 12 and 26 • March 12 and 26 • April 9 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Veterans Park 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $10 both/$6 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Tallahassee State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 1 pm and 3 pm
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation
SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Pine Meadows Community Center 2626 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Baseball vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham
UF Baseball vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
Big entertainment, big shopping, big eats & drinks, big fun! New this year – bigger entertainment area – more music, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5 per person and includes a wristband that covers admission to the entire two-and-a-half-day weekend
- Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Civil War and host ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Friday school day is $5 per person. Under 6 Free. | Saturday & Sunday: Purchase a two-day ticket for $20 or $12 per day, per adult and $6 for children. Under 6 Free.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Olustee Festival
Join us for the 47th Annual Olustee Festival on February 13–14, 2026, as we proudly celebrate the 250th Anniversary of ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: Free Festival
- Website: www.olusteefestival.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Baseball vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham
UF Baseball vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
Big entertainment, big shopping, big eats & drinks, big fun! New this year – bigger entertainment area – more music, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5 per person and includes a wristband that covers admission to the entire two-and-a-half-day weekend
- Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Civil War and host ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Friday school day is $5 per person. Under 6 Free. | Saturday & Sunday: Purchase a two-day ticket for $20 or $12 per day, per adult and $6 for children. Under 6 Free.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Olustee Festival
Join us for the 47th Annual Olustee Festival on February 13–14, 2026, as we proudly celebrate the 250th Anniversary of ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Park on Lake Desoto, Lake City, FL
- Cost: Free Festival
- Website: www.olusteefestival.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
UF Baseball vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham
UF Baseball vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival
Big entertainment, big shopping, big eats & drinks, big fun! New this year – bigger entertainment area – more music, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 1013 Riverside Dr SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Cost: $5 per person and includes a wristband that covers admission to the entire two-and-a-half-day weekend
- Website: steinhatcheechamber.com
- Category: Family Fun
Olustee Battle Reenactment
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida's first state park, will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Civil War and host ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 5815 Battlefield Trail Road, Sanderson, FL 32087
- Cost: Friday school day is $5 per person. Under 6 Free. | Saturday & Sunday: Purchase a two-day ticket for $20 or $12 per day, per adult and $6 for children. Under 6 Free.
- Website: battleofolustee.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Art
Join us for a fun art adventure designed for homeschoolers! Program is for ages 5-10. Feb 2 & 16: Clay March 9 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $20 both sessions/$12 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
KBCH Career Seminar Series
Join us at the Career Seminar Series, where teens explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Attend all the sessions ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 1 pm and 3 pm
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
UF Baseball vs. Stetson
UF Baseball vs. Stetson
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 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.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Homeschool Junior Naturalist
Parents are to stay with the children. Siblings are welcome, however activities are geared towards grades Grades K-7. Upcoming Dates: January 21: ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $4 resident/ $5 non resident
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Safe Kids North Central Florida: Celebration Pointe State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up
Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: North Parking Garage 5017 Southwest 27th Lane 3rd Floor Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. CMI
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team!
- All Day Event
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University
UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center
Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was ...
- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
- Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
- Category: Family Fun
UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University
UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival
The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver Springs State Park 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
- Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
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: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other
Bryer Patch Strawberry Festival
Come join us for our Annual Strawberry Festivals at The Bryer Patch! Our Strawberry Festival will be Saturday, February 21st, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Age 13 & up- $12, Age 3-12- $10, 2 & under free. Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University
UF Baseball vs. Kennesaw State University
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival
The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival is the largest event of its kind in the southeast and takes ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver Springs State Park 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
- Cost: $10 per person, children 5 and under FREE
- Website: silverrivermuseum.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Alabama
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Alabama!
- 12:00 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
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE
Ages 5-15 Feb 9 & 23: Team Work and Cooperative Games March 2 & 23: Foundations of Fitness Registration opens Dec 1 with ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $10 both sessions/$6 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Sporting Events
Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
UF Baseball vs. Florida International University
UF Baseball vs. Florida International University
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
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: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
City of Gainesville Eco Rangers
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
UF Baseball vs. Florida International University
UF Baseball vs. Florida International University
- All Day Event
- Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
- 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.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
O2B Kids Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Included with your O2B Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Alachua County Homeschool P.E. at Veterans Park
Get fit and socialize through various sports, games, and activities. • Feb 12 and 26 • March 12 and 26 • April 9 ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Veterans Park 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $10 both/$6 drop in
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Mississippi
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Mississippi!
- 6:00 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
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
The Gainesville Orchestra presents American Dream
American Dreams- Grofe's exploding "Grand Canyon Suite" and the World Premier of Poet Laureate, E. Stanley Richardson's "Eden" set to ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: General $50, Seniors $40, Students $20
- Website: gainesvilleorchestra.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Chief Theatre presents Little Women
By Marisha Chamberlain | Directed by Angie Acevedo Jo March isn't your typical Victorian lady. She's indecorous and headstrong, and one ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: $17
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 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.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Online Event
- Cost: free
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other
Alachua County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers: Food and Agriculture Festival
Do you know what agricultural commodities are grown right here in the state of Florida? Come join us and several ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
