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.
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
Gainesville Unplugged
Step away from the screens and reconnect with nature at Gainesville Unplugged! This community celebration brings together music, makers, food, ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Event is free but there is a $5 optional welcome walk activity during the event
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time
Saturday morning classes from 9:30 am-10:45 am are for kids ages 2-5 & their adult caregiver to play. Come climb, ...
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am
- Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
- Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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
Trinity's Day Spa Kidpreneur Pop Up Shop
Our 6th Annual Kidpreneur Pop-Up Shop is approaching fast, and we already have so many amazing kids signed up! This is ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: MLK Multipurpose Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Experience Psychic Fair
Join us for a weekend of insight, healing, and spiritual exploration at Experience Psychic Fair at the Best Western Gateway ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Weekend Admission $10, Children 16 and under Free
- Website: www.experiencepsychicfair.com
- Category: Family Fun
AM/FM Music Festival
Experience a music festival for Gainesville, by Gainesville at the AM/FM Festival. Come see the FREE showcase downtown on February ...
- 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Sessions
We are gearing up for a super session this Winter as we'll meet end of January through March. We hope ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church (front lawn), 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: No registration is required. $4 per family per class suggested donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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
PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Love Yourself, Love Others
Join Gainesville Fire Rescue every month to participate in fun, family-friendly activities, learn valuable health and safety information and connect ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Clarence R. Kelly Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pancakes with a Ranger
Join us for a cozy morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice—all lovingly ...
- 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: No additional fees to participate after park entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
A ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on our ...
- 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/vehicle park admission
- 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
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville: Homeschool Community Days - Field Trip to Alachua County Solid Waste & Recycling Center
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Days: Field Trip to Alachua County Solid Waste & Recycling Center. All homeschoolers welcome! Let’s ...
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Leveda Brown Environmental Park 5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and open to all homeschoolers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Music & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
CKC Homeschool Community Day: Field Trip to The St. Augustine
Carolina Kids Co-op Gainesville presents Homeschool Community Day: Field Trip to The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum — AND ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: St. Augustine, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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
Downtown Palatka Azalea Festival
The 77th Azalea Festival is a beloved Palatka tradition celebrating community, music, food, and local flavor. Join us for three ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 105 N 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177-3712
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Downtown Palatka Azalea Festival
The 77th Azalea Festival is a beloved Palatka tradition celebrating community, music, food, and local flavor. Join us for three ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 105 N 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177-3712
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Live Oak Strawberry Fest
6th Annual Strawberry Fest at Suwannee County Fairgrounds in Live Oak. Family Fun & Festivities, Fresh Strawberries, Free Cirque Show, Art ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee County Fairgrounds: 1302 11th St SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
- Cost: $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch
This is a group tour. Limited tickets are available for each time slot. You must purchase your tickets in advance. ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Mayhem Ranch 17830 SE 40th Street, Morriston, FL 32668
- Cost: $45 for Adults (13 & up) | $35 Kids (3-12)
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Family Fun
