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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Newberry Blues and BBQ Festival
Blues Music All Day! Starting at 10 AM and going strong all day long! BBQ Competition Think you’ve got the best BBQ? ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Historic District Newberry, Florida
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Run 7.2K + Fest
Run, don’t walk — Springs Run 7.2k 2026 registration is open! Gainesville’s biggest race returns February 7th, for its 11th ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville , FL 32601
- Cost: $10-$60
- Website: runsignup.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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Tickets are $15 per person, plus park entry fees.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ravine Gardens State Park Ranger Read Along
January 24 – The Wind in the Willows February 14 – Guess How Much I Love You March 21 – The Very ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Tickets are $15 per person, plus park entry fees.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival
Experience the Magic of Art in the Heart of Gainesville! Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
