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.
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: 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: 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: Free
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: 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: Free
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: Free
UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic
The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: FREE
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
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: 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: 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: 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: Free
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: Free
FREE College Readiness Workshops
Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall School, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-3426
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: 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: 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: Free
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: 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: Free
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: 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: Free
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: Free
University of Florida Carillon Studio: Valentine's Day Concert
The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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: Free
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy
Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Carillon Studio Concert Series - Florida Carillon Festival
The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: 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: Free
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: 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: 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: 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: Free
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: 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: Free
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy
Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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: 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: 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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy
Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Florida SouthWestern State College
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.santafesaints.com
- Category: Free
