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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

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.


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March

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.

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Newborn Care Class

This class covers all things newborn! Including feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides hands on demonstration and ...

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, Free

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

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Downtown Palatka Azalea Festival

The 77th Azalea Festival is a beloved Palatka tradition celebrating community, music, food, and local flavor. Join us for three ...

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 ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool PE

Ages 5-15 Feb 9 & 23: Team Work and Cooperative Games March 2 & 23: Foundations of Fitness

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

UF Baseball vs. Florida Atlantic University

UF Baseball vs. Florida Atlantic 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

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 ...

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 ...

Strawberry Homeschool Day at The Bryer Patch

Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Strawberry season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our upick strawberry homeschool ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $8 admission fee per person. 2 & under free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

UF Baseball vs. Florida A&M University

UF Baseball vs. Florida A&M 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 Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. College of Central Florida

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

UF Baseball vs. High Point 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

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

UF Baseball vs. High Point 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

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

UF Baseball vs. High Point University

UF Baseball vs. High Point 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

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Mark your calendars race fans! The Mission Foods at NHRA Drag Racing Series 75th anniversary season kicks off at historic ...

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

UF Baseball vs. Florida State University

UF Baseball vs. Florida 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

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show

The Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Association is a non-profit organization that conducts and operates public fairs and ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center: 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.acyfls.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, 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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Indian River State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

UF Baseball vs. University of South Carolina

UF Baseball vs. University of South Carolina

  • 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

WildFlowers Festival of Music & Dance

Join us March 13-15, 2026 for a vibrant three-day celebration of music, dance, art, and community at the inaugural WildFlowers ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4107 NE 255th Dr, Melrose, FL 32666-6065
  • Cost: Day Passes: Adults $39, Teens (13–17) $19, Kids (12 & under) Free | Weekend Passes: Adults $99, Teens (13–17) $39. Kids (12 & under) Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

WildFlowers Festival of Music & Dance

Join us March 13-15, 2026 for a vibrant three-day celebration of music, dance, art, and community at the inaugural WildFlowers ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4107 NE 255th Dr, Melrose, FL 32666-6065
  • Cost: Day Passes: Adults $39, Teens (13–17) $19, Kids (12 & under) Free | Weekend Passes: Adults $99, Teens (13–17) $39. Kids (12 & under) Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF Baseball vs. University of South Carolina

UF Baseball vs. University of South Carolina

  • 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

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Civil Service Appreciation

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

UF Baseball vs. University of South Carolina

UF Baseball vs. University of South Carolina

  • 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

WildFlowers Festival of Music & Dance

Join us March 13-15, 2026 for a vibrant three-day celebration of music, dance, art, and community at the inaugural WildFlowers ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4107 NE 255th Dr, Melrose, FL 32666-6065
  • Cost: Day Passes: Adults $39, Teens (13–17) $19, Kids (12 & under) Free | Weekend Passes: Adults $99, Teens (13–17) $39. Kids (12 & under) Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Gatorball’s 2026 Hitting Clinics start Monday, February 2nd at Jonesville Park. Open to players 9U–14U, these sessions focus on mechanics, timing, ...

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Hillsborough Community College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 2 pm and 4 pm

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 - ...

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! ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: UF Health State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health and sponsored by State Farm Good Neighbor. About ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: 3300 Southwest Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, 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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

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 ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

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 ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival

This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: $12 adults, $7 ages 5-13. A two dollar discount is given for Kanapaha members who can present their membership card.
  • Website: kanapaha.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kanapaha Botanical Spring Garden Festival

This is Gainesville's premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features 100 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: $12 adults, $7 ages 5-13. A two dollar discount is given for Kanapaha members who can present their membership card.
  • Website: kanapaha.org
  • Category: Family Fun

St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Eat, Drink, Shop, Play and Tap your Toes! Enjoy a day or two of great entertainment, adult & kid fun, ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 25 W Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
  • Cost: $10 Adults – Kids under 13 free.
  • Website: lionsfestival.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

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 - ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Run with Purpose Run/Walk

Sign up to participate in the annual Run With Purpose to support Traumatic Injury survivors and their families, presented by ...

Archer Braid Trail 5k & 10k

Run the Archer Braid Trail! We’re heading back to the southwest — Southwest Alachua County, that is! The Archer Braid ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: 12955 FL-45, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Trail of Payne 5k, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run

This year's 14th annual Trail of Payne will have a 5k, 10K and a 1 Mile Fun Run (fun run ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $15-$30
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Mayhem Ranch - Easter on the Farm

Join us for our Fifth Annual Easter on the Farm! Get ready for a day filled with egg-citing activities, from ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

City of Gainesville: Tea with Felicity American Girl 1774-1776 Celebrating America 250

Join the City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Cultural Affairs and The Thomas Center Associates for a celebration ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Gatorball Academy Monday Night Hitting Clinics

Gatorball’s 2026 Hitting Clinics start Monday, February 2nd at Jonesville Park. Open to players 9U–14U, these sessions focus on mechanics, timing, ...

UF Baseball vs. Jacksonville Dolphins

UF Baseball vs. Jacksonville Dolphins

  • 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

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

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 - ...