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.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
El Indio Mexican Food Jonesville Grand Opening
Join us this Sunday, March 1st, for the Grand Opening of El Indio! Enjoy a full day of family fun ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: 401 NW 143rd St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
IHOP National Pancake Day
Stop by your local IHOP on 3/3 from 7 am - 8 pm to celebrate National Pancake Day with us. ...
- 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3625 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free short stack
- Website: www.ihop.com
- Category: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida ACLD Waldo Branch
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment hosted by ACLD. *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 15150 Northeast US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment with Carolina Kids Co-Op. *Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park 7400 Southwest 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
SWAG Community Annual Health and Wellness Fair
Join us at SWAG Resource Center for our annual Health and Wellness Fair! This event will offer free health information, ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out
Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and a movie to wind down the night. ...
- 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $20 for 5:30-8:30 PM, or $25 for 5:30-10:00 PM
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Other
Fort White Car Show for Cystic Fibrosis
Our Annual Car Shows are back! New location- Open Door Church Ministry on Hwy 27 next to Fort White Farm ...
- 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Open Door Church Ministry - 8939 US-27, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Spectators are free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
High Springs Lions Club Cinderella’s Closet Free Prom Dresses
Mark Your Calendars- March 7th and 8th, 2026! Back by popular demand. We have added the Wedding Dresses back into our ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: Prices will range from $50-$150
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of honoring service, leadership, and community excellence. Food, prizes, children’s book signing and more! Program ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Repurpose Project Clothing Swap
Join us Saturday, March 7th from 1:00-4:00 at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
DMUF Miracle Market
Join us at Bo Diddley Plaza to shop vintage vendors and food trucks, listen to music, and meet Miracle Families. ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Eco Market at 4th Ave Food Park
Become sustainably-suave at the 4th Ave Eco Market this Sunday! This Sunday, 11 am-3 pm at 4th Ave Food Park- Local ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Other
High Springs Lions Club Cinderella’s Closet Free Prom Dresses
Mark Your Calendars- March 7th and 8th, 2026! Back by popular demand. We have added the Wedding Dresses back into our ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: Prices will range from $50-$150
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Courageous Young Voices
"12th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Courageous Young Voices" Youth Poetry & Creative Expression Showcase. Held annually at the beautiful Historic Thomas Center, students ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
UF Gator Market at the Reitz Union
Gator Market is a monthly outdoor market held on the Reitz Union North Lawn at UF during the spring and ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Reitz Union North Lawn 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: union.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
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
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: Other
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: Other
Okito America Lucky Charms Theme Parents Night Out
Lucky you… Parents Night Out is back! Drop the kids for a “Lucky Charms Night Out” on March 13th and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: All Okito America Locations
- Cost: $30/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
City of Gainesville Summer Camp Counselor Hiring Event
Join our team as a Summer Camp counselor! Work with youth and have fun leading, teaching, and playing. We are ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Old Library Building (across the plaza from City Hall), 222 E. University Ave., 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Other
Waldo Plant Festival
Get ready to celebrate all things green and growing at the 2nd Annual Waldo Plant Festival! Whether you’re a plant ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo City Square – 14450 NE 153rd Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Market at Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales St. Patrick's Day
I want to invite everyone to come out to the Market at Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales for a ST. ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: GatorSpark Science Saturdays-STEM Activities with UF students
Join students from GatorSpark at the University of Florida for STEM activities.
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Other
Pinspiration Gainesville: Spring Break Squishmallow Morning PJ Party
Join us for a Squishmallow drop-off event on March 17, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Early bird pricing ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $75 ($65 before March 10!)
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
Dare To Be Different Youth Empowerment Organization: Self-Care Spa Day
Parents, give your girl a day to GLOW from the inside out! Dare to Be Different is hosting a full ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Dare to Be Different 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $85
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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
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: Other
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: Other
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: Other
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: Other
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: Other
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: Other
Beneath the Surface Book Tour
Beneath the Surface is the first novel in the Blue Marble Series, and follows 11 year old Xing Xing into ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Foundation Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.carissawelton.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
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: Other
The Repurpose Project Book Swap
Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members Saturday, March 28th, from 11:00 am to ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
AUK Market Kids Art Fest
ART for Show + Sale! The AUK Market is excited to host our second Kids Art Fest pop-up event! Come ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Free Community Fun Day
After the incredible response to our first event, we’re excited to bring it back! Join us for our 2nd Community ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Poke'Ville
Buy ~ Sell ~ Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles & More! Something for every collector! Pokemon ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Other
Teen & Young Adult Job and Resource Fair
Meet employers, discover job openings, and learn about valuable resources at our Teen & Young Adult Job and Resource Fair ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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: Other
