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.
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.
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
UF Baseball vs. University of Mississippi
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
UF Baseball vs. University of Mississippi
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
UF Baseball vs. University of Mississippi
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...
Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. This event is free and open to the ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
Join us at the Career Seminar Series, where teens explore the fascinating ways people make a living. Attend all the sessions ...
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 2 pm and 4 pm
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Get fit and socialize through various sports, games, and activities. • Feb 12 and 26 • March 12 and 26 • April 9 ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Kick off spring with us! Outdoor activities, water games, and more! Pack a picnic and spend the day at Cusowilla! Grades ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
Spider Cup #2: Outdoor 720 w/ Individual Eliminations Date: April 11th, 2026 Check-In: 9:30 am Announcements/Shooting: 10:00 am
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
UF Baseball vs. Bethune-Cookman University
Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Get ready for outdoor fun and adventure! Join Parks and Open Space staff for free games, activities, crafts, sports, and tons ...
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health and sponsored by State Farm Good Neighbor. About ...
Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...
UF Baseball vs. Auburn University
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
UF Baseball vs. Auburn University
The Healthy Heroes Day for Kids Safety Fair is a fun, community-driven event focused on raising safety awareness and promoting ...
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
Come join us for our Spring Flower Frenzy Festival at The Bryer Patch! Our festival will be Saturday, April 18, ...
UF Baseball vs. Auburn University
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, ...
UF Baseball vs. Jacksonville Dolphins
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Get fit and socialize through various sports, games, and activities. • Feb 12 and 26 • March 12 and 26 • April 9 ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog ...
UF Baseball vs. Texas A&M
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
UF Baseball vs. Texas A&M
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...
We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
UF Baseball vs. Texas A&M
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...
Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...
Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...