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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.


Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, November 7th

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month: Friday, November 7th

Tots will collage fall inspired colored tissue paper onto contact paper leaf cut outs to create autumn suncatchers. Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy an age-appropriate Docent-led tour then create art in the classrooms. Click to learn more.
Chomp the Block

Chomp the Block

Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, join us at Celebration Pointe on Friday night. Chomp the Block, the official block party of the Florida Gators®, is the pre-game event no Gator should miss. Fun, food, drinks, music, Gator legends and good times are everywhere from 6 to 10 pm. Kids activities from 6 pm – 8 pm Entertainment Zone with bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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3:00 pm Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
 
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2:00 pm UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic
 
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2:00 pm Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
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3:00 pm Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. St. Petersburg College
 
9:00 am GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets
 
 
 
 
3:30 pm SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation
 
10:00 am Newberry Main Street Spring Festival
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1:55 pm UF Carillon Studio Concert Series
 
2:00 pm Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
1:30 pm Alachua County Park ‘N Play
1:00 pm Safe Kids North Central Florida: Celebration Pointe State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up
 
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2:00 pm Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
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8:30 am Oak Hall Saturday Tours
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:00 am FREE College Readiness Workshops
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Tree Fest at Swamp Head Brewery
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01Apr

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
02Apr

Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
  • Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
  • 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
04Apr

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

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
07Apr

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
08Apr

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
09Apr

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. St. Petersburg College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

  • 3:00 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
11Apr

GROW HUB's Pop Up Markets

Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Newberry Main Street Spring Festival

Spring Festival in Historic Downtown Newberry! Join us for a fun-filled day in charming downtown Newberry featuring: - Live Music from 11:30 ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 25435 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4255
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa Fe Springs Celebration

A FREE public event at Poe Springs Park, Saturday, April 11th, to celebrate the area's wonderful springs with vendors, food, ...

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Poe Springs Park 29722 NW 182nd Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
  • 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
12Apr

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...

  • 1:55 pm
  • Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: arts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free
14Apr

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
15Apr

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
16Apr

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
18Apr

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
21Apr

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
22Apr

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
25Apr

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: www.oakhall.org
  • 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

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

Tree Fest at Swamp Head Brewery

We'd like you to help us plant some trees! Solar Impact, Inc. and Swamp Head Brewery have teamed up again ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Seminole State College of Florida

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
28Apr

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
29Apr

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