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.
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Blues Creek Ravine ...
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots music festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island with music ...
Sides, drinks and dessert included! Benefiting Lodge general funds.
Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...
Music, art, food, homemade goodies, reenactors, UF Native American curator display and identification booth, local history and more!
Celebrate Spring in Central Florida's must-see hidden gem! Join us for the 11th Annual Garden Show & Spring Festival at Cedar ...
Join us at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville on Saturday, May 2nd, for a day of fun and free comics! More ...
Celebrate Spring in Central Florida's must-see hidden gem! Join us for the 11th Annual Garden Show & Spring Festival at Cedar ...
Two days. Two vibes. One epic weekend! Saturday, May 2 — Hype Day Lineup 10 am – Doors Open 10 am – 12 ...
Looking for a new way to connect with the animals you love? Our Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day is ...
May Community Days dates at our River Ranch Water Park are here! With our first date being May 3rd! Dates for ...
CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots music festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island with music ...
May the 4th Be With You! Join us for crafts inspired by Star Wars. Enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. ...
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
All ages are encouraged to dress up. Prizes to be announced.
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
Join us for a magical morning at Tiny Tales Story Time inside Tiny Tot Bundles! On Tuesday, May 5th, from ...
Calling all Homeschool families! Come join us for our Flower Season Homeschool Day at the Patch! Our u-pick flower homeschool ...
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! ...
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...
Bike and Roll to School Day is on Wednesday, May 6th! This year, Safe Kids North Central Florida, along with ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...
Join us for Bloom & Build: A Mother’s Day Community Event — a special day dedicated to celebrating moms, families, ...
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
FULL! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup in the Park. We are celebrating Mother's Day! Join us ...
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Blues Creek Ravine ...
Bring your yoga mat and a little one under 2 years old for a parent-and-me music and development class.
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
Celebrate Mom with something extra special! Join us this Friday, May 8th, from 4–6 pm for our Mother’s Day “Create ...
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
PSA: Make this Mother’s Day the best yet at The Alachua County Farmers Market. Join us for The Mother’s Day ...
Join us for our Annual Mother's Day Garden Tour on Saturday, May 9th, from 9 am-1 pm. Tickets are $30 ...
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program and honor the VPK ...
Our events include art vendors, plenty of plants for sale, food, music, an opportunity to feed our donkeys, and more! All ...
We’ll be open Saturday, May 9th & Sunday, May 10th from 9 am–2 pm, and we’d love to have you ...
Come join us for our U-pick Flower Festival on Mother's Day weekend at The Bryer Patch on Saturday, May 9th, ...
Join us at Mayhem Ranch for the perfect spring day on the farm! Come spend Mother’s Day Weekend on the ...
Dive into fun this May at River Ranch Water Park! Join us for three exciting Community Event dates where you ...
Make this Mother’s Day one she’ll always remember! Skip the crowds and bring Mom out to the farm for a ...
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
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! ...
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Join us for a hands-on STEAM Pop-Up to experiment, build, design, and create at interactive activity stations created by local ...
Free screening event, developmental and milestones for ages 0-8. Family activities, food, resources, giveaways, and more!
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
2nd & 4th Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am. Starting Thursday, March 26th! A welcoming space where young children learn ...
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...
Grab your sunscreen and water toys! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Alachua Splash Park. This water is so ...
Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Blues Creek Ravine ...
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...
The 81st Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the Countryway Town Center. With lots of vendors, there will ...
Kingdom Fest is a family-friendly, faith-based celebration centered on worship, food, music, and fellowship. Set among the towering trees and the ...
January 24 – The Wind in the Willows February 14 – Guess How Much I Love You March 21 – The Very ...
Get ready for the annual Makin’ Bacon Fest, the fan-favorite event that brings thousands together for one delicious, bacon-packed celebration! ...
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
Kangaroos in the trees??? You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie's tree kangaroo, ...
May Community Days dates at our River Ranch Water Park are here! With our first date being May 3rd! Dates for ...
Get ready for a day of fun, creativity, education and growing the good life community as we line Main Street ...
This month’s Kids’ Day has a special treat for the grown-ups! Along with face painting, balloon animals, and live music, ...
We will have: food, games, basketball, water balloon fights and more! Building trust and understanding between young people and police officers ...
Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...
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! ...
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Bring the kids and enjoy a FREE farm visit on May 20th from 10 AM – 12 NN at Rooterville ...
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Playgroup in the Park. May 20th is World Bee Day! We have some ...
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
Join Gainesville Fire Rescue every month to participate in fun, family-friendly activities, learn valuable health and safety information and connect ...
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
Bragging Rights is hosting homeschool days now! 3rd Thursday of each month from 3 pm-6 pm
Join us on May 21, 2026, from 4 pm-7 pm at UF Health Archer Family Health Care as we celebrate ...
Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...
The Fandom that Raised Me, IGAD's 22nd Annual Art Exhibition on Friday, May 22nd, from 9 am to 6 pm. This ...
The premier open all-breed horse show at the Alachua County Equestrian Center! Memorial Day Weekend Fun! Water toss, Memorial Day BBQ, ...
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Blues Creek Ravine ...
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents ...
The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...
The premier open all-breed horse show at the Alachua County Equestrian Center! Memorial Day Weekend Fun! Water toss, Memorial Day BBQ, ...
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
Follow snow’s journey from tiny crystals to vast winter landscapes to abundant spring snowmelt. Visitors explore how snow shapes and ...
Make a dash to our birthday bash! We’re thrilled to offer FREE admission in celebration of the Cade Museum’s 8th ...
The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...
The premier open all-breed horse show at the Alachua County Equestrian Center! Memorial Day Weekend Fun! Water toss, Memorial Day BBQ, ...
Come sign up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event! Sign-Up for Camp and Skate for ...
Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...
This year’s festival marks a fresh start for a hometown classic — revived by local volunteers, for the local and ...
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
May Community Days dates at our River Ranch Water Park are here! With our first date being May 3rd! Dates for ...
We’re open at Noon on Monday for Memorial Day! 60 minutes of bowling shoes included. $5 arcade card. 2-person minimum ...
Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...
Memorial Day Skate!
Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...
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! ...
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Tuesdays! This is a casual, free to play, ...
Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...
Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...
Come join us on Wednesday, May 27th 5 PM- 7 PM for Decorate-A-Cup Family Night! Choose from 3 exclusive Classic ...
We meet at the pavilion for pizza, group games, and activities. Later, everyone has free choice to play a sport, ...
2nd & 4th Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am. Starting Thursday, March 26th! A welcoming space where young children learn ...
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 11:00 ...
Join us for our pop-up Story Time with Kittens! Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to relax in ...
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Blues Creek Ravine ...
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
The Gainesville Fine Arts Association presents its annual GFAA Artist Studio Tour during the weekend of May 30th and 31st, ...
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
End of School Party
Delicious cakes from across the pond. Traditional tea and sandwiches.
Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...
The Gainesville Fine Arts Association presents its annual GFAA Artist Studio Tour during the weekend of May 30th and 31st, ...
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
A gathering of donkeys and the people who love them. An inaugural event! Trail fun run, obstacles, costume party, education, ...
The Gainesville Fine Arts Association presents its annual GFAA Artist Studio Tour during the weekend of May 30th and 31st, ...
Grab your drum and join us for a full blue moon community drum & dance circle!