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.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
America's 250th Birthday Bash at Camp Kulaqua
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Camp Kulaqua with water park fun, go-karts, wildlife, and more! Join us at Camp Kulaqua as ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Camp Kulaqua 23400 NW 212th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Early Bird Admission: $35/person. At-the-Door Admission: $45/person. Children 3 and under enter free. Veterans receive free admission with paying family members (valid military ID required).
- Website: americasbirthdaybash.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs presents Florida 1776/Nations 250 Year Anniversary
Looking ahead to the nations 250 year anniversary. The High Springs Historical Society, with the Alachua County Library Branch in ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays
Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Waldo MX & Event Grounds 4th of July Weekend Riding
Freedom, family and fun on the track! All tracks open! Groomed and ready to ride! All bikes welcome! Friday, Saturday & ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 17000 N.E. U.S. Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Ride for 3 days and get 50% off | 25% off ride and camp
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dave and Buster's: Red, White & Play Fest
Start the weekend off at Red, White & Play Fest at Dave & Buster’s! With the purchase of a ticket, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Dave and Buster's - Gainesville 3023 SW 45th St. Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $25 per person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Hopper Shuttle
These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Melrose Art Walk 4th of July
Art Walk – dinner proceeds support The Melrose Center and its programs. Dinner and Art begins at 5pm and the ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 307 State Road 26, Melrose, FL, 32666
- Cost: Free
- Website: the-melrose-center.org
- Category: Family Fun
Friday Night Market: Red, White & Rooster Celebration
Join us for a special Independence Day edition of our monthly Friday Night Market at the Chiefland Farmers Flea Market! Bring ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Farmers Flea Market 1206 N Young Blvd (US19/98), Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym
Join us EVERY Saturday for Open Gym at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex all summer long! Pickleball 8AM to 11:30AM Basketball 12PM ...
- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Key July 4th Events
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday in Cedar Key! Make plans now to spend your 4th of July weekend in beautiful Cedar Key, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Cedar Key Park, Florida
- Cost: free | 5K $30 per runner
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Lake Butler America’s 250 Independence Celebration and Fireworks
Lake Butler… get ready for a Fourth of July like never before! This year, Lake Butler Rotary’s Independence Day Celebration is ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Lakeside Park, 155 NW 3rd Street, Lake Butler, Florida, 32054
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Interlachen 4th of July Celebration
All-American Blast in a small town! Bike race, fishing tournament, veteran’s ceremony, parade, cake contest, foam party, and more! Parade begins ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Interlachen 311 Atlantic Ave. Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.interlachen-fl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Haile Farmer's Market 4th of July Celebration
Join us for our 4th of July celebration! - Red, White, & Blue Pet Costume Contest - Kid’s Corner - Extra Vendors - Live ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Waldo MX & Event Grounds 4th of July Weekend Riding
Freedom, family and fun on the track! All tracks open! Groomed and ready to ride! All bikes welcome! Friday, Saturday & ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 17000 N.E. U.S. Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Ride for 3 days and get 50% off | 25% off ride and camp
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary: Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day
Looking for a new way to connect with the animals you love? Our Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day is ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315C, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: $25 per guest
- Website: shop.beyonk.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke
Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!
Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Santa Fe Zoo
We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by the Children's Trust of Alachua County! Each Tuesday over ...
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $6 per person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Clay Dinosaur Fossils
Dig into prehistoric creativity by making dinosaur fossil impressions in clay! Participants will create clay “fossils” by stamping dinosaur toys into ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Humane Society of North Central Florida Storytime with Kittens (for kids ages 4-6)
Join us for another pop-up Storytime with Kittens! Children ages 4 to 6 are invited to relax in our Education ...
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: $5/Donation
- Website: humanesocietyncfl.givecloud.co
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Read with a Ranger Story Time
Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays
Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Liberty & Art For All
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, America250, at the Harn Museum of Art, reflecting on our diverse communities ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Hopper Shuttle
These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Healthy Start Program! Grow & Groove
Bring your yoga mat and little one under 2 years old for a parent and me music and development class.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4881 Northwest 8th Avenue, Unit 4, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Main Street Organization: Summer Splash Days
Newberry Main Street Organization is continuing the fun summer splash events during the summer. Join them on Fridays: June 5, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: S. Seaboard Dr. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym
Join us EVERY Saturday for Open Gym at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex all summer long! Pickleball 8AM to 11:30AM Basketball 12PM ...
- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Lynx Tails Story Time
Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: thelynxbooks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Kids Reading / Butterfly Class
Explore the beautiful world of pollinators! Discover how butterflies help our flowers and find out what we can do to ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free with Regular Admission or Membership
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
GGIC International Market
Come support our local international and refugee neighbors while sampling food, crafts and games from around the world! All proceeds ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Amusements Customer Appreciation Day
You showed up. We noticed. We're dropping the cover charge and opening the doors to say thanks. New, old, or ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke
Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville Competitive Team Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Cow Appreciation Day
Free Chikin! On Tuesday, July 14th, come dressed as a cow and get one of the following entrees for FREE! ...
- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Both Archer Road locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall Cow Appreciation Day
Happy Cow Appreciation Day! Enjoy a FREE entrée on us at when you dress up as a cow! One FREE ...
- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Things That Go
We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by the Children's Trust of Alachua County! Each Tuesday over ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Kiwanis Challenge Park 2002 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville Competitive Team Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Arcades Homeschoolers Meetup
Bragging Rights is hosting homeschool days now! 3rd Thursday of each month from 3 pm-6 pm
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $12.50 Unlimited Play, Kids 3 & under free with paid adult, does not include players card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays
Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Hopper Shuttle
These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Library Partnership Family Resource Center: Chill & Grill Male Appreciation Event
4th Annual Chill & Grill: Male Appreciation Event! Join the Library Partnership Resource Center for food, fellowship, and a celebration ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Downtown Gainesville Asian Food & Cultural Festival
Get ready, Gainesville— the best Asian food festival is taking over downtown for an unforgettable 3-day experience packed with flavor. Get ...
- 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
KidsStreet Urgent Care Back to School Bash
Get ready to kick off the school year with FUN! Join us for our Back to School Bash filled with ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2264 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym
Join us EVERY Saturday for Open Gym at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex all summer long! Pickleball 8AM to 11:30AM Basketball 12PM ...
- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Melt-Your-Popsicle
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Santa Fe College Zoo: Zookeeper Day
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a zookeeper? National Zookeeper Week highlights the hard work, dedication, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: $10- adults | $6- ages 4-12 | $3 - Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients | Free – ages 3 & under
- Website: www.sfcollege.edu
- Category: Family Fun
City of Gainesville Free Pool Day
Dive into July with Parks, Recreation and Culture Month! This July celebrates the 41st year of the National Recreation and ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: H. Spurgeon Cherry, Dwight H. Hunter, and Andrew Mickle Pools, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Kids 17 & under get FREE admission!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Fossil Horses
Meet Museum paleontologists at this horse-y event! Our researchers are excited to chat about ancient horse ancestors, local dig sites, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Equestrian Center 23100 West Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke
Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Downtown Gainesville Asian Food & Cultural Festival
Get ready, Gainesville— the best Asian food festival is taking over downtown for an unforgettable 3-day experience packed with flavor. Get ...
- 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Candy Scramble
Candy Scramble! Prizes and candy for all!
- 3:30 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF HealthStreet's Summer Health Fair & Bike Helmet Giveaway
We'll be holding our Summer Health Fair on July 20, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM. We'll have tabling ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: UF HealthStreet, 2401 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Operation Cool Down
Operation Cool Down is Coming to Your Neighborhood! The City of Newberry and our local Fire Department are teaming up ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: See schedule above
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville Competitive Team Evaluation Day
The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 300 Club Pool 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.makosaquatics.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Dress for a Mess
We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County. Each Tuesday over the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Kiwanis Challenge Park 2002 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Celebrate the Child Event
Join us on July 21st for an unforgettable summer bash: Celebrate the Child! This FREE family event will be filled ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center: 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pancakes with a Ranger
Start your morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice, prepared by a park ...
- 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
- Cost: Program is free with park admission.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
Join us for a storytime adventure designed for young nature lovers! A park ranger will share engaging picture books about wildlife, ...
- 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 per vehicle park admission.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Read with a Ranger Story Time
Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Hopper Shuttle
These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Playgroup and Parent Connections hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights
Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: $60 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Sweetwater Wetlands Park: FREE admission
Celebrate Parks, Recreation & Culture Month with us! We’re excited to offer FREE admission to Sweetwater Wetlands Park on Saturday, ...
- 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym
Join us EVERY Saturday for Open Gym at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex all summer long! Pickleball 8AM to 11:30AM Basketball 12PM ...
- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Union County Impact Community Back to School Bash
Help us prepare Union County students for success! Students attending this event will receive: a backpack, school supplies, a haircut, ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Lake Butler Middle School Gym 150 SW 6th St., Lake Butler, FL, 32054
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Stop the Violence Back to School Rally
Families are invited to attend the 27th Annual Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally scheduled for July 25 from 9 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: pavingpeace.org
- Category: Family Fun
The Lynx Tails Story Time
Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: thelynxbooks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Geeks GNV Kids Party
We here at Geeks GNV pride ourselves on being an all ages space, and there's no better way to show ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2603 NE 17th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Rum 138 Sunday Funday with Birthday Cake
This Sunday, July 26th, 2026, from 2-5pm, Rum 138 will host a very special Sunday Funday, a weekly live music ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: RUM 138: 2070 SW County Rd 138, Ft. White, FL 32038
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke
Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Operation Cool Down
Operation Cool Down is Coming to Your Neighborhood! The City of Newberry and our local Fire Department are teaming up ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: See schedule above
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade
Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Carnival
We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County. Each Tuesday over the ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office: Books, Bingo & Brownies
Join us for a fun event filled with bingo, free books, and a brownie bar! Don’t just play-win some fun prizes!
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Two Sisters Coffee Co: Harry Potter Birthday Celebration Weekend
Attention all Wizards & Muggles! Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's birthday - with Hogwarts decor, drinks specials and other ...
- 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- Cost: Receive 10% off your purchase when you show up wearing your Harry Potter & Hogwarts gear & merch.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Gift Certificates & More Before the School Bell Rings…Free Fun with Dave & Buster’s
Before You Head Back to School... Let's Have Some FUN! Join GCM and Dave & Buster's for an exciting day ...
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Location: Dave & Buster's 3023 SW 45th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays
$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights
The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Two Sisters Coffee Co: Harry Potter Birthday Celebration Weekend
Attention all Wizards & Muggles! Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's birthday - with Hogwarts decor, drinks specials and other ...
- 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- Cost: Receive 10% off your purchase when you show up wearing your Harry Potter & Hogwarts gear & merch.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Just Between Friends Legacy Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at the JBF sale at Legacy Park. What is JBF? Just Between Friends is ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: If you sign up, you will get FREE admission!
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Springs Hopper Shuttle
These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Help Me Grow Alachua: Books, Balls and Blocks Event
Free screening event, developmental and milestones for ages 0-8. Family activities, food, resources, giveaways and more!
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Brookside Apartments Leasing Office 100 NW 146th Dr, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
