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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

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High Springs BMX Summer Series | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Summer Series | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
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3:00 pm Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County at Santa Fe College Little School
 
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation July 4th Weekend Tours
10:00 am Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
 
 
 
7:00 pm Carolina Kids Co-op: Gainesville Virtual Open House
 
 
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5:45 pm Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude
10:00 am Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up
3:00 pm HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
5:00 pm Deeper Purpose Kids Academy After School Program Open House
 
9:30 am Education Equalizer Foundation: College PASS
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Water Safety Education and Resources
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
 
 
 
 
 
 
5:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gainesville Cars and Coffee
10:00 am Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up
8:00 am Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy
5:30 pm Greenfield Preschool Kindergarten Information Session
 
9:30 am Education Equalizer Foundation: College PASS
9:00 am Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Fossil Horses
12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
3:00 pm HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm Harn Museum Weekend Tours
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
10:00 am Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up
11:30 am Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: FREE Info & Resource Session via Zoom
 
9:00 am Pancakes with a Ranger
9:30 am Education Equalizer Foundation: College PASS
7:00 am Sweetwater Wetlands Park: FREE admission
 
 
3:00 pm HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
 
10:30 am Storytime and Hike with a Ranger
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am Historic Haile Homestead Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Historic Haile Homestead Tour
10:00 am Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up
3:00 pm HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour
 
 
7:00 pm Artwalk Gainesville
 
 
 
6:30 pm 1000 Voices of Florida, INC Theatre Troupe Interest Meeting
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
8:00 pm Ravine Gardens State Park Just Bats
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Jul

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County at Santa Fe College Little School

Join ELC Alachua as we visit one of our valued School Readiness and VPK providers! Our FREE Child Care Resource & ...

Carolina Kids Co-op: Gainesville Virtual Open House

Join us on Wednesday, July 1st, at 7:00 PM for our Virtual Open House! This is a great opportunity to meet ...

03Jul

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation July 4th Weekend Tours

Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2026 Tours begin at 10 am Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by ...

04Jul

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4700 S.W. 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Adults: $12, Children (ages 5-13): $7, Children under 5: Free (when accompanied by parent)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

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: Tours/Informational
05Jul

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

  • 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
06Jul

Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up

Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book ...

07Jul

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

08Jul

Deeper Purpose Kids Academy After School Program Open House

If you have a child who attends school in the High Springs Area, and you need Out of School Time ...

10Jul

Education Equalizer Foundation: College PASS

The Education Equalizer Foundation is helping students change their future—on purpose. College PASS is open to rising Juniors and Seniors who ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Water Safety Education and Resources

Join Healthy Start of North Central Florida for a Water Safety Education class. Children are welcome to come!

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
11Jul

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

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: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

Like almost all children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. She is preparing a talk for her class about how they ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets

Join us for an immersive journey of sight and sound as you experience the majesty of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
12Jul

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

13Jul

Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up

Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book ...

14Jul

Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy

Welcome to the Youth Energy Academy in Gainesville! Join us for a day filled with fun, learning, and energy exploration. ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

15Jul

Greenfield Preschool Kindergarten Information Session

As enrollment and childcare needs have evolved over the past few years, Greenfield has been presented with the unique opportunity ...

17Jul

Education Equalizer Foundation: College PASS

The Education Equalizer Foundation is helping students change their future—on purpose. College PASS is open to rising Juniors and Seniors who ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
18Jul

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, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

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: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

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19Jul

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

20Jul

Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up

Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book ...

21Jul

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: FREE Info & Resource Session via Zoom

Join ELC Alachua's CCR&R Coordinator to learn about: - Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) - School Readiness Tuition Assistance - Florida VPK ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

23Jul

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: Tours/Informational

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: Tours/Informational
24Jul

Education Equalizer Foundation: College PASS

The Education Equalizer Foundation is helping students change their future—on purpose. College PASS is open to rising Juniors and Seniors who ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
25Jul

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, ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

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: Tours/Informational

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

Like almost all children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. She is preparing a talk for her class about how they ...

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $6.17 - $8.22
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational
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26Jul

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

27Jul

Gainesville Thrives: Dolly Parton Imagination Library Sign Up

Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book ...

28Jul

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

1000 Voices of Florida, INC Theatre Troupe Interest Meeting

For homeschoolers and students in schools that do not have a troupe for their grade level. Grades 6th-12th.

31Jul

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Ravine Gardens State Park Just Bats

A special park program for all ages about bats that make their home at Ravine Gardens

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park (Under the big pavilion) 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park admission, $5 per vehicle or $2 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational