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.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
High Springs National Night Out
Join Us for National Night Out 2026! The High Springs Police Department, the City of High Springs, and the Children’s ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Micanopy Academy Open House
This event is for new, returning, and prospective families. Come meet our teachers and discover a place where every student ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Micanopy Academy 708 NW Okehumkee St., Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Other
Straight from the Heart of North Central FL Back 2 School Giveaway
The Annual Back to School Giveaway will be on August 7th from 6:00-8:00PM at Deese Memorial Park! - Free backpacks - Free ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Deese Memorial Park 18283 State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Mossman Hall First Friday Art Walk
Mark your calendars for August 7th First Friday Art Walk at Mossman Hall featuring local artists.
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Haile Equestrian Barn Camp Out
Mark your calendars: August 7–8, Haile Equestrian is hosting an overnight Barn Camp Out — and it is unlike anything ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Haile Equestrian Center: 7680 SW 46th Blvd · Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $110 per child
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Other
Palms Medical Group Back-to-School Bash
Gainesville neighbors, school is right around the corner and we've got you covered! Join us on August 8, 2026, 10 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 200 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Kindergarten Round Up-Join Girl Scouts Today!
Join us for a fun playdate for girls entering kindergarten this fall! This is a great opportunity for your girl ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Veteran's Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Divine Destiny International Ministries, INC. Take It to the Head Back to School Community Outreach
Join us for our 2nd Annual Back-to-School Event at Divine Destiny International Ministries! Get ready for an awesome day filled with ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 14911 Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Deeper Purpose Family Resource Center- TRC Parents Day Out: Back to School Shopping Edition
Need to go back to school shopping & would rather get it done without taking all of the kids? Drop ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 19975 NW 244th St, High Springs, FL 32643-1369
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Back to School Community Closet
Join Honored: Mothers & Daughters of Destiny for our 5th Annual Back to School Community Closet! As families prepare for a ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Destiny Community Church 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Everything is FREE and open to everyone!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Other
Gator Bait Sports Grill & Lake Region Kiwanis Free Back to School Haircuts
Gator Bait & Lake Region Kiwanis Are Hosting Free Haircuts at Melrose United Methodist Church on Aug 9th, 1-4 pm. ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Melrose United Methodist Church 5807 Hampton St, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Voices Rising Community Chorus New Singer Registration
Voices Rising Community Chorus (aka, VRCC) is open to singers age 8 and up. The chorus does not require a ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Oak Hall School 1700 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.vrccgainesville.org
- Category: Other
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Other
Monday Night Rally Run Club
Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
- Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Advance Auto Parts Newberry Grand Opening
3 big days! One big celebration! August 14-16, 2026 Friday at 7:30 am Free Two Sisters Coffee Pull raffle winner for the Zip at ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: 24093 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville’s Back to School Fair
Homeschool Resource Fair!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Event is free for everyone!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Advance Auto Parts Newberry Grand Opening
3 big days! One big celebration! August 14-16, 2026 Friday at 7:30 am Free Two Sisters Coffee Pull raffle winner for the Zip at ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: 24093 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Community Event and Backpack Giveaway
This two day community outreach event is designed to bring together families across Alachua County by providing resources, fellowship (gospel ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 5703 West SR 235, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Advance Auto Parts Newberry Grand Opening
3 big days! One big celebration! August 14-16, 2026 Friday at 7:30 am Free Two Sisters Coffee Pull raffle winner for the Zip at ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 24093 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Monday Night Rally Run Club
Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
- Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Safe Kids North Central Florida: UF Health Hosted - Car Seat Check Up Appt
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health. This event is generously sponsored by the Children's ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 3300 Southwest Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
SWAG Family Resource Center Community Dinner
Families are invited to share a meal together, enjoy conversation, and connect with others in the community in a welcoming ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Free Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit
Planning your homeschool year? Looking for practical ideas, trusted resources, and encouragement from experienced homeschool educators? The Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Online
- Cost: FREE
- Website: summit.inspireguidenurture.com
- Category: Other
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Our totally radical vendors specialize in ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Unit 2110, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: GA $8 in advance $10 day of the event. Kids 12 and under are FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Pollinator Census Party
The Gainesville Garden Club invites you to come to their Butterfly Sanctuary at the Clubhouse Grounds to participate in a ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.ggcfl.org
- Category: Other
Free Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit
Planning your homeschool year? Looking for practical ideas, trusted resources, and encouragement from experienced homeschool educators? The Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Online
- Cost: FREE
- Website: summit.inspireguidenurture.com
- Category: Other
Free Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit
Planning your homeschool year? Looking for practical ideas, trusted resources, and encouragement from experienced homeschool educators? The Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Online
- Cost: FREE
- Website: summit.inspireguidenurture.com
- Category: Other
Monday Night Rally Run Club
Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
- Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Free Dental Care
Registration and screening day! Extractions and fillings only! The mobile dental mission serves those who have no dental insurance and ...
- 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Community Church 174 SW Morningstar Glen, Ft White, FL 32038
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Walk with a Doc
Join us for Walk with a Doc! On the last Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m., community members are invited ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE to attend
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Matheson History Museum African American Legacies in FL: 250 Years of American Ideals and Global Impact
Presented by the African & African American Historical Society, Inc. and Local Organizations Featuring Humanities-based Presenters including: - Dr. Andrew K. Frank, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE with registration
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program
Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library, Cone Park Library, and Clarence R. ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center 1701 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Monday Night Rally Run Club
Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
- Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
