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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.


Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

October 10th-31st. Saturdays 10-7 | Sundays 12-6 Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn pit, duck races, games, photo spots, local vendors, food & more! NEW: Cow Snuggle Sessions! Snuggle, brush, take photos and make memories with our cows. Limited availability, so add your session when purchasing tickets! Click to learn more.
The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access to all art supplies, child enrichment toys, sensory tables, dramatic play areas, and much more! All ages are welcome, from 12 months to teens. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, October 8th 5-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, October 8th 5-9pm

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. Explore our newest exhibition Layered Lives and explore a constellation of Cuban women artists whose practices unfold within an aesthetic shaped by circulation, memory and embodiment. 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 month 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.
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11:30 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
 
6:30 pm Florida Gators Soccer vs. Youngstown State University
 
9:30 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:00 pm Newberry RC Park Under the Lights Racing Series
 
 
 
 
 
 
5:00 pm Mayhem Ranch Barrel Racing Jackpot Summer Series
 
 
 
 
 
 
7:45 pm UF Football: Gators vs. Florida Atlantic University
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Florida Gators Soccer vs. Wake Forest University
 
 
8:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Miami
 
5:00 pm Friday Night Street Legal Madness
8:00 am Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
4:30 pm Meet and Greet with Gator Linebacker Aaron Chiles Jr at Zaxbys
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Florida Atlantic University
9:30 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
 
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am ECA Monthly Chess Tournament
 
 
 
 
 
 
5:30 pm UF Football: Gators vs. Campbell University
 
 
 
 
 
 
6:30 pm High Springs BMX Summer Series
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
 
11:30 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
 
8:30 am Crafty Gemini Rising Stars Classic
1:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Troy University
 
5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
 
 
 
9:30 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:00 pm University of Florida Men's Soccer Club vs UNF
 
 
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Gainesville Roller Derby: Swamp City Sirens vs. Millhopper Devils
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
5:00 pm Friday Night Street Legal Madness
8:00 am Saturday Insanity at Gainesville Raceway
 
 
 
7:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Jacksonville
6:00 pm Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Texas
 
9:30 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
 
 
 
 
 
 
3:30 pm UF Football: Gators vs. Ole Miss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1:00 pm University of Florida Men's Soccer Club vs Embry Riddle
 
11:30 am Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators
5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
 
 
 
 
 
5:30 pm Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar
6:00 pm Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Polk State College
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01Sep

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 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: Sporting Events
03Sep

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Youngstown State University

The Gators soccer team takes on the Youngston State Penguins for Senior Night! Kickoff is set for 6:30pm! Get there ...

05Sep

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

We’re looking for new bowlers to join our youth league! 1st day of league: August 15, 2026 at 9:30 am Juniors $12/week ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Newberry RC Park Under the Lights Racing Series

The next round of our summer series is here! Join us Under The Lights and experience top-tier RC racing ...

Mayhem Ranch Barrel Racing Jackpot Summer Series

Run wild this summer at Mayhem Ranch! Get ready for our Barrel Racing Jackpot Summer Series! Summer Series Dates: - June 20 - ...

UF Football: Gators vs. Florida Atlantic University

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

06Sep

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Wake Forest University

The Gators soccer team takes on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons for Alumni Night/90s Night! Kickoff is set for 12:00pm! ...

Meet and Greet with Gator Linebacker Aaron Chiles Jr at Zaxbys

The word is out! Our friend Aaron Chiles Jr. Florida Gators Football is coming by this Sunday! Come meet him, ...

09Sep

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. University of Miami

It’s Club Sports Night as Gators Volleyball takes on Miami! Don’t miss an exciting night of Gators Volleyball, plus 500 ...

11Sep

Friday Night Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5 pm. Track is hot from 6:00 pm-10 pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up) $20, Children (12 & under) Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Florida Atlantic University

Gators Volleyball takes on Florida Atlantic! Don’t miss the action, plus the first 250 students will receive a dual pouch ...

12Sep

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

We’re looking for new bowlers to join our youth league! 1st day of league: August 15, 2026 at 9:30 am Juniors $12/week ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

ECA Monthly Chess Tournament

Experience the thrill of competitive chess at the Endgame Academy. Whether you are aiming for the podium or looking to ...

UF Football: Gators vs. Campbell University

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

High Springs BMX Summer Series

Gates open at 6:30 pm. Registration and practice until 7:30 pm Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. ...

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.usabmx.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
13Sep

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Troy University

Gators Volleyball takes on Troy for Youth Sports Day & Camper Reunion! Don’t miss 500 team photo card giveaways and ...

15Sep

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 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: Sporting Events

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
16Sep

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
17Sep

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
19Sep

Crafty Gemini Rising Stars Classic

12 TEAMS. 1 CHAMPIONSHIP. Come see the future stars of girls volleyball compete at the 2nd Annual CGYD Rising Stars ...

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: Adults $10 | Students & Children $5 | Ages 5 & under FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

We’re looking for new bowlers to join our youth league! 1st day of league: August 15, 2026 at 9:30 am Juniors $12/week ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

University of Florida Men's Soccer Club vs UNF

Fall Schedule: UNF | September 19 at 12 pm Embry Riddle | September 27 at 1 pm USF | October 11 at 1 ...

Gainesville Roller Derby: Swamp City Sirens vs. Millhopper Devils

Join the Gainesville Roller Rebels for our second home team bout of the season on Saturday, September 19th at the ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Kids 12 & under get in FREE! (Advance tickets coming soon)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
22Sep

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
23Sep

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Jacksonville

Gators Volleyball takes on Jacksonville for Gators Giveaway Night! Students and families can enter to win all night long for ...

24Sep

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of Texas

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

25Sep

Friday Night Street Legal Madness

Gates Open at 5 pm. Track is hot from 6:00 pm-10 pm. For street legal portion of the night any Licensed ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up) $20, Children (12 & under) Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
26Sep

Saturday Insanity at Gainesville Raceway

Gates open at 8am on track at 10am. Saturday Insanity will feature heads up racing with 6.50 and 7.50 indexes, plus ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up): $20, Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

We’re looking for new bowlers to join our youth league! 1st day of league: August 15, 2026 at 9:30 am Juniors $12/week ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

UF Football: Gators vs. Ole Miss

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff.

27Sep

University of Florida Men's Soccer Club vs Embry Riddle

Fall Schedule: UNF | September 19 at 12 pm Embry Riddle | September 27 at 1 pm USF | October 11 at 1 ...

29Sep

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Storytime With The Gators

Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of ...

  • 11:30 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: Sporting Events

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
30Sep

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Pickleball Calendar

Pickleball is kind of a big dill around here. Open Pickleball is back this September and October at the Alachua ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per player, $10 paddle rental available
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Polk State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events