Gainesville

Fun4GatorKids Events

Contact Kathy Stewart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. about participating in any of the events listed below.

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Year-Round Weekly Homeschool Meetups, Playgroups and Family Days

Fun4GatorKids Playgroups

Offered once a week. We plan and organize homeschool meetups, playgroups, and family days at various locations around Alachua County.

Want to join our group? It's FREE https://www.facebook.com/groups/f4gkevents/

* Open to all businesses. We can arrange a homeschool meetup, playgroup or family day at your place of business. We will promote it in our Facebook group, and on our main Facebook page as well as on our website.
* We have over 3400 members in our group, but businesses may limit the attendance and/or require pre-registration.
* Fee: $50-$150. Free for some advertisers
* When: Homeschool meetups can be hosted anytime Monday-Friday 9am-2pm and should be geared toward elementary- middle school homes-schooled students. Playgroups be hosted anytime Monday-Friday 9am-2pm and should be geared to families with children 5 and under. Family Days can be hosted after school, in the evenings and weekends or on school holidays. Family Days should be geared towards families with school aged children.

 

Fun 4 Gator Kids Kids Zone at Chomp the Block

Friday Night Before Select Home Games at Celebration Pointe: 8/30, 9/13, 10/18, 11/15, and 11/22 2024

Chomp the Block

Before every Gators home game, the party starts on Friday night at Celebration Pointe, where Gators come to celebrate. Chomp the Block is the official Block Party of the Florida Gators and is held each home-game Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be food and beverages at Celebration Pointe restaurants and outdoor bars, plus food trucks. The Kids Zone runs from 6-8 a kids zone with child-friendly games such as a bounce house, face painting and balloon animals. Businesses are invited to set up a booth to promote their business as long as they provide FREE kids activities or attractions

    No Vendor fee. Email Kathy to register. Limited spaces available for October and November dates.

Boo at the Zoo Fun 4 Gator Kids Kids Zone

October 31st 3pm -7:30pm | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Registration is CLOSED for 2024. Email Kathy to be added to the waitlist. Fun4GatorKids Kids Zone at Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville's favorite Halloween treat for families. The students and staff transform the zoo into a spooky but safe trick or treating event for the whole family. Fun4GatorKids hosts the Kids Zone set up in front of The Little School. Expected attendance is 6000+ and all attendees will flow through the Kids Zone after visiting the zoo. We have limited availability for a maximum of 20 booths. *We are not permitted to accept food vendors or dance studios in the Kids Zone. Vendors may provide a kids activity; provide giveaway/promotional items OR may hand out wrapped candy.

    Vendor fees:
    *Fee WAIVED for non-profit organizations, government agencies, libraries and student organizations
    *Fee WAIVED for businesses that have spent $5000+ in advertising on F4GK in the past 12 months.
    *$75 - All other current advertisers
    *$150 - All other vendors

Glow in the Dark Fun Night

November 8th 6-8pm at Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park

Fun4GatorKids Glow in the Dark Event

NEW FREE Event. Businesses are invited to set up a booth and provide a FREE glow in the dark kids activity, attraction, craft, or handout. Sponsorships available. Email for details on how to participate.

    Vendor fees:
    *NO VENDOR FEE for businesses and organizations providing their own glow in the dark activity, attraction, craft, or handout. **May not be glow sticks, or items with open flames. If you bring a UV light/black light activity - you must bring your own UV lights. There is limited access to electricity.
    *$75 - Rent a Glow in the Dark game from Fun 4 Gator Kids. Email for game selection details.
    *150 - Glow in the Dark Mini Golf Sponsorship. Set up next to the mini golf course; logo on sign thanking sponsors; promoted on our Facebook page, Instagram page, and email newsletter in promotion for the event.

    To register, download and complete this Depot Park Vendor Application form. (Skip any fields that do not apply.) Email the completed form to Kathy and indicate if you will be bringing your own activity, or if you would like to rent one, or sponsor the Glow in the Dark Mini Golf Course.