Kids Events in Gainesville

Check out happening kids events all around Gainesville, FL

45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show

 Sat, 14 Nov at 04:00 am Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

Journey to Juneteenth: Freedom Fest '26

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Bo Diddley Plaza

Black Uhuru with Maca Reggae Samba at Heartwood Soundstage

 Sun, 07 Jun at 12:00 am 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

48th Annual Jack Gamble Melon Run

Sat, 04 Jul at 08:00 am 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-5000, United States

Cancer Chomp (5th Annual)

 Sat, 17 Oct at 08:00 am UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex Free

2nd Annual Community School Readiness Event

 Sat, 08 Aug at 11:00 am 920 Heartwood Rd Free

Gainesville Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Sat, 22 Aug at 10:00 am Stephen C. O'Connell Center

CMN Dash & Bash 2026

 Sat, 14 Nov at 07:30 am Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Stadium North Lawn: 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, Fla. 32611

2026 Our Town Home and Garden Show

 Sat, 29 Aug at 09:00 am Alachua County Sports and Events Center

Prehistoric Palooza

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

Early Learning at the Harn Community Day

 Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32608

F4GK Summer Fun Days Bug Theme

 Tue, 16 Jun at 09:00 am 3700 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-24ND, United States

F4GK Summer Fun Days Animal Theme

 Tue, 09 Jun at 09:00 am Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park

Story Time in the Garden

 Sun, 07 Jun at 01:00 pm Gainesville Garden Club

Back To School Supplies Pop- Up Giveaway - Gainesville, Fla. Aug 2026

 Sun, 02 Aug at 02:00 pm Gainesville Training, Entrepreneurship, & Community (GTEC) Center Free

Back To School Supplies Pop-Up Giveaway Gainesville, Fla. JULY 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am Jesus People Life Changing Church Free

2026 Sun Country Gymnastics Team Camp

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am Sun Country Sports Center

GYC Summer Camp

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am Santa Fe College

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

 Thu, 18 Jun at 11:00 pm 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Grand Opening

 Fri, 12 Jun at 12:00 pm 7420 W Newberry Road Suite B, Gainesville, FL

Stars, Stage & Style

Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Santa Fe College-Blount Center

Free VBS/Day Camp for Kids! Gainesville, FL

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am North Central Baptist Church

Thornebrook Kids Activity Fair

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

First Annual All-City Games

Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 am MLK Center

Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2026

Sun, 07 Jun at 06:00 pm 14105 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

Father's Day: Dads Get In Free (with child of any age.)

 Sun, 21 Jun at 03:00 pm 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Gainesville Roller Derby: Gainesville All-Stars vs. Miami Gold Coast Roller Derby

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm MLK Center

Kingdom Quest VBS at Grace

 Mon, 22 Jun at 06:00 pm Grace at Fort Clarke Church

UF Health Hosted - Car Seat Check Up Appt - June 18, 2026

 Thu, 18 Jun at 09:00 am 3300 SW Williston Rd Free

Florida Time Travelers

 Mon, 27 Jul at 09:00 am 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Storytime at the Zoo

 Wed, 17 Jun at 10:30 am Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Reddick, Benbow, & Means Family Reunion - DEADLINE: MAY 15TH

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG USD 0 to 162

Popsicles in the Park | Girl Scouts Sign Up-Gainesville, FL

 Sun, 07 Jun at 10:00 am Veterans Memorial Park Free

Expedition: Florida!

 Mon, 20 Jul at 09:00 am 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

Daddy Daughter Ride or Drive-in

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

Build with Dad

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Chick-fil-A USD 11

Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids-Headquarters Library

 Fri, 26 Jun at 11:00 am 401 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5453, United States

Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids-Millhopper Branch

 Mon, 22 Jun at 03:00 pm 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606-6107, United States

Family Week at Salt Church

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:00 pm 8105 NW 23rd Ave , Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

VBS 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 5514 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32606

Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids-Cone Park Branch

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641-6034, United States

RAINFOREST FALLS - FREE Vacation Bible School

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm The Pentecostals of Gainesville

Summer Camp Showcase

 Fri, 12 Jun at 02:30 pm Gainesville Circus Center USD 0 to 7

Dance! Dance! Dance! THE TAKEOVER!

 Sun, 19 Jul at 04:00 pm Rosa B Williams Center/352artspace

Family Fun at Skate Station

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm Skate Station Funworks Gainesville

Artistic swimming camp

 Mon, 03 Aug at 05:00 pm Dwight H. Hunter "Northeast" Pool

Storytime at Depot Park

 Thu, 18 Jun at 10:30 am Depot Park

Artistic swimming camp

Mon, 15 Jun at 05:00 pm City of Gainesville Swimming Pools

Kirkwood Estate by Restless Mommas

 Thu, 04 Jun at 09:00 am Kirkwood, Gainesville

2026 UF Livestock Judging Camp

 Wed, 15 Jul at 08:00 am Beef Teaching Unit South USD 22 to 159

UF Health Hosted - Car Seat Check Up Appt - July `16, 2026

 Thu, 16 Jul at 09:00 am 3300 SW Williston Rd Free

Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids-Tower Road Branch

 Tue, 16 Jun at 03:00 pm 3020 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32608-9528, United States

Art & Sports VBS

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am 6725 NW 126th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32653

Transition Clinic

 Sun, 19 Jul at 01:00 pm 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605-1153, United States

Storm Ready Story Time and Safety Kit Fun for Kids-Library Partnership Branch

 Tue, 09 Jun at 12:30 pm 912 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-3765, United States

Millhopper Library Car Seat Check - June 11, 2026

 Thu, 11 Jun at 10:00 am 3145 NW 43rd St Free

Monday Mashups

 Mon, 08 Jun at 05:30 pm 3530 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32605

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Gainesville by Operation City Quest

 Thu, 19 Feb at 09:00 am Bo Diddley Plaza USD 10

Accessible Tram Tours at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

 Fri, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Sweetwater Wetlands Park Free

Healthy Start Water Safety Educational Class

 Fri, 10 Jul at 04:00 pm Tower Square Library Branch Free

Scavenger Hunt Gainesville

 Mon, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Gainesville USD 28