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Things to do with kids in Gainesville

Family-friendly things to do in Gainesville in 2026: 9 kid-friendly events plus 0 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Storybook & Sensory Bin TimeWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  2. Storybook & Sensory Bin TimeWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  3. Introductory Bonsai WorkshopSaturday, August 22, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  4. Storybook & Sensory Bin TimeWednesday, August 26, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  5. Sip & See: Water Gardening DemoSaturday, August 29, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  6. Patio GardeningSaturday, September 5, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  7. Bob Ross Paint and SipSaturday, September 12, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  8. Voice in the GardenSunday, September 13, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
  9. Homeschool Workshop: Plant PartsThursday, September 17, 2026 · Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Upcoming family events in Gainesville

WedAug 12
  1. 10 AMStorybook & Sensory Bin TimeAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories.Free
WedAug 19
  1. 10 AMStorybook & Sensory Bin TimeAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories.Free
SatAug 22
  1. 10 AMIntroductory Bonsai WorkshopAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 3–12 · $150 – $160Bonsai is a unique blend of art and horticulture that is appreciated around the world, and this beginner class, led by Zach Adamz of…
WedAug 26
  1. 10 AMStorybook & Sensory Bin TimeAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Engage young minds and senses with nature-inspired stories.Free
SatAug 29
  1. 10 AMSip & See: Water Gardening DemoAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 3–12 · $40 – $45Dive into the tranquil world of aquatic gardening in this live demonstration focused on water lilies and lotus.
SatSep 5
  1. 10 AMPatio GardeningAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 3–12 · $40 – $45Have you always wanted to turn your patio or balcony into a green paradise, but don’t know where to start?
SatSep 12
  1. 1 PMBob Ross Paint and SipAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 3–12 · $100 – $110Enjoy a beer or wine while you complete a landscape painting inspired by the works of Bob Ross in just one class!
SunSep 13
  1. 2 PMVoice in the GardenAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 3–12 · $30 – $35is a 50-minute wellness class led by Barbara Steinhaus, DMA, C-AIM, CTM, Chair of the Department of Music at Brenau University, that…
ThuSep 17
  1. 10 AMHomeschool Workshop: Plant PartsAtlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville · Outdoors · Ages 5–12 · $30 – $35Homeschool Workshops offer families a guided classroom experience that investigates the connections among nature, science and art.