Gainesville

Contests and Giveaways

This page lists local contests and giveaways aimed at kids and families in the Gainesville, Florida area.
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Alachua Community Collective Back to School Teen/Tween Essentials Mutual Aid Drive

Donations requested by August 1, 2025. Drop off at the ‘Dr. Seuss’ Yellow House on the corner of NW ...

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hours: 9:00 am
free
Lincoln Park 900 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
Alachua County Library District Kids Summer Art Show

Kid artists can participate in our inaugural Kids Summer Art Show! Participants may enter up to two ...

reception on Saturday, August 2, 2025
Any Alachua County Library District location, Gainesville, FL
Alachua Police Department Back 2 School Giveaway

Get ready for an amazing day! Join us on Saturday, August 2nd from 9 am-12 pm at Legacy Park for the ...

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
free
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua, FL, 32615
French Fun Food and Foreign Languages

Win-Win-Wednesdays: Spanish Special 2:30-3:10. WIN $60 for Zoom classes, school year, summer, spring ...

8520 NW 2nd Place, Gainesville, Fl, 32607
Gainesville Church of God Back to School Backpack Sunday

Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t wan ...

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Hours: 10:00 am
free
Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Honor|ed Back to School Community Closet

Donation Collection Day Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 3 pm-7 pm We’re getting ready to bless our comm ...

Donation Collection Day: Sunday, August 3rd | Community...
FREE entry
Destiny Community Church 20820 West Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, 32669
North Central Florida Community Center School Supplies Giveaway

Pull up school supplies giveaway until supplies run out! Adult/parent must be present with child/you ...

Friday, August 8, 2025
Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32605
Palms Medical Group School Supply Drive

Join us on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to noon for a school supply drive! We will be providing ...

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
FREE
200 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32607
Pastor Andrew Miller presents Back 2 School Concert

Back-to-School Bash & Free Backpacks! Alachua, get ready! I'm thrilled to share an event that's goin ...

Friday, August 1, 2025
Hours: 7:00 pm
free
13205 NW 157th Ave, Alachua, FL, 32615
Promised Land Family Ministries, Inc: Backpacks and Blessings

Join us at the farm as we give away backpacks* and school supplies—plus, for the first time, we’ll b ...

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hours: 09:00 am - 2:00 pm
free
Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way, Lake Butler, FL, 32054
Taurean Green Foundation: Back 2 School Basketball Camp

Our 3rd Annual Back 2 School Basketball Camp is back — and registration is now OPEN! This FREE camp ...

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free entry for all!
Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, Florida, 32669
TCC Wireless Zone School Rocks Backpack Giveaway

On Sunday, July 27 at 1 PM, participating TCC stores around the country will be hosting an in-store ...

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Hours: 1:00 pm
free
15560 NW US Hwy 441, Ste 140, Alachua, FL, 32615
Tu Fiesta Radio 95.7FM: Back To School

Back-to-school celebrations are a big one with this event filled with joy, music, food, and FREE bac ...

Friday, August 1, 2025
Hours: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
free
Mi Apá Latin Cafe 14829 NW 157th Ln, Alachua, FL, 32615
Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Back to School Drive/Walk Thru Supply Drive

It’s That Time Again, Come Bring The Kids. Donations accepted. At least one parent must be present f ...

Saturday, August 9, 2025
Hours: 10:00 am
free
13558 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL, 32694
Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Back to School Bash

It's almost time to kick off the school year with a celebration! We're thrilled to invite you to a F ...

Saturday, August 9, 2025
Hours: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
free
Willie Mae Stokes Community Center 355 NW Eestalustee Ave, Micanopy, FL, 32667