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Gainesville Summer Fire Games

Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Point Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Free for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events , Free

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

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 16th ...

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Mushrooms and Fungi

Take a closer look into the wild world of fungi with Matt Smith, curator of the University of Florida’s Fungal ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members, per participant.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

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 be offering ...

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 is ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Renew Skin Bar LLC Back to School Spa Party

We’re so excited to pamper our young queens at the Kids Spa Party! Treat your girl (ages 8–15) to a morning ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4650 NW 39th Place, Suite C, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer

These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Free Community Fun Day

Join the fun with your ACSO family! Whether you're looking for family fun, employment opportunities, or a chance to engage ...

Back 2 School - School Supplies Giveaway

We’re helping our community get ready for the new school year with a FREE School Supplies Giveaway! Come out and ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Family & Friends Try Archery

Interested in trying archery? Join us for this special discounted group event and experience a beginner archery class everyone can ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Honey's Main Street Cafe & Dirty Bird Art Co. present Superhero Day

Create a superhero mask while you enjoy our special Superhero ice cream! To reserve your spot, go to Honey’s Main ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Lowe’s Kid’s Soccer Ball Giveaway

Visit a Lowe’s store on August 2nd, starting at 10 am to get a free kid’s soccer ball. Plus, access ...

Manifestation Life Covenant Fellowship: It Takes a Village

Join Manifestation Life Covenant Fellowship for an inspiring morning at "It Takes a Village!” Together, we’ll explore the power of collaboration ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: More Manifestation Church Gainesville 4000 West Newberry Rd. F Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Open House at O2B Kids Newberry Park

We’re so excited to show the Newberry community our beautiful new expansion and introduce families to our brand-new Afterschool Program ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Terrace Health & Rehab Back to School Drive and Event

Back-to-School Drive at Terrace Health & Rehab! We’re giving back to our community — and we need your help! Now through ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center 3250 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free, while supplies last
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

Mt. Pedro Back to School Event

Free backpack with school supplies. Free food, music, and a motivational speaker!

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Mt. Pedro Baptist Church 20520 County Rd 329, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) Back to School Bash

Come enjoy music, food, games, resources, and more at our annual event!

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Alachua County Library District Kids Summer Art Show Reception

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce our inaugural Kids Summer Art Show. The show will showcase original ...

Harmony Cathedral: Community Back to School Bash

Harmony Cathedral's 1st Annual Community Back to School Bash! Bring your entire family for a day of fun, games, and ...

Mesmerica 360

Discover Mesmerica 360 — the smash-hit multi-sensory experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Printmaking

Open Studio! These are weekly self-guided printmaking projects in the CreateSpace. Every Saturday, the CreateSpace is open for self-guided printmaking projects. ...

Eagles Landing Back to School Party

Backpacks full of supplies. Chicken nuggets paired with crispy fries, icy slushies, and a whirlwind of activities! We request that ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 7118 W University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free and open to all children
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Lakeside Baptist Church Back to School Bash

Join us for our back to school bash! There will be a double water slide, a bounce house, games, popcorn, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakeside Baptist Church 22027 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Everything is free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Painting with a Twist: Mandy

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Williston We Soar Back to School Drive Thru

When it comes down to helping our kids succeed, we're all in this together. Mark your calendars for the 2025 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

Alachua County Library: Fun with Clay for Kids at Micanopy Branch

Come be creative with us at this fun air dry clay lab for kids. Create some of your favorite animals, ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

Join us for Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Haile Village Bistro: Mother Daughter Tea Party

You are cordially invited to Haile Village Bistro’s first ever Mother Daughter Tea Party! Calling all Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers, and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Call to RSVP & Price
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...