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26July

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Alachua Children's Olympics

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics by competing in our library version of some of the events. Every other days of the ...

Community Event: Collages, Scrap booking, and Zine Making (Every 4th Friday)

Join us every 4th Friday for the joys of scrapbooking, collaging, and zine making! Materials are provided or you can ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15/participant. Must preregister, no day of drop ins!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: 50% off 1 hour of jump time after You Mention JUMP 50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library: Kids Crafts at Cone Park Branch

Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize MakerSpace and Creativebug to ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

Summer at the Library: Amazing Animal Adaptations Santa Fe Zoo

Join the zookeepers and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits animals ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Momentum Dance Arts Strength and Stretch Bootcamp

Strength and Stretch Bootcamp ages 8+

City of Gainesville Community Choral Singing

Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics! Hosted in partnership with the 1000 Voices of ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

Wild Adventures Sweet Summer Nights

Friday Nights | June 7 - July 26 Discover the fun of Wild Adventures after dark during Sweet Summer Nights! Every ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville is a self-guided art experience of local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. The ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

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 Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

A music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of genres – country, rock, soul and ...

Spring Ridge First Church of God Family Fitness Conditioning Bootcamp

Family fitness boot camp- sponsored by Gilchrist Football and Cheer. At the ballfield. Fridays from 7 pm-8 pm, All summer ...

27July

Depot Park 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 ...

Faith Presbyterian Church Back to School Splash

Faith Presbyterian Church Back to School Splash! Giant water slide, fun games, weekly farmer’s market, blood mobile, lunch off the ...

Florida Gators Soccer ID Camp

We are beyond thrilled to welcome each of you to the University of Florida and Gators Soccer! Our ID camps ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Fish

Learn more about water and what lives in it! Lab technician Basil Williams from the Museum's Fish Collection will lead ...

  • 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

Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center and Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center Back 2 School Backpack Drive

Please join us for our Annual Community Back to School Backpack Drive while supplies last. Helping kids in need of ...

  • 9:00 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

Stop the Violence Back to School Rally

It’s that time again! This year is our Silver Anniversary Edition! Our 25th Annual Stop The Violence Back To School ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

Tri-County Back-to-School Bash

This annual event provides more than 500 FREE backpacks and school supplies to tri-county students in grades PK-12. We are ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church 707 N Main St, Chiefland, FL, 32626
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class

The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Hawthorne Area Chamber of Commerce Community Fun Bowl

The most fun bowling event of the year! Be sure to register early as space is limited! You don't have ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: $25 (price includes sales tax) per Bowler
  • Website: www.hawthorneareachamber.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Michaels Kids Club: Air-Dry Clay Rings

Create your own Air-Dry Clay Rings at this week's free Kids Club! This event is free with all supplies included.

Palms Medical Group School Supplies Giveaway

Giving out free school supplies until we run out of supplies.

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

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Wild Adventures Theme Park Back to School Splash

Dive into fun at Wild Adventures and Splash Island Waterpark during our Back to School Splash! FREE admission for teachers and ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonderland Christmas In July: A Melted Christmas

Celebrate "Halfway to Christmas Magic" at Winter Wonderland! Prepare to be transported to a realm of enchantment at Winter Wonderland ...

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 Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.

Summer FAFSA Clinics

We are excited to partner with The Education Equalizer Foundation this summer to help college-going students complete their FAFSA. Join ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

Hawthorne Youth Sports Back to School Giveaway

Backpacks, school supplies and food. Hawthorne Your Sports will be on site accepting signups for 10 and under football. There ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne High School Gym: 21403 SE 69th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

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 ...

Waldo Farmer’s and Flea Market Back to School Bash

Money's tight for everybody and we want to help! Free school supply giveaway for school age children July 27th 11 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Skate Station Funworks Shark Week Skate Party

Shark Week Skate Party

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Shark Week Sun Catcher

Let's create a suncatcher that will be our very own porthole with a view of sharks swimming in the ocean. ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Mars One Thousand One

Mars One Thousand One is an immersive cinematic experience that follows an international crew of astronauts that is about to ...

Friday Street Legal Madness

For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 | Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Summer (You)th Celebration

Celebrate summer with performances by Wé Ani (American Idol, The Voice, Apollo Amateur Night) and special guest Wendell Pierce, TV, ...

The HeART Wall Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Arts in Medicine is thrilled to announce the official unveiling of the HeART Wall: A Love Letter to Gainesville with ...

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 Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

28July

Florida Gators Soccer ID Camp

We are beyond thrilled to welcome each of you to the University of Florida and Gators Soccer! Our ID camps ...

RADD Volleyball Elite Club & Mini Club Tryouts

Ready to serve up some excitement? Join us for Volleyball Elite Club & Mini Club Tryouts and show us what ...

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: alachua-sports.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

Wild Adventures Theme Park Back to School Splash

Dive into fun at Wild Adventures and Splash Island Waterpark during our Back to School Splash! FREE admission for teachers and ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonderland Christmas In July: A Melted Christmas

Celebrate "Halfway to Christmas Magic" at Winter Wonderland! Prepare to be transported to a realm of enchantment at Winter Wonderland ...

One Love Cafe Rock Painting

Bring your family and have a great time while you paint rocks on select Sundays. All materials will be supplied, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Alachua Children's Olympics

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics by competing in our library version of some of the events. Every other days of the ...

Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday at Barnes & Noble!

Barnes & Noble invites Harry Potter fans of all ages to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday this Sunday, July 28th at ...

Gainesville Gamers Sundays at Newk's Eatery

What can be better the good games with good friends and good food? Starting at noon we will be playing ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Roots Plant Studio Slime Workshop

Join us for a hands-on slime workshop were you can get messy, creative, and make your own colorful slime. You ...

Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch

Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

School Rocks Backpack Giveaway

Support the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway! We are hosting our 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, July 28 ...

The Hatchetbury Family Day

50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout If you’re ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: 50% off for entire family with at least one thrower, age 17 or less. Use code: FAM50 at checkout
  • Website: thehatchetbury.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents In The Heights

Directed by: Brandon Hall By Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

Peaceful Paths Back to School Bingo-70's Theme

Join us for our 70's themed Back to School Bingo which will be hosted at Peaceful Paths on Sunday, July ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

Fathom presents Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Tami Stronach, the iconic Childlike Empress in The NeverEnding Story, makes her long-awaited return to the big screen in the ...

Gainesville Juniors Youth Volleyball Club Tryouts

2024-2025 Club Season Tryouts: Saturday, July 20: 10-13U: 10:00-11:30am 14-15U: 12:00-1:30pm 16-18U: 2:00-3:30pm Sunday, July 21: 10-13U: 10:00-11:30am 14-15U: 12:00-1:30pm 16-18U: 2:00-3:30pm Sunday, July 28: 10-13U: 4:00-5:30pm 14-15U: 6:00-7:30pm 16-18U: 8:00-9:30pm Saturday, ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other
29July

Gator Junior Golf: Summer Junior Golf Tour

Gator Junior Golf is excited to continue offering junior golf tournaments in Gainesville, Live Oak, Dunnellon, and Lake City this ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: 9 hole flights: $35 per event ($50 for Juliette Falls) | 18 hole flights: $50 per event ($70 for Juliette Falls)
  • Website: gjgt.org
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Monday Morning Tours

Come and see the Cheetah Babies at Carson Springs. Check out our availability and book online! Experience a Zoologist guided tour ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup PDQ Gainesville

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for lunch at PDQ Gainesville! We will meet on Monday, July 29 from 12 ...

Meet and Greet with Graham Mertz at PDQ

Stop by PDQ Gainesville for lunch on Monday 7/29 from 12-1 PM to meet Gators QB Graham Mertz. Parents can ...

Free Movie Day - Classic Musical Club Event

Join us for our first in-person Classic Musical Club event, open to anyone! We've been hosting these events online since ...

Gainesville Gaviatas Mermaid Camp

Join us this summer for our Summer Mermaids program! No experience necessary, this is the perfect opportunity for new athletes ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

Popsicles in the Park: Girl Scouts Sign Up Extravaganza Event

Cool down, make new friends, and learn about the exciting world of Girl Scouts at our free Popsicles in the ...

Newberry Parks and Recreation Open Gym Nights

Summer is here and we're excited to give kids an opportunity to stay active throughout their "off season" with our ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
30July

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Alachua Children's Olympics

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics by competing in our library version of some of the events. Every other days of the ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Family Nutrition Workshops

Come explore nutrition and literacy through fun, family friendly activities in this four part series! This program is in partnership ...

Summer FAFSA Clinics

We are excited to partner with The Education Equalizer Foundation this summer to help college-going students complete their FAFSA. Join ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Space Adventures

Calling all astronauts and extraterrestrials to join us for some out of this world stories, crafts, and play. Explore the solar ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Summer at the Library: Escape Room Challenge

Kids will team up to solve puzzles and mysteries with only 45 minutes on the clock. Participants will work together to ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Fathom presents Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Tami Stronach, the iconic Childlike Empress in The NeverEnding Story, makes her long-awaited return to the big screen in the ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

31July

Harn Museum Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 2:30 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy

Key Event Details: Youth Energy Academy is for students in Grades 7 - 12 Continental breakfast, snacks and lunch will be provided Parent ...

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale Presale

Presale July 31st |Public Sale August 1-3| LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on everything ...

  • 8:30 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $45
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

In the Groove WMR Young Lions Audition Tape Boot Camp

Ms Ra'Chelle can coach your child to send in their very best self-taped audition. Disney is looking for a particular ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15/participant. Must preregister, no day of drop ins!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue

Join us for Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue throughout 2024! These are monthly, family-friendly events to connect with community partners, ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

Summer at the Library: Summer of Science

Come join us as we discover adventure through science! Each week will feature a scientific concept we'll explore through experiments ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch Meeting Room: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Fold

At last, the monthly origami program you have been waiting for! The Fold is a monthly program where we will ...

Summer at the Library: The Fold-Special Edition Paper Airplane Launchers

Come fly with us at the Newberry Branch Library. Create paper airplanes and launchers at this month's The Fold.

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Summer at the Library: Tie Dye Jamboree

Join us for tie-dye fun at High Springs! Bring your shirts, socks, bags, anything that can be dyed. We’ll help ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Gainesville Gaviatas Mermaid Camp

Join us this summer for our Summer Mermaids program! No experience necessary, this is the perfect opportunity for new athletes ...

Florida Hardballers 9U-12U Tryouts

Final tryouts for our fall season for ages 8u-12u! Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the Florida ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:15 pm 
  • Location: Champions Park Of Newberry 24617 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Gainesville Frisbee

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

01August

World Conservation Thursday - Alfred A. Ring Park

August 1st is our event for World Conservation Day! We will be removing Tuberous Sword Fern. The parking area is next ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Alfred A Ring Park 1801 NW 23rd Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale

Presale July 31st |Public Sale August 1-3| LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on everything ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $45
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

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

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

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

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Library Partnership Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us for 30 minutes of fun! Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Bubble Party

Come join us for an end-of-summer party that has so many kind of bubbles! Bubble, bubble, have double the trouble. ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Branch (Youth Services Area) 401 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Story Time at the Library

Join us for Story Time at the Micanopy Library with songs, stories, and a fun preschool craft to take home. ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Alachua Children's Olympics

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics by competing in our library version of some of the events. Every other days of the ...

Summer at the Library: Bats at the Library

Visit with real, live bats and flying foxes from the Lubee Bat Conservancy! Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

Summer at the Library: Summer STEAM Time

Join us in the Storywoods room every Thursday for Summer STEAM Time! Play, learn, and create with us as we keep ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Imagining Your World Through Comics

Join us at the Cotton Club on August 1 from 5-8 pm to hear guest speakers Professor Julian Chambliss and ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Basketball Open Gym Calendar

This month we have a lot of Open Gym sessions for you to come and work on your skills and ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Volleyball Open Gym Calendar

This month we have a lot of Open Gym sessions for you to come and work on your skills and ...

Community Event: Too Cool for School - A Banned Book Club (Every 1st Thursday)

The Too Cool for School - Banned Book Club will meet every 1st Thursday at 6 pm Good News Arts. The ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical Preview

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Preview $10 August 1st | Student $15, Adult $25, Senior/Hero $20
  • Website: www.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents In The Heights

Directed by: Brandon Hall By Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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