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July 28 - August 3

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4923 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609-1785
  • Cost: General Admission $5 | 2 and under Free
  • Website: app.gopassage.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Newk's Eatery 4041 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

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

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

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

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
  • Website: mathesonmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

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

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
  • Website: mathesonmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Southern Magnolias Consignment Boutique: Back to School Bash

Join us for our Back to School Bash! Tax free! Tons of sales and deals you don’t want to miss! ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 33 South Main Street, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

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

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
  • Website: mathesonmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Pink Flamingo Diner Back to School Party and Dance Party

Join us for a fantastic evening of fun and festivities as we celebrate the new school year! Bring your family ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Pink Flamingo Diner: 19726 US-441, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mossman Hall First Friday Art Walk

We're puttin' on a great show this Friday - Come see what's hapnin' at Mossman Hall! Food truck opens at ...

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Birds

Fly away with the Museum's assistant curator of ornithology Glaucia Del-Rio as we explore how scientists track birds and learn ...

  • 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 and Gainesville Cars & Coffee on Saturday, August 3rd from 9-11 am for our next meetup! This family-friendly ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Police Department Back 2 School Giveaway

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Hal Brady Recreation Center for the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention Community Day

Say goodbye to the Summer with us at the Cade! Explore exciting innovations in our Turning Tides exhibit, enjoy sports-themed ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Promised Land Family Ministries, Inc: Backpacks and Blessings

Stop by the farm for FREE school supplies*! We’ll have backpacks for students, games for the family, and hot dogs ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way Lake Butler, FL 32054
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Southern Magnolias Consignment Boutique: Back to School Bash

Join us for our Back to School Bash! Tax free! Tons of sales and deals you don’t want to miss! ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 33 South Main Street, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF Health Urgent Care Center - Eastside Open House

A community event for all ages to celebrate the opening of the UF Health Eastside Urgent Care Center. There will ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 457 SE 20th St, Gainesville, FL 32641-7453
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

Milam's Back 2 School Bash

Get Ready to Rock the School Year at Our First Back-to-School Bash! Join us for a day of family fun as ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 22405 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-2205
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mt. Pedro Back to School Supply Giveaway

Mt. Pedro Hosting Back-to-School Backpack and Supplies Giveaway Saturday, August 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of free backpacks, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mt. Pedro Baptist Church 20520 County Rd 329, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) Back to School Block Party

Join us for our back-to-school block party. Open to all!! Join us for our Back to School Bash with DJ ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

TBGoods Gainesville Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Free backpacks for students K-12. Student must be present to receive bag.

Ark Church of Gainesville presents Back 2 School Bash & Supply Giveaway

Ark Church of Gainesville presents Back 2 School Bash & Supply Giveaway

Blackadder Brewing Company Edmund Coloring Contest

Calling all of our Edmund fans, 10 years and younger to compete in our first ever Edmund Coloring Contest! Bring your ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company: 618 NW 60th St. Ste A, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Boost Back to School Event

Snag a Free Backpack for the First 50 Kids! Enter to Win $40K in Prizes! Discover awesome deals and save ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2448 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609-3007
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

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

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
  • Website: mathesonmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

July 28 - August 3