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Citadel Family Church Host Sunday Funday Back to School giveaway

Join us at the Citadel Family Church for our Annual Sunday Funday back to school service. Promptly at the end ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: 145 NW 257th Street, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Cool Summer Sign

Buy the base and make the project! Join us in-store to add a little sparkle to your home. All you ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: Buy the base and make the project!
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Art Of You.th. Back To School Event

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! Calling All Parents & Vendors! The Art Of You.th. Is Hosting A Back To School Event ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Westside Park 847 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

First Baptist Church of Newberry Back To School Bash

DUE TO THE STATE OF EMEGENCY, THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join us for a FREE, fun, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Newberry - 25520 West Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fbcnewberry.org
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Alachua Children's Olympics

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics by competing in our library version of some of the events. Every ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Alachua National Night Out

Join us on Tuesday, August 6th at Criswell Park from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for National Night Out 2024, a ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 15490 NW 133rd Ter, Alachua, Florida, 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

National Night Out in High Springs

Free food and shaved ice. Balloon Toss. Police Vehicle Display. Music. Bounce House. Water Slide.

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Family Bingo Game

Dress up as an old version of yourself or wear your favorite costume to play Bingo! Make learning fun, play bingo ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Camping with the Library

Come join us as we learn the basics of camping through fun crafts and activities! Every other Wednesday we'll learn ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Training Room, Outdoor Program Area) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch

Come hang out and draw with new friends. Get sketchy and practice your drawing skills at the Newberry Branch Library.

  • 3:15 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Pinnacle Site Solutions School Supply Giveaway

Come grab free school supplies for the upcoming year. It’s our way of helping you start the school year right!

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: 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. ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Movie Matinee at Millhopper Branch

Want to beat the afternoon heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of "Craig Before the Creek". ...

  • 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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Harn Museum Nights: August Rhapsody

We’re presenting our summer wrap party, August Rhapsody, to energize you through the last bit of summer! We’re celebrating a ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Ken and Drew Show (from Sister Hazel)

Mark your calendars! Ken Block and Drew Copeland, two of five original members of the platinum-selling band, Sister Hazel, will ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Amphitheater 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center

Get ready for school in style! Join us for our 4th Annual Back-to-School Braid Bash! We’re excited to welcome amazing ...

  • 8:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Learning Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: 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 ...

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

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: Free

Newberry Main Street Organization: Summer Splash Days

Come cool off while you splash and play in the splash park created for this event. There will be music, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: S. Seaboard Dr. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Focus for Better Grades Seminar

A free seminar for students to give them the tools needed to start the school year off right! Session 1: August ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 18560 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Tioga Movie Night: Little Giants

It’s officially August, which means it’s almost Football Season! Come get in the spirit and join us on Friday, August ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

ACPS Student-Athlete Mental Health Summit for Middle and High Schoolers

ACPS Student-Athlete Mental Health Summit for Middle and High Schoolers (6th-12th Grade) Alachua County Public Schools is hosting a FREE Mental ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: UF's Champions Club UF Football Stadium - 121 Gale Lemerand Dr. Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: Free bowling and pizza during registration!
  • Website: bowlsplitz.com
  • Category: Free

Michaels Kids Club: All About Me Crayon Box

Join us for Kids Club this week and make an All About Me Crayon Box for Back to School! This ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Free

Tinkergarten on the Farm Free Trial Class

Tinkergarten on the Farm is a unique educational program for kids ages 18 months to 5 years, based in Newberry, ...

Back to School Bash at Willie Mae Stokes Community Center

Join us on August 10, 2024 from 11 am - 2 pm (or until supplies last) for the annual Back ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Willie Mae Stokes Community Center 355 NW Eestalustee Ave, Micanopy, FL, 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Focus for Better Grades Seminar

A free seminar for students to give them the tools needed to start the school year off right! Session 1: August ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 18560 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Freddie Warmack Park Back to School Bash

Come celebrate the end of summer! Food, kickball, volleyball, waterslide and much more!

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Freddie Warmack Park 24505 Newberry Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Williston We Soar Back to School Drive Thru Bash

We are excited to host this Annual event for our students as they prepare for a new school year! Saturday, August ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101

Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and their animal ambassadors to learn what it takes to work at a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Bass Pro Shops Customer Appreciation Cookout

Join us on Saturday, August 10th, for our Customer Appreciation Cookout event. We'll be serving up hot dogs and beverages, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

North Central Florida YMCA Back to School Bash

Get ready for an exciting evening of fun as we gear up for the new school year! Jois us for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free