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Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Summer at the Library: Science Surprises

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Teen D&D: Team B at Library Partnership Branch

You've joined Spelljammer Academy, a training ground for spellcasters and swords-for-hire seeking to venture into outer space. It might be ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:15 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Summer Break Movie Matinee-Dog Man

Want to beat the heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of Dog Man. Rated PG for ...

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

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Unique Expressions Art Therapy Summer Camp

Spirit Led Art Therapy is excited to offer a FREE summer camp for uniquely abled individuals and a caregiver/family member. ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Canvas Church 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Community String Recital

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of classical music, courtesy of Stephanie Richerson, featuring local Gainesville classical musicians such as ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free! (Bringing food for the reception potluck is appreciated)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Community Appreciation Breakfast

Join us for St. Francis House's 4th Annual Community Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, July 25 at The Wooly! This free event ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Wooly 4 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5312
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: See schedule above
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: How Color Came to the World-Shadow Puppet Show

Lights! Color! Action! Storyteller and puppeteer Katie Adams performs Hispanic stories with a dash of Spanish words, a splash of ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

High Springs Parks Summer Slide Out

Summer Slide Out! End of summer celebration at Catherine Taylor Park! Join the Parks & REC Department Friday, July 25th ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Catherine Taylor Park 18100 SE Douglas St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Art Walk at First Magnitude

It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Central Florida Back 2 School Giveaway

Back 2 School Giveaway! Free food and drinks, school supplies, and backpacks.

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ft White Community Center 17579 SW Hwy 47, Ft White, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Museum of Natural History Nocturnal Neighbors: Celebrating National Moth Week

Celebrate National Moth Week with Museum experts and discover the wild variety of local moth species! Learn about the history ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Steinmetz Hall - UF Entomology & Nematology Department 1881 Natural Area Drive Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

UF Health Orthopaedics: Heat, Heart, Head Sports Injury Symposium

Calling all athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts! Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in handling ...

  • 8:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gator Room (Gate 1) Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Micanopy Academy School Clean Up Day

Join us in making our community schools sparkling clean for the upcoming academic year! Together, lets create a pristine environment ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 708 NW Okehumkee St Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Stop the Violence Back to School Rally

It’s that time again! Our 26th Annual Stop The Violence Back To School Rally! Saturday, July 26th, Doors Open at ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.alachuaschools.net
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

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 ...

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

Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center Open House

Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center (GEZFLC) will host an open house to kick off its new school year on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1250 NE 18th Ave, Building 11, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Super Saturdays: Sonic the Hedgehog at Coliseum of Comics

Sonic, Knuckles and Tails need your help! Dr. Eggman's robots are wreaking havoc at your local Coliseum and it's up ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
  • Cost: FREE!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch Saturday Story Time

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

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

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Pentecostal Praise Deliverance Church Inc Back to School Bash

Free backpacks and school supplies will be given! Come enjoy food, games and bounce houses! We are welcoming all families ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1755 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lake City Mall: Movin’ & Groovin’ Back-to-School Event

Mark your calendar for a groovy event filled with activities, local organizations, great deals and more to help you get ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake City Mall 2469 West US Highway 90, Lake City, FL 32055
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.shoplakecitymall.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Explore Archer-Fingerprint Art Magnets

Use your fingerprints to create a nature art magnet! What do you see in your backyard: a flower, a dog, a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Marley the Messenger's N.I.C.E. Navigating Inspiration, Creativity & Expression

Marley The Messenger invites you to join the conversation! Explore exciting ideas and unlock your creativity. Connect, share and discover ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Teen Space 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Books-A-Million: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday

Join us for an early celebration of Harry Potter's Birthday! Come join us at Books-A-Million for a magical celebration of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Books-A-Million 6111 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Museum of Natural History Nocturnal Neighbors: Celebrating National Moth Week

Celebrate National Moth Week with Museum experts and discover the wild variety of local moth species! Learn about the history ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Steinmetz Hall - UF Entomology & Nematology Department 1881 Natural Area Drive Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Watson Realty Corp. Gainesville School Supply Drive

Join us for a back to school supply drive as we celebrate Watson’s 60th anniversary! We’re collecting supplies for Alachua ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4516 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

School Rocks Backpack Giveaway

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

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: TCC Wireless Zone 15560 NW US Hwy 441, Ste 140, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: locations.tccrocks.com
  • Category: Free

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

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Cartoons and Crafts

Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together! This program uses popular cartoon series from ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: CreateSpace

Teens and tweens can choose their own designs to make with perler beads. Show off your favorite fandom or create ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy

FULL! Calling all 7th-12th graders in the Gainesville area! Join us for the 3rd Annual Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: GRU 4747 North Main St., Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic

Come join Mark Alan and his travel buddy Bixby for an colorful and FUN interactive comedy magic show that you ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Spirit Led Art Therapy: The Art of Spiritual Growth For Girls Workshops

Spirit Led Art Therapy is offering FREE workshops for girls ages 9-15, designed to help inspire the next generation of ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 14933 Main Street Alachua, FL, United States, Florida 32615
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Raiders Preseason Football Conditioning

Preseason Football Conditioning kicks off May 13th and we want to see YOU out there putting in that work! Tuesdays & ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Center Football Field 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY Index-Card-A-Day (ICAD) Challenge

Join the Archer community as we participate in the 15th Annual ICAD Challenge. Started by Daisy Yellow, the ICAD challenge is ...

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

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 ...

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

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

The Knot Climbing Gym Kids Climb Free

From now through July 31st, kids can climb free every Wednesday between 10 AM and 2 PM. Must be accompanied ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 704 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Kids can climb free with adult with either a day pass or active membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101

Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen/Tween Book Club

Teens + Tweens - join us to talk all things books on the last Wednesday each month! The Teen/Tween Book Club ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Teen Space) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Melrose United Methodist Church Summer Programming

Join us for unforgettable summer programming! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 5 pm-6 ...

Melrose United Methodist Church Youth Summer Wednesday Nights

We are a safe space, everyone is welcome! 9th-12th grade! May 28- June 4, 11, 18, 25- July 2, 9, 16, ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
  • Category: Free