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July 27 - August 2

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Sundays

Community Days Are Back at River Ranch! Grab your swimsuits and sunscreen—River Ranch Water Park is opening its gates for ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
  • Cost: Admission is $19 per person, and children 3 years old and under get in for free.
  • Website: www.kulaqua.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Adventures Theme Park Back to School Splash

Make a splash this weekend as we honor our educational heroes – teachers and school support staff – with FREE ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: Teachers and School Staff Free! All guests can receive 50% off Single-Day Admission with a donation of school supplies!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Chick-fil-A at Archer Road: Breakfast with the Cow

Happy Summer of Cows! Join us the next 3 Wednesday Mornings for breakfast with the Cow! - July 16th, 23rd, 30th - ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

ColdStone Creamery Summer Ice Cream Social

Looking for somewhere to take your kids for an hour this summer. Well, here you go. We are doing our ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: Each child will receive 1 created ice cream of their choice and a balloon $3
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

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: Family Fun

Pineridge Community Center Back To School Supply Bash

Backpacks on. Summer's gone. Kick off the school year with some fun. Join us in Pineridge for our 2025 Back ...

Mi Apa Latin Café Back to School Giveaway

We’ve joined forces with Telemundo Gainesville, WCJB TV20, The Best Restoration, and Tu Fiesta Radio to give away 200 free ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Mi Apa Latin Cafe 14829 NW 157th Ln, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Residences at Oakview: Stronger Together Back to School Celebration

One city-one community-every student shines! Afterschool sign-ups and other valuable resources. Food, drinks, and fun for all! Petting zoo, backpacks, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1515 NW 10th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pastor Andrew Miller presents Back 2 School Concert

Back-to-School Bash & Free Backpacks! Alachua, get ready! I'm thrilled to share an event that's going to uplift our community ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way Lake Butler, FL 32054
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Free entry for all!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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

SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) Back to School Bash

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

  • 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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Journey of Chad’s Mission Back to School Giveaway

Motivational guest speaker, free backpacks filled with essentials. Games: flag football, tug of war, soccer, jumbo tic tac toe, sack ...

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

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

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston City Hall 50 NW Main St, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

July 27 - August 2