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02August

Gainesville Summer Fire Games

Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Point Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Free for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events , Free

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community 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 ...

Alachua Community Collective Back to School Teen/Tween Essentials Mutual Aid Drive

Donations requested by August 1, 2025. Drop off at the ‘Dr. Seuss’ Yellow House on the corner of NW 16th ...

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 ...

Creative Kids Market at JBF Gainesville

Young entrepreneurs, this is your moment! Join us for our Creative Kids Market—a fun and inspiring event where kids set ...

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

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA All Season Sale

SHOP & SAVE FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY UP TO 90% OFF RETAIL at JBF GAINESVILLE! You're invited to shop our All ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $45
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Renew Skin Bar LLC Back to School Spa Party

We’re so excited to pamper our young queens at the Kids Spa Party! Treat your girl (ages 8–15) to a morning ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4650 NW 39th Place, Suite C, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Free Community Fun Day

Join the fun with your ACSO family! Whether you're looking for family fun, employment opportunities, or a chance to engage ...

Back 2 School - School Supplies Giveaway

We’re helping our community get ready for the new school year with a FREE School Supplies Giveaway! Come out and ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Family & Friends Try Archery

Interested in trying archery? Join us for this special discounted group event and experience a beginner archery class everyone can ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

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 ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Lowe’s Kid’s Soccer Ball Giveaway

Visit a Lowe’s store on August 2nd, starting at 10 am to get a free kid’s soccer ball. Plus, access ...

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, Free

Open House at O2B Kids Newberry Park

We’re so excited to show the Newberry community our beautiful new expansion and introduce families to our brand-new Afterschool Program ...

Palms Medical Group School Supply Drive

Join us on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to noon for a school supply drive! We will be providing ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 200 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

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 -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Terrace Health & Rehab Back to School Drive and Event

Back-to-School Drive at Terrace Health & Rehab! We’re giving back to our community — and we need your help! Now through ...

  • 10:00 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

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 Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

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

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch

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

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

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 ...

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, Free

SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) Back to School Bash

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

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 ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mesmerica 360

Discover Mesmerica 360 — the smash-hit multi-sensory experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you ...

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

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. ...

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, Free

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, Free

Painting with a Twist: Mandy

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

Alachua County Library: Fun with Clay for Kids at Micanopy Branch

Come be creative with us at this fun air dry clay lab for kids. Create some of your favorite animals, ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

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

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

03August

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA All Season Sale

SHOP & SAVE FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY UP TO 90% OFF RETAIL at JBF GAINESVILLE! You're invited to shop our All ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $45
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Other

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

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

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Come sing and learn with your littlest littles. Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

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

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Pathfinder Society for Teens

Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...

  • 12:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library Branch Foundation Room: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

B. Jones Ent: Back to School Backpack Drive

Calling all Levy/Alachua County and surrounding areas. Come out to the 2nd annual Back to School Backpack drive. We’ll have ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...

Back to School Community Closet Donation Collection Day

Donation Collection Day – August 3rd! We’re getting ready to bless our community, and we need your help! We’ll be collecting ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Destiny Community Church 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Camp CCC End of Summer Party

Mark your calendars for our Camp CCC End of Summer Party: Sunday, August 3rd from 4-6pm. Water bounce houses, food and ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Christ Community Church 1603 SW 122nd St Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude

First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Florida Atlantic University (Exhibition)

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

Susmita Datta at Heartwood Soundstage

Experience a spellbinding evening of music with Susmita, a Gainesville-based vocalist celebrated for her rich interpretations of Indian semi-classical bhajans, ...

04August

Carolina Kids Co-op Community Day: Zoo Bingo

Open to all homeschoolers! Let’s go to the SFC Zoo for a fun game of Zoo Bingo and invite all ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10 Adults, $6 Kids
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Library Programs, Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Make-It Monday - Beginner Crochet for Kids

Join us to learn the basics of crochet and create a simple project, or bring a personal project to work ...

Junior Pizzaiolo Class: Let Your Kids Learn to Make Pizza!

Do you ever just wish your kids would make their own dinner?! Your wish is our command! Give your kids ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Ready to elevate your game this summer? Join us for our action-packed Open Gym sessions featuring basketball, volleyball, and pickleball! What ...

Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House

Join us for a fun and family-friendly Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House! This is a great opportunity to explore what ...

05August

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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch

Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...

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 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 Tower Road Branch: Lorcana League

Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Ready to elevate your game this summer? Join us for our action-packed Open Gym sessions featuring basketball, volleyball, and pickleball! What ...

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 National Night Out

Join the High Springs Police Department for National Night Out 2025 – a fun-filled evening celebrating community and public safety ...

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 ...

06August

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. 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 ...

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 ...

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 MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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.

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Alachua County Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and ...

Gainesville Church of God Back to School Block Party

Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Ready to elevate your game this summer? Join us for our action-packed Open Gym sessions featuring basketball, volleyball, and pickleball! What ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Matheson History Museum Discover 200: A History of Gainesville and Alachua County

Join founding Matheson board president Dr. Mark V. Barrow for an enlightening presentation on the history of Gainesville and Alachua ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
07August

First Presbyterian Preschool Open House

Meet the teachers, see the classrooms! Open tours- meet the director! Drop in between 10 am-12 pm. Refreshments provided.

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 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 with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...

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 at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

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

We’re excited to announce our 5th Annual Back-to-School Braid Bash is officially happening! Let’s get our girls ready to head ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Summer STEAM

Join us in the Storywoods Room this summer for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (HQ Makerspace Room) 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.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 ...

Okito America Open House

School is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Open House.. ...

Cameron Dancenter NW Open House

We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...

Summer at the Library: ArtSpace

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

Micanopy Academy Open House

August is almost here, and we are so excited to see you all! Tour the school, meet teachers, and ask ...

Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar

Ready to elevate your game this summer? Join us for our action-packed Open Gym sessions featuring basketball, volleyball, and pickleball! What ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Soccer Alliance (formerly Alachua Soccer League) Academy Tryouts

Time for Academy Tryouts! If your child, born between 2011 and 2018, is ready for more advanced play come on ...

Summer Race Series at High Springs BMX

Join us for our summer series! BMX racing under the lights all summer long! On select nights now through September ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 19449 NW 238th Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: $8 to race/$5 for balance bikes, spectators are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Mesmerica 360

Discover Mesmerica 360 — the smash-hit multi-sensory experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you ...

08August

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Open House

Get ready to soar into a new school year! Come meet your teachers, explore your new classroom! We can't wait ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled 2 hrs getting to know our adorable farm animals! ...

Gainesville Housing Authority Backyard BBQ Back2School Bash

It’s a Backyard BBQ like no other! Join us for the Back2School Bash in collaboration with Children's Trust of Alachua ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Pine Meadows – 2626 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will ...

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

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

Okito America Open House

School is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Open House.. ...

Cameron Dancenter SW Open House

We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

Newberry Main Street Organization: Summer Splash Days

Newberry Main Street Organization is continuing the fun summer splash events during the summer. Join them on Fridays: June 13th, ...

North Central Florida Community Center School Supplies Giveaway

Pull up school supplies giveaway until supplies run out! Adult/parent must be present with child/youth. Thank you for all that you ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

  • 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), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Santa Fe Soccer Alliance (formerly Alachua Soccer League) Academy Tryouts

Time for Academy Tryouts! If your child, born between 2011 and 2018, is ready for more advanced play come on ...

Spooks N Sips Night Market

A free evening market at Heartwood on the lawn featuring 70+ spooky-themed vendors. All ages!

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Other, Free

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Just Bats

A special park program for all ages about bats that make their home at Ravine Gardens

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park (Under the big pavilion) 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park admission, $5 per vehicle or $2 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational
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