Gainesville
  • Print

Wildlife Workshop: Bowhunting

We're excited to have partnered with MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife once again to hold the 2nd edition of our ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Archery Center, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Free

CityLight Church Back to School Carnival

Join us for a FREE, fun-filled event for the whole family as we celebrate the start of the new school ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: citylightgnv.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Gators Volleyball Orange & Blue Scrimmage

Gators Volleyball Orange & Blue Scrimmage

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
  • Cost: free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

The Gathering: Pizza & Play

Free Pizza + Board Games + Community Fun! Alachua friends, come join us for The Gathering: Pizza & Play — ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch Library, 14913 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

National Soft Serve Day at Carvel

Celebrate National Soft Serve Day at Carvel with $1 small cup or cone of the Original Soft Serve on August ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3411 SW Archer RD, Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $1 small cup or cone of the Original Soft Serve
  • 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

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

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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

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 ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Alachua County Library Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch

For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.

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

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Towson University

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Free

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Back to School Book Sale

Smart Start at Zion and Zion Lutheran Church are hosting a book sale! Please mark your calendars for August 22nd ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Doxa Dance Studio Free Dance Trial Classes

We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: 490 NW 60th St, Ste 6, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: UF (Hague) Dairy Unit Field Trip

Join Alachua Audubon Society to kick off the first fall weekend field trip of 2025! Meet field trip leader Tim Hardin ...

  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: UF IFAS Dairy Unit 13200 NW 59th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32653-7610
  • Cost: free
  • Website: alachuaaudubon.org
  • Category: Free

Doxa Dance Studio Free Dance Trial Classes

We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 490 NW 60th St, Ste 6, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Abacus Learning Center Open House and Back to School Ice Cream Social

Join us Saturday, August 23 from 10 am–2 pm for a sweet time! Enjoy free ice cream, fun for the whole ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5205 SW 91st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Great Florida Pollinator Census Party

Come to the Gainesville Garden Club to bee a citizen scientist. -Count the number of insects landing on one blooming plant ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.ggcfl.org
  • 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

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Cheers to You – Customer Appreciation Event

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gainesville Harley-Davidson for our Customer Appreciation ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4113 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission: FREE – It’s our way of saying thank you!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kick-Off Party at Alumni Hall

We're getting ready for Florida football season with a Kick-Off Party Saturday, August 23rd from 11 am-1 pm! Join us ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Alumni Hall 3730 SW Archer Rd, Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Twila Love Fest

R & B & Gospel Performances, games, bounce houses, food, vendors and more. Bring your tent, chairs, blanket or lounge ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Maddox Park 17100 SW Archer Rd, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The AUK Market: Back-to-School Book + Art Faire

Join us at our 2nd annual Back-to-School Book + Art Faire on Saturday August 23 from 10 am-3 pm. Indulge ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Meelypops Shop: Trading Day

Trading day on Saturday, August 23rd, from 12 pm-6 pm. Free food & drinks and free giveaways! Come trade/buy/sell in ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100 Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Book Sale

Smart Start at Zion and Zion Lutheran Church are hosting a book sale! Please mark your calendars for August 22nd ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Zion Lutheran Church 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

KidStrong Gainesville Back to School Bash

Grab a friend and celebrate back to school with confidence-building fun and community connection at KidStrong Gainesville! Food, snow cones, ...

  • 2:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: gainesville.kidstrong.com
  • Category: Free

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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