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18July

Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym

Join us EVERY Saturday for Open Gym at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex all summer long! Pickleball 8AM to 11:30AM Basketball 12PM ...

  • 8:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Melt-Your-Popsicle

FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Free Pool Day

Dive into July with Parks, Recreation and Culture Month! This July celebrates the 41st year of the National Recreation and ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: H. Spurgeon Cherry, Dwight H. Hunter, and Andrew Mickle Pools, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Kids 17 & under get FREE admission!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Fossil Horses

Meet Museum paleontologists at this horse-y event! Our researchers are excited to chat about ancient horse ancestors, local dig sites, ...

Santa Fe College Zoo: Zookeeper Day

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a zookeeper? National Zookeeper Week highlights the hard work, dedication, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: $10- adults | $6- ages 4-12 | $3 - Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients | Free – ages 3 & under
  • Website: www.sfcollege.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 201

T201 - Outdoor Season Prep These free training opportunities are open to all students currently registered for classes. Coaches will be ...

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: thelynxbooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Chiefland SummerFest - Fire Hose Frenzy

Chiefland SummerFest 2026 is Almost Here! The Chiefland Recreation Advisory Committee is excited to invite our community to two FREE ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Chiefland Trailhead Depot Park 121 S Main Street, Chiefland, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $14.95 plus tax
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Springs Hopper Shuttle

These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...

Swiftmas in July at Swamp Head Brewery

Merry Swiftmas (in July)! Calling all Swifties: join us on Saturday, July 18th for a day at the brewery celebrating ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Queens Arms Pub & Haile Bistro Tea Party Afternoon

Delicious cakes from across the pond. Traditional tea and sandwiches.

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $38 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Gainesville Asian Food & Cultural Festival

Get ready, Gainesville— the best Asian food festival is taking over downtown for an unforgettable 3-day experience packed with flavor. Get ...

  • 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Eden Baptist Church of Hawthorne Water Day

Calling all kids up to 6th grade! Join us at Eden on July 18th from 3:30-5:00 pm for Water Day! What ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Eden Baptist Church 2405 SE CR-219A Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Nocturnal Neighbors: Insect Diversity and Puppets

Celebrate National Moth Week with shadow puppets! Learn about the biodiversity of nighttime insects and make shadow puppets inspired by ...

  • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1062 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: This event is FREE but pre-registration is required.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun
19July

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Afternoon High Tea at Sweetwater Branch Inn

Join us for afternoon tea in the Sweetwater! Take in our beautiful gardens while enjoying tea service in the courtyard. This ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweetwater Branch Inn 625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $40 per person and include tea service and six food items per person.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke

Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Gainesville Asian Food & Cultural Festival

Get ready, Gainesville— the best Asian food festival is taking over downtown for an unforgettable 3-day experience packed with flavor. Get ...

  • 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Candy Scramble

Candy Scramble! Prizes and candy for all!

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun
20July

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

UF HealthStreet's Summer Health Fair & Bike Helmet Giveaway

We'll be holding our Summer Health Fair on July 20, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM. We'll have tabling ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: UF HealthStreet, 2401 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Operation Cool Down

Operation Cool Down is Coming to Your Neighborhood! The City of Newberry and our local Fire Department are teaming up ...

Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville Competitive Team Evaluation Day

The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville strives to serve the aquatic needs of the population of greater Gainesville. Through the ...

PunkOuter Games Beyblade Play and Trade

Join us for casual Beyblade play and trade starting at 6 pm on Mondays! This is a casual, free-to-play, beginner-friendly event. Players ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
21July

Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: Dress for a Mess

We are so excited to announce Summer Fun Days! Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County. Each Tuesday over the ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Kiwanis Challenge Park 2002 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate the Child Event

Join us on July 21st for an unforgettable summer bash: Celebrate the Child! This FREE family event will be filled ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center: 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.pfsf.org
  • Category: Family Fun
22July

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Summer of Health

Join Gainesville Fire Rescue every month to participate in fun, family-friendly activities, learn valuable health and safety information and connect ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Abby Wambach Park 4501 SW 20th Ave. Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
23July

Pancakes with a Ranger

Start your morning at Ichetucknee Springs State Park with free pancakes, fresh coffee, and orange juice, prepared by a park ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:15 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Visitor Center 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with park admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

Join us for a storytime adventure designed for young nature lovers! A park ranger will share engaging picture books about wildlife, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: Program is free with $6 per vehicle park admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Read with a Ranger Story Time

Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Wednesdays & Thursdays

$3.75 Kid Games | $3 Kid Shoes (10 Years and Younger)* *Not Valid on Alachua County School Holidays and Breaks $3 Senior ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Half-Price Thursdays

Thursdays just got twice as nice — it’s Half-Price Thursday! More fun. More skating. Half the price! Grab your friends ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Parks & Recreation Open Gym Basketball

Join us for Open Gym Basketball! Every Thursday from 6-9 PM and Saturdays 12 PM-3:30 PM

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
24July

Summer at the Library: Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts

Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their footprints? Ask at the circulation desk for an identification guide to begin ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Playgroup and Parent Connections hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families

We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Springs Hopper Shuttle

These are the OFFICIAL 2026 Springs Hopper Shuttle dates: July: 7/3 • 7/4 • 7/10 • 7/11 • 7/17 • 7/18 • ...

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

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $60 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $13 extreme package
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wild Adventures Splash Island Nights

When the sun goes down, the energy turns all the way up. Wild Adventures Splash Island Nights returns for summer ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See website for ticket options
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday

Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm

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