SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) Back to School Bash
Music, food, games, resources and more! Backpacks and school supplies are provided only for K-12 students registered in advance. Families ...
- All Day Event
- Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Two Sisters Coffee Co: Harry Potter Birthday Celebration Weekend
Attention all Wizards & Muggles! Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's birthday - with Hogwarts decor, drinks specials and other ...
- 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 25250 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4182
- Cost: Receive 10% off your purchase when you show up wearing your Harry Potter & Hogwarts gear & merch.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Alachua Police Department Back 2 School Giveaway
Join us on Saturday, August 1st from 9 am-12 pm at Legacy Park for the 2026 Back 2 School Giveaway! ...
- 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
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Just Between Friends of Gainesville Creative Kids Market
Come support our young entrepreneurs! Join us for our Creative Kids Market—a fun and inspiring event where kids set up ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 15400 Peggy Rd., Gainesville, FL 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Taurean Green Foundation: Back 2 School Basketball Camp
Come join us for the 4th annual Back to School Skills and Drills Camp with Taurean Green! From 9:00 AM- ...
- 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
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Family Fun
Walk It Like You Talk It Back-to-School Book Bag Drive
This is a FREE drop-in community event created with one purpose, to love on and give back to our community ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Church of Christ 1001 NE 28th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Cade Museum Free Admission Sponsored by Oelrich Construction
Enjoy free admission to the museum brought to you by the construction company that built it. Thanks, Oelrich Construction!
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- 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
Interlachen Back to School Bash
Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, New Grace Baptist, and Faith Life Fellowship Church are teaming up this year for a fabulous ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 155 CR 315 N, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Martin-Rochelle Learning Center Reunion
Let’s celebrate 30 years of fun, laughter and family. Come join us for some Fun! Water Slide, Bounce House, and ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Archer Community Center 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- 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
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- 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
Newberry MLK Back to School Giveaway
Haircuts, Hairdos, food, activities, and school supplies ALL FREE! All at the MLK Jr. Community Center!
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 25515 NW 6th Ave, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pentecostal Praise and Deliverance Church Back to School Community Event
Fun for the whole family! What to expect: • Free Backpacks (while supplies last) • Free school supplies • Games & activities • Food & ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Pentecostal Praise and Deliverance Church 1755 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Victoria's Fashion House Back to School Bash
Class is almost back in session & we are giving away school supplies again this year! We have $20 little ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 813 Pinewood DR SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library District Kids Summer Art Show Reception
The Alachua County Library District is pleased to host the 2nd annual Kids Summer Art Show. Patrons ages 5-11 are ...
- 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
Dillard's Back to School Bash
Celebrate the start of a new school year at the Back to School Bash at Dillard's in The Oaks Mall ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Dillard's Oaks Mall 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Williston We Soar Back to School Drive Thru
We Soar & Community Partners Present the 2026 Back-to-School Drive-Thru Giveaway! Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. ...
- 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
Styled for Success: Back-to-School Drive
Join us for our First Annual Styled for Success: Back-to-School Drive! Meet Chase & Skye! Kni Slayed It x Evolve Beauty ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 901 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $15 worth of NEW school supplies and receive 15% OFF your service with the participating business you booked with.
- 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 ...
- 4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: $20 plus tax
- Website: www.m2battlesports.com
- Category: Family Fun
Decade at Depot
Decade at Depot is Almost Here! Join us as we celebrate 10 incredible years of Depot Park with an unforgettable ...
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE & Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chiefland SummerFest - Cinema & Stars Community Movie Night
Chiefland SummerFest 2026 is Almost Here! The Chiefland Recreation Advisory Committee is excited to invite our community to two FREE ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead Depot Park 121 S Main Street, Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua/Clay Tic Disorder Support Group Back to School Cookout
With the back-to-school season coming up we will be doing a cookout at Possum Creek Park to give everybody ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Possum Creek Park Skatepark, 4009 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary: Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day
Looking for a new way to connect with the animals you love? Our Highland Cow Bath & Fluff Day is ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315C, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: $25 per guest
- Website: shop.beyonk.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 ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- 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
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
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
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $20 includes one pizza per child/ticket and a beverage.
- Website: www.vpizza.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Summer Fun Days: See Ya Summer
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 2062 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- 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
High Springs National Night Out
Join Us for National Night Out 2026! The High Springs Police Department, the City of High Springs, and the Children’s ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- 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
Sprouts at Zion
Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL, 32605
- Cost: $5 registration fee per class per family
- Website: ziongainesville.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
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: Back to School
Join GFR and community partners for a fun-filled afternoon while preparing for Back to School! FREE: - 50 Backpacks full of school ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Church of God Back to School Block Party
Our Back to School Block Party is almost here! Join us on Wednesday, August 5 for an evening of fun ...
- 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
Sprouts at Zion
Sprouts is a parent-and-child enrichment program designed for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Each session features ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL, 32605
- Cost: $5 registration fee per class per family
- Website: ziongainesville.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
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
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
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
Harn Museum Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- 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
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 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Residences at Oakview: Stronger Together Back to School Celebration
Back-to-school season is almost here, and we're excited to be part of the Oakview Back-to-School Celebration on Friday, August 7, ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1515 NW 10th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Healthy Start Program! Grow & Groove
Bring your yoga mat and little one under 2 years old for a parent and me music and development class.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4881 Northwest 8th Avenue, Unit 4, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 5, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: S. Seaboard Dr. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Archer Church of the Nazarene Family Fun Zone
A new monthly “family” program at ArcherNaz that offers “Free” Christ-centered, uniquely themed, fun activity nights that include snacks for ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 13327 SW State Road 45, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Mossman Hall First Friday Art Walk
Mark your calendars for August 7th First Friday Art Walk at Mossman Hall featuring local artists.
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Straight from the Heart of North Central FL Back 2 School Giveaway
The Annual Back to School Giveaway will be on August 7th from 6:00-8:00PM at Deese Memorial Park! - Free backpacks - Free ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Deese Memorial Park 18283 State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
