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: Possum Creek Park, 4009 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- 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
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
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
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Pond Hopping - Story Time & Craft
Who lives above the water, and who lives below? Discover how our pond life benefits us all! - Free with ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free with Regular Admission or Membership
- Website: www.facebook.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
Divine Destiny International Ministries, INC. Take It to the Head Back to School Community Outreach
Join us for our 2nd Annual Back-to-School Event at Divine Destiny International Ministries! Get ready for an awesome day filled with ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 14911 Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Grace Christian Prep School: Community Chalk Art & Welcome Day
Waldo, Let’s Welcome Grace Christian Prep School! Our community has an exciting opportunity to welcome Grace Christian Prep School as ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Grace Christian Prep School – Waldo Campus / Waldo City Square
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Birthday Celebration
Mark your calendars for this year’s birthday celebration for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings on Saturday, August 8th from 10 a.m. to ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. CR 325 Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: Free after a nominal $3 entrance fee (which covers a carload for up to 8 people)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Palms Medical Group Back-to-School Bash
Gainesville neighbors, school is right around the corner and we've got you covered! Join us on August 8, 2026, 10 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 200 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Promised Land Family Ministries, Inc: Backpacks and Blessings
Join us for Backpacks & Blessings, presented by Canvas Church! We're excited to welcome families to the farm for our 4th ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6886 SW 74th Way, Lake Butler, FL 32054-6403
- 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
Gainesville Housing Authority Back-to-School BBQ
Join us for our Back-to-School BBQ on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Pine Meadows Community! Families can ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 2626 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
- 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
JCPenney Back to School Kids Zone Event
Bring the kiddos by for our Kids Zone Event! Decorate a back-to-school axolotl pencil pouch! Free craft, ID badge & ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.jcpenney.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 • ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Journey of Chad’s Mission Back to School Giveaway
Supporting our youth, strengthening our community. School supplies, community resources, food, guest speaker, games and more!
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Freddie Warmack Park 24505 Newberry Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks End of Summer Party
End of Summer Party!
- 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
LyriCo Conservatory Open House: Free Classes and Showcase
Join us for the LyriCo Conservatory Open House on Saturday, August 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, directly followed by ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste M, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Dressed to the Nines Anniversary Party
Your invitation to overdress at a brewery has officially arrived. In honor of our 9th birthday, we're trading brewery casual ...
- 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Back to School Bash
Join us for a last hurrah before school starts! There will be carnival games with school supplies prizes donated by the ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Family Fun
NC Beef & Seafood Back to School Bash at CountryWay Town Square
School is almost back in session, so we’re sending summer out with one more BIG family night! Join us for the ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- 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
Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights
Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mayhem Ranch Barrel Racing Jackpot Summer Series
Run wild this summer at Mayhem Ranch! Get ready for our Barrel Racing Jackpot Summer Series! Summer Series Dates: - June 20 - ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $5 Pee-Wee, $35 Open, $25 Youth SIdepot
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
