GGIC International Market
Come support our local international and refugee neighbors while sampling food, crafts and games from around the world! All proceeds ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Category: Family Fun
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: coliseumofcomics.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
Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Haile Equestrian After Camp Come Back
Free pony rides for the family! Activity stations, demos, and discounts on many services.
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Haile Equestrian Center: 7680 SW 46th Blvd · Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.haileequestrian.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
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
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Back to Homeschool Pool Party
Come swim with your friends and enjoy some last bits of summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Friday Night 5G Lights Competition
Join us as we celebrate the kickoff of the 2026 Friday Night 5G Lights Competition and the opportunity for a ...
- 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: T-Mobile, 2 NW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 & 14126 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.t-mobile.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Storytime Event-The Magic School Bus Adventure
All aboard! Get ready to hop on the Magic School Bus for a morning of stories, imagination, and discovery! Join ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: FREE to attend! RSVP is encouraged so we can prepare enough craft supplies.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Disney Lorcana TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.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
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- 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
One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
One Piece TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.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 Homeschool Field Trip Days
Homeschool Field Trip Days! On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, we offer special homeschool rates from 12:00 ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Magic the Gathering CCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Advance Auto Parts Newberry Grand Opening
3 big days! One big celebration! August 14-16, 2026 Friday at 7:30 am Free Two Sisters Coffee Pull raffle winner for the Zip at ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: 24093 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
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
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Back to School Party
Back to School Party!
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday
Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Advance Auto Parts Newberry Grand Opening
3 big days! One big celebration! August 14-16, 2026 Friday at 7:30 am Free Two Sisters Coffee Pull raffle winner for the Zip at ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: 24093 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days - Back to School Bonanza
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
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park: Smokey Bear’s Birthday
Come celebrate Smokey Bear's 82nd Birthday at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park! We will have several activities to ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park (picnic area) 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights FL 32656
- Cost: Event is free with paid park entry of $5 per vehicle.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
North Central Florida Outdoor Expo
Join us for the 8th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo on August 15th from 9am-4pm in Expo Center 2 ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: World Equestrian Center Ocala 1390 NW 80th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482
- Cost: $5 cash only at the door, 17 & under 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
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
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
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
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Community Event and Backpack Giveaway
This two day community outreach event is designed to bring together families across Alachua County by providing resources, fellowship (gospel ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 5703 West SR 235, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Clambassador’s Cedar Key Shark Swim
Beginning at 11:00 AM and continuing until 11:45 PM, boats will ferry swimmers for free to Atsena Otie. The swim ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Sand spit at the corner of G Street and 1st Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.cedarkeysharkswim.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kick-Off Party at Alumni Hall
We're getting ready for Florida football season with a KICK OFF PARTY Saturday, August 15th from 12-2pm! Join us at ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Alumni Hall 3730 SW Archer Rd, Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.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
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun
