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16August

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 ...

9:00 am
Location: 24093 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free Admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

CityLight Church Back to School Carnival

CityLight Church invites you to a Back to School Carnival on Sunday, August 16. This free event is for all ages! ...

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Cost: free
Website: citylightgnv.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Pathfinder Society for Teens

Come participate in a fantasy world where you take control of your actions in a story! You can play as ...

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Branch Meeting Room B: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

17August

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

18August

Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Storytime Event-Pete the Cat's Groovy Story Time

Join us for a groovy morning inspired by everyone's favorite cool cat, Pete the Cat! Little ones will enjoy an ...

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: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Toddler Time

Join us as we learn through play! Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates babies' ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Fingerpaint Fun

Fingerpaint Fun helps babies, toddlers and caretakers to interact in ways that foster texture awareness, color fun, and creative experimentation ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Hawthorne Branch MakerSpace 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub

Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read With a Dog at Headquarters Branch

Our therapy dogs are paws-itively excited to hear your favorite stories! Practice reading with a patient pup who loves to listen. ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Maternity Unit Tour

Welcome to the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital family! Join us on a tour of our Labor and Delivery and ...

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Teen Gaming at Headquarters Branch

Join us in the Teen Space on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 4 PM for Nintendo ...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
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

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

6:30 pm
Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
Website: trainmatlife.com
Category: Free

19August

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music Time - Millhopper Branch

Music Time is an interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers that supports early literacy through singing, talking, and playful ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Open Studio - Open Hours at Archer CreateSpace

Open Studio time at the Archer Branch Library allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. The ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Find a good book or bring in your favorite to read with therapy dog Sahara! Read with a Dog is a ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: STEAMspace at Alachua Branch

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, LEGOS, ...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

20August

Safe Kids North Central Florida: UF Health Hosted - Car Seat Check Up Appt

Safe Kids NCFL Coalition car seat check up event led by UF Health. This event is generously sponsored by the Children's ...

9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 3300 Southwest Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: FREE
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Story Time

Fun with art, music, science, stories, and more. Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This program is ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Hawthorne Branch Children's Area 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will bounce, giggle, and clap as ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
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 Newberry Branch: Story Time with Spider-Gwen

Kids can meet Spider-Gwen at this special Story Time event. Spider-Gwen will be swinging into Newberry Branch Library on Thursday, August ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library District: LaCrosse Bookmobile Stop

Come and visit the Alachua County Library District's Bookmobile at one of our many stops across the region. The Bookmobile's goal ...

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, FL 32658
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Healthy Start: Infant Massage

Infant massage soothes, supports sleep & digestion, and strengthens bonding through gentle, nurturing touch for you and your baby. Infant massage ...

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
Cost: free
Website: www.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Summer STEAM

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace room every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

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 High Springs Branch: Film Club

At Film Club, we discuss all things film!

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Read with a Dog

Join us in the children's area for Read with a Dog! Therapy dogs love to hear a good story. Children will ...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch Library (Children's Area) 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to learn about different artists, art techniques, or crafts for ages 5 and up. ...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Free Community Event: Meet Pete the Panda & Friends

Bring the whole family for an afternoon full of fun, learning, and adventure! - FREE Book Giveaway! From the Learning Partners ...

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

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: Free

SWAG Family Resource Center Community Dinner

Families are invited to share a meal together, enjoy conversation, and connect with others in the community in a welcoming ...

Location: SWAG Resource Center 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607
Cost: free
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

Florida Gators Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina University

Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!

6:30 pm
Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: floridagators.com
Category: Free

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

6:30 pm
Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
Website: trainmatlife.com
Category: Free

21August

Free Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit

Planning your homeschool year? Looking for practical ideas, trusted resources, and encouragement from experienced homeschool educators? The Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Website: summit.inspireguidenurture.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace

Join us for a fun morning of making and meet other homeschoolers!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Healthy Start Program! Nursing & Nurture Support

A welcoming space for moms to connect, share, and receive gentle, peer-driven support and education. You don’t have to do ...

2:00 pm
Location: 4881 Northwest 8th Avenue, Unit 4, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Archer Free Community Dinner and Family Friendly Karaoke & Back to School Supplies Drive

Dinner 5:30 pm-7 pm Family Friendly Karaoke 7 pm-9 pm Tacos and ice cream social! Beef and chicken tacos with all the ...

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Limitless Legends FC Soccer Back to School Meet Up

Limitless Legends will be back at it and we cannot wait to see you all! Mark your calendars and let's ...

6:00 pm
Location: Hal Brady Rec Center 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe

Friday Night Karaoke: Pitch Perfect at the Pointe! Warm up those vocal cords and grab the mic! Join us the third ...

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Free

22August

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.parkrun.us
Category: Free

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.parkrun.us
Category: Free

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
Category: Free

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: Free

Free Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit

Planning your homeschool year? Looking for practical ideas, trusted resources, and encouragement from experienced homeschool educators? The Florida Virtual Homeschool Summit ...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Website: summit.inspireguidenurture.com
Category: Free

Pollinator Census Party

The Gainesville Garden Club invites you to come to their Butterfly Sanctuary at the Clubhouse Grounds to participate in a ...

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

Aqua Angels: Free Artistic Swimming Day

Try Artistic Swimming for FREE! Join the Aqua Angels for a fun, splash-filled introduction to artistic swimming — where dance, ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: free
Website: aquaangelsas.com
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Free