Cutz by Dray: Back to School Free Haircuts
Free haircuts for kids 17 and under! August 1 & 2, 2026 | 9 am-6 pm
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 606 North Main Street , Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch
Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
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: 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
TeShaJConsulting Back To School Supplies Pop- Up Giveaway
Hey Gainesville! Get ready for our Back To School Supplies Pop-Up Giveaway. Swing by in person to snag all the ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Training, Entrepreneurship, & Community (GTEC) Center 2153 Southeast Hawthorne Road #101 Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Birds and Brews Guided Walks at First Magnitude
First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society have teamed up to host monthly bird walks! This event meets the first Sunday ...
- 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free event
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville Summer Activities
Summer just got WAY more fun! FREE summer activities for elementary + middle school kids! June 15-August 3, 2026 | 1 ...
Summer at the Library: Teen Craft Club-Summer Charm Bracelet
Join us to celebrate the end of summer and create a colorful charm bracelet. All supplies are provided.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Teen Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
John F. Crawford Homes Building Bright Futures: Backpack & School Supply Giveaway
Help your student start the school year with confidence! Join us for a free backpack and grade-appropriate school supplies for ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 15551 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, FL (Behind Canvas Church)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Jaguars Flag Football Parent & Coaches Meeting
The season is almost here, and we’re getting ready for an incredible Fall season! Join us for our Parent & ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
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: Free
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: 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 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 Hawthorne Branch
Story Time for babies is designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities are ...
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- 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
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 Cone Park Branch: ChillSpace
Join us this summer for a teens-only hangout! Play games, build stuff, watch movies, and more. Teens come hang out this ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center Open House
You're invited to our open house! Come see why families are choosing Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center! Join us on ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1250 NE 18th Ave, Building 11, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bronson Youth Sports Summer Sandlot Sessions
A fun, low pressure baseball and softball program focused on skill development, teamwork and having fun! Ages 4 & Up Baseball AND ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: James H. Cobb Park 220 Picnic Street, Bronson, FL
- Cost: FREE for all participants
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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
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: Free
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 Millhopper Branch: Music Time
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers and caregivers that build early literacy through music and playful participation. Music Time is an ...
- 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
Florida Gators Soccer vs. Miami (Exhibition)
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.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 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 Tower Road Branch MakerSpace
Join us in the children's area for some fun crafting as we make dinosaur finger puppets. We will be breaking out ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Children's Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- 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
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: Free
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby! Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Wednesday Movie Matinee for Kids
A movie time for kids and tweens, to relax, chill, and watch great favorite films from over the years! Event ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Lorcana League
Teens and tweens, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: 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 Waldo Branch MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library. Learn how 3D printers work, explore simple ...
- 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 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
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
- 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
Micanopy Academy Open House
This event is for new, returning, and prospective families. Come meet our teachers and discover a place where every student ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Micanopy Academy 708 NW Okehumkee St., Micanopy, FL, 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic
The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF Health Mobile OBGYN Bus 1250 NE 18th Ave Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: FREE
- Website: ufhealth.org
- 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 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
Summer at the Library: Teen ArtSpace
Join us to create dinosaurs out of a variety of pressed plant materials!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.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
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Fantastic Florida Spiders
Come learn about Florida's native spiders from a local expert and get an up-close look at her collection of arachnids. A ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Okito America After School Open House
After School Open House is coming up at Okito America! Come tour the school, meet our counselors, review the curriculum, and ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Three Locations See Description, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby! Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- 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
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
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: 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
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: Free
Okito America After School Open House
After School Open House is coming up at Okito America! Come tour the school, meet our counselors, review the curriculum, and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Three Locations See Description, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Backpack Bear Buddies
It's back-to-school time! Bring your child to the Cone Park Branch Library on Saturday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. to receive ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library TinkerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us in the kid's area for an exciting afternoon of hands-on STEAM exploration! Put your building and engineering skills to ...
- 2:00 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
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: 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
Okito America After School Open House
After School Open House is coming up at Okito America! Come tour the school, meet our counselors, review the curriculum, and ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Three Locations See Description, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: 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
Teen Midnight Basketball
The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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
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: 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
Back to School Community Closet
Join Honored: Mothers & Daughters of Destiny for our 5th Annual Back to School Community Closet! As families prepare for a ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Destiny Community Church 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Everything is FREE and open to everyone!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Deeper Purpose Family Resource Center- TRC Parents Day Out: Back to School Shopping Edition
Need to go back to school shopping & would rather get it done without taking all of the kids? Drop ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 19975 NW 244th St, High Springs, FL 32643-1369
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Kindergarten Round Up-Join Girl Scouts Today!
Join us for a fun playdate for girls entering kindergarten this fall! This is a great opportunity for your girl ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Veteran's Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Terrace Health & Rehab Back to School Drive and Event
Back to school is almost here, and we’re excited to help our community get ready! Join us for our Back to ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7207 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free, while supplies last
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Curious Child Learning Studio Open House
You're invited! Come explore our studio, meet the teacher, and see where creativity and curiosity grow! Everyone welcome!
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 125 NW 23 Ave Unit 6, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch MakerSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Discover the basics of 3D printing in this beginner-friendly class at the library. Learn how 3D printers work, explore simple ...
- 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 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 Newberry Branch Spanish for Kids
At this program, kids will get an early start on learning Spanish as a secondary language with guidance from a ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show
Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ontreasure.com
- Category: Free
Homeschool Resource Fair at Headquarters Library
Homeschool Resource Fair is for families interested or already involved in homeschooling to learn about local organizations and services available ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch
Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Summer at the Library: Build-a-Dino MakerSpace
Craft a dino in various form, and have a roarin' good time! Bring the kids to the Micanopy Branch Library to ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby! Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Florida Gators Soccer vs. Florida International University (Exhibition)
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Heartwood Soundstage: Old Time Pickin' Party
Fiddles, guitars, upright basses, banjos, and more, come out to Heartwood Soundstage for an old time music pickin' party hosted ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Category: Free
Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe
Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...
- 7:00 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
