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High Springs BMX | Open House | June 8th 5-6:30PM

High Springs BMX | Open House | June 8th 5-6:30PM

No Membership Required. New Riders Only. Bring your bike and helmet. Limited rental bikes available. Must wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, sneakers and helmet to ride the track. No training wheels. No motors or ebikes. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month

Harn Museum Tot Time - First Friday of the Month

Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interests" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. On the first Friday of the month, tots are invited to tour the Harn with a museum educator then participate in age-appropriate hands-on art projects Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

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Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

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Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

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Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

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Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category

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Sporting events and home games for local sports teams

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One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families. 

Holiday Events

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

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Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

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Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
10:00 am JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale
9:00 am JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale
Waldo Farmer’s and Flea Market Back to School Bash
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Library Spanish for Kids: Newberry Branch
8:00 am Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party
9:00 am Summer Fun Series at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
 
 
2:30 pm Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration
8:30 am JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale Presale
10:30 am Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
10:30 am Summer at the Library Summer of Science: Kids STEAM Activities
9:00 am Step 317 Photography Back to School Mini Sessions
 
 
4:30 pm Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch
10:00 am Dixie County Community Back 2 School Bash
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Perler Beads - Alachua Branch
11:00 am Help Me Grow Alachua: Books Balls And Blocks | Back to School Event
9:00 am Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center Back to School Backpack Drive
 
 
6:00 pm National Night Out in Alachua
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
2:30 pm Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration
1:30 pm Lamp Post Therapy Center Story Camp
9:00 am JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale
 
 
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9:00 am Community Back to School Bash at Deeper Purpose Community Complex
8:00 am Gainesville Junior Golf Tour
Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
9:00 am Prairie's Edge Forest School Outdoor Homeschool Event: Open House and Play Session
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Homeschool Open House at High Springs Branch
9:00 am Rising Calm Center: On The Rise Event
9:00 am Step 317 Photography Back to School Mini Sessions
9:00 am Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series
9:00 am Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center
9:00 am Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
9:30 am PunkOuter Games Star Wars Shatterpoint Initiation
9:00 am Mega Community Yard Sale Charity Fundraiser
9:00 am Coconut’s Salon and Barbershop Back 2 School Drive
9:00 am Prairie's Edge Forest School Outdoor Homeschool Event: Open House and Play Session
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
5:00 pm PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday
6:00 pm Florida Springs Institute Family Movie Night
10:00 am Lowe's Kids Workshop: Rolling Toy Pickup Truck
10:00 am Trinity's Day Spa Pampering for Kids Back 2 School Bash with Fairy Hair
12:30 pm Okito America Afterschool Open House
12:30 pm Okito America Afterschool Open House
12:00 pm MLK Community Center Ice Cream and a Movie
6:00 pm Harn Museum Nights: Aperture + Alchemy
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
10:00 am 2nd & Charles Penny-A-Page
11:00 am Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville Backpack Blessing
5:00 pm Partnership for Strong Families: Fort White Back to School Bash
4:30 pm Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch
12:30 pm Okito America Afterschool Open House
 
 
10:00 am Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
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11:00 am CityLight Church Back to School Carnival
3:00 pm Alachua County Library: Teddy Bear Clinic at Cone Park Branch
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
10:00 am Community Event: Good News Arts Fiber Arts Circle (Every 3rd Friday)
Williston School of Dance Studio Open House and Registration Event
1:00 pm Technology Workshop for Autistic Youth
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
4:30 pm Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch
3:15 pm Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Artist Trading Card Workshop
3:30 pm Gainesville Youth Chorus Auditions
6:45 pm Sunny's Showcase: Sun Country Sports Center Open House
Dance!nk Auditions
 
 
 
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
8:00 am Ignite Basketball Clinics
 
 
 
4:00 pm Cameron Dancenter NW Open House
4:00 pm Cameron Dancenter SW Open House
7:30 pm Skate Station Funworks Back to School Skate Party
9:00 am Girl Scouts First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
 
 
 
5:00 pm FREE Spaghetti Dinner at Trinity!
5:00 pm PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday
 
9:00 am Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic Kids' Weekend
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Florida Gators Lacrosse Prospect Camp
9:00 am Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Stamp it with Bricks
9:00 am Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series
9:00 am Pancakes with a Ranger
10:00 am Community Event: Collages, Scrap booking, and Zine Making (Every 4th Friday)
8:00 am Easton Newberry Archery Center: Bow Hunters Challenge
10:00 am Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic Kids' Weekend
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
11:00 am Junior Ranger Hangout: Buzzworthy Insects
8:30 am Friends of Cuscowilla Litter Pick Up
12:15 pm Sun Country Dance Theatre Open Auditions
5:00 pm Meet the Viola!
4:30 pm Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
4:00 pm Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour
11:30 am Arthropod Zoo Pop-Up at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
9:00 am Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day
2:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Barbie Skate Party
6:00 pm Gainesville Youth Hockey Learn to Play Clinic
7:00 pm GKIDS Presents Studio Ghibli Fest Porco Rosso
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Make Your Own Sensory Toys
5:00 pm PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday
12:30 pm Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Pasco-Hernando State College
9:00 am Hoggetowne Living Chessboard Auditions
2:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball Fan Day
7:00 pm GKIDS Presents Studio Ghibli Fest The Wind Rises 10th Anniversary
 
3:30 pm Alachua County Library ArtSpace- High Springs Branch
6:00 pm Community Event: Writer's Well at Good News Arts (Every 4th Thursday)
2:30 pm Harn Museum Art Cart
9:00 am Homestead Park Animal Yoga
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National Cinema Day with Regal: $4 Movies
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week
City of Alachua and 399 Sports Fall Youth Volleyball Evaluations
City of Alachua and 399 Sports Fall Youth Volleyball Evaluations
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week
 
 
9:00 am Step 317 Photography Back to School Mini Sessions
 
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week
6:00 am Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week
10:30 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Millhopper Library
 
 
9:00 am Hoggetowne Living Chessboard Auditions
 
10:00 am Not Back to School, Homeschool Spring Exploration Day
10:00 am O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
10:30 am Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
 
 
10:30 am Athleta x Empowered FREE Barre Class & Shopping Event
 
3:00 pm Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: What's the Buzz Discover the Life of Bees
10:30 am Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
5:00 pm PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday
 
 
11:00 am Alachua County Youth Orchestra Auditions
 
4:30 pm Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch
6:00 pm Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Miami Dade College
6:00 pm Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Florida State College at Jacksonville
 
 
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01Aug

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

Alachua County Library Spanish for Kids: Newberry Branch

Preschoolers will take their first steps toward learning Spanish. A fluent Spanish speaker will teach the basics using picture books, ...

Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration

Beat the heat this summer with some CRAFTERNOONS. Kids in kindergarten and up will explore their creativity as they are ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

National Night Out in Alachua

Join us on Tuesday, August 1st at Skinner Field from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for 2023 National Night Out, a ...

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02Aug

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy

Inaugural Greater Gainesville Youth Energy Academy, organized by the American Association of Blacks in Energy! Calling all 8th to 12th grade ...

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale Presale

Presale August 2nd | Full Public Sale Schedule August 3rd-5th | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...

  • 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $40
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
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Dixie County Community Back 2 School Bash

This is our 2nd Annual Back 2 School Event there. We’re glad to be able to come back! We will have ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Wandle Wheeler Park behind the Dixie County Courthouse 393 NE 210th Ave Cross City, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

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03Aug

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale

Presale August 2nd | Full Public Sale Schedule August 3rd-5th | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $40
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
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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 ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

Alachua County Library Perler Beads - Alachua Branch

Come get ready to go back to school and create perler bead creations! Come join us to make your own perler ...

Summer Crafternoons at Pinspiration

Beat the heat this summer with some CRAFTERNOONS. Kids in kindergarten and up will explore their creativity as they are ...

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04Aug

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale

Presale August 2nd | Full Public Sale Schedule August 3rd-5th | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $40
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

Flip Factory Zone Friday Summer Jump Party

Summer Jump party is back this year! Every Friday, come out and jump with us for an hour at half ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $7 After You Mention JUMP 50 ($14 Normal Price)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library Summer of Science: Kids STEAM Activities

Come join us for interactive, science activities and experiments. Lets learn science all together now! Through this program we aim to ...

Help Me Grow Alachua: Books Balls And Blocks | Back to School Event

Help Me Grow® Florida provides: • A care coordinator to help answer any questions you have about child development • Customized support ...

Lamp Post Therapy Center Story Camp

Come join the Adventure! Learn listening and reading comprehension skills, and tricks, all while listening to stories about adventure. This is ...

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05Aug

Waldo Farmer’s and Flea Market Back to School Bash

Under cover, rain or shine. Let’s celebrate the end of summer! Free bounce house with slide. Free live wrestling show.

Summer Fun Series at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

Family fun activities and programs on select Saturdays at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park from 9 a.m. until ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Step 317 Photography Back to School Mini Sessions

Accent with our globe and vintage books! Bring along your school supplies to personalize your session. Each session includes: ~ Session ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: $29-49
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Other

Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center Back to School Backpack Drive

Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center Back to School Backpack Drive! *While supplies last

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 3250 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Back 2 School Sale

Presale August 2nd | Full Public Sale Schedule August 3rd-5th | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE 50-90% BELOW retail ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: $0 – $40
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other
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06Aug

Community Back to School Bash at Deeper Purpose Community Complex

Join us for our Annual Free Community Back to School Bash. We will have tents up. Music. School Supplies, Health & ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Deeper Purpose Community Complex (New Church Property) 16779 NW US HWY 441 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Step 317 Photography Back to School Mini Sessions

Accent with our globe and vintage books! Bring along your school supplies to personalize your session. Each session includes: ~ Session ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: $29-49
  • Website: step317.com
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Mega Community Yard Sale Charity Fundraiser

Save the Date! Sunday, August 6th from 9 AM to 12 PM, we will have our very first Fundraiser for ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Deeper Purpose Community Complex (New Church Property) 16779 NW US HWY 441 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Trinity's Day Spa Pampering for Kids Back 2 School Bash with Fairy Hair

Includes: mani or pedi, 6 strands of tinsel, customize your own mocktail drink from our kiddie bar and a back ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Trinity’s Day Spa Pampering For Kids (Thornebrook Village) 2441 NW 43rd St, Suite 11B, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $48
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville Backpack Blessing

School is just around the corner, so this Sunday Samara Powers facilitates our annual Backpack Blessing service. Please bring your ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605-1422
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
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07Aug

Gainesville Junior Golf Tour

Tournaments for both beginners and advanced players! 9-hole flights designed to make competition fun and relaxing for beginners. (Required for Ages ...

Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series

GROW HUB is hosting a Summer Workshop Series for kids! Workshop themes will be Seeds, Bugs, Soil, and Herbs. Workshops ...

Coconut’s Salon and Barbershop Back 2 School Drive

Please note this event is for children in high school and below. Food, music, school supplies, giveaways, free haircuts, free hairstyles

Okito America Afterschool Open House

Come find out what Afterschool at Okito is all about! Our Open House will start Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from ...

Partnership for Strong Families: Fort White Back to School Bash

Partnership for Strong Families’ Columbia Children’s Partnership Council is organizing a backpack and information giveaway during student orientation at Fort ...

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08Aug

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center

We’re Super Excited To Announce The 3rd Annual Back 2 School Braid Bash. Myself Along With Some Of The Hottest ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Prairie's Edge Forest School Outdoor Homeschool Event: Open House and Play Session

Prairie’s Edge Forest School has opened enrollment for our 5-6 year old Tuesday and Thursday class for the 2023 Fall ...

Okito America Afterschool Open House

Come find out what Afterschool at Okito is all about! Our Open House will start Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

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09Aug

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2022 Summer Movie Express ...

Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series

GROW HUB is hosting a Summer Workshop Series for kids! Workshop themes will be Seeds, Bugs, Soil, and Herbs. Workshops ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

MLK Community Center Ice Cream and a Movie

MLK Community Center Ice Cream and a Movie. Kids will enjoy ice cream while they watch a movie.

Okito America Afterschool Open House

Come find out what Afterschool at Okito is all about! Our Open House will start Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from ...

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10Aug

Prairie's Edge Forest School Outdoor Homeschool Event: Open House and Play Session

Prairie’s Edge Forest School has opened enrollment for our 5-6 year old Tuesday and Thursday class for the 2023 Fall ...

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 ...

PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday

Come play YuGiOh! We will host weekly tournaments as well as open play sessions. Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 entry fee and come with one booster pack for entering.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Harn Museum Nights: Aperture + Alchemy

Join us in celebration of the current exhibition of photographs by Jerry Uelsmann an internationally renowned and visionary photographer who ...

11Aug

Alachua County Library: Homeschool Open House at High Springs Branch

Come meet other homeschoolers in the High Springs area. We will also plan a monthly fall get-together geared for homeschoolers. ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

Florida Springs Institute Family Movie Night

Rango (Rated PG) A chameleon who has lived as a sheltered family pet finds himself in the grip of an identity ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

12Aug

Rising Calm Center: On The Rise Event

Rise up for a morning of creativity, connection and mental fitness hosted by Rising Calm Center. This event is for ...

PunkOuter Games Star Wars Shatterpoint Initiation

Join us on Saturday, August 12, 10 am - 4 pm for Star Wars Shatterpoint Initiation. Our event organizer will provide ...

  • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Lowe's Kids Workshop: Rolling Toy Pickup Truck

Open the tailgate and unload the fun for this Kid's Workshop. Your mini-DIYer will build their own little Pickup Truck ...

2nd & Charles Penny-A-Page

Looking for a great deal? Don't forget about our Penny A Page promo on Saturday! Saturday, August 12th only! Some ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 2nd & Charles 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Free bowling & pizza during registration! Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages ...

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13Aug

CityLight Church Back to School Carnival

Join us for a community event to celebrate the start of the new school year and the opening of our ...

Technology Workshop for Autistic Youth

This project aims to provide an inclusive environment for autistic youth and foster their interest in STEM by experiencing hands-on ...

14Aug

Alachua County Library: Teddy Bear Clinic at Cone Park Branch

Join us and learn about the veterinary industry through the care and repair of your kids' stuffed animals! Join us as ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

15Aug

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

16Aug

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Artist Trading Card Workshop

Create and trade your own ATCs.

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

Cameron Dancenter NW Open House

Open House Wednesday 8/16 4-6 pm at our NW studio & Thursday 8/17 4-6 pm at our Haile location. Drop by ...

FREE Spaghetti Dinner at Trinity!

For Fall Kick-Off week, we'll gather for a Free Spaghetti Dinner, open to EVERYONE in our Gainesville community... so invite ...

17Aug

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 ...

Gainesville Youth Chorus Auditions

Auditions are coming up quickly! Remember that all new and returning members need to audition. Please be prepared to sing ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

Cameron Dancenter SW Open House

Open House Wednesday 8/16 4-6 pm at our NW studio & Thursday 8/17 4-6 pm at our Haile location. Drop by ...

PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday

Come play YuGiOh! We will host weekly tournaments as well as open play sessions. Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 entry fee and come with one booster pack for entering.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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18Aug

Community Event: Good News Arts Fiber Arts Circle (Every 3rd Friday)

Join us at Good News Arts for a casual open session for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or doing embroidery ...

Sunny's Showcase: Sun Country Sports Center Open House

Sunny’s Showcase is the perfect time for your kids to try out multiple programs to decide which ones are right ...

  • 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $2 per sample class (can sign up for multiple sample classes)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Skate Station Funworks Back to School Skate Party

The ultimate end-of-summer bash! Games all night: beach bottom volleyball, bump the fruit, relay races and many more games!

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun
19Aug

Williston School of Dance Studio Open House and Registration Event

Registration begins August 19th at our Studio Open House. Classes start September 5th. We train dancers in ballet, modern, jazz, ...

Dance!nk Auditions

Dance!nk El!tes is the new performance and competitive program here in Gainesville, FL. It is for the more serious dancer. ...

Ignite Basketball Clinics

Held during the summer on our Ignite Hope Court, this clinic is perfect for players ages 11-17 of all levels. Our ...

Girl Scouts First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

This course will prepare you to recognize and provide care in a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies ...

Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic Kids' Weekend

Join us for free family fun, giveaways, conservation membership drives and so much more!

  • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
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20Aug

Florida Gators Lacrosse Prospect Camp

The UF Lacrosse Prospect Camp is geared towards 2023-2026 graduates. This event will be used as a recruiting tool for ...

Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic Kids' Weekend

Join us for free family fun, giveaways, conservation membership drives and so much more!

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Sun Country Dance Theatre Open Auditions

Sun Country Dance Theatre (SCDT), founded in August 2008, is the resident non-profit performing company of DANCE Sun Country. It ...

  • 12:15 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140 Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Audition fee is $25 per dancer, due at the time of registration.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Skate Station Funworks Barbie Skate Party

Barbie trivia, costume contest, coloring pages, photo opps!

  • 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95. Wear pink and say Barbie for $1 Discount.
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Gators Volleyball Fan Day

Florida Volleyball hosts Stetson on August 20 at 2:30 pm for Fan Day at Exactech Arena. Admission is free, and ...

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21Aug

Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series

GROW HUB is hosting a Summer Workshop Series for kids! Workshop themes will be Seeds, Bugs, Soil, and Herbs. Workshops ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

Meet the Viola!

This program is for elementary aged children who are interested in learning violin or viola. There will be a performance ...

Gainesville Youth Hockey Learn to Play Clinic

Youth hockey is back in Gainesville! Join us for our free youth hockey clinic hosted by University of Florida hockey ...

GKIDS Presents Studio Ghibli Fest The Wind Rises 10th Anniversary

The most recent masterpiece from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) is a spellbinding movie beyond compare. Jiro dreams ...

22Aug

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Stamp it with Bricks

Use LEGO bricks and stamp pads to create your unique printed design. Do you like using things in new ways? Use ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

GKIDS Presents Studio Ghibli Fest Porco Rosso

This unsung treasure from Academy Award® winner Hayao Miyazaki nestles a tale of morality and identity inside a soaring airborne ...

23Aug

Grow Hub Kids Summer Workshop Series

GROW HUB is hosting a Summer Workshop Series for kids! Workshop themes will be Seeds, Bugs, Soil, and Herbs. Workshops ...

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Make Your Own Sensory Toys

Join us in the meeting room for an exciting craft! We'll be exploring different colors and textures as we make ...

Alachua County Library ArtSpace- High Springs Branch

Join us to explore different art techniques and activities. Free creating and guided creating will be available.

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24Aug

Pancakes with a Ranger

Enjoy free pancakes, coffee and orange juice as prepared by our park staff and volunteers. It's a great opportunity to ask ...

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 ...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tour

Take part in a tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and south end zone football complex. Tours will last ...

PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday

Come play YuGiOh! We will host weekly tournaments as well as open play sessions. Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 entry fee and come with one booster pack for entering.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Event: Writer's Well at Good News Arts (Every 4th Thursday)

Join us at Good News Arts for monthly open writing session for anyone interested in stringing together a few sentences! ...

25Aug

Community Event: Collages, Scrap booking, and Zine Making (Every 4th Friday)

Join us every 4th Friday for the joys of scrapbooking, collaging, and zine making! Materials are provided or you can ...

Junior Ranger Hangout: Buzzworthy Insects

Junior Rangers are invited to learn about one of Florida's particularly well-known resources - insects! Researchers from University of Florida's Department ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (South entrance) 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Program is free with $5 per vehicle paid park entry
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Arthropod Zoo Pop-Up at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Researchers from the University of Florida's Entomology and Nematology Department are visiting with some six-legged friends, and there will be ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Pasco-Hernando State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 12:30 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Harn Museum Art Cart

Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all ...

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art - 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun
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26Aug

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Bow Hunters Challenge

Our annual Bow Hunters Challenge is coming up fast! Getting ready for hunting season has never been this much fun. Dust ...

  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $35 early registration, before August 19th, $40 late registration, $50 on-site registration
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Pageants/Competitions

Friends of Cuscowilla Litter Pick Up

Friends of Cuscowilla has adopted SE 134 Avenue, Micanopy, FL through the Keep Alachua County Beautiful Program. This is the ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.cuscowilla.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Soccer Shots North Central Florida Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children ages 2-8 to try out our program for the upcoming summer season! August 26, 2023 at ...

Hoggetowne Living Chessboard Auditions

Come audition for the Thieves Guilde Productions, Inc. Living Chessboard for the 2024 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire! This year's show is ...

Homestead Park Animal Yoga

Come relax and enjoy a morning stretch with Cyndi and all her animal friends. You never know what animals may ...

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27Aug

National Cinema Day with Regal: $4 Movies

Celebrate National Cinema Day With Regal See ANY movie in ANY format at ANY Regal theatre for just $4! Every movie lover’s ...

Step 317 Photography Back to School Mini Sessions

Accent with our globe and vintage books! Bring along your school supplies to personalize your session. Each session includes: ~ Session ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: $29-49
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Other

Hoggetowne Living Chessboard Auditions

Come audition for the Thieves Guilde Productions, Inc. Living Chessboard for the 2024 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire! This year's show is ...

Athleta x Empowered FREE Barre Class & Shopping Event

Join us for a Fabulous FREE Barre Class! Mark your calendars for an energizing and empowering experience at Athleta!!! We are thrilled ...

Alachua County Youth Orchestra Auditions

The ACYO invites students in grades 6-12 to audition for the orchestra. Auditions will be held on August 27th in ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: University of Florida, Music Bldg Room 101, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: acyo.org
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts
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28Aug

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week

Calling all donut LOVERS! This is the week for you. On Monday, August 28th - Sunday, September 3rd, you can ...

  • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other
29Aug

City of Alachua and 399 Sports Fall Youth Volleyball Evaluations

Fall 2023 Volleyball Registration is now open! Signup today with 399Sports Recreation. Forms available at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center. Evaluations: August 29, 2023 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: $60 | $10 Discount for Siblings for Season
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week

Calling all donut LOVERS! This is the week for you. On Monday, August 28th - Sunday, September 3rd, you can ...

  • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Not Back to School, Homeschool Spring Exploration Day

Now that public school is back in session and the springs are less crowded, we are inviting homeschoolers to join ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: What's the Buzz Discover the Life of Bees

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! How can we help bees? Let's find out with local beekeeper, Julie, as she introduces us ...

Alachua County Library We Play Wii: Newberry Branch

Every Tuesday afternoon, elementary-age kids can play a game on the Nintendo Wii.

30Aug

City of Alachua and 399 Sports Fall Youth Volleyball Evaluations

Fall 2023 Volleyball Registration is now open! Signup today with 399Sports Recreation. Forms available at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center. Evaluations: August 29, 2023 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: $60 | $10 Discount for Siblings for Season
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week

Calling all donut LOVERS! This is the week for you. On Monday, August 28th - Sunday, September 3rd, you can ...

  • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales ...

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Miami Dade College

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
31Aug

Gift Certificates and More BOGO Donut Week

Calling all donut LOVERS! This is the week for you. On Monday, August 28th - Sunday, September 3rd, you can ...

  • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Millhopper Library

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is heading to Millhopper Library. On Wednesday, August 31st at 10:30 am. This music and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free but pre-registration is required!
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

PunkOuter Games YuGiOh Casual Thursday

Come play YuGiOh! We will host weekly tournaments as well as open play sessions. Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Thursday and Saturday Tournaments will cost a $10 entry fee and come with one booster pack for entering.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe Saints Volleyball vs. Florida State College at Jacksonville

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Volleyball team!

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 for general admission; children under 12, senior citizens, veterans, and UF and other college students with ID get in for $3; and SF students, faculty, staff and retirees are free with a valid SFID card.
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events