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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

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World Conservation Thursday - Alfred A. Ring Park

August 1st is our event for World Conservation Day! We will be removing Tuberous Sword Fern. The parking area is next ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Alfred A Ring Park 1801 NW 23rd Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Volunteers do not need to pay for park entry.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: Lil' Equestrians Pony Rides

Pony Rides Available by Registration Only! Ages 18 months to 8 years of age are welcome to participate! Pre-register your child ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15/participant. Must preregister, no day of drop ins!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Family Promise of Gainesville Free School Physicals

Family Promise of Gainesville, in partnership with Gator Nursing, is offering free school physicals in preparation for the upcoming school ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 229 SW 5th Street Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Mossman Hall First Friday Art Walk

We're puttin' on a great show this Friday - Come see what's hapnin' at Mossman Hall! Food truck opens at ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Promised Land Family Ministries, Inc: Backpacks and Blessings

Stop by the farm for FREE school supplies*! We’ll have backpacks for students, games for the family, and hot dogs ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way Lake Butler, FL 32054
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Back to School Community Closet

Are you or someone you know in need of clothing? Join us for the Honored Community Closet event, where we ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: City of Newberry Municipal Building 25420 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua Police Department Back 2 School Giveaway

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Hal Brady Recreation Center for the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Back to School Fun Day

Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Back to School Fun Day! We are giving away free backpacks and school supplies! ...

Citadel Family Church Host Sunday Funday Back to School giveaway

Join us at the Citadel Family Church for our Annual Sunday Funday back to school service. Promptly at the end ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Pinnacle Site Solutions School Supply Giveaway

Come grab free school supplies for the upcoming year. It’s our way of helping you start the school year right!

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Weecycle Of Gainesville Gator Clothing Release

Saturday, August 10th we will be putting out all our Gator consigned items we have saved all year for Football ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 1405 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Williston We Soar Back to School Drive Thru Bash

We are excited to host this Annual event for our students as they prepare for a new school year! Saturday, August ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

North Central Florida YMCA Back to School Bash

Get ready for an exciting evening of fun as we gear up for the new school year! Jois us for ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville Backpack and Briefcase Blessing

The Backpack & Briefcase Blessing welcomes people of all ages who are starting school or a new job to bring ...

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

Williston We Soar Back to School Drive Thru Bash

We are excited to host this Annual event for our students as they prepare for a new school year! Saturday, August ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Archer Free Community Dinner and Family Friendly Karaoke Back to School Theme

Join us for Free Family Friendly Karaoke! Theme: Back to School 6:45 pm: Pot Luck Supper. Bring a dish to share! 7 ...

  • 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling League Registration

Join us for our 2024-25 Youth Bowling League Registration Day? Registrations includes: • Team jersey • Shoe Rental • 3 Weekly Games of Bowling • ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Gatorz Bowling, 2606 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Florida Vintage Market

Free & Family Friendly Outdoor Event! The Florida Vintage Market is a unique outdoor shopping experience in the heart of ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Midpoint Park and Eatery 931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Week

Chicken Week starts Next Monday! Get GREAT deals on chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, smoked ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Young Annasemble Orchestra Sign ups

Join the Young Annasemble Orchestra! Young Annasemble Orchestra is a community orchestra for young people interested in participating in an ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.annasemble.org
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Week

Chicken Week starts Next Monday! Get GREAT deals on chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, smoked ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Teen Night at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union

Level up your money game at our exclusive Teen Night banking bash! Swing by a MIDFLORIDA branch on Tuesday, August 20, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: A MIDFLORIDA branch near you! Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Week

Chicken Week starts Next Monday! Get GREAT deals on chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, smoked ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Week

Chicken Week starts Next Monday! Get GREAT deals on chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, smoked ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Week

Chicken Week starts Next Monday! Get GREAT deals on chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, smoked ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

City of Gainesville Community Choral Singing

Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics! Hosted in partnership with the 1000 Voices of ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Oakview Community Center 810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Week

Chicken Week starts Next Monday! Get GREAT deals on chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, smoked ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Repurpose Project Kids Club

Join us for RP Kids Club, which includes storytime, a dance break, and open play and crafting time! Children of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Repurpose Project Community Center - 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Donations are welcome but not required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Pokémon League Cup Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Welcome to Coliseum of Comics Gainesville's Pokémon League Cup! Format: Best of 3, with Top Cut. Deck lists are required and must ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606-6569
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Week

Chicken Week starts Next Monday! Get GREAT deals on chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, smoked ...

  • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

  • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library and Clarence R. Kelly Center in ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other
  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Stomping Grounds Game Center 501 NW 23rd Avenue, Suite F, Gainesville, Florida, 32609
  • Cost: Bloomburrow Draft - $20
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Join us for the Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program at the Headquarters Library and Clarence R. Kelly Center in ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters Library 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

Trading Day UF vs Miami at The Meelypops Shop

Trading Day Is Back! Come on out to trade/sell/buy with tons of collectors from north/central Florida & South Georgia! 12-6 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: The Meelypops Shop, 3700 NW 91st St, Ste E-100, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Stomping Grounds Game Center Standard Showdown

Play three rounds of Standard Showdown for special promos and prize packs to top finishers.

  • 1:00 pm
  • Location: Stomping Grounds Game Center 501 NW 23rd Avenue, Suite F, Gainesville, Florida, 32609
  • Cost: Entry Fee: $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other