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Ripple Theatricals presents Newsies | July 16th - August 1st | Thursdays and Fridays 7:00 PM, Saturdays 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Ripple Theatricals presents Newsies | July 16th - August 1st | Thursdays and Fridays 7:00 PM, Saturdays 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Join us at Ripple Theatricals' production of Newsies: This musical is based on the 1992 musical film of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Click to learn more.
High Springs BMX Summer Series | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Summer Series | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Fun Days

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New events EVERY week! Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, July 23rd 5-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, July 23rd 5-9pm

TThe Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. Explore the new exhibition Florida in the Frame: A Century of Artists’ Reflection on the Sunshine State. The exhibition investigates how these diverse images evoke and respond to the state’s natural resources, its history, and the popular culture of its recent past. Click to learn more.
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6:00 pm Central Florida Back 2 School Giveaway
10:00 am Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center Open House
 
 
 
 
 
8:00 pm Florida Museum of Natural History Nocturnal Neighbors: Celebrating National Moth Week
11:00 am Pentecostal Praise Deliverance Church Inc Back to School Bash
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm Books-A-Million: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12:00 pm Watson Realty Corp. Gainesville School Supply Drive
 
6:00 pm Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
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02Jul

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
09Jul

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
12Jul

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens FreshWater Fishing Clinic

FULL Kids ages 5-17 are welcome to join us in our first FreshWater Fishing Clinic. All kids will be leaving ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free! Entry to gardens after clinic Adults $7, Kids $5
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Free

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: Ready-2-Learn Rally

A Free Backpack & School Supply GiveAway! Ages 4-13 First come, first served-Kids must be present to receive a backpack! ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1028 NE 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4612
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
16Jul

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
19Jul

Star Center Theatre Auditions - Into the Woods

Auditions for Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s, “Into the Woods” Directed by Brandon Lee Music Direction by Heidi Harriss Shows : October 24th-November ...

  • 5:00 pm
  • Location: Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
  • Cost: No cost to audition
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
23Jul

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
25Jul

High Springs Parks Summer Slide Out

Summer Slide Out! End of summer celebration at Catherine Taylor Park! Join the Parks & REC Department Friday, July 25th ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Catherine Taylor Park 18100 SE Douglas St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Central Florida Back 2 School Giveaway

Back 2 School Giveaway! Free food and drinks, school supplies, and backpacks.

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Ft White Community Center 17579 SW Hwy 47, Ft White, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Florida Museum of Natural History Nocturnal Neighbors: Celebrating National Moth Week

Celebrate National Moth Week with Museum experts and discover the wild variety of local moth species! Learn about the history ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Steinmetz Hall - UF Entomology & Nematology Department 1881 Natural Area Drive Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free
26Jul

UF Health Orthopaedics: Heat, Heart, Head Sports Injury Symposium

Calling all athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts! Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in handling ...

  • 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gator Room (Gate 1) Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center Open House

Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center (GEZFLC) will host an open house to kick off its new school year on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1250 NE 18th Ave, Building 11, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Pentecostal Praise Deliverance Church Inc Back to School Bash

Free backpacks and school supplies will be given! Come enjoy food, games and bounce houses! We are welcoming all families ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 1755 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Books-A-Million: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday

Join us for an early celebration of Harry Potter's Birthday! Come join us at Books-A-Million for a magical celebration of ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Books-A-Million 6111 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Explore Archer-Fingerprint Art Magnets

Use your fingerprints to create a nature art magnet! What do you see in your backyard: a flower, a dog, a ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free
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27Jul

Watson Realty Corp. Gainesville School Supply Drive

Join us for a back to school supply drive as we celebrate Watson’s 60th anniversary! We’re collecting supplies for Alachua ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4516 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

School Rocks Backpack Giveaway

On Sunday, July 27 at 1 PM, participating TCC stores around the country will be hosting an in-store backpack giveaway ...

  • 1:00 pm
  • Location: TCC Wireless Zone 15560 NW US Hwy 441, Ste 140, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: locations.tccrocks.com
  • Category: Free
29Jul

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
30Jul

City of Gainesville Eco Buddies

Eco Buddies: hands-on education for toddlers and preschoolers. Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
31Jul

School Rocks Backpack Giveaway

On Sunday, July 27 at 1 PM, participating TCC stores around the country will be hosting an in-store backpack giveaway ...

  • 1:00 pm
  • Location: TCC Wireless Zone 15560 NW US Hwy 441, Ste 140, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: locations.tccrocks.com
  • Category: Free