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
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Gainesville Summer Fire Games
Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Point Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free for spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt
Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Calling all Pokémon trainers, its time again to fill those Pokédexes! Every week ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida: Safety City Car Seat Check Up
Safe Kids NCFL Coalition Car Seat Safety Check Appointment at GFR Safety City. About this event • Event lasts 2 hours *Car seat ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1025 Northeast 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Pineridge Community Center Back To School Supply Bash
Backpacks on. Summer's gone. Kick off the school year with some fun. Join us in Pineridge for our 2025 Back ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 2509 NE 57th Place, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: ARC Discovery DIY-Explore Archer
These are self-guided art activities based on the Archer Branch Summer Reading theme: Explore Archer. Each week, the Archer Branch celebrates ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Summer Fire Games
Highlights: -Free for spectators to watch the action! -Competition Events: Firefighter Rescue Drill, Rapid Dress Challenge, MCI Relay, Knots Relay, Bucket Brigade, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Point Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free for spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
Alachua Community Collective Back to School Teen/Tween Essentials Mutual Aid Drive
Donations requested by August 1, 2025. Drop off at the ‘Dr. Seuss’ Yellow House on the corner of NW 16th ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Lincoln Park 900 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL
- 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
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 Foundation Room: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
B. Jones Ent: Back to School Backpack Drive
Calling all Levy/Alachua County and surrounding areas. Come out to the 2nd annual Back to School Backpack drive. We’ll have ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: New Hope AME Church 515 School Street, Bronson, FL 32621
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Back to School Community Closet Donation Collection Day
Donation Collection Day – August 3rd! We’re getting ready to bless our community, and we need your help! We’ll be collecting ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Destiny Community Church 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Camp CCC End of Summer Party
Mark your calendars for our Camp CCC End of Summer Party: Sunday, August 3rd from 4-6pm. Water bounce houses, food and ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Christ Community Church 1603 SW 122nd St Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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 - 6:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free event
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Cartoons and Crafts
Come join us every Monday as we watch popular cartoons, chat, and craft together! This program uses popular cartoon series from ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Teen Space) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Cuscowilla 4-H Club Open House! This is a great opportunity to explore what ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
High Springs National Night Out
Join the High Springs Police Department for National Night Out 2025 – a fun-filled evening celebrating community and public safety ...
- 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
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 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
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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
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
First Presbyterian Preschool Open House
Meet the teachers, see the classrooms! Open tours- meet the director! Drop in between 10 am-12 pm. Refreshments provided.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 106 SW 3rd St. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpc.org
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- 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 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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Trinity's Day Spa presents Back 2 School Braid Bash at MLK Center
We’re excited to announce our 5th Annual Back-to-School Braid Bash is officially happening! Let’s get our girls ready to head ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Open House
Get ready to soar into a new school year! Come meet your teachers, explore your new classroom! We can't wait ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Christian Preparatory School 2500 NE 15th St. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Housing Authority Backyard BBQ Back2School Bash
It’s a Backyard BBQ like no other! Join us for the Back2School Bash in collaboration with Children's Trust of Alachua ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Pine Meadows – 2626 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Okito America Open House
School is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Join us for our Open House.. ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Three Locations See Description, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
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
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
Divine Destiny International Ministries,INC. Take It to the Head Back to School Community Outreach
FREE Back to School Event – You’re Invited! Divine Destiny International Ministries presents: “Take It to the Head” – Back ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Criswell Park 15490 NW 133rd Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Back to School Community Closet
Free clothes all sizes babies to adults, toiletries and school supplies for kids starting school. While supplies last. Free health ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Destiny Community Church 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
A1 Cutz Phase III Back 2 School Bash
Come out August 10th for $15 kids cuts, $20 high schoolers, free backpacks (while supplies last), free food, ice cream, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 15560 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $15 kids cuts, $20 high schoolers
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Celebration United Methodist Church Blessings of the Backpacks
Join us for a warmup to worship tailgate in our parking lot featuring great food and music beginning at 8:00 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Church of God Back to School Backpack Sunday
Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville: Back to School Sunday
Back to School Sunday – Join Us in Worship! Come be a part of Back to School Sunday as we gather ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 315 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32640-3928
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up
A car seat is one of the most effective ways to keep your child safe while on the road, but ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
LYFEhouse: Resumes that Stand Out
Your words have power and a well-written resume can open doors. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft one ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lyfehouse.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 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
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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- 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
Rabell Realty Group Back To School Snow Cone Social
We're turning up the fun this year with our annual Back-to-School Bash — and it’s extra special because we’re also ...
- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 3620 NW 43rd St, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Summer Art Sessions at Headquarters Branch
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...
- 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
Carolina Kids Co-Op Gainesville’s NOT Back-to-School Homeschool Resource Fair & Educational Supply Swap
Open to all homeschoolers! Join us for good friends, good fun and TONS of awesome resources from all around the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Event is free for everyone!
- Website: www.facebook.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
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Archer Free Community Dinner and Family Friendly Karaoke
Friday, August 15, 2025 Dinner 5:30 pm-7 pm Family Friendly Karaoke 7 pm-10 pm Tacos and Ice Cream Social All are welcome to join ...
- 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Limitless Legends FC Soccer Back to School Meet Up
Back to school Soccer meet up, in air conditioning! Mark your calendars for our back to school meet up at ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Gym 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
UF IFAS Family Fishing Days- Back to School Bonanza
FFS hosts monthly events (March through November) that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class
The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- 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
Wildlife Workshop: Bowhunting
We're excited to have partnered with MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife once again to hold the 2nd edition of our ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Archery Center, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Free
CityLight Church Back to School Carnival
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled event for the whole family as we celebrate the start of the new school ...
- 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: citylightgnv.com
- Category: Free
Florida Gators Volleyball Orange & Blue Scrimmage
Gators Volleyball Orange & Blue Scrimmage
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
The Gathering: Pizza & Play
Free Pizza + Board Games + Community Fun! Alachua friends, come join us for The Gathering: Pizza & Play — ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch Library, 14913 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
National Soft Serve Day at Carvel
Celebrate National Soft Serve Day at Carvel with $1 small cup or cone of the Original Soft Serve on August ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 3411 SW Archer RD, Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: $1 small cup or cone of the Original Soft Serve
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- 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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library 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
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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
D1 Training Gainesville - Homeschool Open House & Free Trial Classes
Homeschool Families — You’re Invited to Our Open House! Join us at D1 Training Gainesville for a special Homeschool Open House ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- 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 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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Back to School Book Sale
Smart Start at Zion and Zion Lutheran Church are hosting a book sale! Please mark your calendars for August 22nd ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Zion Lutheran Church 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Doxa Dance Studio Free Dance Trial Classes
We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
- Location: 490 NW 60th St, Ste 6, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: UF (Hague) Dairy Unit Field Trip
Join Alachua Audubon Society to kick off the first fall weekend field trip of 2025! Meet field trip leader Tim Hardin ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: UF IFAS Dairy Unit 13200 NW 59th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32653-7610
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuaaudubon.org
- 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
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
Doxa Dance Studio Free Dance Trial Classes
We are offering complimentary trial classes to introduce new families to our studio! August 22nd from 3:00 pm-3:45 pm for ages ...
- 9:00 am - 9:30 am
- Location: 490 NW 60th St, Ste 6, Gainesville, FL 32607
- 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
St Francis Vet Care Open House Block Party
St. Francis Vet Care, a nonprofit veterinary clinic dedicated to making pet care accessible for all, is thrilled to announce ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Tower Office Center - 2025 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.stfrancisvetcare.org
- Category: Free
UF Carillon Studio Concert Series
The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...
- 1:55 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Florida Gators Soccer vs. University of North Florida
Help cheer on the Gators Soccer team!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium Hull Rd & Natural Area Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Rhythm Kids
These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch
Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Rhythm Kids
These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 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
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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools Series
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: see description for exact locations
- 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 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 - 11:00 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 & Movement at the Park
Join us at the Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park, inside the Nature Center to sing, dance, and make music at our ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.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
Tonewood Family Music Rhythm Kids
These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Art Walk at First Magnitude
It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Chapman’s Pond and Nature Trails
Meet Ben Fick in the grassy parking lot. The lot is across from the GRU - Kanapaha Water Reclamation Facility, ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 7100 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- 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
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
Alachua County Farmers' Market Labor Day Extravaganza
Enjoy live music, delicious food, and local goods, crafts, and more while you stock up on everything you need to ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- 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
Super Saturdays at Coliseum of Comics: Back to School Book Fair
Join us at your local Coliseum of Comics for a special Super Saturday (and Sunday) filled with reading, adventure and ...
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606)
- Cost: Buy 2, get 1 free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
