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
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
Mi Apa Latin Café Back to School Giveaway
We’ve joined forces with Telemundo Gainesville, WCJB TV20, The Best Restoration, and Tu Fiesta Radio to give away 200 free ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Mi Apa Latin Cafe 14829 NW 157th Ln, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Residences at Oakview: Stronger Together Back to School Celebration
One city-one community-every student shines! Afterschool sign-ups and other valuable resources. Food, drinks, and fun for all! Petting zoo, backpacks, ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1515 NW 10th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Promised Land Family Ministries, Inc: Backpacks and Blessings
Join us at the farm as we give away backpacks* and school supplies—plus, for the first time, we’ll be offering ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Promised Land Family Ministries 6886 SW 74th Way Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Creative Kids Market at JBF Gainesville
Young entrepreneurs, this is your moment! Join us for our Creative Kids Market—a fun and inspiring event where kids set ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Police Department Back 2 School Giveaway
Get ready for an amazing day! Join us on Saturday, August 2nd from 9 am-12 pm at Legacy Park for ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
Florida Gators Soccer vs. Florida Atlantic University (Exhibition)
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
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
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
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
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
An opportunity for teens to make a difference in their library and advise library staff on teen programming, resources, and ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Teen Space) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Church of God Back to School Block Party
Back to School just got better! We’re kicking off the school year with TWO epic events you won’t want to ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: FREE
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
- 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
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
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
Cameron Dancenter NW Open House
We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Dancenter NW Studio, Ridgeway Village, 5003 NW 34th Blvd. Suite 120, Gainesville, FL 32605
- 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
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
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
Cameron Dancenter SW Open House
We can’t wait for our new season of dance starting August 18! Visit us for Open House Thursday, August 7, ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Haile Village Center Dancenter SW Studio: 5211 SW 91st Terr. Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Waldo Community New Vision Coalition presents Back to School Drive/Walk Thru Supply Drive
It’s That Time Again, Come Bring The Kids. Donations accepted. At least one parent must be present for child to ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 13558 NE 148th Ave, Waldo, FL 32694
- 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
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Register on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10 am-12 pm! Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Free bowling and pizza during registration!
- Website: bowlsplitz.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 Bash at Willie Mae Stokes Community Center
It's almost time to kick off the school year with a celebration! We're thrilled to invite you to a FREE ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Willie Mae Stokes Community Center 355 NW Eestalustee Ave, Micanopy, FL, 32667
- 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 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
Cutz4Christ Back to School Haircut Bash
It’s almost time for the kids to go back to school and we want to make sure every kid who ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Williston Middle High School Cafetorium 350 Robert Philpot Wy, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
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
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 Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: FREE
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.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
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
The High Springs Historical Society Summer Speaking Series: The American Civil War
Our first event: "The American Civil War," The presenter, John P Walsh is an experienced historian about the American Civil ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Admission is FREE. Donations are welcome.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: French Moderns
Celebrate the recently opened blockbuster exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950. Tours, art activities, music and more ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
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
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
Aqua Angels: Free Artistic Swimming Day
We’re offering free trial sessions for kids ages 3–18—no experience needed! Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted and feel comfortable ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: aquaangelsas.com
- Category: Free
Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling Registration Day
Alley Gatorz Youth Bowling season is starting back up. We are holding registration this Saturday from 12 pm to 2 ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Alley Gatorz Bowling, 2606 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: bowlsrc1.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
Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard
Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
- Category: Free
First Baptist Church High Springs Back to School Celebration
Everyone Welcome! Water Games & Activities for all K-12 students. Snow Cones & Hot Dogs. Dunk Tank. Giant water balloon ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 20112 N US-441, High Springs, FL 32643-7205
- Cost: Free! Everyone Welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
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 Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
- Cost: FREE
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.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 Sculpture Club - Newberry Branch
For those who love to create all kinds of art with their hands. Supplies will be provided.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- 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
Florida Gators Soccer vs. Towson University
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
GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance
Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
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
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
Abacus Learning Center Open House and Back to School Ice Cream Social
Join us Saturday, August 23 from 10 am–2 pm for a sweet time! Enjoy free ice cream, fun for the whole ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 5205 SW 91st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Kick-Off Party at Alumni Hall
We're getting ready for Florida football season with a Kick-Off Party Saturday, August 23rd from 11 am-1 pm! Join us ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Alumni Hall 3730 SW Archer Rd, Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Harley-Davidson Cheers to You – Customer Appreciation Event
Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gainesville Harley-Davidson for our Customer Appreciation ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4113 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission: FREE – It’s our way of saying thank you!
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
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
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
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. PVK Olymp Praha
Help cheer on the Gators Volleyball team! See you, only in the O'Dome!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
- 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
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 Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Explore Florida Trivia Game - Tower Road Branch
Test your Florida knowledge in a fun trivia game. Think you know about the State of Florida? Come test your ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Florida Museum of Natural History Science Surprises: Splash Into Science
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Splash Into Science. In this program, participants will learn about the ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 Newberry Branch: Amazing Mazes
Solve and make amazing mazes! Attendees can solve and draw 2D mazes and build 3D mazes using our Q-BA-MAZE MakerSpace. This ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Tailgate Party at The Shoppes at Thornebrook
Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Join us to celebrate the return of football season with ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free admission
- 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
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
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
Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe
Who’s ready to CHOMP? Catch Albert & Alberta kicking off gameday weekend this Friday night at Chomp the Block! Kids Zone ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- 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
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
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 - 11:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Super Saturdays at Coliseum of Comics: Back to School Book Fair
It’s time for a Back to School Book Fair! Join us at your local Coliseum of Comics for a special Super ...
- 10:00 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
MAP for Youth Inc. presents Dreams of the Heart
Grand finale original filmed play: Dreams of the Heart! Premiering on August 30th!
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
