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Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

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 ...

Faith Presbyterian Church Back to School Splash

Faith Presbyterian Church Back to School Splash! Giant water slide, fun games, weekly farmer’s market, blood mobile, lunch off the ...

Florida Gators Soccer ID Camp

We are beyond thrilled to welcome each of you to the University of Florida and Gators Soccer! Our ID camps ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Family Discovery Camp: Fish

Learn more about water and what lives in it! Lab technician Basil Williams from the Museum's Fish Collection will lead ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members, per participant.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center and Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center Back 2 School Backpack Drive

Please join us for our Annual Community Back to School Backpack Drive while supplies last. Helping kids in need of ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center 3250 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free, while supplies last
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Stop the Violence Back to School Rally

It’s that time again! This year is our Silver Anniversary Edition! Our 25th Annual Stop The Violence Back To School ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

Tri-County Back-to-School Bash

This annual event provides more than 500 FREE backpacks and school supplies to tri-county students in grades PK-12. We are ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church 707 N Main St, Chiefland, FL, 32626
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Hawthorne Area Chamber of Commerce Community Fun Bowl

The most fun bowling event of the year! Be sure to register early as space is limited! You don't have ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • Cost: $25 (price includes sales tax) per Bowler
  • Website: www.hawthorneareachamber.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Michaels Kids Club: Air-Dry Clay Rings

Create your own Air-Dry Clay Rings at this week's free Kids Club! This event is free with all supplies included.

Palms Medical Group School Supplies Giveaway

Giving out free school supplies until we run out of supplies.

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 200 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Repurpose Project Kids Club

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

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Summer at the Library: Florida Wildlife Safari Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an exciting adventure exploring Florida's wildlife and enjoy identifying some of our local animals with the Archer Branch ...

Summer at the Library: Library Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Join us this summer for a Pokémon scavenger hunt! Every week this summer a different Pokémon will be hidden in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Wild Adventures Theme Park Back to School Splash

Dive into fun at Wild Adventures and Splash Island Waterpark during our Back to School Splash! FREE admission for teachers and ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.wildadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonderland Christmas In July: A Melted Christmas

Celebrate "Halfway to Christmas Magic" at Winter Wonderland! Prepare to be transported to a realm of enchantment at Winter Wonderland ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.

Summer FAFSA Clinics

We are excited to partner with The Education Equalizer Foundation this summer to help college-going students complete their FAFSA. Join ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

Hawthorne Youth Sports Back to School Giveaway

Backpacks, school supplies and food. Hawthorne Your Sports will be on site accepting signups for 10 and under football. There ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne High School Gym: 21403 SE 69th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Waldo Farmer’s and Flea Market Back to School Bash

Money's tight for everybody and we want to help! Free school supply giveaway for school age children July 27th 11 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer at the Library: Shark Week Sun Catcher

Let's create a suncatcher that will be our very own porthole with a view of sharks swimming in the ocean. ...

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

We'll play games and create crafts based on the "Voices and Votes" exhibition. Let's explore democracy together!

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Mars One Thousand One

Mars One Thousand One is an immersive cinematic experience that follows an international crew of astronauts that is about to ...

Friday Street Legal Madness

For street legal portion of the night any Licensed Driver (must show license to pass tech) those under 18 but ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 | Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Summer (You)th Celebration

Celebrate summer with performances by Wé Ani (American Idol, The Voice, Apollo Amateur Night) and special guest Wendell Pierce, TV, ...

The HeART Wall Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Arts in Medicine is thrilled to announce the official unveiling of the HeART Wall: A Love Letter to Gainesville with ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...