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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! ...

  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2738 SE State Road 21, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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: Free

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: 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

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.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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.

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Summer FAFSA Clinics

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

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: see description for exact locations
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 17805 NE US Hwy 301 Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission & free parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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. ...

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

Matheson History Museum Democracy Explorers

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

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission and activities are free; no registration required
  • Website: mathesonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Summer (You)th Celebration

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

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free