Annual Back to School Bash with Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries
2024-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, 155 N. County Road 315, Interlachen, FL, 32148, United States
At the second annual Back to School Bash with Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, enjoy a day full of fun activities! There will be a water slide, food, snow cones and haircuts. Additionally, backpacks will be provided for free. View event.

Honor|ed Back to School Community Closet
2024-08-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Newberry Municipal, 25420 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669-4254, United States
The annual Honor|ed Back to School Community Closet is a free event that gives kids the confidence and style to start the school year. There will be free School Supplies (such as notebooks, pens, pencils and more), clothing for all ages and resource booths providing information on local resources and services available for families. View event.

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
2024-08-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Mill Creek Farm, 20307 Co Rd 235A, Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
At the Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, bring 2 carrots to pay for your admission to feed retired horses!

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series
2024-08-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-08-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-08-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-08-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Cade Museum, 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Visit the Cade Museum every Saturday for its Maker Workshop Series! This is an innovative program for kids ages 9 and up to participate in hands-on “maker sessions” to build and create using different materials, electronics and coding platforms. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Studio Ghibli Fest 2024: Ponyo
2024-08-03 15:00 - 2024-08-07 19:00 | Regal Cinemas Celebration Pointe, 4901 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Watch “Ponyo” in theaters! The movie comes from Studio Ghibli, which produced movies like Academy Award winning “Spirited Away.” Showtimes at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at select theaters.

The Art Of You.th: A Back To School Event
2024-08-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32605, United States
At The Art Of You.th: A Back To School Event, you and your kiddo can enjoy food and drinks from vendors, hands-on activities, free school supplies, face painting, a bounce house and more! View event.

Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
2024-08-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Every Friday through August, go see amazing free music at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Free Fridays Concert Series!

Tioga Movie Night: Little Giants
2024-08-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669, United States
Tioga Movie Night: Little Giants – Get outside with your friends and family by enjoying an outdoor movie. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

Haile Farmers Market
2024-08-10 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Haile Plantation, 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Haile Farmers Market

Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.

UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day: Back to School Bonanza
2024-08-17 08:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day Location, 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32653, United States
UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day: Back to School Bonanza – Enjoy some quality time together and celebrate the start of the school year at the August UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day!

12th Annual Red Shoe Affair
2024-08-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr,, Gainesville, FL, United States
The 12th Annual Red Shoe Affair event supports the Ronald McDonald House families. There will be a silent, a live auction, heart-warming family stories, delicious food, open bars, dancing, and more!

Back to School Book and Art Faire at The Auk Market
2024-08-18 10:00 - 15:00 | The Auk Market, 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
At the back to school Book and Art Faire at The Auk Market, celebrate the beginning of the school year! Enjoy beignets and other treats, browse a selection of local books and shop for vendor-made back-to-school goods. There will also be local author book signings, back-to-school swag and more!

Story Time at the Zoo
2024-08-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library host the free Story Time at the Zoo event in front of the zoo on the lawn the third Wednesday of each month. Feel free to visit the zoo afterward!

Back to School Squishmallow Party
2024-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Pinspiration Gainesville, 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
This Back to School Squishmallow Party is welcoming kids ages 5 and up! At the party, your child will receive a mini mystery-mallow, a DIY notebook project and an adoption certificate for their new squishmallow friend! Popcorn and snacks will be provided, and your little one can watch “The Lego Movie” and do arts and crafts like friendship bracelets and coloring sheets. Registration required! Sign up here.

Dance Alive National Ballet Nutcracker Auditions
2024-08-24 12:30 - 18:00 | Pofahl Studios, 1325 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Do you have a dancer or two in the family? Your child can audition for the Dance Alive National Ballet performance of “The Nutcracker” and their youth group, Next Generation.

Cupcakes & Conversations: College Discoveries
2024-08-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
At the 2024 Cupcakes & Conversations: College Discoveries, middle and high school students and parents/guardians can enjoy an all-things-college workshop! Attendees can connect with local college resources, walk a day-in-the-life of a college student and enter college prep giveaways. There will also be free resource kits, snacks and, of course, cupcakes! Register in advance at https://dreamonpurpose.org/events.

Brew at the Zoo
2024-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, Brew at the Zoo is postponed until August 24. Tickets for the June 8 event will be refunded.
This is Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s third annual Brew at the Zoo. Guests 21+ can enjoy an evening of live music, craft beer, animal encounters, food and more. All funds raised will support the zoo.

Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue
2024-08-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
At Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue, join the Gainesville Fire Rescue every month for family-friendly fun while learning important health and safety information and connecting with the community. Check their Facebook for updated meeting information!

City Food Hall Gainesville - Grand Opening
2024-08-29 | City Food Hall Gainesville, 150 NW 13th Street, Suite 10, Gainesville, 32603, United States
Hello Gainesville, are you ready to embark on a culinary journey? Join us for the Grand Opening of City Food Hall Gainesville on August 29th!
Experience the city’s newest dining destination, bringing together Gainesville’s best culinary talents offering from Middle Eastern delights to smash burgers, pies, tacos, and a lot more! City Food Hall is bringing the flavors of the world to you!
Come join us for great, food, live music and a chance to enter our Prize Draw to win gift cards and an electric scooter! (The Prize draw will open at 11am on Thursday 29th and be open for entries through the Labor Day weekend)
Mark your calendars for August 29th – City Food Hall Gainesville is opening its doors! A Ribbon Cutting hosted by the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce will commence at 11am. www.cityfoodhall.com

The Tailgate Party at the Shoppes at Thornebrook
2024-08-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Shoppes At Thornebrook, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Join us to celebrate the return of football season with a variety of food trucks, music with Kiss 105.3, and pop-ups from your favorite local vendors.
