Back to School Book and Art Faire at The Auk Market

The Auk Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, 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!

Event Series Story Time at the Zoo

Story Time at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 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

Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 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

Event Series Haile Farmers Market

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Plantation 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

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

Event Series Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 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.

$5

Dance Alive National Ballet Nutcracker Auditions

Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL, 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

Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 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

Brew at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 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