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!
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!
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!
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
Every Friday through August, go see amazing free music at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Free Fridays Concert Series!
Haile Farmers Market Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.
At the Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, bring 2 carrots to pay for your admission to feed retired horses!
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.
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.
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
