City of Alachua

The City of Alachua is proud to host a variety of holiday and special events throughout the year.  Some events are sponsored by the City and others are sponsored by other organizations and volunteers.  There is something to do in Alachua for every season, from arts and crafts festivals in the spring, to the Largest Small Town Fireworks Display in Americain the summer, to parades and tree lightings in the fall and winter.  Admission to city-sponsored events is free and the entire family is encouraged to attend.

So whether you’re a resident or a visitor in Alachua, be sure to check out our events throughout the seasons and mark your calendar for family fun.

 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION

Monday, January 18

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Located at Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center - 15818 NW 140^th St.

Cost: Free        Contact: City of Alachua (386) 418-6100

 CELEBRATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Thursday, May 13

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Located at Regenerations Technology – 11621 Research Circle

Cost: Free        Contact: Sid-Martin Biotechnology Incubator (386) 462-0880

  FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Sunday, July 4

Noon – 10 p.m.

Located at Hal Brady Recreation Complex - 14300 NW 146^th Ter.

Cost: Free        Contact: City of Alachua, (386) 418-6100

 BABE RUTH 12U WORLD SERIES

Thursday, August 5-14

Throughout each day

Located at Hal Brady Recreation Complex - 14300 NW 146^th Ter.

Cost: $5/Family for Day, $25/Family for Event  Contact: City of Alachua (386) 462-1610

  WHITE CANE WALK

Saturday, October 8

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Located at Former City Hall - 15001 NW 140^th St.; Troop 88 Boy Scouts Hut – 15115 NW 142^nd Ter.

Cost: Free        Contact:  Alachua County Council of the Blind (352) 338-7951

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN

Monday, October 31

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Located on Main Street

Cost: Free        Contact:  Alachua Chamber of Commerce (386) 462-3333

 HARVEST FESTVIAL

Sunday, November 6

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Located on Main Street

Cost: Free        Contact:  Alachua Business League (386) 462-9552

A.L. MEBANE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI PARADE

Saturday, November 27

Noon – 1 p.m.

Located on Main Street

Cost: Free        Contact:  Marie Calhoun (386) 462-2539

 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & SANTA VISIT

Friday, December 2

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Located at City of Alachua Municipal Complex – 15100 NW 142^nd Ter. & Main Street

Cost: Free        Contact: City of Alachua (386) 418-6100

 CHRISTMAS PARADE

Saturday, December 10

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Located on Main Street

Cost: Free        Contact: Alachua Chamber of Commerce (386) 462-3333