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Holiday & Special Events Calendar
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 America in 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 visiting Alachua for the very first time, be sure to check out our events throughout the year and mark your calendar for family fun.
Every Third Thursday of each month
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free Contact: City of Alachua (386) 418-6100
WHITE CANE WALK
Saturday October 13, 2018
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Located at Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 21
Cost: Free Contact: Alachua County Council of the Blind (352) 338-7951
TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN
Wednesday, October 31, 2019
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free Contact: Alachua Chamber of Commerce (386) 462-3333
ALACHUA MAIN STREET FESTVIAL
Sunday, November 4, 2018
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free Contact: Alachua Business League (386) 462-955
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & SANTA VISIT
Friday, December 13, 2019 (Second Friday after Thanksgiving)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Located at Downtown Main Street Park
Cost: Free Contact: City of Alachua (386) 418-6100
ALACHUA CHRISTMAS PARADE
Saturday, December 14, 2019 (Second Saturday in December)
2 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free Contact: Alachua Chamber of Commerce (386) 462-3333
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, January 21, 2019
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Located at Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center - 15818 NW 140th St.
Cost: Free Contact: City of Alachua (386) 418-6100
RELAY FOR LIFE SURVIVOR DINNER (AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Located at The Swick House - 15100 NW 142nd Ter.
Cost: Free Contact: City of Alachua, Kimberly Vermillion (386) 418-6100
RELAY FOR LIFE (AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY)
Friday, March 22, 2019
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Located at Hal Brady Recreation Complex - 14300 NW 146th Ter.
Cost: Free Contact: City of Alachua, Kimberly Vermillion (386) 418-6100
CELEBRATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Thursday, May 10, 2019
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Located at Foundation Park
Cost: Free Contact: BioFlorida This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FOURTH OF JULY
Wednesday, July 4, 2019
3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Located at Hal Brady Recreation Complex - 14300 NW 146th Ter.
Cost: Free Contact: City of Alachua, Kimberly Vermillion (386) 418-6100
If you have a special event taking place in the City of Alachua and would like for it to be displayed on our website, please contact Mike DaRoza at (386) 418-6100.