2014 Calendar of Events

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 20
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Located at Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center - 15818 NW 140^th St.
Cost:  Free        Contact: City of Alachua (386) 418-6100

MAIN STREET SPRING FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 30
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost:  Free        Contact: Alachua Business League
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GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CHALLENGE
Saturday, April 12
7:30 a.m. - ??
Cost:  Free        Contact: City of Alachua, Public Services Dept, 386-418-6140

CELEBRATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Thursday, May 1
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Located at Regenerations Technology – 11621 Research Circle
Cost: Free        Contact: Sid-Martin Biotechnology Incubator (386) 462-0880

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Friday, July 4
3 p.m. – 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 SOFTBALL 12U WORLD SERIES and
BABE RUTH-CAL RIPKIN 12U BASEBALL WORLD SERIES
August 5-12
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
TBA
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 Lions Club (386) 462-7178

MAIN STREET'S SCARECROW ROW
The Month of October
Come walk Scarecrow Row anytime during the month of October
Cost:  Free       Contact: Alachua Chamber of Commerce (386) 462-3333

ALACHUA GOES PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
October 5 - 11
Participation throughout the City
Cost:  Free      Contact: City of Alachua (386) 418-6100

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN STREET
Friday, October 31
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free        Contact:  Alachua Chamber of Commerce (386) 462-3333

MAIN STREET FALL HARVEST FESTVIAL
Sunday, November 9
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free        Contact:  Alachua Business League
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A.L. MEBANE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI PARADE
Saturday, November 29
Noon – 1 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free        Contact:  A.L. Mebane High School Alumni Association (386) 462-2539

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & SANTA VISIT
Friday, December 5
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 13
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Located on Main Street
Cost: Free        Contact: Alachua Chamber of Commerce (386) 462-3333