What the Free?! – June 2022 

We’re half way through the year, and it’s almost summer time! That also means it’s time to start making plans for 4th of July weekend! With kids being out of school for the summer, it’ the perfect time to travel and check out some free, local events.

Let us know if you get a chance to check out any of these upcoming exciting events!

The annual Lake Butler Rotary Club's Independence Celebration & Fireworks is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Lakeside Park.

https://www.facebook.com/lakebutlerrotary

Have a craft child? Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join

Home Depot on the 1st Saturday of every month from 9am-12 pm for this fun, free event featuring workshops for kids.

https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids

Check out this event with food trucks, BBQ cookoff, live music, family fun, live DJ, raffles, and informational tables on July 2 from 1-4pm on NE 14th Street.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220669239057044&set=a.1552345004713

This free online painting class is open for ages 10+ and adults. They will be doing a painting on nature and learning how to blend colors. Must register online.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/painting-classes-teens-adults-gainesville-tickets-273360587877

The city of Williston will present its annual Pre-4th Extravaganza beginning with an Independence Day Parade at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2 down West Noble Avenue. Following the parade, you're invited to go to Horseman's Park (1610 SW 8th Terrace) for an evening of music, food and crafts, followed by fireworks at dusk.

https://www.willistonflchamber.com/event-details/independence-day-celebration-1

The annual July 4th bike parade is coming up. Decorate your bike, scooter or stroller. The parade is outside and free at 10 am.

https://www.facebook.com/events/763894151687614/

Celebrate America in Archer for this year's Red White and Boom Independence Day Celebration at the new and bigger location (Archer Rd, 1 1/2 miles west of Santa Fe College Ron and Norita Davis Center) on Monday, July 4. Festivities will begin at 2pm.

https://fun4gatorkids.com/calendar/eventdetail/1011309/-/city-of-archer-red-white-and-boom

This annual event draws thousands of people to Alachua and has great economic impact on businesses in our area.There will be plenty of activities for the kids at Kids Corner from 4 pm-7 pm. Live music will kick off at 6 pm and fireworks at 9:30 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/535821684832274

Cedar Key is holding a Fireworks show in Florida on Independence Day, which begins at dark until about 9:15 pm!

https://www.facebook.com/events/794986215239685

Join this 2nd annual PinkFest event hosted by Celebration Pointe on Saturday, June 25 from 11am-3pm. This event brings awareness to all cancers while also uplifting the community. There will be vendors providing educational information and products along with a 1K walk/run.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pinkfest-2022-tickets-246951156557

Starting at 2 p.m. enjoy 4th of July entertainment with food and craft booths and entertainment all afternoon. Activities for the kids and adults! 

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/751675702650202 

Celebrate Our Country Day at 7374 Sunrise Bldvd  in Keystone Heights on June 26th, for the Street Dance, and July 3rd and 4th for a fun filled day. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/ourcountrydayinc 

Located closer to Jacksonville? Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will return this year at multiple locations to celebrate the nation’s independence. At each location, the City of Jacksonville is offering a spectacular fireworks display that will begin at 9:45 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022. Choose from the following locations: 

- Downtown Jacksonville 

- 121 Financial Ballpark (following Jumbo Shrimp baseball game) 

- FSCJ North Campus 

- The Avenues Mall 

- Trinity Baptist Church 

- Ed Austin Regional Park 

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/378357454270877/ 



Tianna Sousa

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