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10 a.m. – Noon Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Kanapaha.org Take your family out for a guided tour of Kanapaha Botanical Gardens’ 24 major collections. This tour is $8 for adults and $4 for children (1-13). This event repeats

on the first Saturday of every month.

5 - 9 p.m. Florida Gateway Fairgrounds, Lake City

6 - 10 p.m. University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field For safety reasons, no dogs, sparklers, drones or alcohol are allowed at the event. Coolers are allowed, but may be subject to search by the University of Florida Police Department. Food trucks will be on site. During the event, LifeSouth Blood Center will conduct a blood drive and water and Pepsi products will be available for purchase.

11 a.m. and 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. From 5:30-7:30pm, there will be music, food and a free bounce house for the kiddos. The concession stand will be open to purchase drinks and food. The fireworks display will begin at dusk.

10 a.m. Blackadder Brewing Ever wanted to participate in a 5K and just needed a little extra motivation? Well here it is! Beer awaits you at the end of the run! How awesome is that!

6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. First Magnitude Brewing Company fmbrewing.com First Magnitude is teaming up with the Alachua Audubon society to host monthly, sociallydistanced, bird walks! We will meet the first Sunday of each month in front of the metal Maggie sign by the entrance to The Source. The There will be an hour long guided tour identifying all of our lovely aerial pals, led by volunteers from the Alachua Audubon society.

6 p.m. Legacy Park The City of Alachua is proud to announce that the 2021 Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Sunday, July 4th, at Legacy Park! ATTENTION: NEW FORMAT FOR 2021 Parking will open at 6 p.m., live music by Crooked Counsel in the amphitheater at 8 p.m. and the Largest Small Town Fireworks Display in America promptly at 9:30 p.m. Bring your bag chairs or blankets to enjoy all the fun from the multipurpose fields in front of the amphitheater in a smoke-free environment. Pets and glass products are prohibited!

7 p.m. Harn Museum of Art Join us for this once-a-month free virtual event taking place on the Harn's YouTube Channel. Speakers and artists help our visitors connect with art in fun and

interesting ways. This event repeats Second Thursday of Every Month.

6 - 10 p.m. 5 p.m- 8 p.m. 912 NE 2nd St., Gainesville, FL 32601 http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ OCPaintingWithAPit ($40 per participant) A $40 donation will get you a spot at this event where Samm Wehman will pre-sketch your canvas for you, and guide you through a painting class to help you create your own custom pet portrait. 100% of the profits will be donated to Operation Catnip. Spots are limited and preregistration is required to participate!

7-9 p.m. Cypress & Grove Brewing Company cypressandgrove.com Come, enjoy some live music, food trucks, great craft beer, and a safe environment! This event repeats

every Friday.

7 p.m. Harn Museum of Art This month, this free event will be held in-person at the Harn Museum.

6 p.m. Exactech Arena An extraordinary event in support of Ronald McDonald House families. The evening’s festivities will be packed with a silent and live auction, exquisite cuisine provided by Embers Wood Grill, as well as open bars, live music for dancing, and much more!For more information email Sherry Houston at: shouston@rmhcncf.org.

8 a.m.- Noon 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653 Come enjoy this family friendly fishing event. Bait and fishing gear will be provided, but you are welcome to bring their own. This is a FREE event, but donations are welcome. As always, all family members, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to participate! We offer a railed fishing deck, with two handicapped accessible ramps for those with disabilities who enjoy the thrill of fresh water fishing!