Purrs & Tails - Reading Sessions
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Purrs & Tales – HSNCF’s Reading Program
Purrs & Tales is a reading program at the Humane Society of North Central Florida designed to help children build reading confidence while interacting with adoptable shelter cats and kittens. Children ages 5 to 12 will practice reading aloud in a calm, supportive environment while spending one-on-one time with adoptable cats in designated cat rooms. The program creates a fun and engaging experience that promotes literacy, empathy, and animal enrichment.
More information HERE

Pottery & Kittens: A Purr-fect Pottery Experience
2026-08-08 10:00 - 23:30 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Join us for our very first Pottery & Kittens class, where creativity meets kitten cuddles!
The Humane Society of North Central Florida is partnering with Studio TM Ceramics to offer a unique hand-building pottery experience surrounded by some very curious and very enthusiastic kittens. While you shape your clay masterpiece, our playful feline assistants will be there to provide entertainment, inspiration, and plenty of smiles.
Led by experienced potter Meg, this beginner-friendly class will guide you through creating your own pottery piece by hand. Each participant will create one item to keep, which will then be professionally dried and kiln-fired by the Studio TM Ceramics team. Your finished piece will be ready for pickup at the Studio TM Ceramics approximately 3–4 weeks after the class.
Cost: $65 per person

Includes pottery instruction
All clay and materials
Kiln firing and finishing (includes a $15 materials and firing fee)
Plenty of kitten cuddles!

A few things to know:

Our kittens are very enthusiastic helpers and may decide your pottery project needs their expert supervision! Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little clay on.
This is a hand-building class suitable for beginners—no pottery experience is necessary.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or have never worked with clay before, this is a fun way to support homeless animals while creating something uniquely your own. Spots are limited, so reserve yours early!

Kitten Yoga
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Join us for Kitten Yoga at the Humane Society of North Central Florida!
Led by Laura Dickey, we invite you to come and relax during our 1-hour yoga session surrounded by adorable, adoptable kittens.
🗓 Saturday, August 15th
⏰ 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📍 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
To register, visit this link. Space is limited to 8 spots.
Registration Donation: $20 per person
All proceeds go toward supporting the animals in our care.
If you have any questions, please contact development@humanesocietyncfl.org.

Party for Pets! Cover Pet Contest Official Beer Can Release
2026-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | First Magnitude Brewery Co., 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Raise a glass with us at First Magnitude Brewing Company to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Cover Pet Contest and see the official release of the limited edition beer cans featuring the winning pets. We’ll also have some adoptable pets for you to meet, great beer offered by FM Brewing, and live music from Magnolia Joy! The winning pets are also invited! (This is when the owners of the winning pets can pick up their prizes.)
For those joining, please leave your pets at home. The only pets allowed are the winning pets and adoptable pets form the HSNCF. Owned pets are NOT allowed.

Date: Friday, August 21
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601

2026 Fall Luncheon
2026-08-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Gainesville’s Women Club, Gainesville's Women Club, 2809 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607, United States
Humane Society of North Central Florida’s
2026 Fall Luncheon
Because Every Dog Deserves a Chance
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Gainesville Woman’s Club
Formal invitations and RSVP details will be shared in July.
Want to learn more or be added to the invitation list? – Click here

Sponsorship Opportunities
Table Sponsorship – $400

Host a table of eight guests at the Fall Luncheon while demonstrating your commitment to helping homeless pets in our community. Table Sponsors help introduce new friends and supporters to the Humane Society of North Central Florida’s mission while enjoying an inspiring afternoon dedicated to saving lives.
Benefits:

Name or logo displayed on a sponsored table
Recognition in the event program and on event signage
Opportunity to host a table and invite guests

Sign up HERE

Matching Gift Sponsor – Starting at $1,000
Inspire generosity by amplifying the impact of every donation. As a Matching Gift Sponsor, your contribution will be used to match gifts made during the Fall Luncheon, encouraging others to give and helping provide lifesaving care for animals in need.
Benefits:

Featured as a Matching Gift Sponsor during the donation appeal
Recognition on event signage and materials
Verbal acknowledgment during the program

Sign up HERE

Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Purrs & Barks Partners

UF Homecoming & Gator Growl - Chomp for Charity 5K
2026-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | First Magnitude Brewery Co., 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Join us at First Magnitude Brewing Company for an unforgettable event through one of Gainesville’s most beloved locations! Registration IS NOW OPEN and closes on September 16th at 4:00 pm. Groups will be paired with animals from the Humane Society to run for, and there will be dogs at the event. Participants who place in the top 3 in either group (men or women) will receive a prize. Registration will be accepted on the day of, with a $5 price increase for all individuals.
If you are interested in supporting the Humane Society of North Central Florida in any other way, please consider donating to the cause using the ‘donate’ page above. To learn more about the Humane Society of North Central Florida, please visit their official website: https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/

Howl-o-ween 5K
2026-10-17 08:30 - 22:30 | Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Howl-o-ween 5K is all about Running (or Walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters!
Join us for an exciting “Howl-o-ween Themed” event that features Depot Park in Gainesville, FL! This race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time!
$50 or early bird $25 if you sign up by July 30, 2026
Location: Depot Park
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am

Fall Festival
2026-10-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
Howl-o-ween 5K is all about Running (or Walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters!
Join us for an exciting “Howl-o-ween Themed” event that features Depot Park in Gainesville, FL! This race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time!
$50 or early bird $25 if you sign up by July 30, 2026
Location: Depot Park
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am

Fall Festival at the Humane Society
Join us for a family-friendly Fall Festival. Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring pet adoptions, food trucks, vendors, a spooky trail, plant and thrift sales, and more. Bring the whole family and celebrate fall while supporting homeless pets in our community. Learn more about the lifesaving work we do while helping us continue saving lives every day.
Location: North Central Florida campus, located at 4205 NW 6th Street
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 11:00 to 3:00 pm
