Families across North Central Florida are invited to shop, save, and connect at the Just Between Friends’ (JBF) “Gainesville Spring Sale,” returning to Legacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua on Thursday through Sunday, April 16–19, with early access beginning on Wednesday, April 15.
Early access runs from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (tickets required) on Wednesday. An early bird sale starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, with regular hours running from 9 am. to 7 p.m. at 15400 Peggy Rd.
The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, with a teen thrift night slated from 6 to 8 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday for public shopping and 50% off presale (ticket required) at 2 p.m. for early access, 3 p.m. with a presale ticket and 4 to 7 p.m. is free.
The event concludes from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday.
Click here to get tickets for one of the sale days.
JBF Gainesville brings together more than 900 local families to sell gently loved and new children’s items—including clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, books, and more—at up to 90% off retail prices. The event draws approximately 7,800 shoppers throughout the week, creating a one-stop destination for families to stretch their budgets while supporting their community.
Featured Community Partnership: Safe Kids North Central Florida
JBF Gainesville is partnering with Safe Kids North Central Florida, a coalition led by UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, to provide free car seat safety checks during the event on April 15 and 16.
Families attending the sale are invited to take advantage of free car seat safety checks conducted by certified technicians. Caregivers who complete a car seat safety appointment on either day will receive free admission to the early access or public sale, along with a $10 JBF gift card to use during the event.
In addition, families who qualify through programs such as WIC, Medicaid, or SNAP may be eligible to receive a free car seat with pre-registration. This initiative connects families with critical safety resources while helping ensure children are traveling safely.
“As advocates for child passenger safety, our coalition members are passionate about making sure every caregiver feels confident that their child is riding safely,” said Jordyn Zyngier, Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator with UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital and Safe Kids North Central Florida Coordinator, in the press release. “By offering free checks, incentives, and resources all in one place, we’re helping ensure every child has a safe ride, no matter their circumstances. Car seat safety can certainly feel overwhelming, but our goal is to make it simple, supportive, and accessible for everyone.”
Limited appointments are available and families are encouraged to pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/skncfl
In addition to the various items on sale, this spring’s event features:
- Adaptive Gear Swap: Supporting families by providing access to adaptive equipment in a welcoming, community-driven space
- Teen Night Event: A fun, high-energy shopping experience with music, activities, and a social atmosphere just for teens
- Community Giveback Opportunities: Unsold items can be donated to local charities, directly supporting families in need across the region