“Mindbender Mansion” at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of "Mindbender Mansion," a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Join the Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords. Solve brainteasers and group challenges...

Red Dot Sale at Artisans’ Guild Gallery through July 31

Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Look for bargains of exceptional handmade locally created works of art and craft. Browse the gallery and look for red dots indicating discounted prices. The annual red dot sale features reduced prices during the month of July. Shop ahead for holidays, weddings, birthdays, other gift giving or just to treat...

Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Weekend, July18-20

Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, United States

Celebrate a decade of art and creativity with Lanza Gallery’s 10-Year Anniversary Weekend! Enjoy three days of fun activities, door prizes, sales, art bingo, art trivia and live demos. All free as a thank you to the supportive art community. Super Schedule: Friday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Get to...

Free

Gainesville Business Impact Awards Reception at Santa Fe College Blount Center

Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Carolyn’s Heart Incorporated for an elegant evening honoring the visionaries shaping our community at the Inaugural Gainesville Business Impact Awards Reception. Celebrate outstanding local businesses, organizations and leaders who are making a difference. Enjoy catered finger foods, networking and the excitement as award winners - voted on by over...

$40.00

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe Karaoke Party at Celebration Pointe

Celebration Pointe 3528 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Pitch Perfect at the Pointe - Karaoke Party! Get ready to sing your heart out at Celebration Pointe’s karaoke party! Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 Hit Music Station, and Lavelle Productions, this high-energy night is your chance to shine on stage or cheer on your...

Free
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Salvaged Records Showcase at the Free Fridays Concert Series

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features at Salvaged Records showcase featuring punk and indie rock from Heaven Moto, Love Hut and Boston Marriage at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the plaza concert...

Early Bird Metal Show at Heartwood Soundstage

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Nibiru and Northwood are home for an early bird show at Heartwood Soundstage with the bone-rattling Sardaukar from Ocala.

“Friendship” at the Hippodrome Cinema, July 18-20

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Suburban dad Craig (Tim Robinson) falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor (Paul Rudd), as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives. R 2025 Comedy 1h 40m Showtimes: Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. Sunday, July...

Opening Weekend of The Award-Winning Musical Comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Don't miss the opening weekend of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," a spirited musical comedy that dives into the clash between morality and hypocrisy in a small Texas town. With humor and heart, this award-winning musical delivers toe-tapping country-western songs and sharp satire about politics, public opinion and personal...

“Life Of Chuck” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flannagan comes "The Life of Chuck," the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This powerful tale celebrates the life of Charles 'Chuck" Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained...

Free Timed 5K with parkrun

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This free, weekly, timed 5K at Depot Park is entirely run by volunteers. Register with parkrun ahead of time.

Free

Alachua County Farmers Market

Alachua County Farmers Market 5920 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Alachua County Farmers Market (ACFM) is the only Growers Only Market in North-Central Florida. Everything sold at the market is grown within 50 miles by local farmers who personally sell their produce. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the growers, ask about the varieties available, and get tips on...

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Village Center 9116 SW 51st Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Florida Museum’s Two-Hour Family Discovery Camp: Trees

UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Natural Area Dr., Gainesville, United States

Decode the mysteries of forests with Medelin Kant, a plant physiology graduate student from the University of Florida. Learn how trees communicate, adapt, and support entire ecosystems in ways you never imagined. The Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps feature weekly two-hour sessions with hands-on science activities or outdoor exploration in...

Go Hands On at the Annual Zookeeper Day

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Find out what it's like to be a zookeeper at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo's annual Zookeeper Day. Meet animal ambassadors, participate in activities to see if you have what it takes to be a zookeeper, enjoy keeper talks and observe training demonstrations throughout the day. Enjoy food trucks,...

A Summer Good Time for All Ages at Newberry’s Family Fun Day

Easton Newberry Sports Complex 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry, FL, United States

Join the City of Newberry for a free day of family fun with sports, games, crafts, and local vendors. Enjoy basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and softball, plus face painting, a bounce house, chalk art, and more. Food trucks will be on site, along with info about Newberry Parks & Recreation programs....

Free

Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL, United States

Beat the heat and go for a swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. The Olympic size swimming pool is open to the public on weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Day passes are available for $5. Alachua County residents can purchase...

Event Series Little Sparks

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones, ages 0-5, to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. This program is included with admission and free for museum members.