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...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours, July 14 – 18

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gators football with a guided 30-minute tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and South End Zone Football Complex. Walk through the players’ locker room and visit the stadium field level. Tours run throughout the afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Book your tour...

$15
Event Series One Love Market

One Love Market

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse local food and gift vendors at the weekly One Love Market. Select from farm-fresh local produce, meat, plants, baked goods, crafts and more.

Event Series Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July

Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July

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

Bloco GNV Brings the Beat to Gainesville with Free Afro-Brazilian Percussion Classes! Bloco GNV, Gainesville’s vibrant Afro-Brazilian drum group, is excited to announce the return of its weekly community drumming classes for the whole month of July. Open to all experience levels, Bloco GNV offers a joyful and welcoming space...

Free

SUSTO Stringband at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience emotional storytelling with Justin Osborne’s rich, Appalachian sound of the SUSTO Stringband. Backed by Holler Choir’s lush harmonies and traditional string arrangements, this unique performance blends pastoral beauty with lyrical depth.

$20 – $25

“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...

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.

Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

Time for some B-I-N-G-O! Join Blackadder Brewing for an evening of fun to benefit charity partner: Girls Place! 8 rounds of play with prizes each round. Fun! Beer! Food! Food truck on site for event: Adam's Ribs

“A True Crime Comedy Night!” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Get a sneak peak of a twistedly funny one-man show with comedian Casey Skinner. The Cecil Hotel. Home to the Night Stalker. A woman found floating in the water tower. Dozens missing under mysterious circumstances. And Casey Skinner - a naive Southerner - who booked a room there for two...

$20

Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up at the Cade Museum

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

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience at the Cade Museum! Throughout the day, the Cade Museum offers a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to the open art station, where you’ll find a wide range...

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
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

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 diverse local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the plaza concert stage in downtown Gainesville. Make a night of it and grab...

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...

Event Series Maker Workshops

Maker Workshops at the Cade Museum

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

Engage in hands-on maker sessions to build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Each week has a different theme and provides an opportunity to take part in STEAM-activities like 3D modeling, basic coding, and more! These workshops are designed for people age 9 and up....

The Second Annual Gainesville Black Business EXPO at the MLK Center

MLK Center 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate local entrepreneurship and community pride at the 2nd Annual Gainesville Black Business EXPO. Explore over 70 exhibitors representing a diverse range of industries, discover unique products and services, and enjoy live music and exciting giveaways. Admission is free, and all are welcome to come connect, shop and be inspired.

Free

Indoor Mammoth Market at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Cool off and shop local at this indoor summer market featuring handmade goods, art, ceramics, and more from Gainesville creatives. Enjoy air conditioning, cold beer, and a curated vendor lineup including Jaya Merina Art, Glass Onion Studio, Crazy Potter Lady, Katie Sews Stuff, Second Rodeo Stitching, Baked Vegan and more....

Free

North Central Florida Blues Society presents Swing with Toots Lorraine and The Traffic with Root Redemption Duo

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

The North Central Florida Blues Society is excited to bring for the first time to Gainesville, Toots Lorraine & The Traffic - at Heartwood Soundstage. This husband (guitarist Chad Dant) and wife team share the purest of love for the preservation of the Blues. Toots Lorraine expertly layers her powerful...

$20

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours, July 21 – 25

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gators football with a guided 30-minute tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and South End Zone Football Complex. Walk through the players’ locker room and visit the stadium field level. Tours run throughout the afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Book your tour...

$15

A Taste of Belgium! at Blackadder Brewing Company

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

 It's Belgian National Day  Monday July 21stYes, you read that correctly, Blackadder Brewing will be open on a Monday. No passports required  for this trip, A Taste of Belgium!Blackadder Brewing is filling the taps with lots of Belgian beers for this special occasionand of course they will have a delicious line...