Memorial Day at Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park 23400 NW 212 Ave., High Springs, FL, United States

Splash in the wave pool, float down the lazy river and soak up the sun at Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Tribute Bluegrass Porch Pickin’ at Lochloosa Harbor Fishing Resort

Lochloosa Harbor Fishing Resort 15008 SE US Hwy. 301, Hawthorne, United States

Reflect on Memorial Day with the second annual Bluegrass Porch Pickin' event at Lochloosa Harbor. The musical lineup features The Kentucky Sleepy Hollow Bluegrass Band, Whistler's, Just Grass, Hank and The Friday Woodbine Opry Band and Dinsmore Bluegrass Pickers. Enjoy food and drinks from the Lochloosa store. Admission is free.

Final Weekend of Solo Exhibition “Under Her Wing” at 4Most Gallery

4Most Gallery and Studio 534 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

View the final weekend of Hannah Shipley's solo exhibition "Under Her Wing." "Under Her Wing" remembers and reimagines childhood memories through the lens of multiple familial perspectives. Hannah Shipley finds meaning in the seemingly mundane, yet surprisingly monumental, where her work follows a familial and personal path. Set in a...

Archer Farmers Market

Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL, United States
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.

Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society on a walk through the park. Identify the wide variety of local wetland and migratory birds in a premier birding hotspot. Walks are free with park admission fee ($5/vehicle) and are offered every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. though the end of May. Birders...

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Morningside Nature Center 3540 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet and learn about farm animals at Morningside Nature Center. Children, accompanied by their adult, can meet and learn about all of the farm animals while helping to give them afternoon snacks. This is the final Barnyard Buddies event of the spring and the series will pick back up in...

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.

Dine to Donate at P.F. Chang’s and Meet Florida Gators Kam James #24

P.F. Chang's 3597 SW 32nd Ct., Gainesville, United States

Enjoy a delicious meal at P.F. Chang's - Butler Town Center, bring in this flyer, show it on your phone, or mention “Dine to Donate”, and P.F. Chang's, Gainesville, FL will donate 10% of your check to nonprofit Omega Temple #5. It’s that easy to enjoy incredible food and support...

Event Series Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join GSD for FREE swing dancing every Thursday in a beautiful, air-conditioned, historic dance hall with hardwood floors! Join us for an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment! 📅 Event Details: Address: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601 Time: Thursdays,...

Free

SPARC Place: Artist Residency Kick-Off at Oakview Park

Oakview Park 810 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join SPARC352 and kickoff the SPARC Place artist residency program! Meet the artists, enjoy art and performances, kid’s activities, and grab a slice of pizza. The artist residency provides studio space for community artists and musicians.  

Book Signing with Author Lauren Gonzalez “100 Things To Do In Gainesville Before You Die”

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

Enjoy an Artwalk Gainesville book signing with author Lauren Gonzalez. Her book, "100 Things To Do In Gainesville Before You Die" is an insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and taste in Gainesville. Lauren is a third-generation Floridian and has called Gainesville home for 20 years.

Event Series Art Walk Night at First Magnitude

Art Walk and It Takes A Village Release Night at First Magnitude

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, United States

✨ It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it is every last Friday at First Magnitude! First Magnitude Brewing Company brings back Art Walk nights - a curated gathering of local artists and makers, live music, food trucks,...

Free
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Classic Rock with Crooked Counsel at the Free Fridays Concert Series

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

Dance under the stars with the energetic classic rock band Crooked Counsel featuring chart-toppers from the '60s and '70s .  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...

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Solo Exhibition Showcases

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover a weekly rotation of unique solo exhibitions in the main gallery at Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA). The Artwalk Gainesville reception features "Nearly Touching: Peggy Tate," on display through Saturday, May 31. Upcoming exhibitions in June include "A Matter of Time: Sara Nash," June 4-7, "Totem & Taboo: Nicole...

Event Series The Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville Self-Guided Tour

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Explore the local art scene on a self-guided tour featuring 13 local gallery spaces. This month's Artwalk Gainesville tour stops include "Nearly Touching: Peggy Tate" at GFAA Gallery, the group installation of "DRY FIT" at the Top Secret Space, "Affordable Art for Unaffordable Times" at Anthem Tattoo, the artist residency...

Free

SOLD OUT Indoors, Livestreaming on the Heartwood Lawn – Americana with S.G. Goodman and Wax Wings

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

Listening room tickets are now sold out, but you can still experience the music of S.G. Goodman and Wax Wings as the concert will be livestreamed on the Heartwood lawn. S.G. Goodman's roots-inflected rock n’ roll uses gritty, haunting vocals to narrate the dual perspectives of her upbringing as the...

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