Gainesville Circus Center Student Showcase: Icons Through the Ages, June 6-7

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch original choreography from the Gainesville Circus Center paired with hit music for a iconic performance on Friday and Saturday. Icons through the Ages is a showcase of aerial acrobatics and dance with music from the 1920s to today. Tickets are available online. Children ages 5 and under are free....

$10 – $15
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Indie Rock and Pop at the Free Fridays Concert Series with MusicGNV Live and Local Edition

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

Get your feet moving with a lineup of local indie musicians: The Nancys, Mike and the Nerve and Brooke Cooley presented by MusicGNV. 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...

Event Series Teen Midnight Basketball

Teen Midnight Basketball

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

Co-ed basketball for middle and high school-aged youth The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities. This program is held monthly on the first Friday night from April to August, at the...

Free

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

Gainesville Cars and Coffee at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

Get an up-close view of cars at Gainesville Cars and Coffee. The family-friendly gathering is open to all automotive enthusiasts and is free to attend.

Guided Walks at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. Regular admission price for non-members.

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.

Reader Palooza at the Alachua County Library District Tower Road Branch

Tower Road Library Branch 3020 SW 75 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Kick-off the summer at Reader Palooza! Join more than 30 community organizations for a fun morning sharing information and activities for kids. Enjoy games, music and entertainment for all ages.

Florida Museum Pop-Up: Reader Palooza

Tower Road Library Branch 3020 SW 75 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Kick-off summer with the library and check out the Florida Museum's table full of butterfly-related activities. Look for the Pop-Up Museum and explore Florida together. Enjoy a fun butterfly-launching activity station, a microscope to look at butterfly wings and temporary tattoos.

Event Series HIGH SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum

High Springs Historical Society Museum 23760 NW 187th Ave., High Springs, FL, United States

Located in the old school building behind City Hall, High Springs Historical Museum features local history from the 1890s with an operating diorama of 1948 Atlantic Coastline train yard. There's fun for kids with the interactive Thomas train and Cranky.

Free
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....

Y’all Means All Pride Party

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

Celebrate Pride with First Magnitude and the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida. Enjoy a day filled with live entertainment, music, art and more. The schedule features a queer makers market from 3–6 p.m., live music from Prizilla at 7 p.m. and a dazzling drag show at 8:30 p.m....

Free

Armand and Angelina – Magical Musical Comedy Show

Unity of Gainesville 8801 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud with Armand and Angelina! Looking for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment? Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of pure joy as Armand and Angelina bring their latest musical comedy extravaganza to the stage! This all-new program is more than...

“The Unscene South” Exhibit Reception with Charles Eady

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

View the thought-provoking works of Ocala artist Charles Eady at the exhibit reception for The Unscene South. Eady’s large-scale paintings depict underrepresented narratives of African American life in the South prior to 1865, focusing on stories of autonomy, resilience, and identity. Meet the artist, explore the exhibit, and enjoy light refreshments....

Free

Game Night with the Latina Women’s League at Vecinos

Vecinos Cafe and Lounge 208 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

After the success of the first Game Night, they're back with even more fun for everyone! You’re invited to the second edition of Game Night – an evening full of joy, music, and community. Come and practice your Spanish in a fun way while supporting our organization upcoming event. Bingo...