Science Surprises: Exploring the Water Cycle at the Alachua County Library District Micanopy Branch

Micanopy Library Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! The neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands and is perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to...

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
Event Series Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up

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...

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...

Concert and Lecture “Reflections of Practice” with Dr. Julian Saporiti (No-No Boy) and Dr. Maggie Clifford at 117 Venue

117 117 NW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn about the utility and impact of songwriting for academic research with a discussion and live performances from Dr. Julian Saporiti (No-No Boy) and Dr. Maggie Clifford. The University of Florida hosts Dr. Saporiti for a one-week multidisciplinary residency, including a special concert and lecture at Pulp Arts' new 117 venue....

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
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....

Celebr-EIGHT! Anniversary Party at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate eight years of craft beer, community and good times in the old ice house at Cypress & Grove’s 8th anniversary party. Enjoy new beer releases, timed tappings, live music and food trucks. The Kids Corner by Art Hive is family friendly. Food Trucks: Flouthern BBQ, Eim Thai, Kalacrow Wood...

FREE

The Top’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Top 30 N. Main St., Gainesville, F, United States

Celebrate 25 years of good food, good drinks and good times. The Top is turning a quarter of a century! Time sure flies by while you're having fun. Festivities include a silver baby hunt, drink specials, giveaways and Magic Mike & Festive Faces. An extra special show next door at...

Free

Great Gainesville Pottery Throw Down at Art Alley

Art Alley Studio 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, United States

See four potters compete on the potters wheel to make the largest, the most & the best clay pots in fun short contests. The audience will vote and also get a chance to take a spin on the wheel. Hands on clay play table. Handmade ceramics by local artists on...

$5
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.

Feathers and Friends, Supporting Wild Turkey Research at First Magnitude Brewing

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

Flock to First Magnitude and help save wild turkey research from the UF Game Lab. Feathers and Friends is a family-friendly fundraising event with interactive research booths, demonstrations, stickers and crafts, and lots and lots of baby turkey photos, videos and stories.

Free

Your Road to Traditional Publishing at the Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Writers Alliance of Gainesville for a talk by author Judith T. Fisher on securing a literary agent and traditional publisher while avoiding pitfalls and scams. Learn how to craft query letters, navigate submissions while avoiding pitfalls and scams. Judith T. Fisher shares her path from blogging to fiction,...

Free