Sunshine State Book Festival

Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

200 local and regional authors discuss, sign and sell their works at the Sixth Annual Sunshine State Book Festival. Friday features a workshop intensive and opening night reception. Saturday's schedule features Children's Story Time with readings by authors of children's books. Award-winning author Cynthia Barnett will be the keynote speaker,...

Free

“BKLYN: The Musical” at Star Center Theatre

Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Follow the inspirational journey of talented street performers at "BKLYN: The Musical." Set in the heart of New York City, a talented singer named Brooklyn joins a group of street performers, hoping to share her story through music. With a blend of pop, soul and gospel songs, "BKLYN: The Musical"...

“Doubt: A Parable” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

The talented actors of the Acrosstown Repertoire Theatre present a thought provoking and powerful performance with “Doubt: A Parable.” The play, written by John Patrick Shanley, was adapted into a 2008 film starring Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Viola Davis. Set in 1960s America, the story follows...

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

10th Annual Super Sealant Saturday by UF College of Dentistry

UF College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr., Gainesville, United States

Super Sealant Saturday annually provides UF College of Dentistry students and faculty the opportunity to serve children in the Gainesville and surrounding counties with a day of free preventative dental care at the college, as well as education about flossing, brushing and other healthy habits for optimal oral health. Don’t...

Free

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.

Backyard Birding Tour

Wild Birds Unlimited 4212 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, United States

Join Alachua Audubon Society on a self-guided tour of some of Gainesville's premiere backyard birding habitats, where ordinary homeowners have turned their yards into a birding paradise. Learn how to attract birds to your yard using native plants, water features, and feeding stations. Enjoy viewing colorful winter visitors such as Baltimore...

$15

Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike

La Chua Trail Horse Barn 4801 Camp Ranch Rd., Gainesville, United States

Explore nature on a ranger-led 1.5-mile hike. The Rim Ramble hike meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. The hike begins at the La Chua Trail Horse Barn, promptly at 10 a.m. Hikes take place on Saturdays through March 29, 2025

Springs Run 7.2K and Fest at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Run around Depot Park, down the Hawthorne trail and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends and fun at the Springs Run 7.2K and Fest. After returning to First Mag, enjoy a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo...

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.

Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival 2025

UF Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Florida's forests and discover the critical role of fire in preserving their beauty, diversity, and habitat value at the Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival. This family-friendly event features educational exhibits and activities, live animal encounters and prescribed burn demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Don't miss...

Free

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies

Prairie's Edge Forest School: Location Varies

Join a fun nature program for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under, and their caregivers at Prairie's Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies. Winter Sessions take place on Saturday mornings: Session 1: January 11th, 12-1:30PM – Nature Memory Boxes Session 2: February 1st, 12-1:30PM – Garden Babies Adventure & Plant...

$20

Ales and Cottontails at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Gainesville Rabbit Rescue for Ales & Cottontails! ~February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month~ Come out to Swamp Head Brewery for this family-friendly event. From 12-4 pm, Gainesville Rabbit Rescue will be showing their adoptable rabbits, and discussing all things rabbits! Swamp Head is brewing up a special, brand...

Free