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“Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection” Exhibition at the Harn Museum of Art

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College—a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection." Through 39 works by...

Free

Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

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

Stroll Through Blooming Plant Collections and Browse Over 100 Booths at the Spring Garden Festival. Select from a variety of plants to add color, shade and beauty to your landscape in addition to gardening tools, furniture and outdoor decorations. Learn about plant care from local environmental organizations and enjoy a...

Event Series FREE Kids Weekend Activities

Free Kids’ Weekend Activities at Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd., Gainesville, United States

Bring the whole family for FREE in-store fun including casting challenges, crafts and games. Visit Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville to enjoy free in-store, family-friendly activities during the Kids’ Weekend of the Spring Classic Fishing Sale. This year, Bass Pro Shops offers a wide variety of free activities focused on...

Single Black Female in the Navy

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

Step into the World of Shenandoah, a Young, Single, and Ambitious Woman Navigating Life in the Military in "Single Black Female in the Navy." This compelling play follows her journey as she joins the Navy in the early 1980s, stepping into the footsteps of her father, a Navy veteran. This...

$15 – $25

World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

Alachua County Sports and Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Cheer for Track Stars from Around the Globe at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships. For the first time ever, the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships is coming to the United States – and it’s happening right here in Alachua County! This historic track and field competition features elite athletes...

Gainesville International Guitar Festival

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

Hit the Right Chord at a Celebration of Global Guitar Culture. Join Heartwood Soundstage for performances and demonstrations from inspiring guitarists. See pedal and gear demos from builders and collectors, bring cash or gear for the swap meet, learn about local guitar education programs and ways to get involved in...

Free – $40

Fix-It Clinic at The Repurpose Project

The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

To kick off Zero Waste Week 2025 in Gainesville, The Repurpose Project and Zero Waste Gainesville are organizing a Fixit Clinic in The Repurpose Project's Community Center. During Fixit Clinics, community members bring broken items to be repaired. Community members with repair skills are needed to attempt to fix these...

Free

Florida Baseball vs. Georgia

Condron Family Ballpark 2800 Citrus Rd., Gainesville, United States

Be there as the Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs in their third of three games this weekend. Tickets start at just $7 and can be found at FloridaGators.com/tickets

$7

Gainesville Brass Quintet at the Historic Thomas Center

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy musical selections from Broadway to classical as the Foundation for the Promotion of Music presents the Gainesville Brass Quintet at the Historic Thomas Center. Instrumentalist include: Charles Proper, trombone; Cliff Newton & Joe Jamerson, trumpets; Will Winter, French Horn, and Casey Wood Tuba. Admission is free, reception to follow.

Free

Album Listening Party: “Warrior’s Path” at How Bazar

How Bazar 60 SW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine and Sickle Cell Warriors for the world premiere of Warrior’s Path: a special music event of storytelling, awareness, and community. Recorded at Pulp Arts, this 8-song album takes listeners on the journey of a sickle cell warrior—from the depths of its darkness to the...

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.

Volunteer Energy Coach Training at United Church of Gainesville

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Community Weatherization Coalition is looking for new members to join their Energy Coach team! If you live in Alachua County, Florida, and want to connect with your community and the planet in a hands-on way, then THIS is the perfect way to do it! When you take the volunteer...

$50

Think and Drink: Life Unplastic Presents How to Consume Less and Live More

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

Join Life Unplastic for a Discussion: How to Consume Less & Live More. This Think & Drink discussion will dig into: 🍺 Why we buy more than we need—and where all that stuff ends up 🍺 The illusion of choice (spoiler: 10 companies own almost everything in the grocery store)...

Free

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...

APWA Santa Fe Branch Annual “Equipment “Roadeo” at Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center

Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

Cheer for Heavy Equipment Operators at the Annual Equipment Roadeo. This exciting annual event brings together skilled public works employees from across tenured departments in Alachua County and surrounding counties. Competitors demonstrate expertise and precision in operating essential public works equipment, with timed challenges including the Mini Excavator Bowling Station,...

Free

Artists Reception at UF Innovate | The Hub

UF Innovate | The Hub 747 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join UF Innovate | The Hub for an exclusive artists reception. Meet the talented individuals behind the stunning artwork displayed throughout the building. Enjoy light refreshments and drinks while connecting with fellow community members. The gallery wall is currently showcasing the work of local artists Catherine Esprit, Stephen Shooster, Peter...

Free