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.

Saturday Farm Market at Sweet Roots Organic

Sweet Roots Organic Farm and Nursery 16919 SW 15th Ave., Newberry, United States

Grab fresh vegetables and support local vendors in one stop at the Saturday Farm Market. Open Saturdays during the growing season (October - July), the market features farm fresh produce and plants from Sweet Roots Organics, pasture raised meat from Marcinek Farms, stoneware pottery from Mud Slinger Studio, goat milk...

Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Plant Sale

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

Shop a wide selection of herbs, vegetables, native plants, fruit trees, and more at great prices. Master Gardener Volunteers are on hand with expert tips, plus demos and info booths. Proceeds benefit the Alachua County Master Gardener Volunteer Program supporting local gardens, youth scholarships, and community education. Admission and parking...

Free

Island Grove Blueberry Festival

Island Grove Blueberry Festival Grounds 20114 SE 219th Ave., Hawthorne, United States

Celebrate the blueberry harvest at the annual Island Grove Blueberry Festival. Browse craft and artisan vendors, grab a homemade treat at the blueberry bake sale, enter the blueberry cake contest for bragging rights, enjoy food trucks and a kid zone with a bounce house. Bring home fresh blueberries from Aunt...

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

Bats and Moos at Daft Cow Brewery

Daft Cow Brewery 13800 Tech City Circle, Alachua, FL, United States

This FREE, family-friendly event brings together up-close encounters with Lubee Bat Conservancy’s incredible bats, interactive activities, and a fun nod to our bovine buddies.

BLAAC Creative Community Pop Up at The Bull

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Support Local Artists and Entrepreneurs at the First Annual Creative Community Pop-Up Shop! If you want to become a vendor or give a 10 minute performance, please send an email requesting an application to blaac2basics1@gmail.com.

Spring May Market at The AUK Market

The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Come experience a pre-summer spring bash at The AUK Market! The Spring May Market features curated specialty goods, sweet & savory treats, chair massage, fresh new art, and fun interactive elements to check out! Grab a mom's day gift from a talented selection of local makers and collectors and browse...

Free

Hot Rod for Heroes Car Show at High Springs Brewing Company

High Springs Brewing Company

Join the 4th Semi-Annual Hot Rodding for Heroes Car Show co-hosted by the Marine Corps League. This show is open to all cars and motorcycles, car registration is $25. Spectators are free! Big Mills Cheesesteaks will be on site from 1 p.m. - 8:30pm serving up their award winning Philly...

City of Gainesville Star Wars Day Celebration

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

May the Fourth be with you… on May 3rd! Join the City of Gainesville for an epic Star Wars celebration filled with galactic fun, thrilling performances, and a screening of The Empire Strikes Back! Enjoy a kids dance party, live light saber duels, costume contest, food trucks, vendor market, and...

Free

Museum in the Parks: Frogs at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Florida Museum for FREE froggy fun with the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo! Learn about amphibians at this special nocturnal edition of Museum in the Parks and gear up for Amphibian Week, May 4-10. The museum will be joined by the FrogWatch team at Santa Fe College and...

FL’s Favorite Comedy Show* at CordaRoy’s

CordaRoy's Showroom 3417 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

Tailwhip Comedy presents “Florida’s Favorite Comedy Show*” — a live, filmed stand-up showcase at CordaRoy's in Gainesville. This special event features five incredibly talented comedians who all got their start in North Florida, coming together for a night of laughter and hometown pride.

$17

Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk

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

Go birding with the Alachua Audubon Society on the monthly bird walk starting at the brewery. Alachua Audubon Society volunteers lead the bird walk from First Magnitude Brewing to the nature trail at Depot Park. The tour returns to the brewery an hour later with plenty of time for a...

Florida Betony Pickle Workshop at Know Your Earth Farms

Know Your Earth Farms 2412 NW 142nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

Have you ever imagined of turning your lawn weeds into a culinary delight? Join Know Your Earth Farms and learn how to make Florida Betony Pickles. Bring a camp chair and sit under the big pine tree and go through the process of making betony pickles together. The jar and...

$45.00

May the Fourth Beer With You at Swamp Head Brewery

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

A short time from now, in a brewery not so far far away, cans will be filled with limited beers, brewed just for the masters of the force of beer. The Wetlands becomes the Swamps of Dagobah for one day only, and the taps will be flowing with some very...

UF’s Witness Tree: A History of the Oldest Known Longleaf Pine on Campus at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Using aerial photography and archival material, this talk by Brooke Whitaker charts the history of the oldest known longleaf pine on the University of Florida’s campus, first identified during America’s Bicentennial celebration. Designated “The Witness Tree,” the 275 year-old pine has lived through several radical changes to the local area,...

Free