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

Florida Museum’s Two-Hour Family Discovery Camp: Trees

UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Natural Area Dr., Gainesville, United States

Decode the mysteries of forests with Medelin Kant, a plant physiology graduate student from the University of Florida. Learn how trees communicate, adapt, and support entire ecosystems in ways you never imagined. The Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps feature weekly two-hour sessions with hands-on science activities or outdoor exploration in...

Go Hands On at the Annual Zookeeper Day

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

Find out what it's like to be a zookeeper at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo's annual Zookeeper Day. Meet animal ambassadors, participate in activities to see if you have what it takes to be a zookeeper, enjoy keeper talks and observe training demonstrations throughout the day. Enjoy food trucks,...

A Summer Good Time for All Ages at Newberry’s Family Fun Day

Easton Newberry Sports Complex 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry, FL, United States

Join the City of Newberry for a free day of family fun with sports, games, crafts, and local vendors. Enjoy basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and softball, plus face painting, a bounce house, chalk art, and more. Food trucks will be on site, along with info about Newberry Parks & Recreation programs....

Free

Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL, United States

Beat the heat and go for a swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. The Olympic size swimming pool is open to the public on weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Day passes are available for $5. Alachua County residents can purchase...

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....

The Second Annual Gainesville Black Business EXPO at the MLK Center

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

Celebrate local entrepreneurship and community pride at the 2nd Annual Gainesville Black Business EXPO. Explore over 70 exhibitors representing a diverse range of industries, discover unique products and services, and enjoy live music and exciting giveaways. Admission is free, and all are welcome to come connect, shop and be inspired.

Free

“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block....

“Secret Mall Apartment” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall’s electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking...

Indoor Mammoth Market at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Cool off and shop local at this indoor summer market featuring handmade goods, art, ceramics, and more from Gainesville creatives. Enjoy air conditioning, cold beer, and a curated vendor lineup including Jaya Merina Art, Glass Onion Studio, Crazy Potter Lady, Katie Sews Stuff, Second Rodeo Stitching, Baked Vegan and more....

Free

“The Goonies” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

40 years ago on June 7, 1985 The Goonies was released. Written by Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus this adventure follows a group of young misfits who discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure. For all ages - action packed...

Blues and Swing with Toots Lorraine and The Traffic with Root Redemption Duo

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

Hop on a sonic locomotive of hollow-body guitars, harmonica, piano and reverb-soaked grooves with Toots Lorraine & The Traffic presented by the North Central Florida Blues Society. The evening blends classic covers from legends like Big Mama Thornton and Howlin’ Wolf with original songs that feel like long-lost Memphis Minnie...

$20

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours, July 21 – 25

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gators football with a guided 30-minute tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and South End Zone Football Complex. Walk through the players’ locker room and visit the stadium field level. Tours run throughout the afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Book your tour...

$15

A Taste of Belgium! at Blackadder Brewing Company

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

 It's Belgian National Day  Monday July 21stYes, you read that correctly, Blackadder Brewing will be open on a Monday. No passports required  for this trip, A Taste of Belgium!Blackadder Brewing is filling the taps with lots of Belgian beers for this special occasionand of course they will have a delicious line...

Archer Farmers Market

Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL, United States