Memorial Day at Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park 23400 NW 212 Ave., High Springs, FL, United States

Splash in the wave pool, float down the lazy river and soak up the sun at Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Tribute Bluegrass Porch Pickin’ at Lochloosa Harbor Fishing Resort

Lochloosa Harbor Fishing Resort 15008 SE US Hwy. 301, Hawthorne, United States

Reflect on Memorial Day with the second annual Bluegrass Porch Pickin' event at Lochloosa Harbor. The musical lineup features The Kentucky Sleepy Hollow Bluegrass Band, Whistler's, Just Grass, Hank and The Friday Woodbine Opry Band and Dinsmore Bluegrass Pickers. Enjoy food and drinks from the Lochloosa store. Admission is free.

Final Weekend of Solo Exhibition “Under Her Wing” at 4Most Gallery

4Most Gallery and Studio 534 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

View the final weekend of Hannah Shipley's solo exhibition "Under Her Wing." "Under Her Wing" remembers and reimagines childhood memories through the lens of multiple familial perspectives. Hannah Shipley finds meaning in the seemingly mundane, yet surprisingly monumental, where her work follows a familial and personal path. Set in a...

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...

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Morningside Nature Center 3540 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet and learn about farm animals at Morningside Nature Center. Children, accompanied by their adult, can meet and learn about all of the farm animals while helping to give them afternoon snacks. This is the final Barnyard Buddies event of the spring and the series will pick back up in...

Pull Up to the Opening of the Hippodrome’s Summer Musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes”

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Fill up your tank and your spirit with the Tony-nominated musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes!" Highway 57 comes to life on the Hippodrome Theatre mainstage. Step into the world of the Double Cupp Diner and the gas station next door, where the Pump Boys and the Dinette sisters serve up...

“The Play That Goes Wrong,” Now through June 8

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Expect the unexpected - and uncontrollable laughter - when everything that can go wrong does in this award-winning comedy. The Cornley Drama Society is attempting to stage a classic murder mystery... but from missing props and collapsing sets to unconscious actors and a corpse that won’t play dead, chaos reigns supreme. Will...

SPARC Place: Artist Residency Kick-Off at Oakview Park

Oakview Park 810 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join SPARC352 and kickoff the SPARC Place artist residency program! Meet the artists, enjoy art and performances, kid’s activities, and grab a slice of pizza. The artist residency provides studio space for community artists and musicians.  

Book Signing with Author Lauren Gonzalez “100 Things To Do In Gainesville Before You Die”

Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy an Artwalk Gainesville book signing with author Lauren Gonzalez. Her book, "100 Things To Do In Gainesville Before You Die" is an insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and taste in Gainesville. Lauren is a third-generation Floridian and has called Gainesville home for 20 years.

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Solo Exhibition Showcases

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover a weekly rotation of unique solo exhibitions in the main gallery at Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA). The Artwalk Gainesville reception features "Nearly Touching: Peggy Tate," on display through Saturday, May 31. Upcoming exhibitions in June include "A Matter of Time: Sara Nash," June 4-7, "Totem & Taboo: Nicole...

Americana with S.G. Goodman and Wax Wings

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

Experience a night of Americana in the listening room at Heartwood Soundstage with S.G. Goodman and Wax Wings. S.G. Goodman's roots-inflected rock n’ roll uses gritty, haunting vocals to narrate the dual perspectives of her upbringing as the daughter of a crop farmer, and a queer woman coming out in...

$22

Gator Open Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament at Alachua County Sports and Events Center

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

Watch volleyball teams compete at the 2025 AAU Gator Open Grand Prix. The Gator Open welcomes volleyball teams and spectators to the state-of-the-art Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Celebration Pointe for two days of competition.

Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial at Squirrel Ridge Park

Squirrel Ridge Park 1603 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, United States

Join a day of recognition, remembrance and healing. When: Saturday, May 31 from 9-11 a.m. Where: Squirrel Ridge Park, 1603 SW Williston Rd.

Free

Dudley Farm Spring Plant Sale

Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

Make your garden thrive and flourish with a great selection of plants from the Dudley Farm Heritage Nursery. These plants come from the original gardens around the Dudley homestead, and are legacy plants. They also have native plants which beautify your yard, while providing shelter and food for pollinators and...

$5

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 3: Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction

Florida School of Massage 6421 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 3: Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction With Cristian Arroyo & Keith Mulford ✅CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours 📑 In Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction, focus is on the pelvis, knee complex and ankle anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures)....

$349

“Silver Linings” Community Day

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

Explore the "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection" exhibition with an all-day celebration. "Silver Linings" Community Day features docent-led tours, music from DJ Wax Atom, silk screening with LVR Ink, dancing lessons with Smooth Flava, art making activities with the Bailey Learning and Arts Collective and Turbado Marabou. Meet...

Free

Kid’s Improv Workshop at Unity of Gainesville

Unity of Gainesville 8801 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

For kids ages 6-10, a special 90 min workshop in storytelling, improv and interpretive theater! They'll have a great time ‘mixing and matching’ some old skills, developing new skills, and creating FUN with no skills. This workshop will Activate creativity - Build confidence - Improve communication skills - Develop theatrical...

Try BMX – Free Open House at High Springs BMX

High Springs BMX NW 2 St, High Springs, FL, United States

Ever wanted to try BMX?? Join High Springs BMX for their FREE open house! Includes an introductory lesson and coaching plus track time. 5-5:30 - Registration, bike check, helmet fitting and introductions Attendees will be broken out into smaller groups 5:30-6:15 - track time with coaching Riders will be able...

Karaoke Night at Blackadder Brewing!

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

🎤 Join an unforgettable Karaoke Night at Blackadder Brewing! 🎶 Hosted by Justin from Bearded Brothers Events, this is your chance to shine on stage and enjoy a night full of music, laughter, and great company. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, everyone's welcome to grab the...

Tap into Preparedness at High Springs Brewing Company

High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, United States

HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1ST—ARE YOU READY? Join Alachua County Emergency Management and other local organizations at several of our local breweries to get hurricane-ready! Stop by, learn some essential preparedness tips, snag a limited-edition pint glass, and support our local community. The first 100 attendees at each event who...

Free