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Identify Bird Species with the Alachua Audubon Society at the “June Challenge” Kick-Off at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve

Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve County Rd. 235, Hawthorne, United States

Start your June Challenge with the Alachua Audubon Society and check off 30-40 species by lunchtime. Saturday's kick-off begins at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve with stops at La Chua Trail and Sweetwater Wetlands Park. The June Challenge is a summer birding tradition originating in Alachua County in 2004. It's a friendly...

Quest for Lancelot’s Arthur at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Award-winning author Richard Gartee will give a free multimedia presentation featuring photographs from historic King Arthur sites in Britain and will also discuss whether King Arthur was a historical person or a fictional myth.

Free

Embrace. Elevate. Explore. Women’s Yoga Workshop

A workshop for women to journey inward through movement, breath, and words. Join Amanda Bush RYT-500 and writer Cari Oleskewicz as we lead a small group of women in yoga, meditation, movement, writing, and contemplation towards a focus on feeling good and understanding and serving our deepest and most authentic...

Event Series Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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...

KennaDee Acoustic at Mother’s Pub

Mother's Pub & Grill North 5109 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join KennaDee for an evening full of good food, great fun, and acoustic fan favorites! Savor delicious bites, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and sing-along to your favorite tunes. It’s the perfect recipe for a fantastic time! Don’t miss it!

Free

Traditional Irish Music at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

Experience a vibrant atmosphere as local musicians gather at Blackadder Brewing for the monthly Traditional Irish Music Session. The heart of Ireland comes alive through traditional tunes! Enjoy rich musical heritage and cultural spirit of the Emerald Isle over a pint of ale. Food truck Stubbie's Sausages will be on...

Boys High School Summer Basketball Showcase at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center

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

Maven Construction Boys High School Summer Showcase June 4 – June 30 Showcase your skills this summer Get ready for the most competitive summer basketball league in Gainesville, Florida! Hosted at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center, this high-energy league is designed exclusively for high school teams looking to...

THE FEST and Heartwood Soundstage Present: Live on the Lawn with Orbiter, The Joytraders, Boat Stuff

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

Come out to Heartwood Soundstage for the second event in the free Live on the Lawn summer series! This special evening will celebrate Heartwood's partnership with THE FEST with performances by Gainesville punk rock bands Orbiter, The Joytraders, and Boat Stuff. *Free, Outdoors, All Ages* This event is supported by...

Free

Chattanooga Boys Choir at First Presbyterian: We Are the Music Makers

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

The acclaimed Chattanooga Boys Choir will perform as part of their 2025 summer tour entitled We Are the Music Makers, a celebration of youth and creativity. LOCAL YOUTH SINGERS INVITED TO SING ALONG IN PERFORMANCE! In addition to an evening of inspiring choral music, the concert offers a special opportunity...

Free

Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation

Gainesville City Hall Auditorium 200 E University Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join Mayor Ward and the Gainesville City Commission as June 6, 2025 is named Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Gainesville.

Free

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” June 5-8

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...

Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Curia on the Drag 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes. Únete al chat de WhatsApp para estar al tanto de los eventos, episodio de la semana y conocer al grupo. El moderador, Christian A. Rodríguez, le enviará...

Hurricane Season Kickoff: Tap Into Preparedness at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Hurricane season kicks off June 1 - 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...

Gainesville Circus Center Student Showcase: Icons Through the Ages, June 6-7

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch original choreography from the Gainesville Circus Center paired with hit music for a iconic performance on Friday and Saturday. Icons through the Ages is a showcase of aerial acrobatics and dance with music from the 1920s to today. Tickets are available online. Children ages 5 and under are free....

$10 – $15
Event Series Teen Midnight Basketball

Teen Midnight Basketball

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

Co-ed basketball for middle and high school-aged youth The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities. This program is held monthly on the first Friday night from April to August, at the...

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.

Boss MX Series Round Five at Waldo Motorsports, June 7-8

Waldo Motosports 16258 NE US Hwy 301, Waldo, United States

See grassroots motocross racing at its finest. The BOSS MX Series features regional races across Georgia and Florida. Waldo Motorsports hosts round five of the series with two-days of exciting motocross action. Spectators are welcome and race fans under the age of five get in free.

Manual Therapies for Surgeries, Scars, and Burns at Florida School of Massage

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

Learn from Pete Whitridge at this two-day workshop. 💰: $350 📍: Florida School of Massage ✅: CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or Register online here Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com Description: Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two...

$350

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.