City Nature Challenge
City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum… Continue Reading City Nature Challenge
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City Nature Challenge is an international community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum… Continue Reading City Nature Challenge
The Home & Garden Show is back, and better than ever before! The 2024 Our Town Home & Garden Show… Continue Reading Our Town Home & Garden Show
What do you see when you look up? Braxton Rae, CAME's Maker in Residence see a world of possibility. From… Continue Reading Art After Dark – Story of the Sky
SOFT features the fabric, fiber and filament work of 40 artists from the Gainesville arts community and beyond. This exhibition… Continue Reading Art Reception – SOFT
Kids (with an adult) can learn about the exciting world of amphibians, reptiles, and all the animals we share this… Continue Reading Frogs and Friends Friday
Explore color, shape, pattern and other "tot interests" during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy… Continue Reading Tot Time: Make Your Mark
Floridiana Show Saturday, May 4 10am-11am: Members Only 11am-4pm: General Public $5 Admission, Children 14 and under free Members are… Continue Reading 2024 Floridiana Show
Since 1958, the Parade of Homes™ has featured over 2000 brand new homes in over 300 neighborhoods throughout Alachua County.… Continue Reading 2024 Spring Parade of Homes™
City of Gainesville presents: Start Wars Day May The Fourth Be With You May 4th at Bo Diddley Plaza from… Continue Reading City of Gainesville presents: Star Wars Day
Jump back in time to the 1870s and see our interpreters portray day-to-day life at Morningside Nature Center's Living History… Continue Reading Living History Saturdays
Annual festival fundraiser for the Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department which serves the small communities of Cross Creek, Island Grove,… Continue Reading Island Grove Blueberry Festival 2024
Kanapaha Botanical Garden hosts a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for… Continue Reading Guided Walks at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Since 1958, the Parade of Homes™ has featured over 2000 brand new homes in over 300 neighborhoods throughout Alachua County.… Continue Reading 2024 Spring Parade of Homes™
The Annasemble Community Orchestra this year will focus on music that celebrates the identities of the peoples in the nation… Continue Reading Annasemble Community Orchestra Annual Concert
Pearcy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium will be the host site of the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track &… Continue Reading 2024 SEC Outdoor Championships Day 1
Picture this! You and your community after hours at the museum creating, capturing, experiencing and reflecting as you discover Windows… Continue Reading Art After Dark: Museum Nights: Windows + Mirrors
Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium will be the host site of the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track &… Continue Reading 2024 SEC Outdoor Championships Day 2
Since 1958, the Parade of Homes™ has featured over 2000 brand new homes in over 300 neighborhoods throughout Alachua County.… Continue Reading 2024 Spring Parade of Homes™
Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium will be the host site of the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track &… Continue Reading 2024 SEC Outdoor Championships Day 3
Bring your friends and family for a fun morning of catch-and-release fishing with UF Fishing for Success. All are welcome,… Continue Reading UF Family Fishing Day
Join GROW HUB on the second Saturday of March, April, and May for their Spring Pop-Up Shop series! The event… Continue Reading GROW HUB Spring Pop Up Shops
Join the Humane Society of North Central Florida at one of their favorite spots, 4th Ave. Food Park, for an… Continue Reading Dog and Cat Adoption Event
Don’t miss the Sandy Back Porch band playing bluegrass on the porch of the Historic Matheson House as a part… Continue Reading Sandy Back Porch – Bluegrass at the Matheson House
Celebrate Mother's Day with us at Sweetwater Branch Inn! Join us for a special event filled with love, laughter, and… Continue Reading Mother’s Day Brunch
Since 1958, the Parade of Homes™ has featured over 2000 brand new homes in over 300 neighborhoods throughout Alachua County.… Continue Reading 2024 Spring Parade of Homes™
Join Artisans' Guild Gallery for some jigsaw puzzle fun and delicious muffins & mimosas! Eric Diamond will be entertaining with… Continue Reading Mother’s Day Muffins and Mimosas
Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month for Story… Continue Reading Story Time at the Zoo
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games and more for visitors of all… Continue Reading Art Cart
Our annual end of the season spectacular full of fun and mischief for the entire family. Musical favorites, surprises, and… Continue Reading The Gainesville Orchestra presents: POPS!!
It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No…it’s a tree kangaroo! You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is… Continue Reading World Tree Kangaroo Day
You are cordially invited to explore this event! This is a treasure trove for shoppers, with a multitude of vendors… Continue Reading GAINESVILLE’S POPUP FLEA & FARMERS MARKET BARTER SWAP & BUY
Join us at the Harn Museum of Art for a family fun day! Experience interactive tours in the galleries, participate… Continue Reading Early Learning at the Harn Community Day
The Gainesville Area Clarinet Choir will be performing at Gainesville Fine Arts Association on Sunday, May 19 at 3 PM.… Continue Reading Clarinet Choir
Young Annasemble will present a fun filled Family Spring Concert. It will present music selections varying from musicals to spirituals… Continue Reading Young Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert
This series of guided meditations, led by instructors from the UF Mindfulness team, is inspired by art in the Harn… Continue Reading Art & Mindfulness: Timelessness and Spaciousness
Participants must register at Eventbrite - eventbrite.com/e/composting-workshop-green-acres-park-community-garden-tickets-896642681397 Join the City of Gainesville's Zero Waste Specialists at Green Acres Park Community… Continue Reading Composting Workshop
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