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
The Blues are the roots of African American music today. An exploration of this genre gives rise to Gospel, County… Continue Reading Blues Duo DoubleDuce featuring JW Gilmore and Dalton James
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
Kick off the Cinco de Mayo weekend with karaoke hosted by Bearded Brothers at Blackadder Brewing on Thursday, May 2nd… Continue Reading Karaoke Night at Blackadder Brewing
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
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™
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
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™
This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and… Continue Reading Perspectives in the Park
Time to salsa! Salsa the food or salsa the dance? BOTH, actually! Kick off Salsa De Mayo with a salsa… Continue Reading Salsa De Mayo at Blackadder Brewing
The Hippodrome Theatre is excited to curate two distinct blocks of films for the Frame by Frame Filmmaker Showcase, scheduled… Continue Reading Frame by Frame: Filmmaker Showcase
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
May 10th Narrow Head is coming to The Wooly! 18+ Event Doors @ 7PM
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 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
Long time local band Couch Messiah's will be playing live at Sweet Berries on 5th Ave's patio Saturday May 11… Continue Reading Couch Messiah’s Live At Sweet Berries on 5th Ave
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
Please join one of the last harvests of the season at the Gainesville Giving Garden and a shout-at-the-screen version of… Continue Reading MOVIE BINGO at the Gainesville Giving Garden
The theme for our Quarterly Storytelling Meetup is This is a Disaster. As always, our themes are open to interpretation.… Continue Reading Self Narrate Storytelling Meetup: This is a Disaster!
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
Traveler Bar wine classes cover the basics of wine tasting and wine enjoyment in a casual setting with - lots… Continue Reading Wine Class – Summer Series
The Gainesville Area Clarinet Choir will be performing at Gainesville Fine Arts Association on Sunday, May 19 at 3 PM.… Continue Reading Clarinet Choir
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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