2024 Juried Student Art Show
The Santa Fe Gallery will host the 2024 Juried Student Art Show. The exhibit will run Friday, April 19 thru… Continue Reading 2024 Juried Student Art Show
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The Santa Fe Gallery will host the 2024 Juried Student Art Show. The exhibit will run Friday, April 19 thru… Continue Reading 2024 Juried Student Art Show
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
Welcome to the second annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open! Pepine Gives, a nonprofit 501c3 foundation of Pepine Realty, is creating… Continue Reading Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open
This year’s event will be held at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center in Celebration Pointe. A Spring tradition… Continue Reading Home & Garden Show
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
This is an opportunity to fulfill the in person practical portion of the certification requirement from USA Archery. The course… Continue Reading Level 2 Archery Instructor Training
This is an opportunity to fulfill the practical in person portion of USA Archery's Level 1 Instructor course. Participants will… Continue Reading Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification
Join Sunday writing sessions - in person or via Zoom. You can work on your current project or use one… Continue Reading Weekly Writing Circle
Open to all ages and levels, Drawing for All will be on Wednesday nights, 7-9:30 pm at the NW Santa… Continue Reading Drawing for All Levels
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
Two hundred and fifty years ago, in April of 1774, a young man's travels took him to a site overlooking… Continue Reading Bartram Days at Paynes Prairie
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
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale on May 4,… Continue Reading 2024 Alachua County Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale
Over 5,000 plants expertly grown by Alachua County Master Gardeners available for sale this Saturday, May 4 from 9-1pm at… Continue Reading Master Gardener Plant Sale
Learn about Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park on a ranger-led tour. Meet in front of the Visitor Center for a… Continue Reading Ranger-Led Tour at Devil’s Millhopper
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
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
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™
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 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
Open to all ages and levels, Drawing for All will be on Wednesday nights, 7-9:30 pm at the NW Santa… Continue Reading Drawing for All Levels
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
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with wine and painting at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Guests can sip wine or… Continue Reading Florida Museum hosts ‘Watercolors and Wine’ painting event May 9
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
USAT stands for United States Archery Team. Gator Cup is a USAT qualifying outdoor archery tournament that delivers a high-level… Continue Reading Gator Cup
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
399 Sports and Recreation presents... Live Jazz with Emmanuel Garilus and The Smooth Operatives at Legacy Park Amphitheater. Bring your… Continue Reading Legacy Melodies – Jazz at Sunset
May 10th Narrow Head is coming to The Wooly! 18+ Event Doors @ 7PM
El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el segundo y cuarto viernes… Continue Reading Club de Escucha+ Gainesville, FL
Cro-Mags (only FL date) Days Spent Drosera 8 pm $28adv $30dos 18+ The Backyard Tickets at RespiteEvents.com
Learn about Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park on a ranger-led tour. Meet in front of the Visitor Center for a… Continue Reading Ranger-Led Tour at Devil’s Millhopper
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
Alachua County invites you to join us for another community reuse and recycle day, at the Alachua County Health Department,… Continue Reading Community Reuse & Recycle Day – May 11
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
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
Escapology hosts an authentic Mother's Day Tea, complete with their six five-star escape games. There will be photo opportunities and… Continue Reading Mother’s Day Tea and Escape Game
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 Sunday writing sessions - in person or via Zoom. You can work on your current project or use one… Continue Reading Weekly Writing Circle
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!
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
Learn about Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park on a ranger-led tour. Meet in front of the Visitor Center for a… Continue Reading Ranger-Led Tour at Devil’s Millhopper
Swampland Obscura will be the final performance of Liz Bouton with the Gainesville Circus Center. Bouton has been a part… Continue Reading Swampland Obscura
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
Oakmont’s 5TH ANNUAL Slacker Run. You can make a difference! Join Oakmont and help put smiles on the faces of… Continue Reading Oakmont .4K Slacker Run
Presented by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department, the Asian Festival is a new annual event… Continue Reading Gainesville Asian Festival 2024
The North Central Florida Blues Society’s 6th annual Women in Blues Showcase will be held on May 19th at Heartwood… Continue Reading North Central Florida Women in Blues Showcase
The Gainesville Area Clarinet Choir will be performing at Gainesville Fine Arts Association on Sunday, May 19 at 3 PM.… Continue Reading Clarinet Choir
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Join in this free, fun 5K run at Celebration Pointe. All skill levels… Continue Reading May Flowers Mental Health Awareness 5K
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
El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el segundo y cuarto viernes… Continue Reading Club de Escucha+ Gainesville, FL
Learn about Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park on a ranger-led tour. Meet in front of the Visitor Center for a… Continue Reading Ranger-Led Tour at Devil’s Millhopper
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
Come join Roscoe’s Gold Star Rockers on Sunday May 26th 2024 this Memorial Day weekend as they host some of… Continue Reading The Celebrae-Jam 3
Join Sunday writing sessions - in person or via Zoom. You can work on your current project or use one… Continue Reading Weekly Writing Circle
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
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin May 31 to… Continue Reading The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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