What's Good

Go behind the scenes, discover what’s next on stage, and enjoy live performances with What’s Good®. Step into the world of wildlife care at Zookeeper Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Watch live demonstrations, meet future animal care professionals, and get an up-close look at a zookeeper’s daily routine.

The weekend brings live music, theatre and family fun into the spotlight. Savor soulful sounds at the North Central Florida Blues Society Showcase. Catch opening weekend of the spirited musical comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” at the Gainesville Community Playhouse or head over the City of Newberry’s Family Fun Day filled with sports, great eats and activities for all ages.

Events & Festivals

Music & Performance

Arts & Theater

Seasonal

Jul 27

Kulaqua River Ranch Community Day

Map pin icon Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park

Sep 13

Craft Breweries

Jul 21

Jul 25

Art Walk Night at First Magnitude

Map pin icon First Magnitude Brewing Company

Aug 3

Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk

Map pin icon First Magnitude Brewing Company

Pop-Up Markets

Museum & Galleries

Jul 19

Florida Museum’s Two-Hour Family Discovery Camp: Trees

Map pin icon UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

Jul 19

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

Map pin icon The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Jul 19

Jul 19

Maker Workshops at the Cade Museum

Map pin icon The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Jul 20

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

Map pin icon The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Outdoors

Jul 19

Jul 19

Go Hands On at the Annual Zookeeper Day

Map pin icon Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Jul 19

Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Map pin icon Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Jul 26

Jul 26

Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Map pin icon Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center

Sports & Fans

Farmers Markets

Jul 19

Waldo Farmers and Flea Market

Map pin icon Waldo Farmers and Flea Market

Jul 19

Alachua County Farmers Market

Map pin icon Alachua County Farmers Market

Jul 19

Haile Farmers Market

Map pin icon Haile Village Center

Jul 21

Grove Street Farmers Market

Map pin icon Cypress & Grove Brewing Company

Jul 22

Archer Farmers Market

Map pin icon Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum

Workshops & Educational

Jul 25

Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July

Map pin icon Rosa B. Williams Center

Jul 26

Vena Cava Summer Retreat

Map pin icon Lake Wauburg North Shore

Bites & Brunch