Events in Gainesville & Alachua County
Live music and bold flavors combine for an unforgettable weekend of What’s Good®. The Free Fridays Concert Series returns with a curated singer-songwriter showcase presented by MusicGNV at Bo Diddley Plaza. At Heartwood Soundstage, catch a weekend double bill with blues powerhouse Selwyn Birchwood on Saturday and soulful Americana duo Dauzat St. Marie on Sunday. Head to Cypress and Grove for the Taste of the Caribbean food truck rally for island-inspired dishes and festive vibes. Families and curious minds are invited to Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps – this week’s session invites budding archaeologists to dig into a hands-on, two-hour adventure in uncovering the past.
Plus, find ways to beat the heat this summer with a swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, Poe Springs and Kulaqua River Ranch Community Days.
Events & Festivals
Jul 12
Newberry Showdown Truck Show at Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Jul 12
Blues with Selwyn Birchwood and Ramblin’ Mutts
Heartwood Soundstage
Jul 13
Kulaqua River Ranch Community Day
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park
Jul 17
Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center
Rosa B. Williams Center
Jul 18
Gainesville Business Impact Awards Reception at Santa Fe College Blount Center
Santa Fe College Blount Center
Music & Performance
Jul 11
Jul 11
Singer-Songwriter Cam Wheaton at Tioga Town Center
Tioga Town Center
Jul 11
Young Musicians Showcase at Unity of Gainesville
Unity of Gainesville
Jul 11
Pink Pony Night at Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Jul 12
Blues with Selwyn Birchwood and Ramblin’ Mutts
Heartwood Soundstage
Arts & Theater
Jul 11
Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase
Gainesville Circus Center
Jul 17
“A True Crime Comedy Night!” at the Hippodrome Cinema
Hippodrome Cinema
Jul 18
Gainesville Circus Center Summer Camp Showcase
Gainesville Circus Center
Jul 22
UF Performing Arts 25|26 Season Preview
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Jul 22
UF Performing Arts 2025|2026 Season Preview
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Seasonal
Jul 13
Kulaqua River Ranch Community Day
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park
Jul 27
Kulaqua River Ranch Community Day
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park
Sep 13
Waldo Sweet Potato Festival and Car Show
Waldo City Square
Oct 11
The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza (2025)
Bo Diddley Plaza
Craft Breweries
Jul 12
Christmas in July: Surf’s Up Santa at Blackadder Brewing Company
Blackadder Brewing Company
Jul 12
Sip and Shop at Daft Cow Brewery
Daft Cow Brewery
Jul 12
Taste of the Caribbean Food Truck Rally
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Jul 12
MCU Trivia Night at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Jul 17
Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Pop-Up Markets
Jul 11
Spooks-n-Sips Night Market at Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Jul 20
Indoor Mammoth Market at The Wooly
The Wooly
Museum & Galleries
Jul 11
Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up at the Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Jul 12
Little Sparks at the Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Jul 12
Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Jul 12
Maker Workshops at the Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Jul 13
Little Sparks at the Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Outdoors
Jul 12
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Jul 12
Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Jul 19
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Jul 19
Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Jul 26
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Sports & Fans
Jul 11
Teen Midnight Basketball
MLK Center
Jul 14
Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours, July 14 – 18
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Jul 26
Horse Shows in the Park at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center, July 26-27
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Jul 26
Sizzling Summer Series at High Springs BMX
High Springs BMX
Aug 1
Teen Midnight Basketball
MLK Center
Farmers Markets
Jul 11
Pick Organic Blueberries in Alachua, July 11-12
Deep Spring Farm
Jul 11
High Springs Farmers Market
Downtown High Springs
Jul 12
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Jul 12
Alachua County Farmers Market
Alachua County Farmers Market
Jul 12
Haile Farmers Market
Haile Village Center
Workshops & Educational
Jul 11
Stories for Sustainability: UF Panel Event at UF Fine Arts
UF Fine Arts Building B, Room 103
Jul 12
Florida Museum’s Two-Hour Family Discovery Camp: Archaeology
UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory
Jul 12
Emergency Preparedness: A Ready Disposition at Forest Grove Baptist Church
Forest Grove Baptist Church
Jul 13
U.S. History That All Writers Should Know with Dr. Rik Stevenson at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch
Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch
Jul 16
Dementia Care Monthly Support Group at Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Bites & Brunch
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