Events in Gainesville & Alachua County
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
Jul 19
A Summer Good Time for All Ages at Newberry’s Family Fun Day
Easton Newberry Sports Complex
Jul 19
Spanish Story Time for Children at Alachua County Library District Tower Road Branch
Tower Road Library Branch
Jul 19
Jul 24
Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center
Rosa B. Williams Center
Jul 25
Self-Guided Tour of the Local Art Scene at Artwalk Gainesville
Downtown Gainesville
Music & Performance
Jul 20
Blues and Swing with Toots Lorraine and The Traffic with Root Redemption Duo
Heartwood Soundstage
Jul 25
Jul 25
Outdoor Dance Party with Latin Music from Elio Piedra
Tioga Town Center
Jul 25
Chamber-Folk with The Wire Birds at Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Jul 26
“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” at the Hippodrome Cinema
Hippodrome Cinema
Arts & Theater
Jul 18
Opening Weekend of The Award-Winning Musical Comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”
Gainesville Community Playhouse
Jul 22
UF Performing Arts 2025|2026 Season Preview
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Jul 24
The Award-Winning Musical Comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” at Gainesville Community Playhouse, July 24 – August 10
Gainesville Community Playhouse
Jul 24
“The Surfer” at the Hippodrome Theatre
Hippodrome Cinema
Jul 26
Classics & Cocktails: “Bonnie and Clyde”
Hippodrome Cinema
Seasonal
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
Oct 24
Roll out the Barrel! It’s Blocktoberfest at Blackadder!
Blackadder Brewing Company
Craft Breweries
Jul 21
A Taste of Belgium! at Blackadder Brewing Company
Blackadder Brewing Company
Jul 25
Art Walk Night at First Magnitude
First Magnitude Brewing Company
Jul 26
Accio! It’s Harry Potter Trivia Night at Blackadder Brewing Company
Blackadder Brewing Company
Aug 3
Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk
First Magnitude Brewing Company
Aug 9
Celebr-EIGHT! Anniversary Party at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Pop-Up Markets
Jul 20
Indoor Mammoth Market at The Wooly
The Wooly
Aug 15
Gainesville Woman’s Club Annual Bazaar and Vendor Faire, August 15-16
Gainesville Woman’s Club
Museum & Galleries
Jul 19
Florida Museum’s Two-Hour Family Discovery Camp: Trees
UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory
Jul 19
Little Sparks at the Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Jul 19
Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Jul 19
Maker Workshops at the Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Jul 20
Little Sparks at the Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Outdoors
Jul 19
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Jul 19
Go Hands On at the Annual Zookeeper Day
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Jul 19
Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Jul 26
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Jul 26
Open Swim at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Sports & Fans
Jul 21
Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours, July 21 – 25
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
Aug 2
Summer Sizzler Three Dressage at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Farmers Markets
Jul 19
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Jul 19
Alachua County Farmers Market
Alachua County Farmers Market
Jul 19
Haile Farmers Market
Haile Village Center
Jul 21
Grove Street Farmers Market
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Jul 22
Archer Farmers Market
Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum
Workshops & Educational
Jul 22
Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July
Depot Park
Jul 25
Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July
Rosa B. Williams Center
Jul 26
Vena Cava Summer Retreat
Lake Wauburg North Shore
Jul 26
BLAAC2Basics Yoga Workshop at Santa Fe College Blount Hall
Santa Fe College Blount Hall
Jul 26
Sacred Dance Workshop with Astarte at The Sacred Earth Center
The Scared Earth Center
Bites & Brunch
Aug 9