Hoggetowne Medieval Faire: Hoggetowne Goes Downtown

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Huzzah! Step back in time to a medieval kingdom for magic and merriment at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. For one magical weekend, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire comes to life as Hoggetowne goes Downtown. Depot Park transforms into a medieval village featuring many festival traditions such as talented artisans and craftspeople,...

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O2O: The Path to Connection at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Jane Pollack from the Florida Trail Association for a special film screening of O2O: The Path to Connection. Stay afterward to discover how the Florida Trail mission aligns with the need for a connected wildlife corridor across the state. The O2O Expedition showcases three veterans who embarked on a...

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Bird Walk with Alachua Audubon at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join a special bird walk with Alachua Audubon’s Danielle Zukowski. Meet trip leader Danielle Zukowski in the parking lot. This land was previously a dairy farm, which was then purchased by Home Depot and part of the property was preserved into a park by the City of Gainesville with funds...

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Gainesville Asian Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the City of Gainesville at the 2nd Annual Gainesville Asian Festival. The event features a captivating schedule of performances, food trucks, craft vendors, and tabling organizations. As you journey through the festival, collect stamps from booths to redeem...

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Morningside Nature Center: Future Park Improvements Open House

Morningside Nature Center 3540 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Provide your feedback on future park improvements at Morningside Nature Center. Proposed site and building designs will be on display for comments and suggestions. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Wild Spaces & Public Places staff and facilitators will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy a day of: •...

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City of Gainesville Star Wars Day Celebration

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

May the Fourth be with you… on May 3rd! Join the City of Gainesville for an epic Star Wars celebration filled with galactic fun, thrilling performances, and a screening of The Empire Strikes Back! Enjoy a kids dance party, live light saber duels, costume contest, food trucks, vendor market, and...

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UF’s Witness Tree: A History of the Oldest Known Longleaf Pine on Campus at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Using aerial photography and archival material, this talk by Brooke Whitaker charts the history of the oldest known longleaf pine on the University of Florida’s campus, first identified during America’s Bicentennial celebration. Designated “The Witness Tree,” the 275 year-old pine has lived through several radical changes to the local area,...

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