Events in Gainesville & Alachua County
Hit the mark with a weekend full of What’s Good®. Watch elite archers from across the country compete in the precision-packed Gator Cup at Easton Newberry Archery Center. Head to Newberry’s Lois Forte Park for WestFest, a high-energy outdoor music festival featuring live bands, local eats, and outdoor family fun. Then step into spring at Swamp Head Brewery’s Tree Fest — a community celebration where every tree planted brings North Florida closer to a greener tomorrow
Events & Festivals
Apr 25
Apr 26
Apr 26
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, April 26-30
Friends of the Library
Apr 26
Marc Radio Pet Adoption Event at Humane Society of North Central Florida
Humane Society of North Central Florida
Apr 26
Healthy Afternoons: Soccer ‘n’ Safety at Abby Wambach Park
Abby Wambach Park
Music & Performance
Apr 25
Swamp Records 2025 Showcase: Cirque Du Swamp at Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Apr 25
Classic Rock with Crooked Counsel at One Love Cafe
One Love Cafe
Apr 25
Singer-Songwriter Jamie Davis at Tioga Town Center
Tioga Town Center
Apr 25
Apr 26
R&B with Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream at the Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie
Heartwood Soundstage
Arts & Theater
Apr 30
Mean Girls Jr. at Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
May 2
“12 Angry Jurors” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
May 9
The Gainesville Orchestra with Maestro Evans Haile presents: POPS!
Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall
May 20
“A Pivotal Moment” at the Hippodrome Theatre
Hippodrome Theatre
Seasonal
May 11
Mother’s Day Muffins and Mimosas at Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Jun 15
Father’s Day at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Jun 23
Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop
Santa Fe College
Craft Breweries
Apr 26
Tree Fest 2025
Swamp Head Brewery
Apr 26
“Night on the Nile: Raqs in Bloom” Belly Dancing at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Apr 27
GLAM Craft Show
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
May 1
Astronomy on Tap GNV at Swamp Head Brewery
Swamp Head Brewery
May 3
Bats and Moos at Daft Cow Brewery
Daft Cow Brewery
Pop-Up Markets
Apr 27
Boxcar Flea Market – Spring Spree at the Depot Event Space
The Depot Event Space
May 3
Waldo Area Monthly Community Sale
Waldo City Park
May 3
Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Plant Sale
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
May 3
May 17
Pop-Up Flea and Farmers Market at VFW Post 2811
VFW Post 2811
Museum & Galleries
Apr 25
UF Class of 2025 BFA Senior Show at 4Most Gallery
4Most Gallery and Studio
Apr 25
Apr 25
Browse the Local Art Scene at Artwalk Gainesville
Multiple Locations
Apr 26
Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Apr 26
“Take This Before We Go” Exhibition at Rosa B. Williams Center
Rosa B. Williams Center
Outdoors
Apr 26
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Apr 26
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Turns 10!
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Apr 27
City Nature Challenge Bioblitz at Turkey Creek Preserve
Turkey Creek Preserve
Apr 30
Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
May 3
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Sports & Fans
Apr 25
Street Car Takeover at Gainesville Raceway, April 25-26
Gainesville Raceway
Apr 25
Gators Baseball vs. Arkansas Three-Game Series, April 25-27
Condron Family Ballpark
Apr 26
3rd Annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open
Trinity United Methodist Church
Apr 26
Apr 26
AAU Gator Invitational Volleyball at Alachua County Sports and Events Center
Alachua County Sports and Event Center
Farmers Markets
Apr 25
High Springs Farmers Market
Downtown High Springs
Apr 26
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Apr 26
Alachua County Farmers Market
Alachua County Farmers Market
Apr 26
Haile Farmers Market
Haile Village Center
Apr 28
Grove Street Farmers Market
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Workshops & Educational
Apr 25
Alachua County Arts Council Fourth Annual Artists Conference
Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium
Apr 26
Empowering Women Through Menopause Free Workshop at Alachua County Library District Partnership Branch
Library Partnership Branch
Apr 30
Open House at Florida School of Massage
Florida School of Massage
May 4
How to Write Fight Scenes with Author Dan Sharp at the Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch
Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch
May 8
Wellness University Seminars: Pain Management and Blood Health
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center
Bites & Brunch
May 4
Florida Betony Pickle Workshop at Know Your Earth Farms
Know Your Earth Farms