Sweetwater Wetlands Park Turns 10!

Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate a decade of birding, hiking and environmental education at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Since its grand opening in 2025, the 125-acre nature preserve and water treatment facility has become an internationally renowned hotspot for birding and wildlife viewing. Learn about the park's history, what has changed in the past 10...

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, April 26-30

Friends of the Library 430 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse over 500,000 books, records, games, movies and more at the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. The largest gently-used book sale of its kind in Florida offers a vast selection fromchildren’s books to rare find, first-edition and signed volumes in the Collector’sCorner. In addition to books of all...

Empowering Women Through Menopause Free Workshop at Alachua County Library District Partnership Branch

Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get answers to your questions on all phases of the menopause journey. Join a free menopause (including perimenopause) Q&A with menopause specialist Dr. Lisa Chacko. Women's Empowerment Coach and Author, Terri L. Bailey, MA will lead the group in a special writing to heal exercise.

Healthy Afternoons: Soccer ‘n’ Safety at Abby Wambach Park

Abby Wambach Park 4501 SW 20th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join Gainesville Fire Rescue firefighters for a game of soccer and touch-a-truck from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.! We will also have healthy snacks and health and safety resources.

Free

Marc Radio Pet Adoption Event at Humane Society of North Central Florida

Humane Society of North Central Florida 4205 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Tune in and find your new best friend! Join Saturday's special adoption event presented by Scenthound and featuring a LIVE broadcast from MARC Media Group stations from the shelter. Stop by the Humane Society of North Central Florida to meet your future best friend and enjoy a day full of...

Free

Tree Fest 2025

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Have fun at the brewery and support the planting of trees at Tree Fest. Tree Fest is an annual event presented by Solar Impact and hosted at Swamp Head around Earth Day and Arbor Day to support the Alachua Conservation Trust by raising money to plant a lot of trees....

Free

R&B with Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream at the Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream will be hitting the stage this Saturday at Heartwood for the Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie 2025! Doors open at 2:00 pm and showtime is at 3:00 pm, starting with jams from Tamayo Trio. Then a dead set with Headstash. The local phenom and Grammy nominated Mason...

$30

Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate bluegrass, funk, and the music of the Grateful Dead with an all day festival at Heartwood Soundstage. Six great bands, arts and food vendors, dancing, and all ages fun. The music lineup features The Grass Is Dead, Tamayo Trio, Headstash, Unwound Trio, Mason Via (Album Release!) and Uncle Morty's...

$25 – $30

“Take This Before We Go” Exhibition at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The University of Florida’s School of Art and Art History is thrilled to showcase the work of B.A. Studio Art seniors in the final exhibition of their undergraduate careers. On view for one evening only, this immersive group show offers the public an opportunity to experience the final work of...

Free

Stop Children’s Cancer 36th Annual Fantasy Event at UF Reitz Union

UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

Stop Children's Cancer is excited to announce its 36th Annual Fantasy Event, which will take place at the University of Florida's J. Wayne Reitz Union. The theme is Breakfast at Tiffany's: An Evening Affair. The evening includes dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Stop Children's Cancer...

Jazz with Swing Theory at One Love Cafe

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy good food, good vibes and live music from the patio stage at One Love Cafe.

What Kinda Man Tour with Country Artist Parker McCollum

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a night of country music with award-winning country music recording artist Parker McCollum. From bursting on the scene as a 2001 breakout artist of the year, Parker McCollum has established his authentic sound in country music and Americana. The O'Connell Center hosts Parker McCollum's What Kinda Man Tour with...

$27 – $98

First Birthday Celebration for The Lynx

The Lynx 601 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join The Lynx for their first ever birthday party. Enjoy a day of music, treats, local vendors and more. A Banned Books Yoga session at kicks-off the day at 9 a.m. on the lawn of Heartwood Soundstage. The live music schedule includes singer-songwriter Collin Whitlock and chamber-folk with The Wirebirds....

GLAM Craft Show

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Sip and shop at the spring edition of the GLAM Craft Show. Browse ceramics, jewelry, artwork, fashion and more from a variety of makers and artisans displaying their work at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company. Enjoy offerings from the brewery and delicious food and drinks from lowbar. Food vendors include...

Boxcar Flea Market – Spring Spree at the Depot Event Space

The Depot Event Space 201 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Boxcar Flea Market will have 20+ local vendors, as well as a DJ and a BBQ pop up. Come hang out and enjoy the spring weather, and if you need to cool down grab a drink from Boxcar Beer and Wine Garden!

Free

Foundation for the Promotion of Music Awards Recital at the Historic Thomas Center

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Foundation for the Promotion of Music Awards Recital will feature student winners' of the Sarah Baird Fouse Woodwind Award, William Dishman Brass Award, Dorothy Reaves String Award, and the Betsy Schnell Piano Award. The event will also honor the 2025 FPM Musician of the Year Award to UF Associate...

Free

Tot Trot: Pollinators, Free Day at UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Natural Area Dr., Gainesville, United States

Get your toddler excited about science and natural history at Tot Trot. Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. While the exhibits building is closed, they will still be exploring the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab while also sharing...

Gainesville Area Clarinet Choir Spring Concert at GFAA Gallery

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The ensemble includes clarinets of various sizes from E-flat sopranino, B-flat soprano, alto, bass, and contra-bass. Featured selections range from classical and baroque to jazz and folk music that are arranged for full clarinet choir and small ensembles. The Gainesville Area Clarinet Choir is a multi-generational community ensemble of people...

Subsaharan Rock with Etran de L’Aïr and Rich Ruth

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Don't miss your chance to hear authentic subsaharan rock and roll in downtown Gainesville. Etran de L’Aïr play in a pan-African style that is emblematic of their hometown, Agadez, citing a myriad of cultural influences, from Northern Malian blues, Hausa bar bands, to Congolese Soukous. Their music is rooted in...

$20

Mean Girls Jr. at Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The award winning Troupe 88521 performs in this family-friendly musical edition of the comedy classic, Mean Girls. You will NOT be disappointed! Fetch your tickets online or at the door!

$10