10th Annual Super Sealant Saturday by UF College of Dentistry

UF College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr., Gainesville, United States

Super Sealant Saturday annually provides UF College of Dentistry students and faculty the opportunity to serve children in the Gainesville and surrounding counties with a day of free preventative dental care at the college, as well as education about flossing, brushing and other healthy habits for optimal oral health. Don’t...

Free

Springs Run 7.2K and Fest at First Magnitude Brewing Company

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Run around Depot Park, down the Hawthorne trail and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends and fun at the Springs Run 7.2K and Fest. After returning to First Mag, enjoy a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo...

Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival 2025

UF Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Florida's forests and discover the critical role of fire in preserving their beauty, diversity, and habitat value at the Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival. This family-friendly event features educational exhibits and activities, live animal encounters and prescribed burn demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Don't miss...

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Tran the Piano Man at Theatre of Memory

Theatre of Memory 705 NW 6th St., Gainesville, United States

After making music with luminaries on the world stage, Trantham Whitley, aka Tran "The Piano Man," performs live at the Theatre of Memory with percussionist Masatoshi Enomoto.

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...

Free

Punk Rock Show at The Atlantic

The Atlantic 19 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Crash Pad, On The Cinder, Gun Died Laughing, Dead Sea Lords

$5

Florida WBB vs. Alabama WBB

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

The Florida Gators Women's Basketball team takes on the Alabama Tide on Thursday, February 6th at 7pm! Play4Kay Breast Cancer Awareness: The first 1000 fans in attendance will receive FREE pink bandanas and 'I Stand For' signs! Halftime performance will be a Corgi Race!

$10

Celebration Pointe Indoor Classic

Alachua County Sports & Events Center 198 Viola Dr, Hawthorne, FL, United States

The Celebration Pointe Classic is primarily a collegiate team invitational but will also include individual post collegiate athletes. Single day tickets are available for purchase for spectators.

Tot Time: Art with Heart at the Harn Museum

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy an age-appropriate Docent-led tour then create art in the classrooms.

Free

Classic Rock with Couch Messiahs at One Love Cafe

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

Experience good vibes and good music at One Love Cafe and enjoy live music from the stage under the covered patio.

“20th Century Blues” at Gainesville Community Playhouse

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover the power of friendship at "20th Century Blues" at Gainesville Community Playhouse. For 39 years, Sil, Mac, Gabby, and Danny have gathered annually to share laughter, stories, and snapshots of their lives. Now, as Danny prepares a retrospective for the Museum of Modern Art, she wants to reveal these...

Florida Indoor High School Championships

Alachua County Sports & Events Center 198 Viola Dr, Hawthorne, FL, United States

The Florida High School Indoor Championships take place Saturday, February 8. Single day tickets are available for purchase for spectators.

Girls Do Science 2025 at the Florida Museum

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate “International Women and Girls in Science Day” at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Take part in hands-on activities and experiments and meet local scientists during this free public event. See live critters, meet local organizations and hear women share their stories of their path into science and about...

Free

Flora and Fauna Festival at 4th Ave Food Park

4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The 4th Ave Food Park is teaming up with the University of Florida Doctor of Plant Medicine for the annual February Flora & Fauna Festival! Come visit the 4th Ave Food Park on February 8th from 10am-4pm to enjoy a variety of vendors, kid’s activities, plant sales, educational booths, and...

2nd Street Circus Spectacular

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience skilled performers and family fun at the 2nd Street Circus Spectacular. See aerial performers and equestrian acts on multiple stages. Enjoy kids activities and browse arts and crafts vendors. Kids 12 and under are free. Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.

Bluegrass with Sandy Back Porch at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Don’t miss the Sandy Back Porch band playing everything from bluegrass to cover songs on the front porch of the Historic Matheson House as a part of the Second Saturdays at Sweetwater series. On Saturday, February 8 from 2pm-3:30pm watch the sparks fly from the guitar of Stan Burns, fiddle...

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