Car Show for Stop Children’s Cancer at Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

This car show is open to all car, trucks, rat rods and motorcycles. Proceeds benefit Stop Children's Cancer. Enjoy food, music, door prizes and more. Dash plaques for the first 150 entries.

Acoustic Sets with Less Than Jake and Coffee Project at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic music with home-grown bands Less Than Jake and Coffee Project. Proceeds from the stripped-down afternoon of music benefit Grace Marketplace. Visit The Wetlands tap room for the special brew Less Than Jake's Uncharted Pils.

No. 3 Florida Gators Softball vs No. 2 Texas at Katie Seashole Pressley Stadium

Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium

Florida Gators Softball takes on the Texas Longhorns for a top 5 matchup this weekend. Don't miss out on your opportunity to see the action with games Saturday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m., and Monday at 7 p.m.! For tickets as low as $12, visit FloridaGators.com/Tickets.

$12

The Gainesville Big Band Presents: Saturday Night Swing Dance

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

The GBB presents: Saturday Night Swing Dance! Come join a fun-filled evening of swing dancing at the Rosa B Williams Center. Get ready to groove to the rhythm of live music and show off your best dance moves. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this event is perfect...

$10

St. Patrick’s Day Kids’ Day at 4th Ave Food Park

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

Come out to 4th Ave Food Park for some family fun on Sunday, March 16th. Enjoy food for the whole family from local businesses and activities for kids. There will be face painting, balloon animals, Gainesville Goo, and more!

Free – $10

Erin Go Bragh! St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door." Join a celebration of St. Patrick's Day at Blackadder Brewing on Monday, March 17th! You read that right, they'll be open on a Monday to celebrate all things Irish with you! Doors...

Healthy Afternoons: March into Health at Depot Park

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

This is a free, family-friendly event to promote health and wellbeing! There will be activities, like tai chi and health screenings, as well as snacks and giveaways for all.

Free

Go Upstage with Time for Three at the UF Phillips Center

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

GRAMMY® and Emmy-winning ensemble TIME FOR THREE (TF3) defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their unique instrumentation of two violins and a double bass well matches their extraordinary sound, which merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles. Their signature charismatic performances and pushing of creative boundaries leaves audiences captivated worldwide. UpStage is...

KennaDee Acoustic at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join KennaDee for amazing beer, great fun, and acoustic fan favorites! Enjoy a lively atmosphere and sing-along to your favorite tunes. It’s the perfect recipe for a fantastic time! Don’t miss it!

Motions and Emotions: Mastering Minds and Movements at Tom Petty Park

Tom Petty Park 501 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Expand your mental and physical capacity through specialized movement and mindfulness! This mobility sandwich begins and ends with yoga: breathwork, focused attention & asana. The middle consists of functional range conditioning- think of this like strength training your joints. Put together, these practices create a sense of ease by regulating...

$45

Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Stroll Through Blooming Plant Collections and Browse Over 100 Booths at the Spring Garden Festival. Select from a variety of plants to add color, shade and beauty to your landscape in addition to gardening tools, furniture and outdoor decorations. Learn about plant care from local environmental organizations and enjoy a...

Pot of Gold at St. Patrick Catholic School

St Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This is the school's largest and only fundraiser for the year. The proceeds from this fundraiser help the kids and faculty. The day is open to the public and is a fun day for the entire St. Patrick’s Community. There will be inflatables, games, vendors, silent auction, raffle, food, etc.

Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day

University Air Center 4701 NE 40th Terr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Gators in Space and Honor the Military at Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day. Displays include military and vintage aircraft, privately owned aircraft and law enforcement vehicles. In addition, the Swamp Launch Rocket Team will display rocketry at the event. Enjoy live music, classic cars, kid's activities and...

Event Series FREE Kids Weekend Activities

Free Kids’ Weekend Activities at Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd., Gainesville, United States

Bring the whole family for FREE in-store fun including casting challenges, crafts and games. Visit Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville to enjoy free in-store, family-friendly activities during the Kids’ Weekend of the Spring Classic Fishing Sale. This year, Bass Pro Shops offers a wide variety of free activities focused on...

Single Black Female in the Navy

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Step into the World of Shenandoah, a Young, Single, and Ambitious Woman Navigating Life in the Military in "Single Black Female in the Navy." This compelling play follows her journey as she joins the Navy in the early 1980s, stepping into the footsteps of her father, a Navy veteran. This...

$15 – $25

Gainesville International Guitar Festival

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

Hit the Right Chord at a Celebration of Global Guitar Culture. Join Heartwood Soundstage for performances and demonstrations from inspiring guitarists. See pedal and gear demos from builders and collectors, bring cash or gear for the swap meet, learn about local guitar education programs and ways to get involved in...

Free – $40

Fix-It Clinic at The Repurpose Project

The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

To kick off Zero Waste Week 2025 in Gainesville, The Repurpose Project and Zero Waste Gainesville are organizing a Fixit Clinic in The Repurpose Project's Community Center. During Fixit Clinics, community members bring broken items to be repaired. Community members with repair skills are needed to attempt to fix these...

Free

Florida Baseball vs. Georgia

Condron Family Ballpark 2800 Citrus Rd., Gainesville, United States

Be there as the Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs in their third of three games this weekend. Tickets start at just $7 and can be found at FloridaGators.com/tickets

$7

Gainesville Brass Quintet at the Historic Thomas Center

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

Enjoy musical selections from Broadway to classical as the Foundation for the Promotion of Music presents the Gainesville Brass Quintet at the Historic Thomas Center. Instrumentalist include: Charles Proper, trombone; Cliff Newton & Joe Jamerson, trumpets; Will Winter, French Horn, and Casey Wood Tuba. Admission is free, reception to follow.

Free