“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors”

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave STE O, Gainesville, FL, United States

Find out what would happen if you combined Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mel Brooks, Monty Python and spy-thriller The 39 Steps in a blender. The result is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, gender-bending romp.

Tom Petty Weekend

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

Rock the Weekend - Celebrate the Musical Legacy of Gainesville’s Hometown Hero at Tom Petty Weekend Join music lovers in a celebration of the life and legacy of hometown hero and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty. Hosted at Gainesville’s iconic Heartwood Soundstage, this multi-day music festival brings...

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity Mega Fall Sale

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Road, Alachua, FL, United States

JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity Mega Fall Sale at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Shop the ALL SEASON Sale and find everything your children need & want.

Free – $15

Fall Brawl Drag Racing

Gainesville Raceway 11211 North County Road 225, Gainesville, FL, United States

Fall Brawl Drag Racing at Gainesville Raceway

PGF Softball Showcase

Champions Park 24309 SW 30th Ave., Newberry, United States

Premier Girls Fastpitch "We Got This" Softball Showcase at Champions Park

Collegiate Water Polo Club Championship

Stephen C. O'Connell Center Natatorium 250 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, United States

Collegiate Water Polo Club Championship at the O’Connell Center, hosted by the University of Florida.

Free – $25

Grand Opening

Baloo's Donuts and Coffee 1130 NW 23rd Ave., Gainesville, United States

Grand Opening of Baloo’s Donuts and Coffee

Event Series UF Family Fishing Day

UF Family Fishing Day

UF/IFAS Fishing Ponds 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring your friends and family for a fun morning of catch-and-release fishing with UF Fishing for Success. All are welcome, especially novice anglers. Use our poles and tackle, or bring your own. Catch bass, catfish, bluegill, and more! 8 am to 12 pm at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL...

free, but donations are welcome

Trinkets & Treasures Rummage Sale

First United Methodist Church 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Rummage sale conducted by United Women in Faith of First United Methodist Church. All funds raised support United Women in Faith missions impacting women, children, and youth.. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Free

Teddy Bear Invitational Gymnastics

Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Teddy Bear Invitational Gymnastics at Alachua County Sports and Events Center

$15 – $20

(Sold Out) Beginner Beekeeping Course

UF Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory 1881 Natural Area Dr., Bldg. 964, Gainesville, United States

This class is designed for beginner and intermediate beekeepers and is the first of a series of workshops that will help you manage the needs of the hive throughout the year. In this class, the focus will be on honey bee biology, equipment, and hive inspection.

Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike

Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd,, Micanopy, FL, United States

This 1.5-mile hike meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. The hike begins at the La Chua Trail Horse Barn, promptly at 10 a.m. Hikes take place on Saturdays through March 29, 2025

Event Series Rim Ramble Hike

Rim Ramble Hike

Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd,, Micanopy, FL, United States

Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park La Chua Trail This 1.5 mile trail meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. The hike originates at the La Chua Trail Horse Barn, promptly at 10 a.m. Note: the hike is limited to the first 25...

Feathers @ the Farm

Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, United States

Wild and not so wild feathers. Where they come from and their uses. Hands on crafts and fun activities. Join us at the farm on the second Saturday of the month.  Children and adults alike, ages 5 and up can join in the fun! There are hands on demonstrations, crafts,...

$5

Books, Biscuits and Butter

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 South CR 325, Hawthorne, FL, United States

Step Back In Time with Food Cooked on a Wood Stove at Books, Biscuits and Butter Join Florida State Parks staff as they make biscuits on the wood-fired stove with homemade butter from a butter churn. Stick around to eat and enjoy readings from Marjorie’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Yearling.