Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents “Hadestown: Teen Edition”

Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience the haunting, jazz-infused "Hadestown: Teen Edition," a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice set in an industrial underworld. Featuring a student cast and live band, the powerful musical explores themes of industry vs. nature, doubt vs. faith, and fear vs. love, while also commenting on societal...

$15 – $17

Swamp Records 2025 Showcase: Cirque Du Swamp at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Indie Live X Swamp Records Presents: "Cirque Du Swamp" Featuring TRASH PANDA TWIN SUNS MADWOMAN BUBOY THE NANCYS OUTDOOR SHOW, ALL AGES Swamp Showcase is the annual flagship event put on by Swamp Records, the University of Florida’s student-run artist resource agency. Featuring Gainesville’s hottest local indie bands as well...

$20 – $25

Alachua County Arts Council Fourth Annual Artists Conference

Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium 22712 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, United States

Join Alachua County Arts Council for the FREE fourth annual Artists Conference. Connect with Alachua County artists and arts enthusiasts during this half day conference. The conference features a record 11 presentations on various topics of interest to local artists. The Alachua County Arts Council mission is to "improve the...

Free

UF Class of 2025 BFA Senior Show at 4Most Gallery

4Most Gallery and Studio 534 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come out to an end of year exhibition for the University of Florida Class of 2025 Bachelors of Fine Arts students! 22 students will present a variety of works from their studies, with medias ranging from painting to photography to installation. The event is free and open to the public...

Free

End of Spring Dance w/Alex Kaufman Orchestra (Open to EVERYONE!)

UF Reitz Union 686 Museum Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Dust off your glad rags and join the Gainesville Swing Dancing hep cats on Wednesday, April 25, for the ritzy Spring Formal! Alex Kaufman and his Orchestra will be blowin’ the joint with live tunes that’ll have everyone jitterbuggin’ ‘til the cows come home. Doll up in your swankiest duds,...

$5

3rd Annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open

Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Welcome to the third annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open! Pepine Gives, a nonprofit 501c3 foundation of Pepine Realty, is creating a premier annual event for all pickleball players in the region. Pepine Gives will donate 100% of the profits to Alachua Habitat for Humanity to provide housing for cost-burdened families...

$2. – $80

The Sufferfest in the Styx at Kate’s Fish Camp

Kate's Fish Camp 6514 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, United States

Join the 2nd annual Sufferfest in the Styx adventure race at Kate's Fish Camp. This is a stunning course that spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and two major tributaries, Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx. The area is home to a diverse range of wetlands, including depression marshes,...

$125 – $225

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. 27th Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network

Turkey Creek Golf Course 11400 Turkey Creek Blvd., Alachua, FL, United States

Kappa Psi is hosting the 27th Annual Golf Tournament in benefit of Children’s Miracle Network. The event is located at Turkey Creek Golf Course and is hosted by the University of Florida’s Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, the largest professional pharmaceutical fraternity in the world. Previous events raised over $3000 for...

Guided Tour at Dudley Farm Historic State Park

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

Discover an authentic working farm owned by the Dudleys from post Civil War to mid-1940s. Dudley Farm Historic State Park is now a National Historic Landmark. Follow a Park Ranger or docent in period clothing as they talk about the homestead consisting of eighteen restored buildings, farm animals, gardens and...

$5

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 2025. 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...

Free

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

WestFest Music Festival

Lois Forte Park 255 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, great food, and community fun at WestFest 2025. This free music festival is a can’t-miss event, welcoming families, friends, and music lovers from across North Florida. This year’s incredible lineup includes: TJ Brown, Andrea Kay, Harber Wynn and Emma Forgette &...

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...

Perfessor Eddy sings the blues and more at Creek’s 19th

Turkey Creek Golf Course 11400 Turkey Creek Blvd., Alachua, FL, United States

The Perfessor sings tunes from the great American (and World) songbook on his amazing Seagull 12 string guitar. From the blues to the Beatles, classic rock, folk, favorites, even country, the Creeks 19th patio is the way to enjoy a Saturday night date. There's great food, cold drinks, and friendly...

Free

“Night on the Nile: Raqs in Bloom” Belly Dancing at Blackadder Brewing

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

Enjoy "Night on the Nile: Raqs in Bloom," a belly dancing performance at Blackadder Brewing. "Raqs" is an Arabic word that means dance. The ever-so-talented belly dancers, Najmah & Karen will be showcasing their art along with a host of other performers. The dancers will begin performing at 7PM and...

Parker McCollum – What Kinda Man Tour 2025

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

Parker McCollum is coming to Gainesville on April 26, 2025 on his What Kinda Man Tour with special guests Kameron Marlowe and William Beckmann! Tickets on sale on October 28th at 10:00am on Ticketmaster.com and at the O'Connell Center Box Office.

$27 – $98

24th Annual Equal Access Clinic 5K Race

Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd., Gainesville, United States

The 24th Annual Equal Access Clinic 5K Race raises awareness and helps support the free clinic, prescriptions and lab work. The Equal Access Clinic Network is a network of student-run free healthcare clinics established by the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Clinics are made possible through...

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Boxcar Flea Market – Spring Spree

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