End of Spring Dance with Alex Kaufman Orchestra at UF Reitz Union

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

(Registration Closed) The Sufferfest in the Styx Adventure Race at Kate’s Fish Camp

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

7pJoin 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

AAU Gator Invitational Volleyball at Alachua County Sports and Events Center

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

The Gator Invitational is a prestigious AAU volleyball tournament featuring teams from various age groups, ranging from 10U to 18U. This event promises a high-level competition and an exciting experience for all participants and spectators. Winners of the 13U, 14U, and 15U Open Divisions will each receive a $1000 grant...

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...

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...

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

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

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

“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...

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...

City Nature Challenge Bioblitz at Turkey Creek Preserve

Turkey Creek Preserve 6300 NW 93rd Ave., Gainesville, United States

Alachua County joins hundreds of other communities worldwide for a friendly competition to see who can make the most observations of plants and animals in their community. Download the free iNaturalist app today and help Alachua County capture the most photos of wildlife in the area during the challenge dates....

Free

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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