Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike

La Chua Trail Horse Barn 4801 Camp Ranch Rd., Gainesville, United States

Explore nature on a ranger-led 1.5-mile hike. The Rim Ramble 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

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.

High Springs Downtown Art Walk

Downtown High Springs 18587 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Explore charming downtown High Springs and view displays of art at the Downtown Art Walk.  Meet 15-20 local artists and makers on the sidewalks throughout downtown High Springs. Browse unique shops and boutiques and relax with a visit to a local restaurant or cafe. This month's featured artist is Debra...

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.

Danscompany of Gainesville Spring Concert and State of Wonder

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

Join Danscompany of Gainesville, Resident Company of Cameron Dancenter, for their Spring Concert followed by the original production, State of Wonder, where Marj learns the beauty of Florida and the motto "Leave no Trace." The show features jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theater and pointe dancing with original music by Florida...

$15

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

St. Patrick’s Shenanigans at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with Irish music, beer and food First Magnitude.  Enjoy Beers Time Out Irish Stout and O'Maggie's Irish Red on tap. Live music features Scuttered the Bruce with Irish-American folk songs. Food trucks include Mayflower, Stubbies and Cheffrey's.

The Gainesville Big Band Presents: Saturday Night Swing Dance

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st Street, 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...

Archer Farmers Market

Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL, United States
Event Series One Love Market

One Love Market

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

Browse local food and gift vendors at the weekly One Love Market. Select from farm-fresh local produce, meat, plants, baked goods, crafts and more.

Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society on a walk through the park. Identify the wide variety of local wetland and migratory birds in a premier birding hotspot. Walks are free with park admission fee ($5/vehicle) and are offered every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. though the end of May. Birders...

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
Event Series Community Nights

Community Nights at South Main Station

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

Community Nights is weekly collaborative project between Heartwood Soundstage and South Main Station featuring free live music, production skill sharing, and activities, plus a local makers’ market on the first Community Night of every month. But these events are so much more than the sum of their parts. They are...

Free