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

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...

The Longest Table in Downtown Gainesville

The Streatery SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, United States

Grab a seat with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce at the 2nd Annual Longest Table. This community event fosters connection through food, music and conversation. Enjoy dishes from local restaurants, meet new people, and bring a non-perishable food donation to support a local food bank. Activities include games, a craft...

$10 – $30

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!

Precision 3D Challenge at Easton Newberry Archery Center

Easton Newberry Archer Center 24880 NW 16 Ave., Newberry, FL, United States

Test your precision with this fun and unique 3D experience. From targets just a few feet away to over 70 yards, there is a shot to challenge the most experienced archers. Group with your friends for a fun day of 3D archery competition or take part in one of our...

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...