Street Car Takeover at Gainesville Raceway, April 25-26

Gainesville Raceway 11211 N CR 225, Gainesville, FL, United States

Rev your engines for a street car party at Gainesville Raceway. Street Car Takeover hosts two days of drag racing, roll racing, show cars and automotive vendors. Spectator tickets and weekend passes are available online. Free entry for kids 12 and under.

Gators Baseball vs. Arkansas Three-Game Series, April 25-27

Condron Family Ballpark 2800 Citrus Rd., Gainesville, United States

Florida Gators Baseball hosts #5 Arkansas for a weekend series at Condron Family Ballpark. The first 1,000 fans on Friday receive promotional berm towels. On Sunday, the first 1,000 fans receive miniature replicas of the ballpark.

Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Latin Dance Music with Elio Piedra and Latino Sound Machine at the Free Fridays Concert Series

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Show off your dance moves with award-winning percussionist and band leader Elio Piedra at the Free Fridays Concert Series. The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features diverse local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their...

“Hidden Histories” Artwalk Gainesville Exhibit Reception

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

View a collaborative exhibition from the Writers Alliance of Gainesville and Gainesville Fine Arts Association Artists. "Hidden Histories" is an exhibition dedicated to uncovering and interpreting the unseen, unspoken, and overlooked stories that shape our personal and collective identities. Selected artwork is displayed next to a complimentary written piece authored...

Event Series The Artwalk Gainesville

Browse the Local Art Scene at Artwalk Gainesville

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Meet artists and explore exhibition spaces on the self-guided Artwalk Gainesville tour. Ten unique stops feature a variety of exhibitions including "Time Trinity," a solo show from Jenna Horner at City Church Gallery, "People and Lakes and Bears, Oh My!" oil paintings from Reid Fogler at Sweetwater Print Cooperative, encaustic...

Free

Singer-Songwriter Jamie Davis at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

Enjoy music under the stars at Tioga Concert Night with Jamie Davis.  Bring a chair, or spread a blanket for a free outdoor concert. Complete your evening with food and drinks from Tioga Town Center restaurants.

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...

Free Timed 5K with parkrun

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This free, weekly, timed 5K at Depot Park is entirely run by volunteers. Register with parkrun ahead of time.

Free

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...

Alachua County Farmers Market

Alachua County Farmers Market 5920 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Alachua County Farmers Market (ACFM) is the only Growers Only Market in North-Central Florida. Everything sold at the market is grown within 50 miles by local farmers who personally sell their produce. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the growers, ask about the varieties available, and get tips on...

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Village Center 9116 SW 51st Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Turns 10!

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

Celebrate a decade of birding, hiking and environmental education at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Since its grand opening in 2025, the 125-acre nature preserve and water treatment facility has become an internationally renowned hotspot for birding and wildlife viewing. Learn about the park's history, what has changed in the past 10...

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...

Empowering Women Through Menopause Free Workshop at Alachua County Library District Partnership Branch

Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get answers to your questions on all phases of the menopause journey. Join a free menopause (including perimenopause) Q&A with menopause specialist Dr. Lisa Chacko. Women's Empowerment Coach and Author, Terri L. Bailey, MA will lead the group in a special writing to heal exercise.

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