New Year’s Eve: Timeless Celebration by Kairos

Kairos Events and Catering 6 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

Ring in the new year with a gourmet dinner buffet, live DJ, midnight toast, raffle prizes and a special guest.

Ring in 2025 at Dave and Buster’s

Dave & Busters 3023 SW 45th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring your crew, and toast to the new year! Celebrate the New Year at Dave & Buster’s with all-inclusive tickets, a dedicated party area, and thrilling entertainment for all. Choose from two ticket options for a night to remember: General Admission Banquet featuring: Nacho Station, Cajun Shrimp Pasta Station, Smashed Burger...

New Years Eve Ball at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Party like it’s 2025! 🥳 Wooly doors at 9:30pm! They'll have @djcam_gnv playing hits all night long🎧 Countdown to midnight for the free champagne toast and balloon drop🥂🍾 Stop by The Top for more music on the patio and a golden baby hunt! 👶

Free

New Year Party at Sidecar in Downtown Gainesville

V Pizza

Ring in 2025 at Sidecar Gainesville with an unforgettable celebration filled with craft cocktails, good vibes, and lasting memories. Event Highlights: 🍹 Holiday Cocktails: Sip on specially curated holiday-themed drinks crafted by our talented bartenders. 📸 Photo Booth Fun: Capture the night with your crew at our festive photo booth!...

43rd Annual Florida Bamboo Sale

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover and Purchase a Variety of Clumping Bamboos Kanapaha Botanical Gardens hosts its Annual Winter Bamboo Sale, offering a variety of clumping bamboo on a dug-to-order basis. Orders can be placed by phone or in person starting January 1, with the final day to order on January 19. Buyers are...

New Year’s Big Day with Alachua Audubon Society: Sweetwater and Beyond

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

Go birding in 2025 and start off your year with the Alachua Audubon Society's New Year's Big Day. Join the trip leader at Sweetwater Wetlands Park at 8 a.m. Participants are invited to explore other birding hot spots in Alachua County including Boulware Springs, La Chua Trail, Hague Dairy and...

First Day Hike at Dudley Farm

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

Happy New Year! All 50 states are offering First Day Hikes in state parks across the country as a way to promote healthy lifestyles. Join Dudley Farm Historic State Park for a hike led by Tedd & Mary from the Alachua Audubon Society.

$5

American Camellia Society National Convention at Hilton UF

Hilton UF Conference Center 1714 SW 34th St,, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate camellias at the 2025 ACS National Homecoming Convention. Gainesville is the original home of the American Camellia Society. Highlights of the convention include a visit to Wilmot Botanical Gardens and the Butterfly Rainforest, fascinating lectures, a GCS Camellia Show at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, and exclusive access to a massive...

Explore the Harn Museum After Hours at Art After Dark

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience the collections and art exhibitions when the Harn Museum stays open late at Art After Dark. Current exhibitions include Ghanaian Fashion: An Exhibition in Three Chapters, Riding the 33rd Parallel: Landscape Portraits Florida to California, In Our Time: 54th SA+AH Faculty Art Exhibition and more. Add to your museum...

Gators Swimming and Diving vs. Indiana

Stephen C. O'Connell Center Natatorium 250 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, United States

With each team ranked in the top 10, Gators Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving host Indiana University at the the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Natatorium. Admission is free.

Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Curia on the Drag 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes. Únete al chat de WhatsApp para estar al tanto de los eventos, episodio de la semana y conocer al grupo. El moderador, Christian A. Rodríguez, le enviará...