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...

Pot of Gold at St. Patrick Catholic School

St Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This is the school's largest and only fundraiser for the year. The proceeds from this fundraiser help the kids and faculty. The day is open to the public and is a fun day for the entire St. Patrick’s Community. There will be inflatables, games, vendors, silent auction, raffle, food, etc.

Event Series FREE Kids Weekend Activities

Free Kids’ Weekend Activities at Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd., Gainesville, United States

Bring the whole family for FREE in-store fun including casting challenges, crafts and games. Visit Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville to enjoy free in-store, family-friendly activities during the Kids’ Weekend of the Spring Classic Fishing Sale. This year, Bass Pro Shops offers a wide variety of free activities focused on...

Single Black Female in the Navy

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Step into the world of Shenandoah, a young, single, and ambitious woman navigating life in the military in "Single Black Female in the Navy." This compelling play follows her journey as she joins the Navy in the early 1980s, stepping into the footsteps of her father, a Navy veteran. This...

$15 – $25

World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships features 24 events including competition in indoor track & field, cross country, road race and outdoor throwing events over eight days. The 2025 competition marks the first time the event has been held in the United States, giving Alachua County the honor of being...

Gainesville International Guitar Festival

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

Join Heartwood Soundstage in a celebration of worldwide guitar culture! Hear performances and demonstrations from inspiring guitarists, see pedal & gear demos from builders and collectors, bring your cash or gear for the swap meet, learn about local guitar education programs and ways to get involved in Gainesville's music scene,...

Free – $40

Florida Baseball vs. Georgia

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

Be there as the Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs in their third of three games this weekend. Tickets start at just $7 and can be found at FloridaGators.com/tickets

$7

Gainesville Brass Quintet at the Historic Thomas Center

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy musical selections from Broadway to classical as the Foundation for the Promotion of Music presents the Gainesville Brass Quintet at the Historic Thomas Center. Instrumentalist include: Charles Proper, trombone; Cliff Newton & Joe Jamerson, trumpets; Will Winter, French Horn, and Casey Wood Tuba. Admission is free, reception to follow.

Free

Album Listening Party: “Warrior’s Path” at How Bazar

How Bazar 60 SW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine and Sickle Cell Warriors for the world premiere of Warrior’s Path: a special music event of storytelling, awareness, and community. Recorded at Pulp Arts, this 8-song album takes listeners on the journey of a sickle cell warrior—from the depths of its darkness to the...

Artists Reception at UF Innovate | The Hub

UF Innovate | The Hub 747 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join UF Innovate | The Hub for an exclusive artists reception. Meet the talented individuals behind the stunning artwork displayed throughout the building. Enjoy light refreshments and drinks while connecting with fellow community members. The gallery wall is currently showcasing the work of local artists Catherine Esprit, Stephen Shooster, Peter...

Free

Indie Live at Heartwood Presents: Trustfall, Weatherboys and Thomas Allain

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

Jam to an evening of indie vibes with Trustfall, Weatherboys and Thomas Allain as Indie Live returns to Heartwood Soundstage. Trustfall is somewhere between indie surf rock pop with a hint of alternative. This four-piece Florida based band is made up of Angie Hughes, Melanie Roddam, Arthur Smith, and Jordan...

$10

Interpreti Veneziani

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

Returning audience favorite, Interpreti Veneziani, is based in the Church of San Vidal in Venice, where their concert season draws tens of thousands of spectators from around the globe. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exuberance and Italian brio. Their accessible, virtuosic performances of Baroque and Romantic era...

Gainesville Modern’s MOD Talks Lecture Series at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Hear architectural preservationist George Smart present "The Accidental Archivist: Preserving America's Legacy of Modernist Houses" in this kickoff event for Gainesville Modern Weekend. A passionate advocate for Modernism, George has been one of the nation’s leaders in raising awareness to preserve this important architectural movement. This lecture is free but...

Country with Josh Meloy with Trenton Fletcher at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Country music singer/songwriter, Josh Meloy, has built his career brick by brick - A storyteller at heart, Meloy will capture your imagination with every song. From wearing out the dive bars of Oklahoma to more recently playing the historic Ryman Auditorium, Meloy's star is on the rise. Trenton Fletcher is...

$28 – $32

Gainesville Modern’s Drinks and Dwellings VIP Cocktail Party

Enjoy an evening of food, music, and cocktails at "Drinks and Dwellings," a VIP Cocktail Party to celebrate Gainesville Modern's 2025 Mid-Century Modern Home Tour at the home of Bette and and Rick Simpson. Purchase tickets online.