Jonesville’s Big Family Fest at Jonesville Baptist Church

Jonesville Baptist Church 17722 SW 15th Ave., Newberry, United States

Come bring your family to the Big Family Fest! There will be food trucks, vendors and live music. Not to mention, free activities for the kiddos including: Face Painting Bounce House Barrel Train The Magic Man!

Free

Plowing Up The Past at Dudley Farm

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

Join Dudley Farm and see how fields were plowed for the spring plantings. See different types of field plows and antique tractors. These antique tractors are a display of farming equipment and a way of life circa 1930 s and 1940 s, a reflection of rural American history. Observe, as...

$5

Spring Arts Festival at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse artist booths and explore the park-like setting of The Shoppes at Thornebrook. The two-day festival showcases a diverse range of talented artists across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, glass, fiber arts, wood carvings, pottery, jewelry and more. Delicious dining options include Thornebrook staples like Bageland, Esperanza's, Mini Momo,...

Free

Bilingual Children’s Storytime at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Latina Women's League launched their spring Free bilingual storytime for kids at the Millhopper Public Library. Parents, are you looking for a fun and engaging way for your kids to learn Spanish? Join free Spanish lessons, crafts, games and story time. This is a great way to introduce your little...

Free

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies

Prairie's Edge Forest School: Location Varies

Join a fun nature program for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under, and their caregivers at Prairie's Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies. Winter Sessions take place on Saturday mornings: Session 1: January 11th, 12-1:30PM – Nature Memory Boxes Session 2: February 1st, 12-1:30PM – Garden Babies Adventure & Plant...

$20

Rally for Land Conservation at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Join local conservation and environmental organizations showcasing their efforts in conserving the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an essential part of Florida's green infrastructure. Enjoy keynote speaker Jason Lauritsen, the Chief Conservation Officer at the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, live music by Gumbo Limbo Cajun Band, and documentary film "O2O: Path to...

Free

The Little Mermaid Jr. at Santa Fe High School

Santa Fe High School Auditorium 16213 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, United States

Join Alachua Children's Theatre for the production of the Little Mermaid Jr. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AlachuaChildrensTheatre.com   

$15.00

Beer OAR Wine Silent Auction and Raffle at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Gainesville Area Rowing for a lovely evening to learn about rowing and how GAR supports local youth and master rowers! Have some fun at Cypress and Grove, and enter to win some beautiful baskets full of contributions from local businesses, and bid on Silent Auction items. The raffle drawing...

Free

New Works Festival: “Bionic” by Jenna Jane

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Selected from 43 submissions, finalists of the Fifth Annual New Works Festival collaborate with directors, actors, and producers to refine their plays before presenting them in a staged reading before a live audience. This year, Bionic by Jenna Jane was chosen for a special reading and performance at the Hippodrome Theatre. Experience the creative...

$10

(Sold Out) Americana with Della Mae

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

Go UpStage at the Phillips Center for a night of bluegrass and Americana. Della Mae is a Grammy Award-nominated all-women string band with a powerful, foot-stomping live performance. UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar;...

NY Dog and Cat Film Festivals at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Watch entertaining and inspiring stories about dogs and cats at the Hippodrome Cinema. Showtimes for the NY Dog Film Festival are Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, 3:30 p.m. The NY Cat Film Festival showtimes are Sunday, March 2, 3:3o p.m. and Saturday, March 8, 1 p.m. A...

AM/FM Music Festival: 25 Bands, 3 Stages in Downtown Gainesville

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Gainesville’s dynamic music scene with 25 acts performing across three stages at The Bull, Loosey's and How Bazar. The lineup features local favorites such as Spirit Tramp, itsQObaby, Marshal Patrick, localhotboy, A Sunroom, Jackie (of My Favorite Animal), Jenarchy, Mei, Quil Darling, Dude, Chill, Cienfuegos, and more. Admission is...

Free

Wii Sports Tournament at the Hippodrome Theatre

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Hippodrome for a Wii Sports Tournament hosted by Dante Downey. Pick your game: Bowling, Boxing or Tennis. Entry is $5 per sport and winners get prizes! Tickets at the door only. Registration closes at 7:30pm sharp. There will be vendors, music, a full bar and lots of fun....

$5

Traditional Irish Music at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

The heart of Ireland comes alive through traditional tunes! Experience the vibrant atmosphere as local musicians gather at Blackadder Brewing for the monthly Traditional Irish Music Session. Enjoy rich musical heritage and cultural spirit of the Emerald Isle over a pint of ale. Food truck Stubbie's Sausages will have a...

mamish and Lexi Braun at Heartwood Soundstage

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

On this very first album release show, mamish has gathered a supergroup of musical friends including Andy Lord, Ryan Baker, Dave Lebleu, Mark Archer & Andy Steinberg with special guests Calvin Martin and Dana Myers. Opening the show is Lexi Braun, with a full band. Using grit and tenderness as...

$15

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...

Page Unbound: Technology, Rethinking, and Claiming Our Time at UF Smathers Library

UF Smathers LIbrary Room 100

Join Dr. Lyneise Williams, Associate Professor of Art History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for an engaging exploration of how technology reshapes our perceptions of time, identity, and cultural narratives. People often take aesthetics, appearances, and representations for granted—yet they shape perceptions of power, politics, and...

Free

Sensing Climate Nature – Sights and Sounds of Nature at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join a fascinating evening of sights and sounds. Mac Stone and David Haskell will share their work on connecting our senses to the changes going on around us. This will be followed by a reception (food and drink provided) and David Haskell will be signing his latest book, "Sounds Wild...