Events in Gainesville & Alachua County
What’s Good® is bursting with color this weekend – and we’re not just talking spring blooms. The Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival transforms campus into a hub of creativity with 150 artist displays, live music, mural painting by street artist Birdcap, and family fun at the zoo and planetarium. Big Culture and Arts takes over Downtown Gainesville with 60 performances across multiple stages and immersive cultural experiences. Don’t miss the finale of the Bard and Broadside Poetry Festival with a high-energy slam and guest poet Lola Haskins. Then rev up the energy at the Sunshine State BMX Qualifier in High Springs and feel the roar of the crowd at the Orange and Blue Game with the Florida Gators.
Events & Festivals
Apr 13
FL Eta Phi Delta Epsilon’s 1st Annual PhiVE-K at Boulware Springs Park
Boulware Springs Park
Apr 13
Gainesville Cars and Coffee at Ford’s Garage
Ford’s Garage
Apr 17
Apr 17
Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center
Rosa B. Williams Center
Apr 18
A Kingdom Social Lounge Experience at the Hippodrome Theatre
Hippodrome Theatre
Music & Performance
Apr 13
The Gainesville Big Band Presents: Jazz 101
Meizon Church
Apr 13
University of Florida Wind Symphony Concert: Premieres and Old Friends
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Apr 16
“We Rock Gainesville” Teen Open Mic at Heartwood’s Community Night
Heartwood Soundstage
Apr 16
Community Nights at South Main Station
Heartwood Soundstage
Apr 18
Free Fridays Concert Series
Bo Diddley Plaza
Arts & Theater
Apr 14
“Sing Sing” Film Screening and Panel Discussion at the Hippodrome Cinema
Hippodrome Theatre
Apr 15
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Apr 19
Limón Dance Company
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
May 9
The Gainesville Orchestra with Maestro Evans Haile presents: POPS!
Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall
Seasonal
Apr 20
Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt at Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Apr 20
Easter Brunch at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Sweetwater Branch Inn
Apr 20
Pints, Peeps & Pancakes!
Blackadder Brewing Company
May 4
Salsa De Mayo at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Jun 15
Father’s Day at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Craft Breweries
Apr 16
Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery
Swamp Head Brewery
Apr 20
Cottonmouth Day at Swamp Head Brewery
Swamp Head Brewery
Apr 20
Pints, Peeps & Pancakes!
Blackadder Brewing Company
Apr 23
Peaceful Paths Kickoff for The Amazing Give at First Magnitude Brewing Company
First Magnitude Brewing Company
Apr 24
Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Pop-Up Markets
Apr 19
Pop-Up Flea and Farmers Market at VFW Post 2811
VFW Post 2811
May 3
Waldo Area Monthly Community Sale
Waldo City Park
May 3
May 17
Pop-Up Flea and Farmers Market at VFW Post 2811
VFW Post 2811
Museum & Galleries
Apr 13
Art Supply Sale at Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Apr 14
Pop-up Museum: Pollinator Pals at the Grove Street Farmers Market
Grove Street Farmers Market
Apr 19
Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Apr 19
Weekend Tour at the Harn Museum of Art
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Apr 25
UF Class of 2025 BFA Senior Show at 4Most Gallery
4Most Gallery and Studio
Outdoors
Apr 16
Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Apr 18
Critter Crawl: Entomology After Dark at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Apr 19
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Apr 23
Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Apr 26
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Sports & Fans
Apr 18
Spring Fever Dressage at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Apr 19
Spider Cup #2 720 with Individual Elimination at Easton Newberry Archery Center
Easton Newberry Archer Center
Apr 19
Egg Hunt and Race at High Springs BMX
High Springs BMX
Apr 19
Apr 26
3rd Annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open
Trinity United Methodist Church
Farmers Markets
Apr 14
Grove Street Farmers Market
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Apr 15
Archer Farmers Market
Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum
Apr 15
One Love Market
One Love Cafe
Apr 16
San Felasco Market at San Felasco Tech City
San Felasco Tech City
Apr 18
High Springs Farmers Market
Downtown High Springs
Workshops & Educational
Apr 17
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group at Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Apr 18
Critter Crawl: Entomology After Dark at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Apr 20
Sunday Assembly Gainesville at Pride Center of North Central Florida
Pride Community Center of North Central Florida
Apr 25
Alachua County Arts Council Fourth Annual Artists Conference
Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium
May 15
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group at Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Bites & Brunch
Apr 17
GCM Food Festival at Celebration Pointe
Celebration Pointe
Apr 20
Easter Brunch at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Sweetwater Branch Inn