Events in Gainesville & Alachua County
Spring is off and running, and What’s Good® is turning up the excitement as the highly anticipated World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships makes its historic debut in the United States. From March 23-30, track and field athletes from all over the world compete for gold at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe and West End. Step into the festive Athletes’ Village and join us in giving a warm welcome to competitors from 99 countries. Don’t miss this chance to witness the incredible speed, strength, and endurance of world-class athletes as they shine on the global stage!
Weekend fun continues with the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Spring Festival, farm-fresh flavors at the Frog Song Organics Spring Festival, and global sounds and traditions at the Gainesville International Guitar Festival and India Fest.
Events & Festivals
Mar 26
APWA Santa Fe Branch Annual “Equipment “Roadeo” at Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Mar 28
Artwalk Gainesville
Downtown Gainesville
Mar 29
Gator Steps for Lung Disease at UF Cancer & Genetics Complex
UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex
Mar 29
Stomp the Swamp for Autism at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Music & Performance
Mar 26
Indie Live at Heartwood Presents: Trustfall, Weatherboys and Thomas Allain
Heartwood Soundstage
Mar 26
Interpreti Veneziani
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Mar 27
Country with Josh Meloy with Trenton Fletcher at Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Mar 28
UpStage with Alex Cuba
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Mar 28
Ritual: Goth Dance Night at The Wooly
The Wooly
Arts & Theater
Mar 28
The Hippodrome Presents “Morning After Grace”
Hippodrome Theatre
Apr 1
World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby Ballet at UF Phillips Center
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
Pints, Peeps & Pancakes!
Blackadder Brewing Company
Jun 15
Father’s Day at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Jun 23
Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop
Santa Fe College
Craft Breweries
Mar 25
Think and Drink: Life Unplastic Presents How to Consume Less and Live More
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Mar 29
Plantstay Community Plant Swap at Swamp Head Brewery
Swamp Head Brewery
Mar 29
Grow Hub Plant Sale at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Apr 1
Traditional Irish Music at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Apr 5
G.O.C. Bike Day at First Magnitude Brewing Company
First Magnitude Brewing Company
Pop-Up Markets
Mar 29
Yard Sale to support Our Santa Fe River at Sweet Meat Butcher Shop
Sweet Meat Butcher Shop
Mar 29
Plantstay Community Plant Swap at Swamp Head Brewery
Swamp Head Brewery
Apr 5
Waldo Area Monthly Community Sale
Waldo City Park
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
Museum & Galleries
Mar 26
Artists Reception at UF Innovate | The Hub
UF Innovate | The Hub
Mar 29
Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Apr 5
Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Apr 12
Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Apr 13
Art Supply Sale at Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Outdoors
Mar 26
Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Mar 29
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Mar 29
Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike
La Chua Trail Horse Barn
Apr 2
Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Apr 5
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Sports & Fans
Mar 29
Spring Kick Off Dressage at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Apr 5
4-H State Archery Match
Easton Newberry Archer Center
Apr 5
Florida Paint Horse Club Linda Lewis Memorial Show at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Apr 5
Spring Sprint at High Springs BMX
High Springs BMX
Apr 6
Spring Sprint at High Springs BMX
High Springs BMX
Farmers Markets
Mar 24
Grove Street Farmers Market
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Mar 25
Archer Farmers Market
Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum
Mar 25
One Love Market
One Love Cafe
Mar 26
San Felasco Market at San Felasco Tech City
San Felasco Tech City
Mar 28
High Springs Farmers Market
Downtown High Springs
Workshops & Educational
Mar 25
Volunteer Energy Coach Training at United Church of Gainesville
United Church of Gainesville
Mar 27
Mar 27
Gainesville Modern’s MOD Talks Lecture Series at the Matheson History Museum
Matheson History Museum
Mar 30
Echoes of Africa: Africa Expo at UF Pugh Hall Ocora
Pugh Hall Ocora
Apr 5
Saturday Mornings Mix Media and Drawing Art Class at Santa Fe College Blount Center
Santa Fe College Blount Center
Bites & Brunch
Mar 28
Vino and Vinyl at Serpentine
Serpentine