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Alachua County Community Reuse & Recycle Day

The Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Department, in collaboration with the Santa Fe Co ...

Category:Earth Day Events

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In honor of Earth Day and in conjunction with the Zoo’s...
Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Alachua County Earth Day Events

To celebrate Earth Day 2026, Alachua County, the City of Gainesville, UF, Santa Fe College and other ...

Category:Earth Day Events

Alachua County Library District Earth Day Events

Seed Planting – Wednesday, April 22, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tower Road Branch Library in the o ...

Category:Earth Day Events

See description for details
Alachua County Library Mother's Day Events

Mother's Day Flower Pop-up Cards Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Artspace Cricut Mot ...

Category:Mother's Day Events and Deals

See description for details
Alachua County Library Teen Creative Writing Contest

Pick up your pencil, teens. It's time to write! The Teen Creative Writing Contest is back with the ...

Category:Contests and Giveaways

Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir

ACPS Elementary Honor Choir Concert

Category:Shows

Friday, April 24, 2026
Hours: 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
free
Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32653
Alachua County Schools Kindergarten Kick-Off

Kindergarten Kick-Off is a districtwide event to welcome incoming kindergarten students and their fa ...

Category:Open Houses

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Hours: 2:15 pm | Oak View will begin at 3:30 pm
free
Alachua County Elementary Schools
Alachua Growing the Good Life Festival

Get ready for a day of fun, creativity, education and growing the good life community as we line Mai ...

Category:Spring Festivals

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free Admission
Main Street, Alachua, FL
Alley Gatorz Kids Bowl Free

Kids bowl free Two free games everyday! Must sign up online  

Category:Seasonal Deals

May 1 - October 30, 2022
2606 NE Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Alley Gatorz Ongoing Deals

Family Special 2 Hours of Unlimited Bowling Includes Shoes Up to 6 people per lane 1 Pitcher of ...

Category:Ongoing Deals

2606 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL, 32609
Amaru Berries

Welcome to the NEW Amaru Grove site Amaru Grove, formerly known as Aunt Zelma’s Blueberries Farm, is ...

Category:Blueberry U-Pick Farms

Open Friday, April 9, 2026. Check Facebook for updates!
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 9...
TBA
18510 NE 19th Ct, Citra, FL, 32113
Amber Brooke Farms Williston

As many of you know, our Williston farm has returned to its roots—growing and harvesting high-qualit ...

Category:Blueberry U-Pick Farms

Select Saturdays & Sundays starting April 18, 2026. Che...
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
5 lb box for $25
3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
Anderson's Outdoor Adventures Frequent Paddler Passes

Anderson's Outdoor Adventures has launched our Frequent Paddler Passes that provide great discount o ...

Category:Ongoing Deals

See website for details
8500 FL-47, High Springs, FL, 32643
Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert

To life! Reflections on a journey. This year, we celebrate 28 years of the Annasemble Community Orch ...

Category:Shows

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Hours: 7:00 pm
free
University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32611
Archer Cultural Progressive Organization: Mother’s Day Festival

47th Annual Mother’s Day Festival hosted by the Archer Cultural Progressive Organization. This ye ...

Category:Mother's Day Events and Deals

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Hours: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
free
Wilson Robinson City Park, 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL, 32618
Aveda Florida Walk For Water/Earth Month

This Earth Month, we're giving back - and you're invited to be part of it. We're proud to support cl ...

Category:Earth Day Events

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am
free
Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Th ...

Category:Spring Festivals

Select dates from April 9-26, 2026
Hours: See description for details
FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Big Bend Reel Impact Jr. Classic Fishing Tournament

Calling all junior anglers! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18 for the First Annual Big Bend ...

Category:Seasonal Day Trips

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hours: Registration/Rules at 6:30 am, Weigh-In at 3:30 pm
$30 per child up to 15 years old, $50 per adult
322 Riverside Dr., Steinhatchee, FL, 32359
Blue Spring State Park Firefly Nights

Prepare to be enchanted as the trees along the boardwalk glow with the soft, shimmering light of fir ...

Category:Seasonal Day Trips

March 13-April 12, 2026
Hours: Please Arrive No Later Than 7pm to Enjoy the Full Exper...
2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL, 32763
Branford Farm Stand Flower U-Pick

We are so excited to kick off our U-Pick Flower season with Flower Fest! This event is Saturday, May ...

Category:U-Pick Farms

Opens Saturday, May 9th! Check Facebook for updates!
Hours: 10:30 am-5 pm opening weekend
$10/per person and $10/per flower holder
27687 US-129, Branford, FL, 32008
Branford Farm Stand U-Pick Flower Fest - Mother's Day Weekend

We are so excited to kick off our U-Pick Flower season with Flower Fest! This event is Saturday, May ...

Category:Spring Festivals

Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, 2026
Hours: 10:30 am-5:00 pm
$10/per person for the event and $10/per flower holder....
27687 US-129, Branford, FL
Brown's Farm

Animals are not allowed in the field. Because of Food Safety Laws there are not any exceptions to th ...

Category:Strawberry U-Pick Farms

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm
$3.50/lb
18120 NE State Road 26, Orange Heights, Florida, 32640
Bryer Patch at The Boyd Farm Flower U-Pick, The

April 25 – U-Pick + Full Farm Activities No admission to pick Stay & enjoy farm activities: $10 ...

Category:U-Pick Farms

U-Pick Flowers Opening April 2026
See description for details
5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL, 32669
Bryer Patch Spring Flower Frenzy Festival

Farm Flower Frenzy Festival Update! We’re adjusting admission for this weekend! We’ve been keepin ...

Category:Spring Festivals

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 13+ $10, Ages 3–12 $8, 2 & under FREE
The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL, 32669
Bryer Patch: Mother's Day U-pick Flower Festival

Come join us for our U-pick Flower Festival on Mother's Day weekend at The Bryer Patch on Saturday, ...

Category:Mother's Day Events and Deals

Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age 13 & up- $12, Age 3-12- $10, 2 & under free, Milita...
The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL, 32669
Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Catch Me If You Can

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical ...

Category:Shows

Select dates from April 16-25, 2026
Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays at 7 p.m. | Sundays at ...
General Admission: $15.00 Students/Seniors: $12.00
Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Revival: Unheard Voices

Step back in time and dive into the untold stories of the Wild West! Join us in person for an unforg ...

Category:Shows

July 17 & 18 | July 24 & 25, 2026
Hours: 7 pm
Early Bird Tickets $18 until July 9, Seniors, Military,...
Two Locations See Description, Gainesville, FL
Cameron Dancenter Competition Showcase

Come support our dancers this weekend as they showcase solo, duet, trio and group performances they’ ...

Category:Shows

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Hours: 4:30 pm
free
Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32608
Carvel Ice Cream BOGO Sundae Wednesdays

Wednesdays are the best day of the week at Carvel®! That’s because when you buy a classic soft ice c ...

Category:Ongoing Deals

Wednesdays
Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Buy One, Get One Soft Ice Cream Sundaes
3411 SW Archer RD, Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 32608
Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots music festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill t ...

Category:Spring Festivals

May 1-3, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
See website for pricing
12633 State Rd 24, Cedar Key, FL, 32625
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Special for Kanapaha Members

We are thrilled to announce more benefits for our Kanapaha members. Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens has ...

Category:Ongoing Deals

1/2 price admission for Kanapaha members
4990 NE 180th Avenue, Williston, Florida, 32696
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival

Celebrate Spring in Central Florida's must-see hidden gem! Join us for the 11th Annual Garden S ...

Category:Spring Festivals

May 2-3, 2026
Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Adults $12, Children (6-13) $5, Children (Under 6) FREE...
4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
Chief Theatre presents Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr

Adapted from the Junie B Jones series of books by Barbara Park Music by Zina Gold Books and lyrics ...

Category:Shows

July 17-August 2, 2026
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
$17
25 E Park Ave, Chiefland, FL, 32626
Chiefland Watermelon Festival

Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities at the annual Watermelon Festival. A year will fly b ...

Category:Spring Festivals

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Hours: 8:00 am- 3:00 pm (parade at 11:00 am)
free
23 SE 2nd Avenue, Chiefland, FL, 32626
City Nature Challenge: Alachua County

Get ready to explore the wild side of Alachua County! Join the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Flo ...

Category:Contests and Giveaways

April 24 (midnight) - April 27 (midnight), 2026
free
Your backyard, local parks, nature trails — anywhere you can find wildlife!
City of Gainesville Earth Day Celebrations

Celebrate Earth Day in Gainesville with a series of fun events and activities! For kids, we have an ...

Category:Earth Day Events

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
free
Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional mus ...

Category:Shows

April 3-September 25, 2026
Hours: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
free
Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
City of Newberry: 4th of July Parade

We will be celebrating America's 250th with a Macy's style parade showcasing 100 significant America ...

Category:July 4th Events

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
free
25520 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
City of Newberry: Fourth of July Fireworks Show

Stars, Stripes & 250 Years of Freedom! Newberry is lighting up the sky as we celebrate America’s 250 ...

Category:July 4th Events

Friday, July 3, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm
free
Country Way Town Square 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, FL, 32669
Crayola Experience Orlando Special Offers

Check Crayola Experience's website for all their latest deals: Save $3 Off General Admission tick ...

Category:Ongoing Deals

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, 32809
D1 Training Gainesville - Homeschool Open House

Join us at D1 Training Gainesville for a special Homeschool Open House on Thursday, April 23 from 9: ...

Category:Open Houses

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Hours: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
free
D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32669
Da Spot: Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Tea

Join us at Da Spot for a beautiful day celebrating the love between mothers and daughters. Enjoy ...

Category:Mother's Day Events and Deals

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $25 | At the Door: $30
6005 SE US HWY 301 #501/#502, Hawthorne, FL
Dance Alive National Ballet and Pofahl Studios Present The Next Generation’s Spring Concert

One of the joys of Dance Alive National Ballet’s student group, The Next Generation’s Spring Concert ...

Category:Shows

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Hours: 3:30 pm
$20 for adults, $15 student, children under 5 free
Gainesville High School Theatre 1900 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Dance Sun Country’s Recital: Another Day in Paradise

Dance Sun Country presents their 19th annual Recital, featuring the theme “Another Day in Paradise”! ...

Category:Shows

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Hours: 1:00 pm
$27 Adults | $21 Children Ages 3-11 | Free for Infants ...
Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611
Dave & Buster's 1/2 Price Games

We're no math experts, but 1/2 price games x 150+ games x five days a week = something pretty amazin ...

Category:Seasonal Deals

1/2 Price Games Sunday-Thursday
3023 SW 45th St., Gainesville, FL, 32608
Dave and Busters Half Price Games on Wednesdays

Get 1/2 price games all day every Wednesday from open to close! Dave & Busters features 18,500 squar ...

Category:Ongoing Deals

Wednesdays
Hours: all day
1/2 price games
3023 SW 45th St., Gainesville, FL, 32608
Duke Ellington and Friends Sacred Jazz Concert

1,000 Voices of Florida presents the 7th Annual Duke Ellington Sacred Jazz Concert! Come experien ...

Category:Shows

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FREE
Lawn of the Cade Museum 811 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
EHS High Schoolers Prom Closet

Bring in all your old prom dresses/formal attire and accessories! Free prom dresses to ALL high scho ...

Category:Contests and Giveaways

2026
Hours: Stop by during lunch or after school
Free prom dresses to ALL high school students!
1201 SE 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32641
Every Kid Outdoors- National Parks

Did you know that you own millions of acres of national parks, historic structures, cultural artifac ...

Category:Ongoing Deals

Fifth Avenue Arts Festival

Join Us for the 46th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! Celebrate Gainesville’s rich culture, hist ...

Category:Spring Festivals

April 24-26, 2026
free
401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601