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Gainesville Hoopfest

April 25-26, 2026

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: yboabasketball.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Free to Fly 5k Trail Race

Join us for the Free to Fly 5k Trail Race, an exciting event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park 13201 Progress Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Keep Alachua County Beautiful: Great American Cleanup

Join Keep Alachua County Beautiful for our annual Great American Cleanup alongside a community Tire Roundup event as residents and ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Westside Park 847 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.kacb.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series

The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...

Sip & Shop Pop-Up Market with Free Kids Crafts & Sensory Play

Your Saturday Plans: Found. Sip & Shop Pop-Up Market at Two Sisters! Ready to level up your weekend? We’re transforming the ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Camp Safe Haven

Haven offers camps at no cost for children, youth and families who have lost a loved one. Children and youth ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: Free, open to children and youth, ages 5-18, who have experienced the loss of a loved one
  • Website: havenhospice.com
  • Category: Other, Free

City Nature Challenge: Alachua County

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

Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Classes

We are now enrolling families in our 2026 classes! This training fulfills the state requirement for all foster and adoptive ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch Grand Opening

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the NEW Hawthorne Branch Library! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25 ...

Be a Florida Gator for a Day!

O2B Kids + Florida Gators = One Epic Field Day! We're teaming up with the Florida Gators for a FREE ...

CP Soccer North Florida

CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, who are ambulatory ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

FL American Legion Post 230 Spring Fundraising Estate Sale

FULL day of community events coming up and you’re invited! Public Estate Sale 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Find hidden treasures, unique ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 20370 SE Hawthorne Rd., Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: Free Admission, Spaghetti Dinner Adults $10 | Kids under 10 $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fifth Avenue Arts Festival

Join Us for the 46th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival! April 24-26, 2026. Friday at 6 pm | Saturday 10 ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

High Springs Pioneer Days Festival

The 49th Annual High Springs Pioneer Day Festival Days Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Sunday, ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Greenway behind The Chamber of Commerce, 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: highsprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Highland Farm Tours at Mayhem Ranch

This is a group tour. Limited tickets are available for each time slot. You must purchase your tickets in advance. ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Ranger Read Along

January 24 – The Wind in the Willows February 14 – Guess How Much I Love You March 21 – The Very ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Roots Plant Studio Birthday and Grand Opening

Save the date for our 5th birthday/grand opening at our new location! Join us Saturday, April 25th, from 10 am-3 ...

St. Johns River Bartram Frolic & Festival

Step into history and explore Florida’s natural beauty during the Bartram Frolic Guided Tours. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience ...

Stronger Together: An Autism Community Day

Come out to our Gainesville center on April 25 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM for a family-friendly event connecting families of ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Junior Ranger Hangout: Haiku Hour

Calling all Junior Rangers! Join us for creative inspiration beside the springs. National Poetry Month is a perfect time to ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (South entrance) 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle (2-8 people) for park entry; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Tours/Informational

Alachua County Library Fan Faire

Celebrate your fandom at the Fan Faire on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Headquarters ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary LEAP Children's Program

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, & the Planet) is an organization dedicated to transforming today’s youth into humane leaders and ...

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall School, ...

High Springs Fire Station Open House

Join us for a special open house during Pioneer Days! Tour the fire trucks, meet your local firefighters, play in ...

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

*This will be the first event at our new location! Saturday & Sunday | April 25 & 26, 2026 Buy • Sell ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ontreasure.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Santa Fe Saints Baseball vs. Seminole State College of Florida

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Baseball team!

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Tree Fest at Swamp Head Brewery

We'd like you to help us plant some trees! Solar Impact, Inc. and Swamp Head Brewery have teamed up again ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

UF Women's Lacrosse vs UC Davis

Florida Gators Women's Lacrosse vs UC Davis

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

IndepenDANCE Studio: Acro & Tumbling Pop-Up with UF Cheer & Spirit

Flip into something new! Our Acro & Tumbling Pop-Up is coming to IndepenDANCE Studio — and this one is going ...

Santa Fe Saints Softball vs. Florida SouthWestern State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Softball team! Games 1 pm and 3 pm

UF Driveway Theatre Project presents Treasure Island

Written by Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by Derek Wohlust PG | 1 hour The legendary classic of the high seas performed as a ...

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th! Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Arbor Day - Big Tree Salt Painting

Salt painting is an easy children’s craft with watercolor paints that gives a nice colorful and textured result. We’ll make ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Games

The Ninja Games take on a competitive format, allowing NinjaZone Ninjas to showcase their skills, strength and agility. The Ninja ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...

Gainesville POPS Armed Forces Salute Concert

Join the Gainesville POPS for our annual Armed Forces Salute concert! The concert will be held on Saturday, April 25th, ...

Skate Station Funworks Summer Camp Bash

Come sign up for Funworks Summer Action Camp during a Summer Camp Bash event! Sign-Up for Camp and Skate for ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Sign up for camp and skate for free *Free skating for children registered for camp, rental skates included.
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th! Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

UF Baseball vs. Texas A&M

UF Baseball vs. Texas A&M

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Condron Family Ballpark, University of Florida, 2800 Citrus Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Grand Opening for HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital

Event held in Gainesville — near Archer Road and Interstate 75, and across from Celebration Pointe — Join us for ...

Gainesville Roller Derby: Gainesville All-Stars vs. Tampa Bruise Crew

Come watch the Gainesville All-Stars vs. Tampa Bruise Crew. Saturday, April 25th at the MLK Center! Doors open at 6PM and ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: MLK Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Kids 12 and under get in FREE!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 comedy ...

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 West Newberry Road Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Early Bird Tickets $18 until July 9, Seniors, Military, Teachers & First Responders $18 always, General Admission $25, Kids 12 and under FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Is Coming to Gainesville April 23rd - 26th! Founded by Max and Monika Spindler, Germany’s Great ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Oaks Mall - 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: GA ADULT: $22.58, GA CHILD: $16.93, VIP ADULT: $45.16, VIP CHILD: $39.52, PREFERRED ADULT: $33.88, PREFERRED CHILD: $28.23
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe College presents Anything Goes

This classic Cole Porter musical delivers dazzling dance numbers, witty romance, and show-stopping songs like 'You’re the Top' and 'I ...

The Hippodrome presents Million Dollar Quartet

One recording studio! 4 musical icons! Over 20 Rock n Roll Hits! Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee ...