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The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

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High Springs BMX | Spring Sprint

High Springs BMX | Spring Sprint

Dash over to High Springs BMX as we sprint into Spring Break! Registration and practice until 7PM. $5 Race Entry fee. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, March 12th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, March 12th 6-9pm

Celebrating the Lunar New Year and year of the Horse, we are bringing a sense of energy and renewal highlighting the vitality of our Asian art collection. Join us in a hands-on art activity led by the Gainesville Chinese School. We’ll honor the Asian Art Wing’s newest exhibition, Japanese Abstraction with presentations from Anne Godsey, the collector who gifted the works and Alina Fan, curatorial intern. Don’t miss an exciting appearance by the UF Lion Dance Team bringing good luck to the community as we step into the Lunar New Year. Admission is free and open to all with lite bites and refreshments. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! Click to learn more.
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7:20 pm UF Jazz Band Concert
6:00 pm Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now
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8:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical
7:00 pm City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
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7:00 pm 2nd Act Productions Talent Show
3:00 pm Voices Rising Spring Concert
 
 
 
 
 
8:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical
7:30 pm Gainesville Master Chorale & UF Choral Union presents Illuminare & Choruses Too Hot to Handel
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical
 
 
 
7:00 pm Songfest
Big: Culture & Arts Festival
Big: Culture & Arts Festival
3:00 pm Star Center Theatre presents Hairspray The Musical
 
 
 
8:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical
7:00 pm Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center
1:00 pm Hoggtowne Bronze Benefit Concert
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
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2:00 pm Gainesville Big Band Jazz 101: Why Does Jazz Swing?
 
7:20 pm University of Florida Concert Choir Spring Concert
 
 
7:00 pm City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
10:00 am Painted Melodies Music, Art and Craft Festival
2:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Santa Fe College Student Art Show Opening Reception
12:00 pm Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Reggae in the Gardens
3:00 pm Star Center Theatre presents Hairspray The Musical
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Jack Horkheimer's Child of the Universe
 
 
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm UF Performing Arts presents Limón Dance Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Unity of Gainesville Spring Concert
7:00 pm Hipp Spotlight Cabaret: Teens Take the Stage
7:20 pm UF Symphonic Band Concert: Raise the Roof
7:20 pm UF Concert Bands Concert
5:00 pm Saving My Alachua Art Exhibition
7:00 pm Tioga Concert Night - Jamie Davis
1:00 pm Save Turtles at First Magnitude
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir
2:00 pm P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Jordan Glen presents The Wizard of Oz
3:00 pm Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
3:30 pm WestFest Music Festival
 
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
3:30 pm Scamper Fest
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1:00 pm Jordan Glen presents The Wizard of Oz
 
7:30 pm Caring and Sharing School and Star Center Youth Theatre present James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
 
 
 
 
2:00 pm P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition
 
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Alachua County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
03Apr

UF Jazz Band Concert

Don’t miss the UF Jazz Band this Thursday in the University Auditorium! This high-energy concert will feature original burning big band ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
04Apr

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now

History of Black Cowboys & Cowgirls in Florida John H. Nix, President North Central Florida Black Farmers Association Panorama: A ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

2nd Act Productions Talent Show

Join us for the ‘2nd Act Talent Show’ presented by 2nd Act Productions, a local non-profit on a mission to ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
05Apr

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now

ACTIVITIES ALL DAY - Inside and Outside / Fun for all ages. Meet and ride the horses. Care of horses: ...

Harn Museum of Dance

Explore galleries set-into-motion as performers respond to photographs, contemporary sculpture, museum gardens, paintings and prints. As you walk through the ...

Voices Rising Spring Concert

Voices Rising Community Chorus will present two performances of their Spring Concert on Saturday, April 5 at 3:00 and 7:00 ...

Gainesville Master Chorale & UF Choral Union presents Illuminare & Choruses Too Hot to Handel

Free Concert! Join the Gainesville Master Chorale and the UF Choral Union for a presentation of Hagenberg's lush Illuminare, dedicated ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
06Apr

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents Hairspray The Musical

Star Center Theatre is thrilled to present Hairspray The Musical! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, at the height of the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $22, Senior/ Military/Students over 18 $18, Students 18 and under $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
10Apr

Songfest

Join us for Songfest 2025, a FREE festival and concert showcasing the incredible talents of a cappella and choral groups ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
11Apr

Big: Culture & Arts Festival

Dion Dia and How Bazar present the third annual Big: Culture & Arts Festival with support from Visit Gainesville, Alachua ...

Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center

Tu Fiesta Radio Presents Elio Piedra at Tioga Town Center! Grab your dancing shoes, and come enjoy the music under ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
12Apr

Big: Culture & Arts Festival

Dion Dia and How Bazar present the third annual Big: Culture & Arts Festival with support from Visit Gainesville, Alachua ...

Hoggtowne Bronze Benefit Concert

Join us for our next Second Saturdays at Sweetwater event! Hoggtowne Bronze is an advanced community ensemble, utilizing English handbells ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
13Apr

Gainesville Big Band Jazz 101: Why Does Jazz Swing?

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents: Jazz 101: Why Does Jazz Swing? Sunday, April 13 ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Meizon Church 3411 Northwest 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $15 + fees Online Advance Tickets. $20 Tickets available at the door. Fees for card, no fees for cash!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime: The Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ragtime! This Tony Award-winning musical weaves together the lives of three diverse families at the turn ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents Hairspray The Musical

Star Center Theatre is thrilled to present Hairspray The Musical! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, at the height of the ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Adults $22, Senior/ Military/Students over 18 $18, Students 18 and under $15
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
15Apr

University of Florida Concert Choir Spring Concert

Join the UF Concert Choir as they present Robert Ray's Gospel Mass. Travis Kern will be conducting the Concert Choir ...

18Apr

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Santa Fe College Student Art Show Opening Reception

The Annual Student Art Show is the yearly showcase of Santa Fe College student artwork. This juried exhibition features work ...

Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Magic and Mischief at SF’s Fine Arts Hall in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” The Santa Fe College Fine Arts and Entertainment ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military service members, and children 12 and under, and free for Santa Fe College students, faculty, and staff with a college ID.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
19Apr

Painted Melodies Music, Art and Craft Festival

Join us for a vibrant day of music, art, and community spirit at the Painted Melodies Arts & Music Festival! ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615-5447
  • Cost: Free Admission. Cash and card accepted for art vendors and food trucks. $10 Armband for Kids Corner.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Reggae in the Gardens

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of reggae music, culture, and community at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens on Saturday, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Jack Horkheimer's Child of the Universe

Join us for an annual celebration of the most widely acclaimed planetarium production in the world! 'Jack Horkheimer's Child of ...

UF Performing Arts presents Limón Dance Company

Immerse yourself in an evening of dramatically expressive and intricately nuanced dance with the pioneering Limón Dance Company, America’s first ...

Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Magic and Mischief at SF’s Fine Arts Hall in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” The Santa Fe College Fine Arts and Entertainment ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military service members, and children 12 and under, and free for Santa Fe College students, faculty, and staff with a college ID.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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20Apr

Unity of Gainesville Spring Concert

Join us for a free Spring Concert! Enjoy live music & community at Unity of Gainesville on April 20 @ ...

21Apr

Hipp Spotlight Cabaret: Teens Take the Stage

At the Hippodrome, we're proud to produce Teens Take the Stage, giving local teen talent professional experience from auditions to ...

22Apr

UF Symphonic Band Concert: Raise the Roof

Mark your calendars for a concert by the University of Florida Symphonic Band, under the direction of Prof. Jay Watkins, ...

23Apr

UF Concert Bands Concert

Mark your calendars for a performance by the University of Florida Concert Bands on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:20 pm ...

24Apr

Saving My Alachua Art Exhibition

The first art exhibition for Saving My Alachua Environmental Art Contest and Calendar. Over 600 entries will be featured at our ...

25Apr

Tioga Concert Night - Jamie Davis

Join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Jamie Davis! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the ...

Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir

Voices in Harmony: The 2025 All-County Elementary Honor Choir Join us for a beautiful evening of music at the 2025 All-County ...

Jordan Glen presents The Wizard of Oz

Jordan Glen presents The Wizard of Oz Friday, April 25 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 26 at 7 pm and Sunday, ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Santa Fe College presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Magic and Mischief at SF’s Fine Arts Hall in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” The Santa Fe College Fine Arts and Entertainment ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military service members, and children 12 and under, and free for Santa Fe College students, faculty, and staff with a college ID.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
26Apr

Save Turtles at First Magnitude

We’re throwing one shell of a party on Saturday, April 26 to help protect turtles and tortoises worldwide! This is going ...

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Chicago Teen Editions!In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her ...

Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie

Join us at Heartwood Soundstage on the lawn for a day of music and art featuring Gainesville's hottest bluegrass, music ...

WestFest Music Festival

WestFest 2025 Brings a Free Music Festival to Newberry! Newberry, Gainesville, and surrounding areas – Get ready for an unforgettable ...

Scamper Fest

Help us welcome Confession Kids and X Dirty Fingers home from tour! With music, a makers’ market, a food truck, ...

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27Apr

Jordan Glen presents The Wizard of Oz

Jordan Glen presents The Wizard of Oz Friday, April 25 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 26 at 7 pm and Sunday, ...

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Chicago Teen Edition

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Chicago Teen Editions!In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her ...

Alachua County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Please join us this Sunday at 7 pm at the University Auditorium! It will be an evening of great music! ...

29Apr

Alachua County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Please join us this Sunday at 7 pm at the University Auditorium! It will be an evening of great music! ...