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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

For their final show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Hadestown: Teen Edition. Performed with a live band, ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Junior

The award winning Troupe 88521 performs in this family-friendly musical edition of the comedy classic, Mean Girls. You will NOT ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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. ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

For their final show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Hadestown: Teen Edition. Performed with a live band, ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Junior

The award winning Troupe 88521 performs in this family-friendly musical edition of the comedy classic, Mean Girls. You will NOT ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Junior

The award winning Troupe 88521 performs in this family-friendly musical edition of the comedy classic, Mean Girls. You will NOT ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

City of Gainesville presents: Star Wars Day

May the Fourth Be With You… on May 3rd! Join the City of Gainesville for an epic Star Wars celebration ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

For their final show of the 2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Hadestown: Teen Edition. Performed with a live band, ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online/$17 at the door, Student tickets $12 online/$15 at the door, Group tickets $10 when purchased online. Tickets are free for Buchholz High School faculty.
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Junior

The award winning Troupe 88521 performs in this family-friendly musical edition of the comedy classic, Mean Girls. You will NOT ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists bring their best and fill the ...

HuDost with (V)owls at Heartwood Soundstage

Experience the refined wildness of HuDost, an alt-folk, electric-Americana, world-rock ensemble whose music bridges cultures and hearts. Winners of the ...

Tioga Concert Night - Whiskey Jones

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

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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. ...

The Gainesville Orchestra presents: POPS!

POPS! The Season Finale! Our annual season finale promises a thrilling night of surprises, fun, and spectacular orchestral sounds. Expect ...

Dance Sun Country’s Recital: Secret Garden

Dance Sun Country presents their 18th annual Recital, featuring the theme “SECRET GARDEN”! This year’s program features approximately 40 dances ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

Mesmerica 360

It's finally here. Don't miss your chance to discover the mind-bending world of Mesmerica 360 at the Kika Silva Pla ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us every second Saturday of the month for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe! Enjoy the smooth sounds ...

Gainesville Community Band: Mother's Day Concert

The Gainesville Community Band proudly presents our Mother's Day Concert. Come celebrate the amazing mother's in our lives with a ...

Heartwood Soundstage: Larry & Joe: Argentinian llenera with Appalachian banjo!

Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and ...

Young Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert

The Young Annasemble will give its annual spring concert at the Thomas Center. The orchestra of around 25 young players ...

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Circus presents Celebrate Carnival

Come be amazed at this celebration of Brazilian dance and music known as Carnival put on by the Afterschool Circus ...

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

3rd Friday Concert Series held on the 3rd Friday of every month until May Evening prayers begin at 6:40 pm Concert starts ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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. ...

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...

An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown with UF’s Driveway Theatre Project

We are so thankful we were able to re-schedule this! We are thrilled to partner with the University of Florida Performing ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

Mesmerica 360

It's finally here. Don't miss your chance to discover the mind-bending world of Mesmerica 360 at the Kika Silva Pla ...

Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert

All are invited to join Annasemble for our 2025 Spring Concert. Our theme: "The Environment and Us". Music through the ...

Gainesville Community Band: Golden Anniversary Concert

Come celebrate the 50th Golden Anniversary of the Gainesville Community Band. We will be performing a special program including a ...

  • 3:00 pm
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Tioga Concert Night - Zac Petty

For the first time at Tioga Town Center, join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Zac Petty! Bring your ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Kick off the weekend with Playlist at the Pointe, our monthly concert series happening every fourth Friday! From crowd-favorite cover ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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. ...

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

2nd Act Productions presents Aladdin Jr.

2nd Act Productions is proud to present Aladdin Jr., a magical musical adventure brought to life by a talented cast ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

2nd Act Productions presents Aladdin Jr.

2nd Act Productions is proud to present Aladdin Jr., a magical musical adventure brought to life by a talented cast ...

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Pofahl Studios Presents Aladdin

Pofahl Studios presents Aladdin, its 69th annual Spring Recital, May 25th at 2 PM at the Phillips Center for the ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents The Play That Goes Wrong

Have you ever been to a show where props went missing, scenery fell apart, actors tripped, the leading lady became ...

  • 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

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center presents Blues on the Patio with Beautiful Bobby Blackmon

Contemporary Blues Artist Bobby Blackmon returns to the patio with a performance you will not want to miss. Beautiful Bobby ...

Memorial Day Tribute Bluegrass Porch Pickin

Second annual Memorial Day Tribute to all veterans! Yall come out and join us! This in dedication to Robert Strickland ...

2nd Act Productions presents Aladdin Jr.

2nd Act Productions is proud to present Aladdin Jr., a magical musical adventure brought to life by a talented cast ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents The Play That Goes Wrong

Have you ever been to a show where props went missing, scenery fell apart, actors tripped, the leading lady became ...

  • 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

2nd Act Productions presents Aladdin Jr.

2nd Act Productions is proud to present Aladdin Jr., a magical musical adventure brought to life by a talented cast ...

Unity of Gainesville FL: Young Musicians Showcase

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the next generation of musical talent at the Young Musicians Showcase! Come support ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 The Play That Goes Wrong

Have you ever been to a show where props went missing, scenery fell apart, actors tripped, the leading lady became ...

  • 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

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Lilo & Stitch

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

2nd Act Productions presents Aladdin Jr.

2nd Act Productions is proud to present Aladdin Jr., a magical musical adventure brought to life by a talented cast ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Stars

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Moonbase-The Next Step

Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of this human endeavor, pushing scientific and technological advances to the limit. Travelling the ...

Gainesville Gaviatas Annual Water Show

Grab your cowboy hats and your sunscreen, our swimmers are trading waves for boots in this year’s Coastal Country Watershow! Come ...