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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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August

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

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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. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

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

Young at Heart Open Mic & Karaoke Night

Calling all performers! Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and talent at Unity of Gainesville's Young at Heart ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Book by Joe Tracz, music & lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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

Alachua County Library District Kids Summer Art Show Reception

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce our inaugural Kids Summer Art Show. The show will showcase original ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Book by Joe Tracz, music & lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Book by Joe Tracz, music & lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan ...

Susmita Datta at Heartwood Soundstage

Experience a spellbinding evening of music with Susmita, a Gainesville-based vocalist celebrated for her rich interpretations of Indian semi-classical bhajans, ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

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. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

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

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

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 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies

When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies

When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies

When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

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

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 ...

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. ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary

Four baby turtles come in contact with a mysterious substance called ooze and then are transformed into human sized crime ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary

Four baby turtles come in contact with a mysterious substance called ooze and then are transformed into human sized crime ...

Tioga Concert Night - Houston Keen & Cam Wheaton

Join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Houston Keen & Cam Wheaton! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and ...

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 ...

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. ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

Gainesville Reggae Festival

The Gainesville Reggae Festival brings to the city the ultimate Caribbean experience—full of culture, music, art, and cuisine. Now in its ...

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. ...

MAP for Youth Inc. presents Dreams of the Heart

Grand finale original filmed play: Dreams of the Heart! Premiering on August 30th!

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...