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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

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

Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series

The countdown to a memorable season of free concerts under the stars in Alachua is underway! Today the Levitt AMP ...

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 ...

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 Grand Finale Live at Heartwood Soundstage

If you liked The Last Tango in Gainesville, you’ll love The Grand Finale on May 1 & 2. It’s the ...

Plays in the Park: Pioneer America – Home is Where the Heart Is

Kirsten, a Swedish immigrant, adjusts to her new life on the American frontier in 1854. Interactive Activities: Weaving, a blacksmith demonstration, ...

The Grand Finale Live at Heartwood Soundstage

If you liked The Last Tango in Gainesville, you’ll love The Grand Finale on May 1 & 2. It’s the ...

Clay Brooker Live Show at Straughn Farms U-Pick

Debut show at Straughn Farms U-Pick! Looking forward to a great Saturday on the farm! Come and pick some of ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection. Each month on the first and third Saturday, ...

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 ...

Cedar Key C-Key Tiki Fest

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

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Wonderland

The top, award-winning Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 is putting on its first full-length musical! A riveting spin on the classic ...

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 ...

Hoggtowne Music: Spring Student Music Recitals

We are so excited to invite you to our Spring Student Music Recitals! Our students have been practicing hard, and ...

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Wonderland

The top, award-winning Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 is putting on its first full-length musical! A riveting spin on the classic ...

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 ...

Hoggtowne Music: Spring Student Music Recitals

We are so excited to invite you to our Spring Student Music Recitals! Our students have been practicing hard, and ...

Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series

The countdown to a memorable season of free concerts under the stars in Alachua is underway! Today the Levitt AMP ...

Levitt AMP Alachua Mother's Day

Moms… this one’s for you! This Friday night, the first 100 mothers get a FREE fresh-picked flower stem. - Flowers by ...

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. ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

Dance Sun Country’s Recital: Another Day in Paradise

Dance Sun Country presents their 19th annual Recital, featuring the theme “Another Day in Paradise”! This year’s program features approximately ...

Troupe 88521 Bishop and Lincoln Middle Schools presents Wonderland

The top, award-winning Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 is putting on its first full-length musical! A riveting spin on the classic ...

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 ...

First Magnitude Brewing Co Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch featuring Jazz Bandits, Brunch from Frenchmen Street Food.

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 ...

Symphony Under the Stars in Ocala

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable evening of music, food, and fireworks at Fine Arts For Ocala’s annual Symphony Under ...

Gainesville Community Band: Spring Mother's Day Concert

Come celebrate Mother's Day with the Gainesville Community Band! We will be playing this concert, 2 Sundays in a row, ...

Young Annasemble Orchestra Spring Concert

Young Annasemble is celebrating 5 years! A free celebration concert!

UF Driveway Theatre Project presents Treasure Island

"Treasure Island" with the UF Driveway Theatre Program Written by Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by Derek Wohlust PG | 1 hour The legendary classic ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pitch Perfect at the Pointe

Friday Night Karaoke: Pitch Perfect at the Pointe! Warm up those vocal cords and grab the mic! Join us the third ...

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 ...

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

Family Movie Night at the MLK Jr. Community Center

Family Movie Night at the MLK Jr. Community Center on Friday, May 15th, at 7 pm. We are watching the ...

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. ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Sheep Detectives

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

Gainesville Youth Chorus Spring Concert

GYC Spring Concert and Reception featuring guest artists, the Alachua County Youth Orchestra. A performance not to be missed!

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Join us for a showing of a PG-13 movie from the library's collection. Each month on the first and third Saturday, ...

Haile Equestrian Home Show

Join us for our Haile Equestrian Home Show on Sunday, May 17th! This is the perfect opportunity to ride, learn, and ...

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 Community Band: Spring Concert

Come celebrate Mother's Day with the Gainesville Community Band! We will be playing this concert, 2 Sundays in a row, ...

  • 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

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Meet the Florida Manatee with Save the Manatee

Learn about Florida's manatees and how to protect them. An engaging look into the world of Florida’s manatees while highlighting Save ...

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 ...

High Springs Community Drum Circle and Music Jam

Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...

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 ...

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...

  • 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

Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High School Art Exhibition

The Fandom that Raised Me, IGAD's 22nd Annual Art Exhibition on Friday, May 22nd, from 9 am to 6 pm. This ...

High Springs Community Drum Circle and Music Jam

Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...

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 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...

  • 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

High Springs Community Drum Circle and Music Jam

Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...

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 ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Birth of Planet Earth

"Birth of Planet Earth" is a planetarium fulldome show that tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now ...

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 ...

Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture ...

  • 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

High Springs Community Drum Circle and Music Jam

Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...

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 ...

Pofahl Studios Summer Recital – CELEBRATE!

Celebrates its 70th Anniversary from 1956 to 2026! Honoring our past, celebrating our future!

Memorial Day Tribute Bluegrass Porch Pickin

3rd annual Bluegrass Porch Pickin’. We are on this year's Bluegrass Memorial Day Tribute! More information to come as I receive ...

High Springs Community Drum Circle and Music Jam

Calling all drummers, musicians, singers, dancers, and music lovers! Whether you’re experienced, brand new to drumming, or just curious and ...

Teen Open Mic with We Rock Gainesville

We Rock Gainesville presents: Teen Open Mic for ages 10-17! All ages show from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 27th at ...

Tioga Concert Night - Whiskey Jones

Join us at Tioga Town Center for our Live Music Concert Series, and enjoy live music under the stars from ...

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. ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - We Are Stars

What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Birth of Planet Earth

"Birth of Planet Earth" is a planetarium fulldome show that tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now ...

UF School of Music: International Piano Festival

Join us Saturday, May 30, for the International Piano Festival Faculty Recital featuring Kevin Orr, Hsiang Tu, Evan Mitchell, and ...

Fathom presents Revolutionary America

Revolutionary America tells the story of the American Founding, the greatest political achievement in history. The American colonists had developed a ...