Easton Foundations Gator Cup
The 17th annual Gator Cup is right around the corner! As the first stop in the 2026 United States Archery ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: No entry fee for spectators
- Website: www.gatorcup.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions, Sporting Events , Free
Balance180 Gym Open Play
Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
JBF Gainesville Kids and Maternity MEGA Spring Sale
Presale April 15th |Public Sale April 16-19 | LEGACY PARK in Alachua | SAVE up to 90% BELOW retail on ...
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: Free- $25 Depending On Time/Day. See description for details.
- Website: gainesville.jbfsale.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Wilmot Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale
Please join us for family fun at the Spring Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens. We will have a variety ...
- 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Wilmot Botanical Gardens 2023 Mowry Road Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: FREE!
- Website: wilmotgardens.med.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center
Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Florida Museum Spring Plant Sale
Our spring plant sale features more than 100 species of Florida- and pollinator-friendly plants. Discover which pollinator species you can attract ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Martin Kids Dental
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a tour of Martin Kids Dental. This dental office is so fun! Bring ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 13820 W Newberry Rd #100, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace
Join us for a fun morning of making and meet other homeschoolers!
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance) Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Orange Lake ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Kids Can Sew
Kids can sew, too! We’ll be walking through the basics of various techniques in machine and hand sewing with fun, ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Library Programs, Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Saving My Alachua Environmental Art Exhibition
More than 500 K-12 students submitted artwork for the 2026 Saving My Alachua environmental art contest. The winning entries are ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 636 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-5305
- Cost: Free
- Website: alachuacounty.us
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other
Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Archer Free Community Dinner and Family Friendly Karaoke
Dinner 5:30 pm-7 pm Family Friendly Karaoke 7 pm-9 pm Come enjoy dinner with friends. Stay to sing or just listen! Children ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
UF Baseball vs. Auburn University
UF Baseball vs. Auburn University
- 5:30 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
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now
Third Annual History of Black Cowboys & Cowgirls in Florida. Living history, activities, horseback rides, music, and food! Fun for ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free - Please RSVP
- Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational, Free
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Just Between Friends of Gainesville Teen Thrift Night
Come join us for a fun-filled evening at Legacy Park for our Teen Thrift Night! Shop for trendy clothes, accessories, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 15400 Peggy Rd., Gainesville, FL 32615
- Cost: Free ticket online
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Skinner Park Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
UF Softball vs. Auburn
UF Softball vs Auburn
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out
Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Family Fun
Annasemble Chamber Orchestra Concert
The Annasemble Chamber Orchestra are a part of the larger Annasemble Community Orchestra. They will perform music of great variety, ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.annasemble.org
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: TBA
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
- 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
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. ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Florida Truth Center presents The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf
Come see Alachua County Christian Theatre Company's Spring show!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Calvary Baptist Church 13920 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $10.36 each
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Santa Fe College Student Art Show Opening Reception
The Santa Fe College Gallery will host the annual Student Art Show, a juried exhibition showcasing artwork from the college’s ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College Art Gallery 3000 NW 83rd Street, M-147, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Skate Station Funworks Look-A-Like Night
Look-A-Like Night! 2-4-1 Specials All Night Twin Competitions
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday
Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Star Center Youth Theatre presents Disney's Descendants
Direction by Marika Edward’s Choreography by Arienne Shelton In the kingdom of Auradon, all the classic Disney heroes now live in peace ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: General Admission $22, Student $18, Senior $20
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
