Celebrate Florida College Decision Day
2024-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Celebration Pointe
The Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation and Alachua County Public Schools invites you to celebrate Florida College Decision Day with your kids! Students, along with their families and friends, are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of the 2024 graduating seniors April 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Celebration Pointe on the stage in the Promenade.
Florida College Decision Day celebrates the academic achievements of every student and recognizes all postsecondary plans, including attending a 4-year college, 2-year college, technical school or the military. Take this opportunity to celebrate your child’s post high school plans!
Registration for this event closes March 22. Click here to register.

FREE MOVIE on the Lawn: Downtown Newberry - THE LORAX
2024-04-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Newberry Municipal, 25420 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669-4254, United States
❗️🆓FREE EVENT – FREE MOVIE on the Lawn!🆓❗️
🍿🎥. Join us in Downtown Newberry for the next Newberry FIRST FRIDAY!
The Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce with the help of the @cityofnewberry will be ready for you…
🗓️Friday, April 5th: 7:30 pm- Movie starts at Sundown
📍Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building
🎥 Movie on the Lawn: THE LORAX
🧺Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, friends & families!
🥤🍟Grab some snacks & beverages from any of our awesome restaurants and shops along Main Street. SEE YOU THERE!
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Gator Clot Trot
2024-04-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe College, 3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Run in the 13th annual Gator Clot Trot! This 5K race raises funds and awareness for bleeding disorders.

Archers for Autism Fun Shoot
2024-04-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Gator Bowmen Archery Range, 10404 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Gator Bowmen Archery Club is proud to host the first annual Archers for Autism Fun Shoot to benefit the University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities on April 6, 2024.
Fun Shoots
Silent Auction
Lunch
Prizes
Awards
Event T-shirt
Options for Shooters and Super Spectators.
General spectators are welcome to attend at no cost.

Old Florida Celebration of the Arts in Cedar Key, FL
2024-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-06 12:00 - 2024-04-08 16:00 | Historic 2nd Street, 457 2nd Street, Cedar Key, FL, 32625, United States
The Annual Spring Arts Festival in Cedar Key April 6 & 7, 2024 is a juried Fine Arts event which has been named one of the Top Small Town Art Fairs in America. The venue welcomes only 100 fine artists and craftsmen to keep the focus on art and allow for plenty of room for artists and art enthusiasts to interact. There are artists demonstrations both afternoon from 1-4 pm and children can create their own artwork at the Art in Park Gazebo. Cedar Key is nestled in the center of Florida’s Nature Coast, 60 miles SW of Gainesville. Proceeds benefit the Cedar Key Arts Center and local non-profit organizations that serve homemade goodies and local seafood . Saturday, 4/6, 10-5, Sunday, 4/7, 10-4. Free.
More Information at www.CedarKeyArtsFestival.com. Contact: CedarKeyArtsFestival@gmail.com (352-543-5400)

Haile Farmers Market
2024-04-06 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Haile Plantation, 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Haile Farmers Market

Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga
2024-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669, United States
Cars & Coffee at Tioga, local automotive enthusiasts can get together and enjoy a cup of coffee while looking at everyone’s vehicles! All cars are welcome, regardless of whether they are imports, exotics or classics. This event happens the first Saturday of every month.

UF Bike Rodeo Safety and Health Fair
2024-04-06 09:00 - 13:00 | UF Health Professional Park, 3300 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
At the 2024 UF Bike Rodeo Safety and Health Fair, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, UFPD and other community partners will teach you how to help your child stay safe and healthy this summer. Kids can do a bicycle obstacle course, interactive games and other activities!

Party for the Planet
2024-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
At Party for the Planet, you can explore the zoo and participate in fun activities such as games, crafts, training demonstrations, keeper talks, animal encounters, and more! There will be food trucks. Tickets purchased on the day of the event.

Living History Days
2024-04-06 09:00 - 16:30 | Morningside Nature Center, 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
At Living History Days, travel back in time to feel what it was like to live on a farm in the 1870s. Experience a rooster waking you up instead of an iPhone alarm and enjoy nature alongside a few farm animals.

UF Vet Med Open House
2024-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | UF College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
At the UF Vet Med Open House, people of all ages can have fun while learning about the UF Vet School. There will be hospital tours and demonstrations, law enforcement equine and K9 units, games and prizes for kids, a teddy bear clinic and food trucks! Learn more here.

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series
2024-04-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Cade Museum, 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Visit the Cade Museum every Saturday for its Maker Workshop Series! This is an innovative program for kids ages 9 and up to participate in hands-on “maker sessions” to build and create using different materials, electronics and coding platforms. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

35th Annual Fantasy Event: Masquerade Ball
2024-04-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Reitz Union, 686 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
At this 35th Annual Fantasy Event: Masquerade Ball, dress up for a night full of cocktails, music, dance and a silent auction! Come have fun and make a change in children’s lives and a difference in childhood cancer research!

One Decanting Evening: A Tasting Experience
2024-04-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Valley View, 26001 NW 122nd St, Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
One Decanting Evening: A Tasting Experience supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida. You will be able to taste and enjoy a variety of wines while raising money for families with critically ill children. This event will be filled with good wine, good food, and great company while supporting those in need. Click here for more information.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
2024-04-10 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-17 08:30 - 12:00 | Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
At Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks, tour Sweetwater Wetlands Park for 2 to 3 hours to view a variety of birds and wetland species. Because of the park’s open prairie and cypress domes, viewers can expect rare birds that migrate for the Winter and Spring months.

Barnyard Buddies
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Morningside Nature Center, 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
With Barnyard Buddies at the Living History Farm, visitors interact with farm animals and help staff feed them apples, sweet potatoes and melons, all of which can be donated.

UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day and Easter Egg Hunt
2024-04-13 08:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Family Fishing Day Location, 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32653, United States
Enjoy one of the monthly UF/IFAS Family Fishing Days and an Easter egg hunt!

GROW HUB Spring Pop Up Shops
2024-04-13 09:00 - 15:00 | GROW HUB, 2900 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville
Join GROW HUB on the second Saturday of March, April, and May for their Spring Pop-Up Shop series! The event is free, outdoors, and fun for all ages!
Shop from local vendors and enjoy an amazing selection of plants and art. They’ll also have live music, food, and kids activities!

52nd Annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival
2024-04-13 10:00 - 2024-04-14 16:00 | Santa Fe College, 3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival: The historic Spring Arts Festival will be hosted at the main campus of Santa Fe college and highlight diverse regional and local visual artists, student performances and independent businesses.

Blueberry, Veggie & Sunflower U-Pick at Amber Brooke Farms
2024-04-13 10:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 | Amber Brooke Farms Williston, 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696-7620, United States
Get ready for blueberry, sunflower and veggie u-pick at Amber Brooke Farms this weekend! In addition to u-pick, you can also shop for handcrafted products at the General Store, such as raw and unfiltered honey, hand made jams and jellies, coffee and more! Find out more here.

Orange & Blue Spring Football Game
2024-04-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32603, United States
Gator fans, get ready for the Orange & Blue Spring Football Game! This game has free admission and is presented by Florida Victorious at Ben Hill Griffin.

Rooterville 20th Anniversary Celebration
2024-04-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, 1208 County Rd 315, Melrose, FL, 32666, United States
Come out to the Rooterville 20th Anniversary Celebration! There will be live music, wine tasting, a silent auction, food and spirits! The sanctuary will also be open for you to see all the animals.

Swallowtail Farm’s Spring Brunch - Alpin Farm Dining Experience
2024-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276th Lane , Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
Swallowtail Farm’s Spring Brunch With Alpin Farm Dining Experience: Enjoy a brunch with Alpin Bistro! This French twist on brunch will feature classic and new treats you can enjoy in the mossy oak hammocks.

Hoggtowne Bronze Concert: New Horizons
2024-04-14 16:00 - 18:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, 106 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Come Watch the Hoggtowne Bronze Concert! Hoggtowne Bronze is the premiere handbell ensemble in North Central Florida’s You can hear a variety of music performed by auditioned handbell ringers, including music from United States and Japanese composers. The show concert will end with Katy Perry’s “Firework.” Admission is Free! Learn more.

Story Time at the Zoo
2024-04-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library host the free Story Time at the Zoo event in front of the zoo on the lawn the third Wednesday of each month. Feel free to visit the zoo afterward!
