Gainesville families have a new downtown gathering space to explore. The City of Gainesville is celebrating the grand opening of The Streatery on Friday, Nov. 6, with a free community event featuring local restaurants, live music and family activities.
The celebration is scheduled for 5-11 p.m. at 106 SW First Ave. The following highlights are included in the event information shared by city officials and organizers on Instagram.
1. Sample Food From Local Restaurants
Taste of Downtown will feature food from approximately 20 local restaurants and businesses, with sampling sessions beginning hourly from 6-9 p.m.
The organizer’s sampling schedule includes:
- 6 p.m.: Nest + Nibble, Boca Fiesta, Brewing Thoughts, GainzvilleHub and SquareHouse Pizza.
- 7 p.m.: Paper Bag Deli, Luke’s New York Bagels, Kushi & Co., Claudie’s and Loosey’s.
- 8 p.m.: V Pizza + Sidecar, Vecino’s Neighborhood Restaurant, Amelia’s Italian Cuisine, Egyptian Cafe and TINKER Latin Restaurant.
- 9 p.m.: Flaco’s, The Bull, Burrito Factory, Capone’s and Radha’s Kitchen.
Menu highlights include pulled pork tacos, pizza, bagel bites, chicken skewers, meatballs, shawarma, empanadas and more.
2. Bring the Kids for Dedicated Activities
The Kid & Family Zone is designed to give younger visitors their own place to enjoy the celebration.
Planned activities include:
- A bounce house throughout the evening
- Face painting with Monica’s Creative Corner
- Arts and crafts facilitated by Bethany Joy
3. Catch Live Music Throughout the Evening
Entertainment will take place on multiple stages, including the outdoor Streatery Stage and indoor stages at Bazar47 and The Bull.
The outdoor schedule includes local DJs and musical performances, with Gainesville Jam scheduled for 10:30-11 p.m.
4. See the Official Ribbon-Cutting
The evening begins at 5 p.m. with remarks from city and county officials. The Streatery ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
5. Explore a New Downtown Gathering Space
The Streatery is a reconstructed, pedestrian-oriented corridor along Southwest First Avenue between South Main Street and Southwest Second Street.
The City of Gainesville developed the space to accommodate outdoor dining, markets, festivals, concerts and other community events.
The free grand opening celebration is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, from 5-11 p.m.