Events

At the Stars & Stripes Show, celebrate Independence Day in Summerfield! At this event, participants will sing along to classic patriotic songs, such as “Stars & Stripes” and more. Tickets are $15 and include a free meal.

Celebrate at the City of Alachua's annual Fourth of July Celebration! There will be food trucks, live music and the largest small-town fireworks display in North-central Florida!

Guided Walk at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens: Explore the wildlife and beauty of Kanapaha Botanical Gardens on a guided tour.

The Gainesville Fear Garden and the Gainesville Oddities Market are hosting Goth Night, a fear-meets-oddities event! There will be a live DJ, food trucks and 30 oddity vendors! Oddities will include taxidermy, bones, bugs, crystals and more.

At Perspectives in the Park, learn about the history of Gainesville and its transition from small railroad town settlement to busy university town after the post-WWII mid-century boom. 

Join First Magnitude and the Alachua Audubon Society for an informal guided bird-watching tour at Depot Park. Enjoy drinks at the brewery afterward! This event repeats the first Sunday of each month and start times vary.

July Tioga Movie Night: Jumanji - Celebrate summer with your friends and family by enjoying an outdoor movie. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!

The SSAS Event: Fashion Show and Vendor Expo will be full of glam, shopping and fun! There will be 25 local vendors selling clothes, jewelry, desserts and more. You can also enjoy a mocktail, get a facial and watch Women in the Garden: A Runway Fashion Show.

A new dog park is opening at Greentree Park, and the City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and the Wild Spaces & Public Places program wants feedback from you! At this open house, you can express your opinion on the park's off-leash dog design choices, its dog play equipment and more. If

At the Natural Beauty Fest, come out to embrace the inclusion of different beauty products. There will be live music and vendors showcasing skin care products, jewelry, art and more. Celebrate what makes beauty beautiful in Jacksonville!