Events

At WUFT’s Fanfares & Fireworks, Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks and spectacular fireworks starting at 9:40. For safety reasons, no dogs, sparklers, drones or alcohol are allowed at the event.

At Micanopy’s Fourth of July Celebration, celebrate Independence Day in Micanopy with a traditional parade, music, fireworks and fun! You can explore the Historic District, shop and enjoy a meal from one of the food trucks. There will be a bounce house set up at Carson Robert Sports Complex and plenty of space to play

The 46th Annual Jack Gamble Melon Run is a 3-mile run! The course has rolling hills and is hosted by the Florida Track Club. Winners of each age-group will receive a watermelon!

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!

Join us every Saturday morning at 7:30 am at Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 for the Depot Park Parkrun. It is a FREE, weekly, timed 5K open to all runners and walkers of all fitness levels and abilities. Parkrun is a global movement to get folks to enjoy an active lifestyle

At 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. 

Learn about Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park on this ranger-led tour occurring every Saturday at 10 a.m.

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.