Hoggtowne Bronze Concert: New Horizons

First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville 106 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL, 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.

Event Series Story Time at the Zoo

Story Time at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 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! 

Event Series Barnyard Buddies

Barnyard Buddies

Morningside Nature Center 3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 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.

GCM Food Fest

Celebration Pointe

The GCM Food Festival at Celebration Pointe will have food from some of the best restaurants, including Piesanos, Gigi’s Cup Cakes, Bleubird Wings & Chicken Co. and more! There will also be live music by Elio and games for the whole family!

$25
Event Series Haile Farmers Market

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Plantation 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

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

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Library 430-B North Main Street , Gainesville, FL, United States

The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale will have more than just books! There will be art, comic books, manga, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, records and more! All proceeds will go toward the Alachua County Library District and area literacy projects. Sale Hours: Saturday, April 20th 9am-6pm Sunday, April 21th 12pm-6pm Monday, April 22nd 12pm-6pm

Amber Brooke Farms Blueberry Festival

Amber Brooke Farms Williston 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, United States

The Amber Brooke Farms Blueberry Festival is happening this weekend! There will be blueberry u-pick, a blueberry pie eating contest, photo ops with the Blueberry Mascot, food items for purchase, a bubble barn, yard games, wagon rides and more! Plus, the archery range, gemstone mining, u-pick vegetables and u-pick sunflowers will be open! Find out

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

Cade Museum 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 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.

$5

The Water State Festival

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Come celebrate our Florida waters at the Water State Festival! This event is free and fun for the whole family. You can look at the latest paddle boards and kayaks, go shopping for outdoor gear, enjoy food trucks, explore the water science displays, meet live mermaids and more! You can also enjoy free entry at

Free