Local Events

Winter/Spring (Annual)

GatorNationals (March)
Hoggetown Medieval Faire (February)
Spring Arts Festival (March/April)
Cedar Key Seafood Festival (October)
UF & Santa Fe College Football, Basketball and Baseball
N.W. Fifth Avenue Arts Festival

Summer/Fall (Annual)

Downtown Festival, Jazz Festival and Art show (every November)
Micanopy Fall Festival
McIntosh 1890′s Festival
Cedar Key Fine Arts Show
Homecoming UF (October/November)
O’Connell Center Arts and Crafts Show
Boo At The Zoo, Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo

Local Events Calendars

Black Heritage
Sponsored by the Alachua County Library District, the calendar lists Black Heritage Council Meetings, Modern African Cinema programs, and activities of interest to the community

Cultural Affairs
An excellent source of information on events in Gainesville and the surrounding area, the calendar lists between 400-600 events/activities including art, music, theater, dance, festivals, parades, sports, conferences and historic, seasonal and environmental events.

Gainesville Sun
Comprehensive list of upcoming events in the North Central Florida area.

Library Event Calendar
Upcoming special programs and events in the Alachua County Library District.

Nature Operations
Upcoming special events, free nature activities, programs for families, kids, and adults.

Recreation and Parks Department
Activities and programs featuring trips, guest speakers, and lots of fun for the Gainesville community.

Shands
Shands HealthCare Calendar of health seminars, screenings, special events, support groups, and educational seminars.

University of Florida
This is a calendar of university events and critical dates prepared by the UF Office of University Relations.