Events

Barnyard Buddies

14 May 2025 Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., September through May.

Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm, 3540 E. University Ave.,  32641

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Free Fridays Concert Series

16 May 2025 The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R & B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more.

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave.,  32601

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Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts

Juneteenth Flag Raising and City of Gainesville Kickoff

20 May 2025 The City of Gainesville embarks on our month-long Journey to Juneteenth celebration. Beginning from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through the widely-recognized Juneteenth holiday (June 19), we honor the turbulent, but resilient journey, while remaining true to our history of Florida Emancipation on May 20.

City Hall Plaza, 200 E University Ave,  32601

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue

21 May 2025 Join Gainesville Fire Rescue for this free event series to learn about health with fun activities, and connect with community partners in a family-friendly space!

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Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Music and Movement

22 May 2025 Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center, 1500 NW 45th Avenue,  32605

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Florida Emancipation Celebration

24 May 2025 Food and fun for the whole family at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center (837 SE Seventh Ave.)

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave,,  32601

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family

Blues on the Patio Music Series

25 May 2025 Join the North Central Florida Blues Society for Blues on the Patio, featuring talented local and regional artists who share a passion for blues.

A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center, 1013 NW 7th Ave.,  32601

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Memorial Day Commemoration

26 May 2025 Join us this Memorial Day for a special program honoring Gold Star families and our fallen heroes at the Veterans Monument. The two-hour ceremony features guest speakers, military honors, and a patriotic concert by the Gainesville Brass Quintet.

Evergreen Cemetery, 401 SE 21st Ave.,  32641

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial

31 May 2025 Join us for a day of recognition, remembrance and healing.

Squirrel Ridge Park, 1603 SW Williston Rd.,  32608

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers