Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series Published on September 03, 2026 The Cultural Affairs Division revives its Meet the Author and Lecture Series through spring 2027, with award-winning Florida author Kevin Powers presenting his novel, Children of the Wind, Thursday evening, Sept.17 at the city's A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center. (Author photo courtesy of Lynn Tennille Photography.) Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, PRCA
City Commission approves Streatery Improvement Grant program Published on August 13, 2026 The Gainesville City Commission’s General Policy Committee has approved a new $500,000 grant program to help businesses and property owners in the program area make improvements that complement the city’s redevelopment of The Streatery in downtown Gainesville. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases
Depot Park celebrates decade as Gainesville’s signature park Published on July 28, 2026 Gainesville invites the community to the 10th anniversary celebration of Depot Park, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, August 1, with an evening of family-friendly entertainment, music and activities. The event is free and open to the public. The main parking lot will be reserved for ADA-accessible parking only. Additional parking is available in the overflow lot. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases, PRCA
Gainesville celebrates reopening of Tom Petty Park Published on June 09, 2026 Tom Petty Park officially reopened June 6 to the delight of Gainesville residents and visitors who welcomed the renovations and new amenities. Improvements include new pickleball courts, seating, shade canopies, a multiuse trail, a concessions and storage building with public restrooms. The reopening followed several years of planning, design and public engagement, as well as one year of construct Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, PRCA, Wild Spaces Public Places
Gainesville hosts sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth events Published on May 20, 2026 The City of Gainesville, in partnership with the community, invites all neighbors to the sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation to National Celebration, a monthlong series of events honoring emancipation and Black history. This year’s theme is A Season of Freedom, Strength & Unity. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, PRCA
IMPACT GNV launches technology hubs with Children’s Trust grant Published on March 31, 2026 The technology hubs serve as safe, welcoming spaces where youth and families can log onto high-speed internet, build digital skills and participate in structured afterschool and workforce development opportunities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
2025 Community Excellence Awards Published on March 27, 2026 The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, together with the Public Recreation and Parks Board, Nature Centers Commission, Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust, Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board and Evergreen Cemetery Association presented the 2025 Community Excellence Awards at the Historic Thomas Center in a ceremony on March 26. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Environment, Events & Activities
City officials to present Key to the City to Less Than Jake Published on March 12, 2026 Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward and City Commissioner Bryan Eastman will present ska-punk band Less Than Jake with a Key to the City at a benefit performance this Saturday during the group’s annual Wake and Bake Festival. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
City of Gainesville invites families to 2026 Summer Blitz Published on February 20, 2026 The City of Gainesville invites local youth and their families to attend Summer Blitz 2026, coming up Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a free community event designed to connect students with summer camps, enrichment programs and job opportunities — all in one place. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Food trucks coming to Cornerstone on Thursdays Published on December 30, 2025 Beginning February 5, GCRA will be bringing food trucks back to Cornerstone on Thursdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Find out how to apply! Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA