Gainesville
About Gainesville
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and this college-town is full of nature and culture. The city offers over 30 miles of biking and hiking trails and has seven area Florida State Parks close by. Floating down the spring-fed river at Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a can't miss Gainesville tradition. Downtown Gainesville is home to some of the best local home grown restaurants and window shopping. There is lots of college town fun, inexpensive things to do and a relaxed outdoor adventures. You'll also find local breweries and local plays and events at the Hippodrome State Theatre.
Events in Gainesville
FAMU NAA of Alachua County Presents the 2025 Daddy Daughter Dance
at Springhill Church
Get ready for a magical evening at the 2025 Daddy Daughter Dance, hosted by the FAMU NAA of Alachua County.
Sunday SIP Night at Dave & Buster's Gainesville
at Dave & Buster's Gainesville
Service Industry Professionals, this one is for you!
HHP Spring Career Expo
at Florida Gymnasium
Get ready for the HHP Spring Career Expo - a chance to recruit top talent from students at the University of Florida!
Daddy Daughter Dance at The Embassy 2025
at The Embassy Event Hall
Join us for a Unforgettable Evening for Daddy Daughter Dance Chuck, Bow ties and Pearls
Soulpax // Canibal Kids // Trustfall
at Loosey's Downtown Gainesville
Soulpax a modern R&B band here to bring groove and good times.
MALIBU NIGHTS: Fridays @ The Backyard
at The Backyard @ Boca Fiesta & Palomino
Latin ? HipHop ? Dancehall ? Afrobeats
IVILLE : Pre Valentines Day Bash
at Simons
Come out February 7th to Simon’s nightclub for the biggest pre Valentine’s Day bash! Everybody invited sections selling fast!
2nd Street Circus Spectacular
at Gainesville Circus Center
Its the 2nd annual 2nd Street Circus Spectacular at the Gainesville Circus Center! Come for Circus Art & Family Fun!
Concrete Roses' Junior Prom: Sneaker Ball Edition
at A Quinn Jones School
Lights, camera, action! Calling all middle schoolers to come out and dress to impress in your favorite sneakers for our Junior Prom!
Collier Prize Showcase
at 1885 Stadium Rd
The Collier Prize, the leading U.S. journalism competition for state government reporting, is presenting a showcase Feb. 13 from 10a-3p.