Artwalk Gainesville (last Fri)
Gainesville: Explore the exciting local arts scene, featuring visual art, live
music, theater and dance performances and culture during a free, monthly
self-guided tour of local galleries, studios, breweries and eclectic performance
venues. Enjoy artist demos, meet-and-greets, workshops and more. Free. Takes
place 7-10 pm monthly at various locations. Info: WEBSITE
JULY
July
3
Fanfares and Fireworks
Gainesville: Enjoy an evening of patriotic family fun with live, local music from
the UF bandshell, food trucks and spectacular fireworks to celebrate our
nation’s independence. Free. Takes place 6-10pm at Flavet Field, 605 Woodlawn
Dr. Info: www.wuft.org/fireworks/
AUGUST
August
16 & 17
Indoor Pickleball Showcase
Gainesville: Watch one of the fastest growing US sports featuring men’s, women’s
and youth singles, doubles and mixed doubles tournaments in the cool comfort of
a spectacular indoor sports facility. Tickets. Various match times take place
at 4870 Celebration Point. Info: www.gainesvillesportscommission.com
OCTOBER
October 24
FEST23
Gainesville: Dive into Hogtown’s underground music scene with 350+ live, local
bands on four stages and over more than 18 venues, plus punk, comedy, pro
wrestling and a flea market! Tickets. Various showtimes and locations. Info: https://thefestfl.com/
NOVEMBER
Nov.
15 & 16
Downtown Festival & Art Show
Gainesville: Experience the largest free celebration of art and culture as 200+
of the nation’s most talented artists set up shop in historic downtown
Gainesville, plus live entertainment, culinary art, food vendors and more.
Free. Takes place 10am-5pm at 111 E. University Ave. Info: gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/