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Things to Do in Alachua: Discover the Best Events, Attractions, and Activities

Are you searching for an array of engaging things to do in Alachua? Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, events, restaurants, tour historical landmarks, and partake in thrilling entertainment options. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Alachua promises an ever-evolving and enjoyable array of activities!

Music

Some of our favorite Music events in Alachua.

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$19.19
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
10:30 PM

R&B IN THE TRAP

Vecinos Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar, 208 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
9:00 AM

Swip Swap Event

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1305 Raiford Rd, Starke, FL 32091, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
3:00 PM

Jazz in the Courtyard

2300 Market Dr, Fleming Island, FL 32003, United States
$58.95
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
7:00 PM

Selwyn Birchwood

Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$53.71
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
10:00 PM

Pop Punk & Emo Night

201 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$34.00
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
10:00 PM

Pop Punk & Emo Night

32601, Gainesville, FL, United States
$19.19
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
10:30 PM

STILL FLY

KAIROS, 6 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
7:00 PM

L'eclair

Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$72.05
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
7:00 PM

Ryan Montgomery

201 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$70.00
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
7:00 PM

Ryan Montgomery

32601, Gainesville, FL, United States
$53.71
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
7:00 PM

Grant Peeples

Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$14.64
Sun, Aug 02, 2026
7:00 PM

Tele & the Ghost of Our Lord, Jordan Burchel, & Rustler

Looseys, 120 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States

Sports

Some of our favorite Sports events in Alachua.

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Thu, Jul 23, 2026
5:00 AM

Will Run for Wine Virtual 5k Will Run for Wine 5k

Virtual
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
7:00 AM

Gainesville Galloway Training Program

2755 SW 91st St, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
$0.00
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
7:00 AM

The Gator Weightlifting Summer Open 2026 (NUQ)

Reitz Union Hotel, 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
8:00 AM

Eagle 5K & 10K, at Gainesville, FL (30)

7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
$65.87
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
10:00 AM

North Florida "TOP 100" Prospects (NFTP) Youth Football Camp

Ridgeview High School, 466 Madison Ave, Orange Park, FL 32065, United States
$51.09
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
7:30 PM

WWE: NXT Live

Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 W Citrus Springs Blvd, Dunnellon, FL 34434, United States
Free
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
2:00 PM

Free Event: Indoor Pickleball 101

Pickleball Kingdom, 2800 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, United States
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
8:00 AM

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (31)

4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480, United States
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
8:00 AM

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (31) Half Marathon

4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480, United States
Free
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
9:00 AM

GRSL Women's Scrimmage

Abby Wambach Park, 4501 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32607, United States
$116.69
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
11:00 AM

Wellness Jungle Cohen Olympic Weightlifting Seminar

Crossfit E-Fit, 4869 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
Sat, Aug 08, 2026
7:30 AM

First-Gen 5k 5k Run/Walk

4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480, United States

Art & Theatre

Some of our favorite Art & Theatre events in Alachua.

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$33.00
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
3:00 PM

Starry Night for Kids

SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$51.00
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
6:00 PM

Deep Blue Orca *3 Hours*

Painting With A Twist, 618 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607, United States
$75.00
Multiple dates
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
6:30 PM

Ladies Only Booty Art Event* Love Your Curves!

SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$45.00
Multiple dates
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
6:30 PM

Donut Princess Workshop *Book Club Thursdays*

SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$37.00
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
7:00 PM

Ladies Night! Bling Queen BOGO 15% Off

Painting With A Twist, 618 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL 32607, United States
$0.00
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
2:30 PM

Summer Camp Showcase

Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32609, United States
$32.00
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
2:30 PM

Flutter Friends - All Ages Fun

SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$45.00
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
3:00 PM

Porch Leaner Worksop (Put you Fav in notes)

SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$63.00
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
3:00 PM

Paint Your Fur Baby!! *Upload your fav Picture*

SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$346.11
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
5:00 PM

UF BLACK HOMECOMING SEASON 2: THE GATORVERSE FINAL SALE

686 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
$108.55
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
6:00 PM

Survivor Benefit Dinner For Anew

Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center, W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States

Food & Drink

Some of our favorite Food & Drink events in Alachua.

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$133.20
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
6:00 PM

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy

Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, United States
$86.00
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
7:00 PM

Bovine & Crime | The Summer Farm Tour | Florida

1683 Long Horn Rd, Middleburg, FL 32068, United States
$19.19
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
3:00 PM

THE COOK OUT

Vecinos Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar, 208 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$0.00
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
10:00 PM

WAY2GONE …. THE ULTIMATE DRINKING PARTY

Simons, 8 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
Free
Mon, Aug 03, 2026
6:00 PM

Martini Mondays

PF Chang's China Bistro, 3597 SW 32nd Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
$20.33
Wed, Aug 05, 2026
6:30 PM

Women’s Pajamas, Dinner & Diamond Painting (Ocala)

Panera Bread, 2370 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471, United States
$16.13
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
5:30 PM

ABC Silver Springs/Ocala Premium Wine Tasting Experience

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 4111 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, United States
$59.34
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
10:30 AM

Gator Garden Brunch at Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
Free
Mon, Sep 07, 2026
6:00 PM

Martini Mondays

3597 SW 32nd Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
$0.00
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
6:00 PM

IFAS/CALS TailGATOR 2026

UF Horse Teaching Unit, 1934 SW 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
$12.51
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
12:00 PM

The Big Squeeze 2026

The Crossroads Lodge at Historic Lebanon Station, 11350 SE State Road 121, Inglis, FL 32668, United States
$55.20
Fri, Nov 06, 2026
5:30 PM

31st Annual Rotary Seafood Spectacular

4841 NE 118th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32641, United States

Seasonal & Holiday

Some of our favorite Seasonal & Holiday events in Alachua.

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$24.92
Fri, Aug 07, 2026
10:00 PM

“Vybez” a Night of R&B Party

201 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
Free
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
5:30 PM

Ireland Group Trip Special Travel Presentation

Total Wine & More, 3965 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
$0.00
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
11:00 AM

2nd Annual Clay County Boo Bash

Clay County, 2463 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States
Free
Sat, Dec 05, 2026
11:00 AM

13th Annual Holiday Market in the South

Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, United States
Free
Mon, Dec 07, 2026
12:00 PM

Gainesville Oddities Market @ Bo Diddley Plaza December 2025 Edition

111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$19.19
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
4:30 PM

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Gainesville!

Silver Q Billiards & Sports Bar, 225 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$0.00
Thu, Apr 08, 2027
3:00 PM

Wine Down Weekend by Voices From The Road

Southern Hammock, 16905 CR-225, Reddick, FL 32686, United States
10
Multiple dates
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
10:00 AM

Diamonds in the Rust Fall Market 2026

5903 Solomon Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32234-2804, United States

Health & Wellness

Some of our favorite Health & Wellness events in Alachua.

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Free
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
1:00 PM

Medicare Made Easy with Brandon Hodges

Jacksonville Public Library - Argyle Branch, 7973 Old Middleburg Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32222, United States
Free
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
7:00 AM

Encounter God's Greater Glory

3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$59.06
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
10:00 AM

The Horseman's Weekender Experience | Presented by Lucky Star Horsemanship

Black Prong, 450 SE County Road 337, Bronson, FL 32621, United States
Free
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
11:00 AM

Quantum Breath Meditation - In Person

12409 NE 238th Ave, Fort McCoy, FL 32134, United States
Free
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
12:00 PM

Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR): In-Person

Clay Behavioral Health Center, 3292 County Road 220, Middleburg, FL 32068, United States
$108.55
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
6:00 PM

Survivor Benefit Dinner For Anew

Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center, W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$0.00
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
7:00 AM

The Gator Weightlifting Summer Open 2026 (NUQ)

Reitz Union Hotel, 655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
8:30 AM

2026 Heat, Heart, Head Sports Injury Symposium

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32603, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
10:00 AM

Community Outdoor Yoga

Jervey Gantt Park, 2001 SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
Free
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
11:00 AM

Sunday Darshan - In Person

12409 NE 238th Ave, Fort McCoy, FL 32134, United States
$60.00
Multiple dates
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
3:30 PM

9D Breathwork Journey- "The Origin" *Hosted by Kairos Events*

KAIROS, 6 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
$15.00
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
6:00 PM

Brick City Rollers vs Sugar Sands Roller Derby

Skate Mania, 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480, United States

Education & Networking

Some of our favorite Education & Networking events in Alachua.

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Free
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
6:30 PM

Solving the Retirement Puzzle

Country Club of Ocala, 6823 SE 12th Cir, Ocala, FL 34480, United States
Free
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
8:30 AM

Coffee & Connections - For Behavioral Health Professionals

306 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, United States
$535.38
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
10:00 AM

23rd Annual Back 2 School Bash

Friends Recycling, 2350 NW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
11:00 AM

Back To School Supplies Pop-Up Giveaway Gainesville, Fla. JULY 2026

Jesus People Life Changing Church, 800 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
11:30 AM

Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

Cone Park Branch Alachua County Library District, 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
12:00 PM

Handshakes & Headshots: Networking + Professional Headshots for The Culture

Hotel Indigo, 5020 SW 30th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
1:00 PM

2026 Citrus and Marion Backpack Giveaway

River Life Church, 2872 W Dunnellon Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34433, United States
Free
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
2:00 PM

Back To School Supplies Pop- UP Giveaway Ocala, Fla. JULY 2026

Fashion Cuts Hair & Beauty Academy, 3452 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34479, United States
Free
Multiple dates
Tue, Jul 28, 2026
5:00 PM

Marion United Toastmasters

Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, United States
$0.00
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
8:30 AM

JBF Kids' MEGA Sale July 30-August 2

Legacy Park, 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615, United States
Free
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
9:00 AM

Feral Pigs and Wildlife Impacts Workshop

625 N Hathaway Ave, Bronson, FL 32621, United States

Travel

Some of our favorite Travel events in Alachua.

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$15.00
Multiple dates
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
1:00 AM

Gainesville Murder Mystery 2: Crime on Date Night!

104 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
Free
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
5:30 PM

Ireland Group Trip Special Travel Presentation

Total Wine & More, 3965 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
$125.00
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
12:00 PM

2026 Father/Daughter Weekend

Santos Campground, 3080 SE 80th St, Ocala, FL 34480, United States
Free
Wed, Nov 04, 2026
6:00 PM

NIGHT MOBILITY TRAM tours at Sweetwater Wetlands Park- $5.00 per person

325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
$55.20
Thu, Feb 04, 2027
2:00 PM

2027 HuRaCaN Bikepacking Challenge

Shangrila Campgrounds, 12788 SW 69th Ct, Ocala, FL 34473, United States
$0.00
Thu, Apr 08, 2027
3:00 PM

Wine Down Weekend by Voices From The Road

Southern Hammock, 16905 CR-225, Reddick, FL 32686, United States

Lifestyle

Some of our favorite Lifestyle events in Alachua.

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$0.00
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
9:00 AM

2026 IHMC July Summer STEM Camp for Rising 9th and 10th graders

15 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, United States
Free
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
5:00 PM

2026 UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener Interest Meeting #2

Clay County, 2463 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States
Free
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
7:00 AM

Encounter God's Greater Glory

3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
$60.54
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
9:00 AM

First Time Home Buyer Workshop on July 24 & 31, 2026

UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
$108.55
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
7:00 PM

Kut Different Summer Greatness Gala 2026

Church of Hope, 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34471, United States
$28.52
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
9:00 AM

Pickin Through Town

Tucker's Farmhouse, 3410 Brown Rd, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States
$12.51
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
6:00 PM

Four Smokes Bbq part 3

Four Smokes, 3100 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
Free
Mon, Jul 27, 2026
11:30 AM

Monthly Gardening How-To Series- Grow Peace: Mindfulness in the Garden

Clay County, 2463 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States
Free
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
10:00 AM

JBF Car Seat Check Up Event - July 29, 2026

15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615, United States
Free
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
10:00 AM

JBF Car Seat Check Up Event - July 30, 2026

Legacy Park, 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615, United States
$0.00
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
6:00 PM

2026 Our Town Finalists Party

Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606, United States
Free
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
8:00 AM

River City Creators Outdoor Expo

Duval Hall, 13601 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32221, United States

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