Enjoy Alachua County

12/16/2025

Visit the National Historic Landmark Dudley Farm Historic State Park

12/16/2025

Beginning this Friday!

In time for the holidays and into the new year, Gainesville's new Downtown Winter Market Series at The Streatery begins this Friday at 4 p.m., featuring a changing lineup of artisans, music, art and free workshops every Friday–Sunday through Jan. 25. The event series is a collaboration of the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area, Alachua County, Creative Cultural Consulting Group, How Bazar, and Big: Culture & Arts Festival. Weekend themes are online: https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/News-articles/Downtown-Winter-Market-Series

12/16/2025

Not to be missed! Heartwood Soundstage

12/13/2025

So many great events around holiday time! Happy Holidays from Enjoy Alachua County!

Join us this Sunday for our last event of 2025 - the 1st Annual "Christmas at the Matheson" Concert with Hoggtowne Bronze at 4pm! Admission is free.

Hoggtowne Bronze is an advanced community ensemble, deftly utilizing English handbells to bring you music ranging from orchestral, to classical rock, and even jazz and blues! You’ll find delight as you relax and watch these expert ringers ply their trade to entertain and dazzle. Join Hoggtowne Bronze as we waltz, sway, and samba our way through the holiday season with timeless classics and a few surprises planned by their new Artistic Director, Scott Beck.

12/12/2025

Looking for a family outing this holiday season? Come join our "studio audience" at WHSP! Travel back in time to 1944 and sing Christmas Carols along with the actors - then join the folks in Yule, Minnesota, as they attempt to keep their Polka radio station from going Disco. With matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., as well as Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30, this show is a great way to spend time with friends and family. Get your tickets now at https://our.show/hsp/radioshows or www.highspringsplayhouse.com

12/12/2025

Get ready for the 14th Annual Two Hawk Country Circus! Aerial and equestrian acrobats. Family friendly activities, food and fun! General admission $15 advance / $20 Door. Kids 12 and under FREE and plenty of free parking! Ticket link in comments! Tickets available on eventbrite or visit our website gainesvillecircus.com

12/12/2025

Not to be missed

The City of Gainesville Celebrates America 250 with Theater Performance of Six Triple 8 in Partnership with Star Center Theater

As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the City of Gainesville will honor this historic milestone with a special theatrical presentation of Six Triple 8, produced in partnership with Star Center Theater.

Six Triple 8 tells the extraordinary true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit that served in Europe during World War II. Facing a massive backlog of 17 million undelivered letters, the Battalion worked tirelessly to restore hope and connection for American troops abroad. Guided by their motto, “No Mail, Low Morale,” these women completed their mission in half the expected time—defying obstacles of war, segregation, and limited resources.
The production will take place at the historic Gainesville Old Post Office, located at 25 SE 2nd Place, from January 3–5, 2026.
Showtimes
• January 3 at 7:00 PM
• January 4 at 2:30 PM
• January 5 at 7:00 PM
Tickets
For ticket information, Star Center Theater https://www.starcentertheatre.org/home
Complimentary tickets available for veteran organizations at [email protected].

Completed in 1911, Gainesville’s Old Post Office served for decades as the city’s primary federal hub—housing the post office, courthouse, and land office. Today, it remains a beloved downtown landmark known for its architectural character and historic elevator, making it a fitting venue to commemorate the 6888th Battalion’s legacy.
For more information contact Star Center Theater at [email protected],352-870-0064

Co-sponsored by the City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

12/11/2025

It's that time!

🔔🎄If you missed this year’s incredible Sounds of the Season — or would like to see it again — here is your chance to watch the broadcast on WUFT:

Saturday 12/20 @ 7pm
Sunday 12/21 @ 5pm
Tuesday 12/23 @ 8pm
Wednesday 12/24 @ 9:30pm
Thursday 12/25 @ 4pm

Or stream it any time — https://www.wuft.org/sounds-of-the-season-2025

Happy holidays from everyone at the UF School of Music and College of the Arts!