THINGS TO DO

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Gainesville by Operation City Quest

843-212-6609

From $10 per adult

https://www.operationcityquest.com/Locations/Gainesville-FL

Looking for a family friendly activity? We can help you explore the city with our fun photo scavenger hunt. Using your smartphone, you'll be given a list of items to find in the form of riddles and challenges to complete on our scavenger hunt app. You'll go look for the item described in the riddle, complete the accompanied challenge, and send in a photo to get points. Your points will show up on the app's leaderboard so you can see how you're doing compared to teams all across the country!

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Gainesville by Wacky Walks

843-695-7342

From $10 per adult

https://www.wackywalks.com/Locations/Gainesville-FL

Wacky Walks is a royalty themed scavenger hunt. It is similar to a board game, in which the power, or control, of the game shifts from one player to another and instead of a board, you'll be exploring the streets of your city with your smartphone to complete the game. Wacky Walks will start out by designating who will be the first King or Queen. The Royal Highness will then direct the other players to locate items and participate in challenges throughout the kingdom (your city). You'll use our scavenger hunt app to prove you've found correct items and completed the challenges correctly. The goal of the scavenger hunt is to find all the items and complete the challenges, & to have fun with family and friends in your city! Wacky Walks is done completely on foot and usually takes about two hours to complete. But don’t worry, you won’t be alone. You’ll have a remote guide that will be available in case you get stuck.

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Gainesville by Zombie Scavengers

843-212-6741

From $20 per adult

https://www.zombiescavengers.com/Locations/Gainesville-FL

In our zombie scavenger hunt, What was thought to be impossible has become a reality, the dead just won’t die. The dead are quickly turning into brain hungry zombies. With the whole world now in chaos and zombies outnumbering the living 10 to 1, small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone and be tasked with scavenging the area for much needed food, supplies, weapons, and shelter. The more things you find in the 1 hour, the more points you get and more likely you are to survive. The task will not be easy. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions in order to be rewarded virtual weapons to ward off the zombies. Remember, the area is crawling with relentless zombies, and rival colonies are moving in. If you get too relaxed, rival colonies will take what you worked hard to find. If you're playing with a larger group, you can split up into teams and see who can find all the items first! The goal is to find all of the items in the hour to survive the zombie apocalypse.

Butterfly Rainforest

352-846-2000

From $13.50

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhibits/butterfly-rainforest

To ensure a safe environment for all visitors, the Museum has limited entry and masks are recommended.** The Butterfly Rainforest is a 6,400-square-foot screened exhibit exposed to typical Florida weather conditions, resulting in a more natural environment for the butterflies and plants. This living exhibit features hundreds of free-flying butterflies, typically more than 50 species at any given time, birds from around the world and an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand. The lush landscape is planted in tropical trees and colorful flowering plants amid waterfalls and a walking path. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience.

University of Florida Bat House

352-846-2000

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/bats

The University of Florida Bat Houses are the world's largest occupied bat houses with an estimated population of 500,000. The structures are located on the north side of Museum Road between Village Drive and Radio Road across from Lake Alice on the UF campus. Parking is available in a lot just west of the houses near Radio Road or across Museum Road near the Baughman Center. A UF parking decal is required Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Parking is free after 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and on weekends and state holidays. The bats normally emerge 10 to 15 minutes after sunset before total darkness when temperatures are 65 F or higher. High winds, heavy rain or cold temperatures will keep the bats inside for the evening. On warm winter evenings, the bats may come out for a drink of water at the lake and exercise; however they can eat only when bugs are flying.

Prairie Creek Preserve

Size: 606 acres

Years conserved: 2005 to 201

https://www.alachuaconservationtrust.org/prairie-creek-preserve-guide

Prairie Creek Preserve and the surrounding 1,150 acres were purchased by ACT from 2005 to 2015. Over 500 acres were then added to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, while another 96 acres were added to Alachua County Forever’s Conservation Lands Program. The remainder comprises Prairie Creek Preserve, a 606-acre nature preserve that includes Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery, a natural burial ground that also conserves land.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park

352-393-8520

https://www.sweetwaterwetlands.org

Sweetwater Wetlands Park is not only a place to connect with nature, it's a way to protect our environment. The park, which consists of more than 125 acres of wetlands and ponds, was created to improve the water quality of wetlands in Paynes Prairie and the Floridan Aquifer.

Bivens Arm Nature Park

352-334-5067

https://floridahikes.com/bivens-arm-nature-park

The wetlands and creeks bordered by beautiful upland mixed forests is a true natural treasure. The Park connects the southernmost Gainesville creeks to the wetlands of Paynes Prairie State Preserve. The park’s trail meanders through uplands past numerous large live oaks, while the boardwalk and main pavilion border a small marsh.

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary

(386) 462-7779

https://www.junglefriends.org

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary provides permanent high-quality sanctuary care for New World monkeys being retired from laboratory research, ex-pets, or monkeys who have been confiscated by the authorities.

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation

352-468-2827

http://www.carsonspringswildlife.org/wpsite

Not for profit exotic animal rescue and endangered species animal park and breeding center. Large beautiful nature park with 35 species over 110 animals, most rare and endangered species, including big cat feeding demonstrations. Reservations taken on our website.

La Chua Trail

352-466-3397

https://floridahikes.com/paynes-prairie-lachua

Located at the north end of Paynes Prairie, the La Chua Trail is an excellent wildlife watching site, with an elevated boardwalk and lengthy dike out to an observation tower.

Morningside Nature Center

352-393-8240

https://floridahikes.com/morningside-nature-center

Morningside’s 278 acres feature a spectacular wildflower display and diverse wildlife including deer, wild turkey, box turtles, gopher tortoises, skunks, and numerous birds.

Florida Museum of Natural History

352-846-2000

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu

The Florida Museum is open to the public. To ensure a safe environment for all visitors, the Museum has limited entry and masks are recommended.** Open to the public continuously since January 1998, Powell Hall houses exhibits and public education programs. It is located between the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the UF Cultural Plaza at 3215 Hull Road, just east of Southwest 34th Street on the western edge of the University of Florida campus. Visitors to Powell Hall will encounter exciting featured exhibits and signature permanent exhibition halls that explore the state’s unique habitats and rich cultural history, including information about some of Florida's early Native peoples. Visitors may view a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony and mammoth and mastodon skeletons from the last ice age.

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium

352-395-5000

From $6.14

https://www.sfcollege.edu/planetarium/

Located on the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium was made possible by a generous donation of John Pla and his wife Amy Howard, on behalf of the Pla family, in recognition of his mother, Kika Silva Pla's, commitment to education and passion for social justice and civic engagement. Their generosity, along with additional support from a special federal appropriation arranged by Congressman Cliff Stearns, makes possible the only planetarium in North Central Florida.

Thornebrook Gallery

(352) 378-4947

https://www.thornebrookgallery.com

Thornebrook Gallery has been north Florida's premier art gallery and custom picture framing establishment for more than 30 years. We're honored to be a part of the personal experience of finding fine art, hand-made craftsand artisan jewelry that expresses your tastes and personality. Whether you're looking to collect your next piece of art, fine craft, an original piece of jewelry, or in need of a framing specialist to beautifully protect your investment, we are at your service with options to suit any taste and budget.

Artisans' Guild Gallery

352-378-1383

https://www.artisansguildgallery.com

One of the longest-running artists' co-ops in the United States with a gallery full of handmade works that include diverse media and forms. Featuring all local artists at a beautifully restored vintage home in the heart of downtown Gainesville!

Additionally we have monthly outdoor Art Markets during the nicer weather months: October, November, December and February, March, April, May. We feature local artists and makers, live music and food trucks in our backyard. Market dates and times are listed on our website.

Matheson History Museum

352.378.2280

FREE Admission

https://mathesonmuseum.org

Located in the heart of downtown Gainesville, the Matheson History Museum is home to the 1867 Matheson House, permanent and temporary exhibits on Alachua County and Florida history, and a local history library and archives filled with resources for the researcher and the curious alike. Throughout the year we host a variety of programs on local and Florida history. We invite you to join us!

Gainesville Fine Arts Association

352-328-5027

https://www.gainesvillefinearts.org

The GFAA Gallery shows art from over 300 members of the Gainesville Fine Arts Association, a 94 year old non-profit. Each month there is a theme and the members bring their work to the gallery. Each show is judged, ribbons and prizes are awarded. The themes vary from Living creatures, Human Image, whimsey to Trashformations.

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

352.392.9826

Free

https://harn.ufl.edu

The University of Florida’s Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art collaborates with university and community partners to inspire, educate and enrich people’s lives through art. The museum brings the joy of experiencing great works of art to diverse university, community, national and global audiences through relevant and enlightening art collections, exhibitions and learning opportunities.

Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

(352) 371-8001

Adults (18+): $12.50 | Youth (ages 5-17): $7.50 | Children (ages 0-4): Free | Seniors + College Students: $10

https://www.cademuseum.org

The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention is a museum of ideas. The question is not what you will see but what will you imagine and create.

Named after Robert Cade, the UF professor who invented Gatorade, the Cade is a museum for all ages that fuels a thirst for knowledge unlike any other place in our community.

The Cade offers children and adults unprecedented access to world-class inventors, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and exhibits. In our Fab Lab and Creativity Lab, we offer hands-on learning that equips our visitors for an innovative future and fosters the inventive spirit within us all.

The museum is located on the beautiful Depot Park. Make a full day out of your trip with a visit to the museum, a stroll on the hiking trails, and a picnic with food from local vendors. Depot Park also offers a playground.

Historic Haile Homestead

352-336-9096

$5 per person, under 12 free!

https://www.hailehomestead.org

The Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation is owned by the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT), Gainesville, FL, and the Haile family trust. A one-half interest in the house and 40 acres of surrounding land were donated to ACT in 1996 by members of the Haile Family. The family retains ownership of the remaining one-half interest, but has granted a long-term lease of this interest to ACT.

We are currently open on weekends, one day. Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm or Sundays 12 pm - 4pm, alternating. Tours begin on the quarter hour; last tour begins 45 minutes before closing. Guided tours (the only way to see the Homestead) are $5 per person, under 12 free. Come early to see the museum and watch videos.

In December we are going back to Saturdays AND Sunday (same hours as above.) And Dec 4 through Jan 2, when you come on a tour, the house will be decorated for the holidays.

The Hippodrome State Theatre

(352)375-4477

http://thehipp.org

The University of Florida’s Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art collaborates with university and community partners to inspire, educate and enrich people’s lives through art. The museum brings the joy of experiencing great works of art to diverse university, community, national and global audiences through relevant and enlightening art collections, exhibitions and learning opportunities.

Depot Park

DepotPark@CityOfGainesville.org

Free Admmision

http://www.depotpark.org

Depot Park is the highest used and most visible public space in the City of Gainesville. Currently, the park serves as one of the main economic drivers in downtown, striving to engage and partner with local businesses, organizations and clubs. One of the top goals of Depot Park is to strengthen community bonds and foster the City's economic vitality.

Kanapaha Park

352.372.4981

Adults $10 Children (ages 5-10) $5 | Children under 5 Free

https://kanapaha.org

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (Gainesville, Florida) is a 68 acre facility comprised of 24 major collections visually accessible from a 1 ½ mile paved walkway. These include the state's largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Some of Kanapaha's gardens are organized taxonomically; others demonstrate principles of ecology or natural selection.

Tu Viện A Nan Buddhist Temple Statue Park

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Built in 2010, the Tu Viện A Nan Buddhist Temple is situated on a serene forested park in southeast Gainesville and features a statue garden consisting of three large-scale Buddhist statues from Vietnam that were installed on the property in January 2017 and weigh a combined 85 tons.

Cellon Oak Park

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The Cellon Live Oak, at Cellon Oak Park, is a Florida Co-Champion Live Oak named for its former owner, Ralph W. Cellon. The oak’s circumference is 30 feet, it is 85 feet tall and its crown spread is 160 feet. The park was donated to Alachua County by the United States Small Business Administration as part of a repossession process to preserve the tree and allow public access. The park offers a picturesque setting for small outdoor weddings and family pictures.

Alfred A. Ring Park

352-334-5067

https://www.friendsofnatureparks.org/park-2

More than a mile of trails wind through 21 acres of upland mixed and slope forests, tracing the course of Hogtown Creek. A scenic overlook provides visitors a view of the confluence of Glen Springs Run and Hogtown Creek, where the clear water from Glen Springs sharply contrasts with the tannic water of Hogtown Creek. Birds, gray squirrels, and other urban wildlife are abundant in the park. Visitors may walk or jog the trails, picnic under the pavilion, romp in the playground, or rest on a quiet bench and take in the sights and sounds of this hidden gem.

Loblolly Woods Nature Park

352-334-5067

https://floridahikes.com/loblolly-woods-nature-park

Protecting 159 acres of lushy forested bottomland along the comfluence of Possum Creek and Hogtown Creek, Loblolly Woods Nature Park is one of ten parks that make up the City of Gainesville's Hogtown Creek Greenway Parks. Spring wildflowers carpet the forest floor and the namesake loblolly pines are some of the largest in the region. Bisected by a broad bicycle friendly path, it's a place where naroow side trails lead to pretty bluffs above the creeks and sinkholes.

Devil's Den Springs

352-528-3344

From $15 per person for Snorkeling | From $38 per diver for Diving

http://www.devilsden.com

This natural wonder has been transformed from a simple scuba diving site to a world class tourist attraction. Visit one of North America's most prehistoric places, Devil's Den Spring! This underground spring inside a dry cave has been home to many extinct animal fossils dating back to the Pleistocene Age, which are on display at The University of Florida's Museum of Natural History.

Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

386-454-1369

Admission is $4 (single occupant) to $6 (2-8 people) per vehicle.

http://www.FloridaStateParks.org

The park contains a collection of natural springs, including a large second magnitude spring that produces an average of 44 million gallons of water per day. This spring, known as Gilchrist Blue, has outstanding water clarity and discharges water through a shallow spring run about one-quarter mile to the Santa Fe River.

Ginnie Springs

386-454-7188

Admission starts at $5 for kids ages 5-12 and $20 per adult.

http://www.GinnieSpringsOutdoors.com

Splash into several several springs and float on a raft down the Santa Fe River. An expansive underwater cave system makes Ginnie Springs an international destination for certified scuba divers. The park also hosts special events throughout the year.

Itchetucknee Springs State Park

386-497-4690

Admission is $6 per vehicle up to eight people.

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park

Although well-known for its warm weather tubing, the 2,669-acre Ichetucknee Springs State Park is also a wildlife haven, where beaver, otter, gar, softshell turtle, wild turkey, wood duck and limpkin all find a home. The main draw is the park’s eight major crystal-clear springs that join to create the 6-mile Ichetucknee River.

The upper portion within the state park is a National Natural Landmark, perhaps the most pristine spring run in the state and best enjoyed by canoe or kayak during the cooler months.

Three nature trails guide visitors through the lush park forest or a majestic sandhill environment with towering longleaf pines.

Poe Springs Park

352-264-6868

Parking is $6 per vehicle and $1 for visitors walking or cycling to the park.

http://www.alachuacounty.us

Park amenities include pavilions and picnic shelters, play areas, multi purpose fields, volleyball courts, and bar-b-que grills. There are loop trails throughout the park for hiking, and a boardwark that traverses the cypress swamp leads visitors to the springs. A boat launch and dock afford watercraft access to the river.

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

352-466-3397

$6 per vehicle, up to eight people 

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/paynes-prairie-preserve-state-park

Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals.

The park’s eight trails allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views.

Fishing and canoeing on Lake Wauberg are popular along with a shaded campground. During a visit to Paynes Prairie, one can easily understand why Seminole Indians once occupied a village along this vast savannah.

Gainesville-to-Hawthorn State Trail

352-466-3397

No fee required

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/gainesville-hawthorne-state-trail

On this historic rail bed turned greenway, you will pass by native plants and wildlife, diverse scenery and backyard Florida culture. Overlooks and stops of interest tie together a rich story of small railroad towns, locomotives and human activity along this corridor. 

The recreational trail is paved with a grassy equestrian trail running alongside.

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

352-473-4701

$5 per vehicle, up to eight people

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/mike-roess-gold-head-branch-state-park

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

386-462-7905

$4 per vehicle, up to eight people. Correct change required for honor box.

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/san-felasco-hammock-preserve-state-park

Outstanding birding opportunities, the area's best off-road biking, stunning scenery and a rich historic past are only a few of the preserve's highlights. The park offers outdoor adventure to hikers, off-road bicyclists, horseback riders and nature lovers. To ensure solitude and quiet for a true wilderness experience, the southern two-thirds of the park are designated for hiking only.

O'Leno State Park

386-454-1853

$5 per vehicle, up to eight people

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/oleno-state-park

The park is located along the banks of the scenic Santa Fe River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, and features sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps and sandhills. O’Leno State Park offers visitors the opportunity to unwind in a natural setting. Enjoy a day of hiking or biking on the park’s shaded trails. The Santa Fe River is a beautiful spot to launch a canoe or try your hand at fishing along its banks.

Pavilions are located along the river’s edge, providing a serene backdrop for picnicking and relaxing. The shady, full-facility campground is the perfect place for a relaxing overnight stay.

Silver Springs State Park

352-236-7148

$8 per vehicle, up to eight people

https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings

Explore one of America's largest and best loved springs from the park’s famous glass bottom boats and see an underwater world.

The main spring is surrounded by serene gardens and historic structures reminiscent of the days when Silver Springs was a major destination for Northerners arriving by steamship. The park is still a favorite destination and the home of the annual Springsfest celebrating protection and restoration of all Florida springs and waterways.

The Silver River allows kayakers to experience a primeval forest wilderness surrounded by some of the state’s best managed sandhills, accessible by trails and dotted with friendly campgrounds.

Rainbow Springs State Park

352-465-8555

$2 per person at the headspring 

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/rainbow-springs-state-park

When swimmers take their first dip in the sapphire-blue waters of Rainbow Springs, they become characters in a story that stretches back over 10,000 years, when humans first visited this place. Ornamental gardens, built waterfalls and sloping hills are visible reminders of the springs’ more recent past, when the land was home to a mining operation and a privately owned tourist attraction. Take a walk through lush, mossy hammocks and then cool off in the springs — it’s a time-honored tradition. In the midst of North Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers. 

Researchers have learned a great deal about Florida's natural history by studying fossil shark teeth, marine shells and the fossilized remains of extinct land animals found in the sink. Visitors can enjoy picnicking and learn more about the sinkhole through interpretive displays.

Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park

352-955-2008

$4 per vehicle, up to eight people

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/devils-millhopper-geological-state-park

In the midst of North Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers.

Researchers have learned a great deal about Florida's natural history by studying fossil shark teeth, marine shells and the fossilized remains of extinct land animals found in the sink. Visitors can enjoy picnicking and learn more about the sinkhole through interpretive displays.

Dudley Farm Historic State Park

352-472-1142

$5 per vehicle, up to eight people

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/dudley-farm-historic-state-park

Experience farm life as it was more than a century ago – plow the garden, pump water, grind corn and feed the chickens. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is a one-of-a-kind, authentic working Florida farm rather than a re-created farmstead. The rural vernacular architecture and cultural landscape help tell the story of the evolution of Florida farming through three generations of the Dudley family.

Grove Street Farmers Market

1001 NW 4th street Gainesville, Florida 32601

Mondays and Wednesdays 4pm-7pm

https://www.facebook.com/grovestreetfarmersmarket

Vibrant, Weekly Farmer's Market located in Grove Street Neighborhood

GNV Market Heartwood

619 S Main Street Gainesville Fl 32601

Every Thursday from 4-7 p.m

http://www.gnvmarket.com

We have all kinds of vendors: farmers, cheese, bread and pastries, meat, art, glassware, clothing, herbs & tinctures, fresh coconuts, plants both edible and ornamental, and hot food as well from food trucks and local restaurants. We also have a live music performance on the Heartwood Soundstage every market day. There is also the Heartwood beer and wine bar on-site.  Our Facebook is GNV Farmers Market, and our Instagram is @GNVfarmersmarket. There is no charge for admission.

High Springs Farmers Market

23517 NW 185th Road High Spring Fl 32643

Fridays 3-7

http://www.highspringsfarmersmarket.com

We are a FAB (fresh access bucks) market. We double the amount of the transactions ran by SNAP customers. Total match, swipe card for $10--$200 get same amount for free. Total match ends December 31, 2021. Then we will be going back to a cap of free $40 match per market day for SNAP/ebt transactions.

Interested in becoming a vendor? We sell plants, produce, handmade crafts and homemade breads and baked goods. Licensing required to sell plants and produce. It is $15 a day to sell.

Newberry Farmer's Market

Corner of Newberry Road and 254th

EVERY SATURDAY - 8AM-12PM

https://newberrymainstreet.com/farmers-market

Newberry Main Street Organization is proud to host the Newberry Farmers Market! The market is a local producer-only market focused on foods. Other vendors may include culinary/kitchen/garden based homemade products. Additionally, there may be educational offerings related to local products.

Alachua County Farmer’s Market

Downtown parking lot at the corner of University Avenue and Main Street

Open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon

http://441market.com

The mission of the Alachua County Farmers' Market is to give Florida agricultural producers a place to sell products directly to the public so they can generate sustainable income from farming. By doing so, many farmers have been able to keep on farming instead of having to take other jobs or to sell their land for development.

Haile Farmer’s Market

5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL

Open every Saturday 8:30 am - Noon

http://www.hailefarmersmarket.com

The Haile Farmers Market is an independent farmers market owned and operated by local farmers. We've been connecting farmers and families since 1998. All of our produce vendors are farmers, not brokers, so when you shop with us you can be sure that your produce is grown locally by the folks selling it to you. Take a stroll down the tree-lined streets of the Haile Village Center to browse for groceries, prepared food, and handmade gifts, then continue on for more shopping or brunching at the Village Center's locally-owned shops and restaurants.

Waldo Farmer’s Market

17805 US Hwy 301 Waldo, FL 32694

Hours of Operation: Open to the Public Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM till 4:30 PM. Vendors set their own hours. Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM till 5:30 PM / M-F from 10 AM till 5:30 PM

https://waldofleamarket.com

After more than 40 years, the flea market is still owned and operated by the Blakewoods. They boast over 900 dealers and 20,000 customers each weekend. 

Opus Airstream

409 SW 4th street Gainesville, Florida 32601

Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Friday - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

https://www.4thavefoodpark.com/airstream-passport

A specialty coffee shop by Opus Coffee. All of the coffee that they serve is locally roasted, right here in the Food Park. This location features a special “Adventure Series” menu with espresso, cold brew, and caffeinated drinks inspired by places that the RV traveled to before it became a coffee shop! Alternative milk options available.

Satch Squared

405 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Every Thursday from 4-7 p.m

https://satch2.com

Satch Squared brought Detroit-style pizza to Gainesville and we couldn’t be more grateful. Their gooey, yet fluffy and soft dough melts together with the brick cheese blend and juices from the sweet tomato sauce top. They use quality meats and fresh veggies always, never forgetting to create something amazing for vegans and gluten free folks as well.

BakerBaker

407 SW 4th street Gainesville, Florida 32601

Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

https://www.bakerbaker.net

BakerBaker is a small, family-run bakery. We specialize in handmade, from-scratch breakfast and dessert pastries which are all prepared using traditional techniques. Wherever possible, we source our fresh ingredients (like fruit and dairy products) directly from local farmers and suppliers.

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage

411 SW 4th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 United States

From Tuesday to Friday: 10am-6pm. Saturday 11am-6pm

https://fehrenbachers-artisan-sausage.business.site

Butcher Shop Deli in Gainesville.

Sublime Tacos

317 SW 4TH AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

Mon & Tue: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Wed: Closed | Thu: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Sat: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Sun: Closed

https://www.sublimetacosgville.com

Our menu features tacos, loaded quesadillas, and of course the popular elote! You can find us just north of Depot Park. Order online for carryout!

Feliz Flavors

409 SW 4th street Gainesville, Florida 32601

Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Friday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

https://www.4thavefoodpark.com/feliz-ice-cream

Ice cream and happiness in Gainesville,FL. Latin-inspired flavors, small batch made! Somos Feliz! Vegan options available!

Humblewood Fire Bagels

17805 US Hwy 301 Waldo, FL 32694

Bagel Breakfast Service: Tuesday - Sunday 7:30AM - 3PM @ 307 SW 4th Ave. (next to Sublime Tacos in the 4th Ave. Food Park)

Pizza at Depot Park: Wednesday - Friday 5 - 9PM | Saturday & Sunday 12 - 9PM @ 127 SE Depot Ave. (next to Boxcar Wine & Beer Garden)

https://humblewoodfire.com

Organic wood fired pizza and hand rolled bagels located in Gainesville, Florida. Also offering food truck and catering services.

Alpin Bistro Beer & Wine

15 SW 2nd Street, Gainesville Fl 32601

TUESDAYS - $12 Croques & Happy Hour all night | WEDNESDAYS - Live Music 7pm - 9pm | THURSDAYS - Chef's Special plat du jour HOUSE PASTA | SATURDAY BRUNCH - 11am - 3pm Featuring authentic galettes bretonnes (buckwheat crepes & more) PAUSED | FRIDAY & SATURDAY -Open until 11pm

https://www.alpinbistro.com

Alpin Bistro features farm to table produce during the farming months, natural wines and authentic french recipes in a casual atmosphere that welcomes all! At Alpin, everything is made fresh and not only is the food delicious, it is also nutritious and made with a whole lot of LOVE!

Amelia’s Italian Cuisine

235 South Main Street #107. Behind the Hippodrome Theatre Gainesville, FL 32601 Free Parking: Sun Center East Lot

Tuesday thru Sunday: 5pm - 8:00pm

https://www.ameliasgainesville.com

Amelia’s is Gainesville’s own connection to Old World Italy; a fine dining experience without pretense or stuffiness. It’s the place people come to celebrate the special moments in their lives: a graduation, an anniversary or an upcoming wedding; the place to share a wonderful meal with great friends or a quiet dinner for two.

Boca Fiesta

232 SE 1st ST Gainesville, FL 32601

Mon-Sat 4pm-11pm | Closed Sunday

https://www.bocafiesta.com

Down here at Boca fiesta, we use the guiding principle of trying to create the kind of place we’d want to go to, the kind of place everybody will feel welcome, because we wouldn’t want even a single soul to face extinction due to insufficient taco consumption. We all have to eat food every day for the rest of our lives, so we might as well have some fun in the process!

Daily Green

436 SE 2nd Street Gainesville, FL — 32601

Wed-Thurs 11 am - 4 pm | Fri-Sat 11am - 7pm and | Sunday brunch 10 am - 2 pm

http://www.dailygreendowntown.org

In 2012 we came together with a simple idea to create a place where we would want to eat, a place to enjoy fresh organic locally sourced meals, a space to strengthen the feeling of community in downtown Gainesville, an example of how to integrate green practices into an individual and a business’ lifestyle.

Silver Q Billiards and Sports Bar

(352)451-4827225 | W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601

Everyday 4:00pm - 2:00am | Happy Hour (Daily) 4pm - 7pm

http://www.SilverQbilliards.com

Gainesville’s iconic Silver Q Billiards and Sports Bar has pool, darts, video games, arcade games, and a basketball hoop. Full bar, 40 beers and seltzers, and all your favorite sports on 30 TVs

Curia on the Drag

(352) 792-6444 | 2029 NW 6th St Gainesville, FL 32609

Dad’s Bar is open Friday 4:30pm-9pm, Saturday 3pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm 

Curia Coffee & Tea Shop is open Monday – Friday 7am-9pm and Saturday – Sunday 9am -9pm 

Curia Food Truck is open Wednesday – Monday, 11am-8pm

www.curiaonthedrag.com

Situated on a 2.5 acre property, Curia on the Drag is an urban oasis with a coffee shop that offers local coffee, tea, beer, wine, baked goods, and desserts. Our Food Truck next to the solar pergola features a plant-based menu, and Dad’s Bar hosts frequent live shows and offers a selection of beer and wine that you can enjoy anywhere on the property. We are also home to The AUK Market - a compelling and curated shopping experience with a mixed-vendor marketplace featuring vintage home goods and clothing, handmade jewelry, art, and accessories.

The Hatchetbury

(352) 717-2937 | 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601

Weds & Thurs: 5pm - 10pm | Fridays: 3pm - 11pm | Saturdays: 11am - 11pm | Sundays: 1pm - 7pm

www.thehatchetbury.com

Gainesville's only axe throwing venue - great, safe fun for all ages. 18 axe throwing lanes, coached by Ax-perts. We also serve beer and wine. $24.95 per person per hour when booked ahead