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What sports and outdoor events are happening in Gainesville, FL? 423 sports and outdoor events across Alachua County, Oct 18 to Aug 6, each with its venue and start time.

Venues with upcoming sports and outdoor events

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center56
Bo Diddley Plaza52
Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park42
Condron Family Ballpark41
Sun Country Sports Center

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Category · Alachua County, FL

Sports and outdoors in Gainesville, FL

What sports and outdoor events are happening in Gainesville, FL? 423 sports and outdoor events across Alachua County, Oct 18 to Aug 6, each with its venue and start time.

Venues with upcoming sports and outdoor events

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center56
Bo Diddley Plaza52
Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park42
Condron Family Ballpark41
Sun Country Sports Center

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park22

Depot Park18

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation14

Easton Newberry Sports Complex13

The Queens Arms Pub13

Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex11

Historic Haile Homestead9

Alachua County Sports and Event Center7

4010 N.W. 27th Lane Gainesville6

Balance 180 Gym6

High Springs Brewing Company6

Santa Fe College Gymnasium6

Cone Park Branch Library5

Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium5

Gainesville Raceway4

Mark Bostick Golf Course4

Splitz Bowling4

CHAMPIONS PARK3

High Springs Sports Complex3

Buchholz High School2

Donald R. Dizney Stadium2

Silver Q Billiards & Sports Bar2

Celebration Pointe1

Dudley Farm Historic State Park1

First Magnitude Brewing Company1

Flavet Field1

H Spurgeon Cherry “Westside” Pool1

Ironwood Golf Course1

JONESVILLE SOCCER COMPLEX – GAINESVILLE SOCCER ALLIANCE1

La Chua Trail1

North Central Florida Community Center1

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park1

Santa Fe College1

Trinity UMC1

Trinity United Methodist Church1

Turkey Creek Golf Course1

UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest1

Veterans Memorial Park1

Waldo MX & Event Grounds1

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Free Yoga at the Plaza

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday · 26 dates · Free

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9:30 AMWED · 10/21

Stay and Play

Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday · 12 dates · See website for pricing

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WED · 10/219:30 AMSun Country Sports Center

8:00 AMSAT · 10/24

Open Gym at Easton Newberry Sports Complex

Every Saturday · 12 dates · Free

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SAT · 10/248:00 AMEaston Newberry Sports Complex

9:30 AMSAT · 10/24

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday · 3 dates · $12.00/class

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SAT · 10/249:30 AMAlbert "Ray" Massey Westside Park

10:00 AMSAT · 10/24

Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation Guided Tour Experience

Every Saturday · 12 dates · See source for pricing

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SAT · 10/2410:00 AMCarson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation

10:00 AMSAT · 10/24

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Every Saturday and Sunday · 3 dates · $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.

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SAT · 10/2410:00 AMHistoric Haile Homestead

10:30 AMSAT · 10/24

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday · 3 dates · $12.00/class

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SAT · 10/2410:30 AMAlbert "Ray" Massey Westside Park

11:30 AMSAT · 10/24

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday · 3 dates · $12.00/class

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SAT · 10/2411:30 AMAlbert "Ray" Massey Westside Park

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8:30 AM

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center

La Chua Trail · Gainesville · $6 per vehicle or free with a Florida State Parks Pass

Sports and outdoors in Gainesville, FL

Sports and outdoors in Gainesville, FL

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Recurring programs

Free Yoga at the Plaza

Stay and Play

Open Gym at Easton Newberry Sports Complex

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation Guided Tour Experience

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Sun Country Sports Center Little Climbers

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Balance180 Gym Open Play

West End Community parkrun

ACYTC: Not So Scary Triathlon

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Sun Country Sports Center Little Climbers

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Trot or Treak 5k Fun Run at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Sun Country Sports Center Little Climbers

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Balance180 Gym Open Play

West End Community parkrun

Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly Golf Tournament

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Alachua County Veterans Day 5K

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Balance180 Gym Open Play

Depot Park parkrun

Stride Color 5K

Meridian Community Health Center: Tabling

Sun Country Sports Center Little Climbers

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Balance180 Gym Open Play

West End Community parkrun

Sun Country Sports Center Little Climbers

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under) - Millhopper Location

Balance180 Gym Open Play

West End Community parkrun

Race for Champions 5K Supporting Special Olympics Florida

Walk with a Doc

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs Vanderbilt

Florida Gators Women's Swimming & Diving vs Missouri

Florida Gators Men's Swimming & Diving vs Florida State (Diving)

Florida Gators Men's Swimming & Diving vs Florida State (Diving)

Florida Gators Men's Tennis vs University of North Florida

K9 Splash Bash Dog Swim and Costume Contest in Gainesville

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

Depot Park parkrun

Gainesville Night of Fire at Gainesville Raceway

Halloween Zombie 5K at Waldo MX

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Alachua County Public Schools Annual Magnet Showcase

Walk to End Alzheimers Gainesville

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: San Felasco Hammock-Yellow Trail

Gainesville Volleyball hosts AVP Grass Nationals

Depot Park parkrun

West End Community parkrun

Flatwoods 5K & Forest Critter Costume Contest at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest

All Welcome Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Walk with a Doc

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

Depot Park parkrun

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour