North Central Florida Events & Things to Do

Join us at the 2018 Summer of Rum Festival, featuring Sugar Ray! Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Tampa!v

This nostalgic show will take you back to the early years of Weeki Wachee Springs by the ladies who created the magic.

Part 1 of 4 with intentionally curated Pop-up showcase of the best local and traveling makers, fine artists, jewelry and homegood creators, food artisans, succulent growers, vintage collectors, designers, printermakers, and local businesses.

*NOW ONLY $9.00! THIS IS A VIRTUAL RACE! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE! We ship your medals to you!  These are from our 2017 race.  You have until June 30, 2018 to complete your race!  The medals are beautiful!

DASH FOR THE DONUTS 5K & 10K *THIS IS A VIRTUAL RACE! Did you know that June 1st was National Donut Day?  We are celebrating with our first annual Dashing for the Donuts 5K & 10K! Let’s run (or walk) for the DONUTS! You have the entire summer to complete your race

Check Out Our Clearance Virtual Races from earlier this year! Only $10 each!  Sign up for as many as you'd like and complete your races anytime in 2018! Hurry before they sell out!

On August 7, 1782 George Washington created the Purple Heart and now, August 7th, is known as Purple Heart Day. We are celebrating with a Purple Heart Day 5K & 10K. You will get a beautiful purple heart medal.

You scream. I scream. We all scream for ice cream! Did you know that National Ice Cream Day  was July 15, 2018!?! Let’s run (or walk) for Ice Cream!

*NOW ONLY $9.00! THIS IS A VIRTUAL RACE! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE! We ship your medals to you!  These are from our 2017 race.  You have until December 31, 2018 to complete your race!  The medals are beautiful! 

Did you know that August 19th is National Potato Day? We are so excited to celebrate our favorite spuds and tater tots with our second annual Potato Day 5K& 10K!

Come join the fun for FREE! Dr. Liva LaMontagne with the University of Florida/IFAS Extension will teach couples effective and proven skills

OPENING CELEBRATION & RIBBON CUTTING EVENT AT MOD PIZZA GAINESVILLE The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 10 a.m with MOD Pizza Executives and100 percent of all pizza sales on that day will be donated to Dance Marathon at the University.

Nice place. We serve wines and you can enjoy the live music there!

This event focuses on Ocala, Central Florida, Gainesville, Sumter, Levy and Marion Counties and the surrounding areas.

Greg Pando has a show on Aug. 23 at 7 pm @ the Mojo Grill & Catering. They serve food and drinks which is nice while waiting for the show to begin.!

Danny Kolk DirtyBird/Audiophile XXL- Brazil Danilo Morais (better known as Danny Kolk) has been notable for combining humor and synthetic elements derived from his influences such as Claude Vonstroke, Billy Kenny and Maximono.

In this riveting play – based on actual interviews by Anna Ochoa O’Leary – four women trek the desert towards the American dream.

Join UF College Republicans for our first annual Jefferson Day BBQ! This will be an incredible event for everyone to get involved with campaigns, the local GOP, and to support our club in making a difference in campus.

Are  you a mental health professional that serves individuals and families in the Ocala/Marion County area?

Please Join Us! The Friends of Susan B. Anthony invite you to join us for our Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon.

Ladies and Gentlemen get ready for the next BIG EVENT to rock North Florida. Trap-N-Paint was lit, but have you ever wanted to slow it down and get your vibe on to some R & B and Old School jamz?

Gold Room Nightclub is one of the sexiest & most exclusive night clubs in Central Florida with a state of the art sound and lighting system.

Join us for this educational, inspirational and interactive day celebrating and honoring the strength, power and persistence of women in America.

Did you know that July 7th was World Chocolate Day?  That’s the BEST DAY EVER!  We LOVE our chocolate! So we are celebrating with our first annual World Chocolate Day 5K & 10K! 

Smile Run 5K & 10K for suicide prevention awareness. You can complete your race anytime in 2018!

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Sunday, August 26th, 2018 is National Dog Day!  To help celebrate, we are hosting our third annual Day of the Dog: Run, Walk or Jog 5K & 10K!  We invite you to complete a 5K or 10K anytime in August, for, or with, your favorite four legged friend.

Loosey's is all about American craft beer, live music, quality food, and a great, casual atmosphere. We like to keep it simple.

This year's OZcala event at the Appleton Museum will welcome Psychic Medium, Pamela Theresa.  Pamela is the star of the TV shows Local Haunts and Medium in the Raw that air on CW17 in Jacksonville

HIGH DIVE is Gainesville's epicenter of Live Music & events in Downtown.

Did you know that International Friendship Day was August 5, 2018?!?! What better way to celebrate than to run/walk the Friends Forever 5K in honor of the friends in our lives.  Who is the Burger to your Fries?

Each Friday night from 8-10 features a new band that brings their original and cover tunes to our Plaza concert stage. Free Fridays–it’s where to be on Friday nights!

Simons will be open to the public Thursdays through Saturdays, with each night providing a different vibe. Simons will be available for private rentals Mondays through Wednesdays. Also, Simons will feature special DJ performances throughout the year.

Join us at the 2018 Summer of Rum Festival, featuring Sugar Ray! Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Tampa!v

The ultimate pool party in Gainesville,fl. The best Dj's, host, and more. Options of cabana section, table tops, bottle service, and more. 

Join Stephanie Mickle, Gainesville native, influential Lawyer and Politico as she celebrates the release of her memoir “Follow the Leader,”

Simons will be open to the public Thursdays through Saturdays, with each night providing a different vibe. Simons will be available for private rentals Mondays through Wednesdays. Also, Simons will feature special DJ performances throughout the year.

#JuggfestUF Gainesville's BIGGEST Juice Jam LABOR DAY WEEKEND FINALE NO SCHOOL/WORK NEXT DAY

Did you know thatNational Read A Book Day is observed annually on September 6th?  This year we want to celebrate with inspiration from Reading Rainbow – Take A Look, It’s In A Book! So go out, read a book and get running!

ElderCare of Alachua County would like to personally invite you to the 8th Annual Orange and Blue Fashion Show benefitting the Senior Recreation Center.

Mark Stevens who was an American actor, one of four who played the lead role in the television series is coming to Saint Augustine soon. So, don't be late! BE THERE and ENJOY your day!!

Definitely looking forward to this one. Catch the trio with the great Tom Ellis doing sound. It doesn't get any better!

Doc Adams is performing soon to Bronson at Mckenzies4corners. Tickets are available! Be THERE!!

This course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course.

2nd Annual Marion County Recovery Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tuscawilla Park in observance of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Recovery Month.

We have extended this race through September 30th!  We had to re-order more medals, so sign up now and your medals will start shipping out August 31st!  

Okay people! January 9, 2018 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! To honor law enforcement we are hosting a virtual race.  

The Alex Lopez Xpress brings its brand of rocking blues to The Heartwood Sound Stage as it performs songs from their 1st 3 albums. This performance will be recorded liVe so don't miss this chance to see this highly acclaimed songwriter/guitarist...

Rojo Diablo will be performing soon to Gainesville. SO BE THERE! Live music is there even wine. RELAX and ENJOY!

Did you know that National Grandparents Day is September 9th?  We are celebrating with our first annual Grandparents Day 1 Mile, 5K & 10K! Gather your kids and your friends and celebrate all of the amazing Grandparents out there! 

Ever feel that patriotism in America is under attack? How about tradition and fundamental principals that we are One Nation Under God? It's time to rally for the USA. Welcome to 'A Patriot's Revival'.