08/21/2026
What kind of Gainesville weekend are you in the mood for? โ๏ธ๐ฟ
From pollinators and Brazilian culture to music from Century Tower and a local history discussion, thereโs a little bit of everything happening around Gainesville this weekend.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
๐ Pollinator Party 2026
โฐ 10โ11 AM
๐ Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St.
Take part in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the Garden Clubโs Butterfly Sanctuary. Participants will learn how to identify pollinators and help count the insects visiting the gardens. The event and parking are free, and no registration is required.
๐ง๐ท Brazil Fest 2026
โฐ 6โ10 PM
๐ Bo Diddley Plaza
Spend Saturday evening downtown celebrating Brazilian culture with music, dance, food, and plenty of energy. The community celebration is free.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
๐ UF Carillon Recital
โฐ 1:30โ2:15 PM
๐ Century Tower, University of Florida
Members of the UF Carillon Studio will perform on Century Towerโs 61-bell carillon. The recital is free, and you can bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen from the lawn.
๐ Finding Unheard Voices in Public Records and Documents
โฐ 2:30โ4 PM
๐ Millhopper Branch Library
This free author talk explores how historical records and archives can uncover stories and voices from Alachua Countyโs past that might otherwise have remained hidden.
One thing I enjoy about Gainesville is how different one weekend can look depending on what youโre in the mood for.
Which one would make your weekend plans?