Special Event

Friends, sweethearts and music lovers can twirl the night away at the annual Santa Fe College Valentine’s Swing Dance beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in the lobby of the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall

30th Anniversary Sock Hop Saturday, March 9 6pm-8pm $30 for the general public, $25 for Matheson members Catering will be provided by Hill's BBQ - cooked fresh on site hamburgers, hot dogs, onion rings, and more! Founded in 1987, Hill’s BBQ is one of many local businesses started by the Hill Family in Gainesville. They’re […]

Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity increasingly are part of our everyday work life. Learn to navigate this evolving technology landscape and provide effective leadership at a free program titled “AI, Cybersecurity, Leadership, OH MY!” The Digital Health Information Technology Education Summit will be held 9 a.m. to noon on March 15, 2024, at Santa Fe College’s […]

Prospective students and their families are invited to Santa Fe College’s (SF) Northwest Campus Saturday, March 23 for the college’s annual Open House event.   SF faculty and advisors will be on hand to talk to students about programs available at the college, including Career and Technical Education, Emerging Technologies, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Health […]

Make your plans to join us for some real EGGS-CITEMENT! On Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m., the City of Alachua presents our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Hal Brady Recreation Complex. Hundreds of eggs, prizes, and photos with the Easter Bunny! For more information, please reach out to us at 386-418-0449. Hal Brady Recreation […]

Santa Fe College’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase will be held Thursday, April 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at SF’s Institute of Public Safety in the Kirkpatrick Center.

It’s a bear! It’s a monkey! No! It’s a tree kangaroo! You heard right. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to […]

The United Women in Faith of First United Methodist Church will host Trinkets & Treasures Rummage Sale at the church, which is located at 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, November 9.  All funds raised will support United Women in Faith missions impacting women, children, and youth.  Cash and […]

Join the 14th Annual Santa Crawl Put on your favorite Christmas costume and come to Downtown Gainesville on Saturday, December 14th, at 7 PM for a night of festive fun! Your $30 ticket supports the Catholic Charities Weekend Hunger Backpack Program providing meals for kids in need for an entire month!  Get your tickets @ […]

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, the University of Florida Police Department, Safe Kids North Central Florida and several community organizations will team up for the annual Healthy Heroes Day for […]

Tree Fest is an annual event presented by Solar Impact and hosted at Swamp Head around Earth Day to support the Alachua Conservation Trust by raising money to plant a […]