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Gainesville Things To Do This Weekend
Plan things to do in Gainesville this weekend with quality-gated events, attractions, restaurants and outdoor backup ideas.
Use this page to compare things to do in Gainesville for this weekend. It combines live listings, local guide links, planning context and nearby ideas so visitors can move from search intent to an actual Florida plan quickly.
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History Museum
Admission ticket usually required
Matheson History Museum
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Matheson History Museum in Gainesville presents Alachua County history, historic buildings, archives, exhibitions and programs near downtown Gainesville.
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Science Museum
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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is a Gainesville science and invention museum with hands-on exhibits, maker programs and family learning spaces.
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Architectural Landmark
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Baughman Center
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Baughman Center at the University of Florida is a lakeside architectural landmark used for performances, ceremonies and quiet campus visits in Gainesville.
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Art Museum
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Harn Museum of Art
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Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida presents global art collections, exhibitions, gardens and cultural programming in Gainesville.
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Local History Museum
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Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center
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Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center shares local railroad, community, school and regional history in a small North Central Florida museum setting.
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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
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75 min visit
Updated Jun 9
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is a park in Gainesville for walking and outdoor time.
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Lake Alice Conservation Area
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Updated Jun 9
Lake Alice Conservation Area is a nature preserve in Gainesville for nature and walking.
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Morningside Nature Center
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Updated Jun 9
Morningside Nature Center is a nature preserve in Gainesville for nature and walking.
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Westside Recreation Center
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75 min visit
Updated Jun 9
Westside Recreation Center is a park in Gainesville for walking and outdoor time.
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Nature Preserve
Butterfly Rainforest
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Updated Jun 9
Butterfly Rainforest is a nature preserve in Gainesville for nature and walking.
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Prairie Creek Preserve
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Updated Jun 9
Prairie Creek Preserve is a nature preserve in Gainesville for nature and walking.
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