Black Prong
Yoga for Equestrians: Saturday March 29th & April 12th & 26th | 10AM – 11:15AM
- Lu Patino of I am Luv 2 All, offers a unique yoga class designed for equestrians and non-equestrians that focuses on hip openers, shoulder mobility, and core strength. This class is appropriate for all experience levels and will be held outdoors in rotating locations across the Black Prong property.
Comedy Night at the Bar & Grill: Wednesday, April 9th | 7PM – 8:30PM
- Premier Events is bringing another Comedy Night to the Black Prong Bar & Grill! Full bar, limited menu available, Rated R 18+ only show. Experience some of the best rising stars of comedy in North Central FL along with nationally known acts!
Williston
Amber Brooke Williston Strawberry U-Pick: Various April Dates | 10AM – 4PM
- Join Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh strawberries for $4.95 per pound. Make it a full day of fun with our Farm Fun Pass—just $10 at the gate for access to our giant slide hill, jump pads, ball zone, and playgrounds. Plus, our concessions will be open with delicious treats to keep you refreshed. It’s the perfect outing for families to enjoy the outdoors and make sweet memories together!
Amber Brooke Williston Blueberry U Pick: Various April Dates | 10AM – 4PM
- Head to Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh blueberries for $4.95 per pound. Make it a full day of fun with the Farm Fun Pass—just $10 at the gate for access to giant slide hill, jump pads, ball zone, and playgrounds.
Sylvia Zerbini’s Liberte’: Saturday & Sundays through April 19th | 4:30PM- 5:30PM
- Join Sylvia for an unforgettable evening at her Grande Liberté Theater. Experience the energy up close and personal horse human connection! 20 plus talented horses in a magical equestrian performance.
Spring Festival: Saturday, April 12th | 10AM – 2PM
- Come on out to the Spring Festival and check out the 100+ vendors, food trucks, FREE admission for shoppers, FREE Easter egg hunt with over 2,000 eggs, kid activity zone & more!
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt & BBQ: Saturday, April 19th | 5:30PM – 9PM
- Event starts at 5:30pm with games, social and dinner at Devil’s Den Spring. Night dive begins around 745pm. Event includes park entry, dive fee, prizes, and dinner. Approximately 300 eggs are hidden all representing a prize (anything from keychains to regulators!). Space is limited for this event.
Easter Sunday Brunch & Egg Hunt: Sunday April 20th | 11AM – 2PM
- Head to Homestead park on Easter Sunday for brunch, mimosas, coffee & an egg hunt!! Brunch by Brynn’s Bytes from 11am-2pm. Egg hunt starts at noon sharp (free for your kiddos!)
Ocala
First Friday Art Walk: Friday, April 4th | 6PM – 9PM
- Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended shopping hours.
Ocala Oyster Festival: Saturday, April 5th | 11AM – 10PM
- Get ready for a shuckin’ good time with live music and tasty bites from our food hall restaurants all day long at Oyster Festival!
Easter Market: Sunday, April 6th | 12PM – 4PM
- Get ready to experience a mix of local vendors, entertainment, and food trucks—all with a festive Easter twist! Whether you’re hunting for unique treasures, savoring mouth-watering treats, or just enjoying the springtime vibes, there’s something for every-bunny to love at this egg-citing event!
Ocala Spring Craft & Vendor Market: Saturday & Sunday, April 12th & 13th | Times Vary
- Head to Paddock Mall for a vibrant weekend celebrating all things spring! Featuring local vendors, seasonal treats, and perfect finds for every occasion, this is the event you won’t want to miss.
The Ocala Vintage Thrift Market: Sunday, April 27th | 11AM – 3PM
- Head to Ocala Downton Market for another exciting installment of the Ocala Vintage Thrift Market! 60 plus vendors offering the very best in clothing, antiques, jewelry, furniture, handbags, records and more!
Ocala Big Bloom Home & Garden Show: Friday-Sunday April 25th- 27th | 12PM – 6PM
- The Big Bloom Ocala Home & Garden Show is the premiere central Florida event for gardening enthusiasts and homeowners alike! With an extensive range of flowers, plants, and gardening resources, attendees can expect to find inspiration while shopping for roses, orchids, palms, tropical plants and so much more for their own gardens and homes.
Gainesville
April Spring Market: Saturday, April 5th | 11AM – 4PM
- Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Our April Spring Market brings a variety of food trucks, music with Kiss 105.3, and pop-ups from your favorite local vendors. Enjoy the park-like setting of our plaza as you stroll through the local businesses and vendors, and feel free to bring chairs or a blanket to make a picnic of the day!
The Bard & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival: April 5th-13th | Times Vary
- The Bard & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival is North Central Florida’s Premier Poetry Festival. Happening at different venues from April 5th through April 13th
It is Gainesville’s only festival dedicated to all things poetry.
53rd Annual Sante Fe College Spring Arts Festival: Saturday & Sunday, April 12th & 13th | 10AM
- For 53 years, Santa Fe College’s Spring Arts Festival has grown from a beloved community tradition to a major cultural event that attracts artists, art enthusiasts, and families. This year, we’re excited to introduce two incredible artists: Alyne Harris, our 2025 featured artist, and Michael Roy, known as Birdcap, our t-shirt artist. You won’t want to miss the live mural painting by Birdcap himself, as he transforms a blank campus wall into a vibrant masterpiece right before your eyes.
GCM Food Festival: Thursday, April 17th | 5:30PM – 9:30PM
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Bring your appetite and come enjoy great food from over 50 restaurants all in one location! This year admission to the GCM Food Festival is FREE and Food/Drink Tickets are only $2 each.