Registration for the Katsu Challenge will open at the beginning of January, 2019. The Katsu Dojo will email when registration is open and also post it on the Katsu Dojo Facebook page.

Host: Gainesville Sports Commission

Additional Information

• Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
• Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
• Parking: Parking will be available in the North lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Additional Information: For additional information on the event and registration, please follow the link to the Katsu Dojo website.

Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2 hour event benefiting the patients of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Each year, more than 800 students stay awake and on their feet to raise money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In the 23 years of Dance Marathon at UF’s existence, more than $15.2 million has been donated, making it the most successful student-run philanthropy in the southeastern United States. In 2018, DM at UF raised a grand total of $3,026,420.19 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, our local CMN Hospital.

• Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
• Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
• Camera Policy:Cameras of all types are permitted.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is allowed for this event
• Concession Information: Not available for this event.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the Dance Marathon website.

Calling all Gators hoping to enter fields like accounting, health care, communications, education, sales, and retail. Log in to Gator CareerLink to see what employers are attending and the areas they’re looking to hire for.

Additional Information

• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• Parking: Must have a pass or decal. First come, first served.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Additional Information: For additional information, please follow the link to the UF Career Resource Center website.

The North Central Florida Home and Garden Show will take place at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center located at the University of Florida. Presented by The Gainesville Sun and Florida Credit Union, the show will feature products and services related to home improvement, landscaping, remodeling, decorating and home sales. In addition to the many home and garden exhibits, the Home Show also includes informational seminars, and how-to clinics.

The Home Show is unique in that it provides an opportunity for people to get new home improvement ideas, to have landscaping and remodeling questions answered and to see the latest home products all in one place and all at one time. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

• Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
• Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is prohibited for this event
• Concession Information: Open in Gate 1 Lobby.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking: On Saturday, April 13th, the University of Florida football team will have their annual Orange and Blue Spring Football game concurrently during the Home and Garden Show. This will effect the areas which you will be able to park. There will be a parking shuttle to take patrons to and from the arena and surrounding area. Please refer to the Spring Game Parking Map which will show the locations of the shuttle. Shuttles will begin at 11:00am and run until about 6:00pm (30 minutes after the end of the UF baseball game).
  On Sunday, April 14th, parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information, please refer to the North Central Florida Home & Garden Show website.

Gator Gymnastics is back! Come out and support your Gators as they open up the 2019 season at home against the Tigers!

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 1 and 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
• Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at Garage 9 located on Archer Road (same lot used for Men’s Basketball). A complimentary shuttle service will run from Garage 9 beginning at 5pm. Please check this post closer to the date of the meet for a detailed map showing each location available. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

*Please note that ticket prices have changed this year. Check FloridaGators.com for more information.

It’s time to take on the Wildcats!

Fan Note: This meet is set to begin at 5:45pm. This is one hour earlier than all other home meets this year.

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 1 & 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
• Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at Garage 9 located on Archer Road (same lot used for Men’s Basketball). A complimentary shuttle service will run from Garage 9 beginning at 5pm. For a more detailed look at the map, please refer to the Gymnastics Parking page on FloridaGators.com.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

*Please note that ticket prices have changed this year. Check FloridaGators.com for more information.

It’s your last chance to see the Gator Gymnastics squad in action this evening as they take on the Nittany Lions from Penn State. Let’s send the Seniors off on a high note! Go Gators!

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 1 & 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
• Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at Garage 9 located on Archer Road (same lot used for Men’s Basketball). A complimentary shuttle service will run from Garage 9 beginning at 5pm. For a more detailed look at the map, please refer to the Gymnastics Parking page on FloridaGators.com.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

*Please note that ticket prices have changed this year. Check FloridaGators.com for more information.

The Stephen C. O’Connell Center is excited to host the Craft Festival on Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th from 10am – 5pm. Our Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases crafts that are authentically made by talented artisans and crafters. The Craft Festival provides an excellent opportunity to shop for unique merchandise and gifts and features hundreds of different vendors. Come find something special for yourself or that hard to shop for person in your life.

Additional Information

• Gates: The Administration Gate closest to the O’Connell Center parking lot will be open for the public.
• Camera Policy: All cameras will be allowed for this event.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed.
• Concession Information: Various stands will be open around the arena. A visual map will be provided upon entering the building.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• Parking: Parking is lifted on campus during the weekend. The closest lot will be the O’Connell Center parking lot adjacent to the building. Alternative parking can be found around campus. For more information, please refer to the UF parking map.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Website Link for Event: Craft Festival 2018

Ticketing Information: Tickets can be purchased at the link provided above. Tickets are valid for entry on either date, but can only be used once. Coupons for the show are also available HERE. Coupons must be printed out to be used.