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.

Grammy® winning singer-songwriter and one of the most successful Christian touring artists, Chris Tomlin, will be coming to Gainesville on April 6, 2019 on the newly announced Holy Roar Tour.Chris Tomlin is one of the most heralded singer-songwriters in the world who has amassed an impressive body of work. He has sold more than 8 million albums, 11.3 million digital tracks with 16 #1 singles. Chris is one of only four artists ever to receive the Sound Exchange Digital Radio Award for over 1 Billion digital radio streams, others include Justin Timberlake, Pitbull and Garth Brooks. The Grammy® winner’s list of music awards include an American Music Award, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a BMI Songwriter of the Year Award and more. Chris’ concert tours have sold-out venues in major cities including New York City’s Madison Square Garden, The Forum in Los Angeles, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and Red Rocks in Denver, among others.

Additional Information

• Gates: Gate 1 will be open for the General Public.
• 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: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage as well as the lot. Parking is first come, first serve and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Our own Florida Gators are facing off against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in this showdown for the Battle 4 Atlantis!

Additional Information

• Gates: All gates will be open for the General Public.
• 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 throughout the concourse
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: See the Parking Policies listed here »
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Butler’s pride and reputation will be at stake when they come here to Gainesville and challenge our team of Gators, who are hungry for a win on the court!

Additional Information

• Gates: All gates will be open for the General Public.
• 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 throughout the concourse
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: See the Parking Policies listed here »
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »