Presented by the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) and The Gainesville Sun, 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: 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, please refer to the Gainesville Builder’s Association website.

The UF College of Medicine Celebration of Research reflects on the strength of our research programs and appreciate the breadth, quality, and merit of the science conducted within the College.

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, please follow the link to the UF College of Medicine website.

The 2018 Katsu Challenge is back in Exactech Arena! Online registration has begun. Forms must be received by February 19, 2018.

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.

JOIN US for the Rinker School Spring 2018 Career Fair!

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 for vendors will be in the North Lawn outside the Football Stadium. Regular UF decals are required for all other areas. First come, first served.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Additional Information: For additional information, please follow the link to the UF DCP website.

Join us for an Open Forum with author and apologist, Ravi Zacharias, and author and professor, Vince Vitale, as they discuss the topic of Jesus Among Secular Gods.

• 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: 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 FHSAA Website.

Host: Pray FLA

The Florida High School Athletic Association will be hosting their High School Competitive Cheerleading State Competitions in the Exactech Arena. Join us as these talented high school teams compete for the title of Florida State Champions! Tickets are $12.00.

• 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 allowed for this event
• Concession Information: Available in Gate 1 lobby. NO outside food or drinks will be permitted inside the building
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking – Sunday Day 1: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
• Parking – Monday Day 2: Parking will be made available on the North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Flavet Field. Please refer to the following MAP for directions. Busses will need to park in the Hilton parking lot after drop off. Please refer to the following MAP for directions to the lot.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the FHSAA Website.

For more events hosted by the Gainesville Sports Commission, please refer to their website at: https://www.gainesvillesportscommission.com/

Your Florida Gators are in the O’Connell Center one final time this year! Come out and support your Gator seniors as they take on the Auburn Tigers!

Doors open: 10:00 AM

Diving: 10:30 AM

Swim: 12:00 PM

Additional Information

• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• 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: Available at Gate 2
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Tonight is a special one in the O’Dome as the Gators Gymnastics team faces off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the annual Link To Pink meet!

Doors: 5:30pm

Additional Information

• Gates: Gates 1 & 2 are 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: 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. 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 the Commuter Lot located south of the O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive. A complimentary shuttle service will run from the Commuter Lot beginning at 5pm. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »