• “a river full of all my lost loved ones” at the Hippodrome Theatre

    a river full of all my lost loved ones (Opening Performance)
    The Hippodrome Theatre 25 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL, United States

    See the opening performance of "a river full of all my lost loved ones," a public art project by artist Conrad Cheung on the front steps at the Hippodrome Theatre. The installation transforms the theater's six columns into 26-foot scenes created from more than 600 drawings by children in its...

    Free
  • Season of Screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze

    Season of Screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze
    Peanut Patch and CornMaze 8656 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, United States

    Brave three haunted attractions during Season of Screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze, celebrating 10 years of scares. After dark, horror characters step out of the shadows as guests make their way through a haunted house, haunted hayride and haunted corn maze. One ticket provides unlimited access to...

    $20.00
  • High Springs Fall Festival, September 26-27

    High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, United States

    Celebrate the season during the annual High Springs Fall Festival at the Farmers Market Pavilion. Bring the family for a community gathering featuring local vendors, kids carnival activities, prizes and plenty of fall fun. Browse vendor booths, enjoy activities for children and spend the day soaking up the small-town atmosphere...

    Free
  • Circus Trains at High Springs Fall Festival

    High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, United States

    See the circus trains come to life in miniature during the High Springs Fall Festival. A large-scale operating train display recreates the spectacle of a traveling circus, complete with a big top, animals, clowns and colorful circus scenes. Watch the trains make their way around the detailed layout and take...

    Free
  • Senior Bingo

    Senior Bingo
    Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave, Newberry, United States

    Join Senior Bingo and enjoy a fun afternoon of games, social connection, and friendly competition. Senior Bingo takes place each Monday through Newberry Parks and Recreation and offers free bingo games with prizes awarded during every round. Participants can gather with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a welcoming community...

  • Grove Street Farmers Market

    Grove Street Farmers Market
    Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Browse vendors at Grove Street Farmers Market every Monday (4-7 p.m.) with fresh, locally grown produce, free-range meats, organic dairy, honey, artisan foods, and handcrafted goods in a friendly community setting. Pick up seasonal flavors, enjoy live music, and support local farmers and makers at this local weekly market rooted...

    Free
  • English Country Dance

    Community Art Workshops with Y No Había Luz
    United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Dance along during English Country Dance, a welcoming evening of traditional social dancing accompanied by live music from Hoggetowne Fancy. Beginner lessons begin at 6 p.m., followed by an evening of dancing led by experienced callers. No partner or previous experience is required, making this weekly gathering an inviting way...

  • Monday Night Rally Run Club

    Monday Night Rally Run Club
    The Queens Arms Pub 5323 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Run with the Monday Night Rally Run Club and enjoy a welcoming weekly gathering for runners and walkers of all experience levels. The Monday Night Rally Run Club follows a scenic route through Haile Plantation and encourages community, fitness, and social connection. Participants can enjoy an active evening outdoors while...

    Free
  • Swamp Head Brewery – Trivia Night

    Trivia Night at Swamp Head Brewery
    Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Test your knowledge during Trivia Night at Swamp Head Brewery, held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Compete in teams or individually for prizes while enjoying a fun and social evening of questions and friendly competition.

    Free
  • Comedy Play “You Can’t Take It With You”, Opening Weekend

    Comedy Play “You Can’t Take It With You”
    Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Laugh along with the eccentric Sycamore family in "You Can't Take It With You," a comedy filled with unconventional characters and unexpected situations. Fireworks in the basement, an eccentric dance instructor and a Russian Grand Duchess are all part of life under the watch of family patriarch Martin Vanderhof. Amid...

  • Archer Farmers Market at the Historic Depot

    Archer Farmers Market at the Historic Depot
    Archer Depot 16994 SW 134th Ave., Archer, United States

    Browse the Archer Farmers Market and discover fresh produce, handmade goods, and local vendors every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Set at a historic depot, this weekly market offers a welcoming space to support small businesses and connect with the community. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with unique finds...

    Free
  • Family Planting Party: Celebrating Libraries

    Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Plant a seed from the Seed Library during Family Planting Party: Celebrating Libraries. The hands-on activity marks the Library District's 40th anniversary while introducing families to the resources available through the Seed Library. Participants can take their planted seed home to nurture and watch it grow.

    Free
  • Open Pickleball Nights Serve Up a New Way to be Active

    Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Looking for a fun way to stay active and connect with other Pickleball players? Grab your paddle: Open Pickleball Nights are coming to the Alachua County Sports and Events Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., giving players a drop-in space to rally, compete, and meet fellow pickleball enthusiasts. The program...

    $10
  • Daft Cow Brewery – Bingo Night

    Daft Cow Brewery – Bingo Night
    Daft Cow Brewery 13800 Tech City Circle, Alachua, FL, United States

    Play bingo at Daft Cow Brewery in Alachua during a casual evening of friendly competition. Bring friends, grab a card and follow the numbers for opportunities to call bingo and win prizes throughout the night.

  • Author John Green presents “Hollywood, Ending” with special guest Paige Lewis

    Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Join internationally bestselling author John Green, known for the bestselling YA novel “The Fault in Our Stars,” and author and poet Paige Lewis for a conversation about Green’s adult fiction debut, “Hollywood, Ending.” The new novel follows two rising actors navigating romance, celebrity and the tension between public and private...

  • WACKY Wednesdays

    WACKY Wednesdays
    Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street, Alachua, United States

    Enjoy Creative Play at the Alachua Branch Library for weekly kids’ activities including arts and crafts, LEGOs, MakerSpace projects, board and card games, and video games. Each week offers something new for children to explore, create, and play. The program encourages imagination, social interaction, and hands-on learning in a fun,...

    Free
  • Daft Cow Brewery – Trivia Night

    Daft Cow Brewery – Trivia Night
    Daft Cow Brewery 13800 Tech City Circle, Alachua, FL, United States

    Put your knowledge to the test during Trivia Night at Daft Cow Brewery in Alachua. Gather a team, settle in at the brewery and see how your group stacks up during an evening of friendly competition. It’s an easygoing way to spend time with friends while enjoying the atmosphere at...

  • Swamp Head Brewery – Open Mic Night

    Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Take the stage during Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery. Musicians, poets, comedians and other performers are welcome to share their talents during an evening highlighting Gainesville's creative community. Sign up in person beginning at 6:30 p.m., with performances starting at 7 p.m. Each performer receives a nine-minute slot,...

    Free
  • “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Live Shadowcast

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE on Stage! Fall Run!
    The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Step into the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" during a six-night fall run presented by Glory Days and The Best Little Rocky Horror in FL. Local performers bring the movie to life with a live-action shadowcast accompanying the film, complete with audience participation and the offbeat theatrical traditions...

  • Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

    Little Sparks
    The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Discover Little Sparks at the Cade Museum, an interactive early childhood program designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Little Sparks at the Cade Museum introduces young learners to science concepts through music, movement, stories, crafts, and hands-on exploration. The program encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning through age-appropriate activities...