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A Weekend of Art and Fun at the Annual Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43 St, Gainesville

Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year, transforming the Shoppes At Thornebrook into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture. Displays of art include painting, sculpture, glass works, fiber arts, jewelry and more. Dining options include Bageland, Esperanza,...

Ongoing

Jonathan Larson’s RENT at the Gainesville Community Playhouse September 19 – October 12

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Jonathan Larson’s RENT, running September 19–October 12 at the GCP Playhouse. Performances are held Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Content advisory: mature themes and language; strobe lighting. PLEASE NOTE that, beginning this season, evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. Showtimes,...

Fall Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens

Wilmot Botanical Gardens 2023 Mowry Rd., Gainesville

Wilmot Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Fall Plant Sale pre-order! There is a nice variety of azaleas, natives, grasses, shrubs, trees, edibles and camellias for pre-order and they look forward to receiving your order soon. Pre-orders accepted now through October 2, 2025. Pre-ordered plants...

Free

Fall Arts Festival at the Shoppes at Thornebrook

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43 St, Gainesville

Experience the magic of art in the heart of Gainesville. Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year. This Gainesville tradition will once again transform the picturesque Shoppes At Thornebrook into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture. Art...

Free

The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza (2025)

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville

Celebrate the arrival of fall right in the heart of downtown Gainesville! The City of Gainesville is thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza. Enjoy a variety of festive activities including a corn maze, games, pumpkin patch, delicious food, face painting, a themed...

Free

Book Fair at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville

Throwback to Book Fair Day! Join Swamp Head Brewery’s first-ever Adult Book Fair on Saturday, October 11th, 12–5 pm! Expect local booksellers, bookish vendors, food trucks, live music & more. Free and family friendly. Benefiting Peak Literacy – all vendor fees support kids’ reading success. Vendors: Want in? Email maggiem@swamphead.com...

A Wicked Night at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville

Follow the yellow brick road to…A Wicked Night at Blackadder! On Tap: - Wicked Games - Wicked Costume Contest (Categories TBD) - Wicked Trivia Challenge - Wicked Cocktail Creation - Wicked Food Truck Everyday Amore Be sure to save the date and join us for a Wicked night of fun!