Alachua County Farmers Market

Alachua County Farmers Market 5920 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Alachua County Farmers Market (ACFM) is the only Growers Only Market in North-Central Florida. Everything sold at the market is grown within 50 miles by local farmers who personally sell their produce. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the growers, ask about the varieties available, and get tips on...

Art + Mindfulness: Embracing Compassionate Love at the Harn Museum of Art

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Harn for a series of guided meditations, led by instructors from the UF Mindfulness team, and inspired by art in the Harn’s collection. This year’s Art + Mindfulness sessions focus on compassion to connect healing mindfulness to the larger world around us. Take a break from your regular...

Free

Florida Museum on the Go! Plant for Pollinators: Sarah’s Birthday Bash at Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Presented in honor of Sarah Hamilton Matheson’s birthday, this free event features live music and community organizations. The Florida Museum’s Daniels Lab will help educate guests about about the importance of native plants, wildflowers and more. Planting native flowering plants in your yard, patio and even in pots can provide...

Sarah’s Birthday Bash at the Historic Matheson House

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Matheson History Museum for a birthday celebration in honor of Sarah Hamilton Matheson. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy live jazz from MoonDancer from the porch of the historic Matheson House. Stroll through Sweetwater Park and visit local organizations including the Florida Museum of Natural History Daniels...

Event Series Maker Workshops

Maker Workshops at the Cade Museum

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

Engage in hands-on maker sessions to build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Each week has a different theme and provides an opportunity to take part in STEAM-activities like 3D modeling, basic coding, and more! These workshops are designed for people age 9 and up....

Ask Me About Art: “French Moderns” at the Harn Museum of Art

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Drop in at any point during this time period for a friendly discussion with museum educators about specific works on view in "French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950." Groups of 10 or more may schedule a traditional tour three weeks in advance by contacting tours@harn.ufl.edu.

Free

Crab, Conch and Hot Fish Festival at The Oaks Mall

The Oaks Mall 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Crab, Conch & Hot Fish Vendor Market is a vibrant, flavor-filled gathering that celebrates the best of coastal cuisine and local small businesses. Guests can indulge in freshly prepared seafood favorites - steamed crab trays, island-style conch fritters, and Southern hot fish platters - each crafted by talented local...

Free

“The Wall Street Boy” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

"The Wall Street Boy," Kipkemboi tells the story of a young math genius from rural Kenya who uses his understanding of patterns in nature to develop a successful stock market algorithm. His remarkable success from a makeshift setup in his village draws attention from international financiers and local authorities, forcing...

Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the rhythms and flavors of Brazilian culture at the family-friendly Brazil Fest. Enjoy live outdoor music and dance, a kids’ movie, artisan markets, Brazilian cuisine and cultural exhibits. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for an exclusive indoor performances. Featuring artists like Floresamba, Tenison Delrey, Marcio Mello, Maca Reggae Samba and...

“Bad Shabbos” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way. NR 2024 Comedy 1h 24m Tribeca Audience Award 2024 Showtimes: Thursday, September 4 – 6 p.m. Friday, September 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday,...

Abalone Shore Runway Show by French All the Seams

The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Weave together creativity, culture and craftsmanship at a transformative fashion event. “Abalone Shore” by French all the Seams is a tribute to the enduring legacy of Korea’s Haenyeo - the fearless free-diving women of South Korea’s Jeju Island - and the raw, natural beauty of California’s Abalone Coast. This collection...

Free

Sacred Dance Workshop: Awaken Your Inner Fire at Sacred Earth Center

Sacred Earth Center 2606 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into a transformative experience where movement becomes magic. In this immersive workshop, journey through ancient dance techniques that align body, spirit, and the cosmic energies that surround us. With every step, sway, and spiral, channel universal forces to awaken our vital life energy and ignite the creative spark within....

$20.00

Laugh Local’s Super Very Improv Comedy Show at Limelight

Limelight 4908 NW 34th St, Ste 12, Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch the hilarity and drama unfold in back-to-back performances created on the spot. Two teams of performers create the characters, conflicts, and plots of two improvised plays. When there are no scripts and no dress rehearsals, anything can happen!

Movie Night: “Shrek” at Bo Diddley Plaza

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join an outdoor screening of an animated classic in downtown Gainesville. About the film: Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom...

Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem: The Master of Suspense HITCHCOCK presents “Strangers on a Train” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

In this film noir thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley), a psychotic mama's boy Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) meets famous tennis professional Guy Haines (Farley Granger) on a train. Guy wants to move into a career in politics and...

Hip Hop Artist HOTBOII Live at Vivid Music Hall

Vivid Music Hall 201 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Kut Da Fan On 🔥HOTBOII Live in Gainesville! Vivid Music Hall Ages 21+ Tickets On Sale Now! Secure your spot early – this show will sell out!

Event Series Little Sparks

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

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

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones, ages 0-5, to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. This program is included with admission and free for museum members.

Opening Reception of “Painted Roots: Images of Black Southern Life” by Ernest Lee at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center is excited to share artistic works by local artist, Ernest Lee, in an exhibit entitled “Painted Roots: Images of Black Southern Life.” The exhibit runs through January 20, 2026. View the exhibit and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception. The event is...

Free

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: “La Frontera” (The Border) at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Join the Latina Women's League for the second screening of "La Frontera." Amid a political crisis on the border between Colombia and Venezuela, an Andean woman, her husband, and her brother survive by looting travelers. But fate pushes her to the brink of illusion, blurring the line between reality and...

North Central Blues Society 2025 Showcase

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience four of North Florida’s finest traditional blues performers, co-headlining the 2025 Gainesville Blues Showcase. The North Central Florida Blues Society is excited to host Little Mike & the Tornadoes, Dr Jules’ Cool Blues, JC & the Backscratchers and Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen.  

$25 – $30