A Night of Comedy with Dusty Slay

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

Laugh out loud as southern charm meets sharp wit and sarcasm with Nashville-based comedian Dusty Slay. His “clean with an edge” style is relatable, feel-good, and genuinely funny. With a massive social media following, regular appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, and a Netflix special under his belt, Dusty’s goal...

FEST 23

Downtown Gainesville 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Party with thousands of music fans for a weekend of live music featuring hundreds of bands. Multiple venues transform downtown Gainesville for three days as the annual independent music festival with a lineup of over 350 bands, comedians and professional wrestlers. Headliners in 2025 include The Get Up Kids, Dillinger...

Adult Trick or Treating: Neon Nights, October 24-25

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

Trick-or-treat with candy-inspired beers. Swamp Head Brewery ups the game with four nights in 2025. Expect glowing blacklights and Halloween-themed beers, limited-edition glassware (get there early), merch drops and surprises each night. Costumes are encouraged (bonus points for neon). Admission is free. Swamp Head Brewery's Adult Trick-or-Treating takes place Friday,...

Roll out the Barrel! It’s Blocktoberfest at Blackadder!

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

Break out the lederhosen and dirndls! It's time for the 9th Annual Blocktoberfest! Have barrels of fun with live Bavarian music, traditional German food from Strega Nona’s Oven and Uppercrust, specialty brewed Blocktoberfest Lager and a variety of German-style beers, and commemorative steins with refill discounts. Looking for a little...

The Hope Weekend – 20th Anniversary at UF Champion’s Club and Hawkstone Country Club

Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 121 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Join The Hope Weekend, Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure’s premier annual fundraiser and their most inspiring event of the year. Celebrating 20 years of relentless progress, this milestone weekend will honor the families, scientists, donors, and community members who are making a cure for DYT1 dystonia possible. The Hope...

Michael Feinstein in Big Band Broadway

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

Broadway never sounds better than when it swings with Michael Feinstein as he brings the classic Broadway songbook into the 21st century. The evening features The Carnegie Hall Ensemble and Special Guest Star Bobby Daye with music from quintessential shows such as Cabaret, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Into the...

Orchids in the Garden at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

See beautiful floor displays of blooming orchids highlight this popular annual event for one day only, Saturday, October 25. The show is hosted by the Gainesville Orchid Society at the annual Kanapaha Botanical Gardens during fall plant sale and open house. Orchids and orchid supplies are offered for sale. Educational...

Free

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, October 25-29

Friends of the Library 430 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse the five-day sale, organized and presented by the all-volunteer Friends of the Library organization, offering over 500,000 gently used books of all genres, art, puzzles, games, movies, vinyl, CDs, magazines and more at bargain prices. Most items are priced $.25 to $4, on Tuesday every item is half-price and...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Friends of the Library 430 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse the five-day sale, organized and presented by the all-volunteer Friends of the Library organization, offering over 500,000 gently used books of all genres, art, puzzles, games, movies, vinyl, CDs, magazines and more at bargain prices. Most items are priced $.25 to $4, on Tuesday every item is half-price and...

Fall Fest at Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

This annual Trinity tradition has something fun for everyone, including trunk-or-treating, tractor rides, games, food, and more. Hope to see you there!

Free

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Friends of the Library 430 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse the five-day sale, organized and presented by the all-volunteer Friends of the Library organization, offering over 500,000 gently used books of all genres, art, puzzles, games, movies, vinyl, CDs, magazines and more at bargain prices. Most items are priced $.25 to $4, on Tuesday every item is half-price and...

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale – Ten Cent Day

Friends of the Library 430 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse the five-day sale, organized and presented by the all-volunteer Friends of the Library organization, offering over 500,000 gently used books of all genres, art, puzzles, games, movies, vinyl, CDs, magazines and more at bargain prices. Most items are priced $.25 to $4, on Tuesday every item is half-price and...

The Gainesville Orchestra Presents “Harvest Gold”

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience an evening with the Gainesville Orchestra and their season opener "Harvest Gold." Enjoy Tchaikovskey's powerful "Fifth," Florence Price and the Halloween-themed "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." The 2025-2026 season celebrates 250 years of cultural tapestry with performances at the Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall.

Adult Trick or Treating: Neon Nights, October 30-31

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

Trick-or-treat with candy-inspired beers. Swamp Head Brewery ups the game with four nights in 2025. Expect glowing blacklights and Halloween-themed beers, limited-edition glassware (get there early), merch drops and surprises each night. Costumes are encouraged (bonus points for neon). Admission is free. Swamp Head Brewery’s Adult Trick-or-Treating takes place Friday,...

Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist: New Jazz Underground

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

Feel the pulse of hard-bop jazz brought to life by the New Jazz Underground. Deeply rooted in traditional jazz, they add their lively spirit to a classic style by infusing elements like hip-hop and Afro-Latin rhythms - without losing the music’s authentic swing and soul. These talented young artists have...

Perspectives in the Parks: Connecting Communities with the Outdoors at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn how to help communities benefit economically while promoting the enjoyment public lands. Presentation by Austin Burton. Join at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center on the first Sunday of each month for Perspectives in the Park, a monthly program featuring experts in their field sharing information on a variety of...

Free

Quartetto di Cremona

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrating 25 years of being one of the world’s preeminent string quartets, the Quartetto di Cremona are renowned for their lustrous sound and relaxed mastery. Their innovative approach to classical music showcases their dedication to bringing timeless pieces to life in new and exciting ways.

Florida: A History in Pictures

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

View highlights from the popular Facebook group “Florida: A History in Pictures,” with founders Jeff Davies and Mike McGinness. Learn how their group of 300,000 members inspired a bestselling book featuring photos from historical institutions, including the Matheson History Museum, and personal photos from the group’s members. Their presentation focuses...

Free

Closing Weekend of the Horrifically-Hilarious “Evil Dead: The Musical”

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

The classic cult films come to life on stage in one of the craziest, funniest and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time! Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash...

Tom Petty Weekend

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

Celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Petty with a weekend musical lineup headlined by The Wallflowers with Jake Thistle and Jeff Slate, Shine and the Shakers, The Ain't Sisters, Fortune Child, Morningbell and more. The official festival of Tom Petty Nation welcomes music fans from across the country and...