Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gators football with a guided 30-minute tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and South End Zone Football Complex. Walk through the players’ locker room and visit the stadium field level. Tours run throughout the afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Book your tour...

$30 – $50

Florida Museum on the Go! Early Explorers: Florida’s Megafauna at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! The Florida Museum's Prehistoric Life series shows the fascinating animals that roamed Florida millions of years ago with real fossils, replicas and models. Exploring Fossils: in this session of the Prehistoric Life series, children will check out...

Wheatus (acoustic) at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Blend pop, rock and clever lyrics with a special acoustic set by Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown. Wheatus burst onto the scene in 2000 with their hit "Teenage Dirtbag," which topped charts in Australia and reached the top 10 in the UK and Germany. Opening the night is Gabrielle Sterbenz,...

$25 – $37

Timucua Language and Culture: Understanding Alachua County’s Native Heritage

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

Uncover Timucua language and culture. Who were the Native people of Alachua County? The correct answer depends on the time period, but when the Spanish arrived, the Timucua people were the residents of this region. Due to recent progress in reading and understanding the Timucua language, Native documents can now...

Free
Sing for a Season with Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus

Sing for a Season with Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus Rehearsals at Grace Presbyterian Church

Grace Presbyterian Church 3146 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Make new friends and learn to sing with the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus. No prior musical experience is required, all levels are welcome. Barbershop isn't just for quartets. Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus is a 25+ member women's chorus that specializes in barbershop-style a cappella music. GHSC's "Sing for a Season"...

Free
Buchholz High School Players Present Six: Teen Edition

Buchholz High School Players Present “Six: Teen Edition,” October 2-12

Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

The global musical phenomenon SIX is getting a royal remix for young performers! Buchholz High School is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of "SIX: Teen Edition," a specially adapted version of the smash-hit West End and Broadway musical that has captivated audiences around the world. Written by Toby Marlow...

“The Roses” at the Hippdrome Cinema, October 2-12

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

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Coleman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and...

Football Fridays (UF vs. Texas) at Swamp Head Brewery

Get ready for the ultimate pre-game party! Join Swamp Head Brewery every Friday before every Gator home game for Football Fridays, a celebration like no other. They've got everything you need to kick off your game day weekend properly. Live Music: High Water Line 6-9 pm Join Swamp Head Brewery...

Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Curia on the Drag 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes. Únete al chat de WhatsApp para estar al tanto de los eventos, episodio de la semana y conocer al grupo. El moderador, Christian A. Rodríguez, le enviará...

Pack the Dome | Florida Volleyball vs. Auburn

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gator Fans, make sure to pack the dome next Friday at 7pm as Gators Volleyball takes on the Auburn Tigers. Don't miss out on your opportunity to walk home with Taylor Swift t-shirts, a pair of football tickets or a brand new scooter (UF Students Only). Pick up your tickets...

$11
Mean Girls Jr

“Mean Girls Jr” at Lincoln Middle School, October 3-12

Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Lincoln Middle School and Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Jr, a family friendly version of the iconic film. Showtimes: October 3,4,9, 10 and 11th at 7pm. October 5 & October 12 at 3pm.

Singer-Songwriter Paul Thorn with Kristopher James at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Catch night of songs and stories with Paul Thorn with Kristopher James inside the listening room at Heartwood. American Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who) addresses things we all think about, but few can articulate with the kind of candor, humor and folksy truth that immediately...

$30

Funk and Psych-Pop with Magic City Hippies with Rohna at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Don’t miss a night of dancing and live music with Magic City Hippies and Rohna. Miami’s Magic City Hippies bring their sun-soaked blend of funk, psych-pop, and indie grooves to Gainesville. Known for high-energy performances at festivals like Bonnaroo and ACL, the trio tours behind Enemies (2025), their groove-driven breakup...

$27.20

Gainesville Cars and Coffee at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

Get an up-close view of cars at Gainesville Cars and Coffee. The family-friendly gathering is open to all automotive enthusiasts and is free to attend.

Halloween Costume Sale

Dance Alive National Ballet Great Halloween Costume Sale at Pofahl Studios

Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Find great adult and children's costumes at the 26th annual Great Halloween Costume Sale presented by Dance Alive and The Next Generation. Browse hip-hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary, tap costumes and prom dresses for everyone, some never worn with retail prices of $75. This sale is a great way to pick...

Free

Guided Walks at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

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

Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Perspectives in the Park – Keep on Burnin’: The History of Wildland Fire in Florida at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center

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

Fire has shaped the landscapes of Florida for thousands of years! Indigenous peoples skillfully used fire for many reasons long before European settlers arrived and adopted the practice. In the 20th century, however, the U.S. government promoted fire suppression, turning once-open forests into overgrown tinderboxes. Thankfully, science brought fire back...

Free

Violinist Maria Ioudenitch

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

See this phenomenal young artist before she becomes a household name! Originally from Russia, where she began playing violin at age 3, Maria Ioudenitch pours her heart into every note. Expect comfortable and familiar classics along with exciting, lesser-known compositions. During her visit, Maria will also share her talent with...