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...

Boos & Brews at Blackadder Bewing

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

Drink up Witches! It's time for Blackadder's 9th Annual Boos & Brews! Thursday, October 30th 6-9PM The limited edition Monster Cereal Killer beers will be tapped! One... Ah, Ah, Ah: Porter w/ Count Chocula Cereal & Cacao Nibs Frankly Speaking: Gose w/ Frankenberry Cereal & Strawberry Wine Must Hey Boo:...

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,...

Tu Fiesta Radio Festival 2025

Alachua County Sports and Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Shine a spotlight on Latin culture at Tu Fiesta Radio Festival 2025 with live music, dance, food, family fun and featured artist “The Prince of Salsa” Luis Enrique. Experience performances from local and international artists, cultural showcases, kids’ activities and traditional cuisine.    

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.

Sip, Savor and Shop: 12th Annual Women United Holiday Luncheon at Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the United Way for the 12th Annual Women United Holiday Luncheon & Shopping Event - a festive celebration of food, fun and philanthropy. Enjoy a delicious lunch while browsing unique holiday gifts from local vendors featuring handmade crafts, artisan jewelry, candles, and more. It’s the perfect way to support...

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...

Autumn Farm-to-Table Dinner to Uplift Fresh Food Access: Giving Garden Benefit Dinner Hosted by Superette

Superette 1511 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Join a special evening supporting the Giving Garden at a farm to table dinner. Begin with a farm tour among crops, flowers and herbs before heading to Superette for a multi-course, family-style dinner. Each dish highlights ingredients from local farms, butchers and fisheries, with optional wine pairings celebrating the richness...

$150

“Chambers v. Florida and the Criminal Justice Revolution” Author Talk

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

Learn how the 1940 Supreme Court decision in Chambers v. Florida banned coerced confessions and helped launch the criminal procedure revolution. Join Dr. Richard Brust as he discusses the 1933 trial in Pompano, FL that sparked this chain of events and how the landmark ruling still impacts us today. Presented...

Florida Volleyball vs Texas A&M at Exactech Arena

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

Nov. 12 (Wed) at 7 PM vs. Texas A&M | Top Gator 'Military & First Responders Appreciation' Night Aviator sunglasses for the first 200 UF students

Stand-Up Comedian Gabriel Rutledge

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

Laugh out loud with Gabriel Rutledge. The quick thinking, fast talking, hard-working stand-up comedian performs at Vivid Music Hall during his Don't Read the Comments tour.

$38.04

Tioga Movie Night: “Frozen” with Special Guest, Elsa!

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

Visit Tioga Town Center for a very special movie night featuring Frozen, starting off with a guest Character visit featuring the one & only, ELSA! That’s right, Elsa will be there live, in person starting at 7:00pm for a memorable character experience, so get there early, and get ready to...

Free

Rising Country Artist Erin Kinsey at Vivid Music Hall

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

Rising country star, Erin Kinsey is coming to Gainesville on the "She's Still Gettin' Away With It" extended tour!

$25.98