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Image: Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, 1903, Gift of Ione T. Staley, Lowe Art Museum Collection

On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”

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

Explore the new exhibit "French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950," showcasing over 55 paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum’s collection of European art. "French Moderns" also features Claude Monet’s "Waterloo Bridge" on loan from the Lowe Art Museum, and "Champ d’avoine (Oat Field)" from the Harn’s collection. The exhibition...

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Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours

Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, September 15-19

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...

$20
Gainesville Reads

Gainesville Reads Festival Hosted by The Lynx, Now Through September 27

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Experience a good read with immersive activities during the month-long reading festival Gainesville Reads. The Lynx Books hosts a range of free events all focused around a single book, encouraging as many people as possible to read and engage with it. This year's selection is "We're Alone" by Haitian-American author...

Free
cade museum sports science exhibit - black and white photo of football players

NEW at the Cade Museum: “The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers”

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

Explore the new exhibit "The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers" and learn how science and invention have transformed sports, from ancient training methods and homemade tonics to - Gatorade, high-tech equipment and data-driven performance tools. Discover the breakthroughs that changed the game, the inventors...

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“Fascination of Science” Photo Exhibit at the Cade Museum

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

Explore the exhibit "Fascination of Science" to see intersection of art and science through the lens of German artist Herlinde Koelbl. The photo exhibition features portraits of Nobel laureates and leading scientists from around the globe. First shown in Germany in 2020, it has since traveled around the world. The...

The Joint Chiropractic free talk with Dr. Sen Khiev

Free Talk with Dr. Sen Khiev at The Joint Chiropractic

The Joint Chiropractic 3310 SW 35th Blvd., Suite B, Gainesville, United States

Looking for a chiropractor near who can help you better understand your health and mobility? Join The Joint Chiropractic – Gainesville for an exclusive free talk with Dr. Sen Khiev. This engaging session will dive into how muscle imbalances can lead to spinal misalignment, chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility—and...

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Florida Museum on the Go! Science Surprises: Exploring Surface Tension at the Alachua County Library District Cone Park Branch

Alachua County Library District Cone Park Branch 2801 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Splash into science with the Florida Museum at the library! Neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students in an informal setting. If you miss one session, you can check...

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Healing Touch Cancer Support Group

Healing Touch Cancer Support Group at Trinity United Methodist Church

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

Are you looking for support through your journey with cancer? The Healing Touch Cancer Support group includes cancer patients, survivors, family, and friends who have been affected by cancer. It offers spiritual encouragement and compassion along the path to healing. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month...

Free
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Ales and Empanadas at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Pair a flight of craft brews with a flight of Latin food with Swamp Head Brewery and Tequecheese. Grab a preset beer flight at the bar and a four-bite food flight in the tasting room (tequeño, arepa, empanada, mandoca), while supplies last.  

Gainesville Latino Film Festival Somos Nuestras Montañas
21st Gainesville Latino Film Festival (Sept 11-28)

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: “Somos Nuestras Montañas“ at the Matheson Museum

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

Uncover a far away, yet deeply familiar story of people, land and dignity. “Somos Nuestras Montañas” is a powerful documentary about identity and unbreakable fight to exist. Through the lens of the Armenian community in the South Caucasus, personal stories invite the audience to reflect on what it means to...

Free
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Ladies Night on Main Street Alachua

Main Street Alachua 15000 Bob Hitchcock's Main St., Alachua, FL, United States

Grab your girlfriends, take some selfies, and indulge in a night of pampering and fun in the heart of downtown Alachua. Ladies, this night is all about YOU! Shops stay open late, transforming Main Street in Alachua into the ultimate destination for a midweek girls’ night out. Local shops roll...

Free
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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
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Jazz on Main Street GNV-Pro-JAM

Jazz on Main Street GNV-Pro-JAM at GFAA Gallery

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery as it transforms into a vibrant live Jazz Jam Session, where local jazz professionals and college musicians come together to play, vibe, and explore in an atmosphere where art and music intertwine. With special guest artists often joining in, every night is...

actors on stage at a dinner table for the production of 39 Steps at the Hippodrome Theatre
The 39 Steps at The Hippodrome Theatre

Comedic Thriller “The 39 Steps” at the Hippodrome Theatre, September 18-28

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch what happens when a man on the run, a mysterious organization and a case of mistaken identity combine on stage at the Hippodrome Theatre. "The 39 Steps" is the Hitchcockian comedic thriller that's taking Gainesville by storm. Four incredible actors become 150 characters in this Tony Award-winning production. Performances...

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Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join GSD for FREE swing dancing every Thursday in a beautiful, air-conditioned, historic dance hall with hardwood floors! Join us for an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment! 📅 Event Details: Address: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601 Time: Thursdays,...

Free
Gainesville Senior Games

Cycling, Table Tennis, Pétanque and More at the Gainesville Senior Games

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Watch athletes compete at a variety of sports at the Gainesville Senior Games.  The Gainesville Sports Commission hosts cycling time trials, track and field, table tennis, pétanque and volleyball events with three days of competition. The Gainesville Senior Games is a qualifier for the state-wide Florida Senior Games held in...

Florida Museum’s Fall Plant Sale at UF Cultural Plaza, September 19-20

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover which pollinator species you can attract and learn about the butterfly-friendly plants that work best in your landscape. The Florida Museum’s fall plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 100 species of Florida- and pollinator-friendly plants. The sale takes place at the UF...

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High Springs Farmers Market

Downtown High Springs 18587 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States
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Live Local Bands

Live Local Bands at The Great Outdoors Restaurant

The Great Outdoors Restaurant 18587 High Springs Main St, High Springs, United States

Live Local Music Bands play on outside on the patio at The Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs Florida every week. Come support local musicians while enjoying fine American cuisine at the historic central location in the heart of High Springs Florida.

Free
Glory movie poster

Free Movie Night: “Glory” 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 & Cultural Center jointly with the Alachua County Library District is showing the film “Glory” at the Cotton Club Museum, 837 SE 7th Avenue, Gainesville, at 6:30PM on Friday night, September 19th, 2025. This event is free and open to the public, but attendees are requested...

Free