Swamp Head Brewery’s Oktoberfest

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

Prost to good times: it's Oktoberfest at Swamp Head Brewery! Enjoy German beers, steins, sausages & live tunes. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with food from Stubbies, TommyKnockers and Uppercrust, music by Varsity Tuba Quartet and games like Sausage Toss, Stein-Holding and Oktoberfest Musical Chairs. Check the Swamp Head Brewery...

Waldo 3rd Annual Homecoming Festival

Waldo City Park 14705 NE Waldo Rd., Waldo, United States

The Waldo Homecoming Festival is a three-day community celebration filled with fun, food, and fellowship. This annual event brings together families, friends, and visitors from near and far to honor the rich history and vibrant spirit of Waldo. Friday Night – Praise in the Park Kick off the weekend with...

Free

Waldo 3rd Annual Homecoming Festival

Waldo City Park 14705 NE Waldo Rd., Waldo, United States

Celebrate community, connection and small-town charm with big-time fun at Waldo’s 3rd Annual Homecoming Festival. Enjoy a weekend packed with local craft vendors, live music and entertainment, food trucks, family fun with games and kids activities. Saturday features the homecoming parade at 10 a.m. followed by the festival and car...

Folk and Indie Pop with The Currys and Singer-Songwriter Chelsea Saddler

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

Enjoy an evening of modern folk and indie pop with The Currys, known for their sharp storytelling, rich vocals and signature three-part harmonies. Their latest sound adds a guitar-driven edge while keeping the warmth fans love. St. Augustine singer-songwriter Chelsea Saddler opens the show with a soulful, roots-infused style.

$25 – $30

CircusPalooza with Swing Theory

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Gainesville Circus Center presents CircusPalooza with the Swing Theory band. The fourth annual Circus Palooza is a "live music circus show" featuring aerialists, dancers and a whole lot of swing. Tickets and showtimes available at gainesvillecircus.com. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville Alachua County and the City of Gainesville.

$20 – $25

D & S Classic Car Show and Antique Tractor Show at O’Steen’s Barn

The O'Steen's Barn 16811 NW CR 241, Alachua, United States

Cruise into nostalgia at the D&S Classic Car Show and Antique Tractor Show! Vehicle registration runs from 8–10:30 a.m. with a $25 entry fee per vehicle (cash or credit at the gate). Categories include Ford, GM, Mopar, import, truck, special interest, tractor, and motorcycle. Awards begin at 1 p.m. Enjoy...

Fall Festival at Butler Town Center

Butler Town Center 3217 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate fall at Butler Town Center's first-ever Fall Festival! This year’s celebration is Peanuts-inspired, bringing the charm of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends to Butler. Explore Butler Town Center (Sephora, Ford’s Garage, Anthropologie and more) and the Greenspace by P.F. Chang’s for a day full of fall fun. Games and...

Free

Tioga Car Show 2025 at Tioga Town Center

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

Come check out an amazing lineup of cars and trucks, from your favorite vintage classics, to the newest, fastest modern styles, it’s all here. Plus there will be live music from Whiskey Jones, food, entertainment, activities, prizes, and more, all for an amazing cause! This year’s show benefits ElderCare of...

Rock with The Hails at Vivid Music Hall

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

Rock with the unique indie-pop rock sound of The Hails with Edgehill, Oceanic and Jupiter Bloom. GA and balcony seating available. Ages 18 and up.  

Live Music with Unwound at Blackadder Brewing

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

Wind down your weekend with some live music and refreshing craft beer when trio, Unwound returns to Blackadder Brewing Company.

Sip and Secrets: A Masquerade Wine Tasting at Raise Your Glass Wine Bar

Raise Your Glass Wine Bar 7415 NW 4th Blvd #30, Gainesville, United States

Put your palate to the test at the blind tasting event! Enjoy four small plated courses paired with four mystery wine samples. Try to guess the varietals before the big reveal. A fun, flavorful night of wine, food, and friendly competition. Get tickets here: www.raiseyourglasswinebar.com/tickets

$175

Alt-Rock with Parrotfish, Madwoman and Dogs Can Wear Hats at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come see Parrotfish, Madwoman, and Visit Neptune at The Wooly on September 28th. Parrotfish will be playing "The Implication," "Miami," and all of their other favorites and latest music. Tickets are now on sale, join the party! 🎉

$12

Blues on the Patio with JW Gilmore and Friends

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a master storyteller, a demon on the harp, a well-versed musician and, above all, a showman extraordinaire with JW Gilmore. He has been playing harmonica for over 20 years and keeps audiences laughing, smiling and dancing into the night. JW Gilmore will be joined on the patio by Beulah...

Free

Southern Rock with JJ Grey and Mofro

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

Experience a powerful voice with a blend of southern soul, rock and blues at Heartwood Soundstage. JJ Grey and Mofro are known for gritty vocals and deeply personal songwriting. Themes of redemption, rebirth and good times are on display. Many songs are steeped in the mythical Southern stories of his...

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 at the Matheson History Museum

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

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 be read from the colonial...

Free

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
Event Series Alachua Farmers Market on Main

Grand Opening of the Alachua Farmers Market on Main

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

Celebrate the grand opening of the Alachua Farmers Market on Main on Saturday, October 4! Shop fresh local produce, flowers, honey and farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, plants, handmade items and more while enjoying live music, food trucks and a farm animal swap. Admission is free and the first 100 shoppers...

Free

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...