Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Alachua Audubon Society for a monthly bird walk that begins and ends at First Magnitude Brewing Company. Volunteers guide participants from the brewery to the nature trail at Depot Park and back—wrapping up at one of Gainesville’s favorite local hangouts. All skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars or...

Waldo Sweet Potato Festival and Car Show

Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave., Waldo, FL, United States

Join a celebration of all things sweet potato, where fun activities and community spirit come together! Experience a variety of activities for all ages, including recipe contests, craft booths, music, car show, Mr. & Mrs. Sweet Potato Pageant, Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament, Waldo Area Historical Museum displays and more....

Sarah’s Birthday Bash at the Historic Matheson House

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

Join the Matheson History Museum for a birthday celebration in honor of Sarah Hamilton Matheson. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy live jazz from MoonDancer from the porch of the historic Matheson House. Stroll through Sweetwater Park and visit local organizations including the Florida Museum of Natural History Daniels...

High Springs Fall Festival

High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, United States

Welcome the season at the annual High Springs Fall Festival. The two-day event featuring local vendors, kids’ activities, prizes, and more. Browse crafts, fine art, antiques, plants, handmade goods, and delicious food while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere.  

Free

Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025

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

Celebrate the rhythms, flavors and Brazilian culture at the family-friendly Brazil Fest. Enjoy live outdoor music and dance, a kids’ movie, artisan markets, Brazilian cuisine and cultural exhibits. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for an exclusive indoor performances. Featuring artists like Floresamba, Tenison Delrey, Marcio Mello, Maca Reggae Samba and more,...

North Central Blues Society 2025 Showcase

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

Experience four of North Florida’s finest traditional blues performers, co-headlining the 2025 Gainesville Blues Showcase. The North Central Florida Blues Society is excited to host Little Mike & the Tornadoes, Dr Jules’ Cool Blues, JC & the Backscratchers and Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen.  

$25 – $30

Opening Weekend of the Tony Award-Winning Musical “RENT,” September 19-21

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Be transported to New York's bohemian East Village during the 1990s for a powerful and poignant stage production of "RENT. Follow a group of friends and artists as they navigate the challenges of love, loss and survival amidst the AIDS epidemic. "RENT" celebrates life, love, and the resilience of the...

$15 – $25

Final Weekend of “On Clover Road” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

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

At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her runaway daughter. What happens instead – in this smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat thriller – is something that will shock her to her core. What will a mother do...

Two-Day Oil Painting Workshop: Paint Like the Masters…with the Grisaille Method at Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies, September 13 and 20

Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, United States

Learn the traditional Grisaille Method in this two-day oil painting class. Award-winning artist and owner of Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies, Tina Corbett, leads both classes in High Springs, Florida. The first session, September 13, focuses on planning, tools, light and dark values and building the underpainting. The second class,...

$200

Florida Bridal Expo

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

Plan your entire wedding in one day, all in one place, while meeting top wedding professionals ready to help make your big day unforgettable. You can even book your favorite wedding professional at the show. The first 30 brides through the doors will receive a three-day, two-night hotel stay in...

$10.00 – $20.00

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...

Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Free Fridays Concert Series

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features diverse local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the plaza concert stage in downtown Gainesville. Make a night of it and grab...

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

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. Enjoy food vendors, a 50/50 raffle,...

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

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