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...

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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...

“Architecton” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

An extraordinary journey through the material that makes up our habitat: concrete, and its ancestor, stone. Filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda, Aquarela) raises a fundamental question: how do we inhabit the world of tomorrow? NR 2024 Documentary 1h 38m Showtimes: Thursday, October 2, 6 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 6 p.m. Thursday,...

Gators Soccer vs. Kentucky at Donald R. Dizney Stadium

Donald R Dizney Stadium

Join the Gators as they support the fight against cancer in their annual Kick Cancer match. The first 500 fans get a pink Kick Cancer wristband. All regular season games are free admission.  

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...

Vintage Decor and Collectibles at the Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market, October 3-4

Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

Browse antiques, jewelry, furniture and handmade crafts under one roof at the Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market. Don't miss an exhibition of antique farm equipment from the North Florida Antique Tractor Club. While you shop, enjoy kettle corn, cake pops, fresh-squeezed lemonade, smash burgers and more. Parking and admission is...

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...

Chomp the Block: The Official Block Party of the Florida Gators

Celebration Pointe 3528 SW 45th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Cheer for the Gators on Friday night at Chomp The Block: The Official Block Party of the Florida Gators. Before Saturday's big game, join an orange and blue celebration with food trucks, UF celebrity appearances, prize giveaways, a kid's zone and more. Enjoy live music by Prime Time from the...

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.

Akeelah and the Bee Youth Production

Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Star Center Theatre's first youth performance of their 25th Anniversary Season! Akeelah has a passion for words: the more "abstruse" and "labyrinthine", the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot...

Singer-Songwriter Paul Thorn with Kristopher James at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Catch a night of songs and stories with Paul Thorn with Kristopher James from the outdoor stage 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...

$30

Old Wave Dance Party

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

80s, New Wave, and Early Alternative dance party with DJ Cam.

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

Fall Wildflower Walk at Barr Hammock South

Barr Hammock Preserve South Trailhead 300 SE 175th Ave., Micanopy, United States

Celebrate Florida Native Plant Month with the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department on a guided wildflower walk. View native wildflowers and pollinators and learn about the Alachua County Forever Program’s restoration efforts. The terrain of this three-mile hike is flat, but there is very little shade, so visitors should bring...

Free
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...

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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...

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Braze Ranch Fall Festival

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, October 4-26

Braze Ranch 19004 NE US Hwy 301, Waldo, FL, United States

Step into fall at Braze Ranch for a one-of-a-kind festival that blends fun, family, and farming! Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year you can take a pasture walk through the sorghum field, where you’ll meet cows, calves, chickens and goats, and experience life on a real working ranch....

Garden Trellis Two-Day Welding Class at [Fe]ver Metal Art Center, October 4-5

[Fe]ver Metal Art Center

Weld your own garden trellis for year-round use! Join an incredibly fun weekend at the shop to form huge metal trellises out of round mild steel bar stock and plasma cut sheet metal. Start with a pre-build frame and learn to weld and plasma cut in the first session. Day...