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Event Series Two-Day Oil Painting Workshop: Paint Like the Masters…with the Grisaille Method at Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies, August 23 and August 30

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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

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

The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza (2025)

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

Celebrate the arrival of fall right in the heart of downtown Gainesville! The City of Gainesville is thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza. Enjoy a variety of festive activities including a corn maze, games, pumpkin patch, delicious food, face painting, a themed...

Free

Fall Horticultural Expo and Plant Market

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

Explore new ways to think and talk about gardening with Keynote Speaker Jennifer Jewell at the Fall Horticultural Expo and Plant Market. Enjoy a day of fun, informational activities, plant & garden vendors, plant & seed sales, kids zone, food trucks and more. Keynote Speaker this year is Jennifer Jewell...

Free

Roll out the Barrel! It’s Blocktoberfest at Blackadder!

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

Break out the lederhosen and dirndls! It's time for the 9th Annual Blocktoberfest! Have barrels of fun with live Bavarian music, traditional German food from Strega Nona’s Oven and Uppercrust, specialty brewed Blocktoberfest Lager and a variety of German-style beers, and commemorative steins with refill discounts. Looking for a little...

The Hope Weekend – 20th Anniversary at UF Champion’s Club and Hawkstone Country Club

Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 121 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Join The Hope Weekend, Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure’s premier annual fundraiser and their most inspiring event of the year. Celebrating 20 years of relentless progress, this milestone weekend will honor the families, scientists, donors, and community members who are making a cure for DYT1 dystonia possible. The Hope...

Cancer Chomp 2025 at UF Cancer and Genetics Research Complex

UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex 2033 Mowry Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The 4th annual Cancer Chomp takes place at the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on the beautiful University of Florida campus. This free event includes a 5K, Kid Zone, charitable organizations, mini horses, a variety of UF Health services, the UF Gator Mascots, the UF Gator Band, and more. This...

Free

Fall Plant Sale and Orchid Show

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Gainesville Orchid Society, inviting visitors to see the facility ADMISSION FREE. In addition to viewing the botanical gardens, approximately 50 booth will be set up selling a wide variety of plants. The American...

Free

Florida Bat Festival

Lubee Bat Conservancy 1309 NW 192nd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet the world’s largest bat species up close while supporting conservation at the 21st Annual Florida Bat Festival! Celebrate Halloween with live music, food trucks, craft beer, activities for all ages and of course, amazing bats. Batty attire encouraged, fun guaranteed!  

$5 – $45

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.

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