Gainesville Halloween Bar Crawls 2025

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

Explore the top Halloween parties and bar crawls in Gainesville. Costumes, drinks, and spooky vibes await. Friday, October 31 features the Gainesville Haunted Hop Bar Crawl and Saturday, November 1 features the Gainesville Halloween Bar Crawl. Click the event link to secure your ticket.

Micanopy Fall Festival

Historic Downtown Micanopy 202 NE 7 Ave,, Micanopy, United States

Stroll through the oldest inland town in Florida during the Micanopy Fall Festival. For two days, the "town that time forgot" is the backdrop for 200 booths featuring local and visiting artists, crafters and makers. Enjoy live music from the main stage and an old-time auction on Saturday afternoon. Grab...

Free

Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist: New Jazz Underground

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Feel the pulse of hard-bop jazz brought to life by the New Jazz Underground. Deeply rooted in traditional jazz, they add their lively spirit to a classic style by infusing elements like hip-hop and Afro-Latin rhythms - without losing the music’s authentic swing and soul. These talented young artists have...

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

Quartetto di Cremona

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrating 25 years of being one of the world’s preeminent string quartets, the Quartetto di Cremona are renowned for their lustrous sound and relaxed mastery. Their innovative approach to classical music showcases their dedication to bringing timeless pieces to life in new and exciting ways.

Florida: A History in Pictures

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

View highlights from the popular Facebook group “Florida: A History in Pictures,” with founders Jeff Davies and Mike McGinness. Learn how their group of 300,000 members inspired a bestselling book featuring photos from historical institutions, including the Matheson History Museum, and personal photos from the group’s members. Their presentation focuses...

Free
Event Series Joseph Keckler

Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley at Squitieri Studio Theatre

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

On February 18, 1965, the Cambridge Union in England was the stage for a historic debate between James Baldwin, a leading literary voice of the civil rights movement, and William F. Buckley Jr., America’s most influential conservative intellectual. The topic: “Is the American Dream at the expense of the American...

Closing Weekend of the Horrifically-Hilarious “Evil Dead: The Musical”

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

The classic cult films come to life on stage in one of the craziest, funniest and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time! Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash...

Tom Petty Weekend

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

Celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Petty with a weekend musical lineup headlined by The Wallflowers with Jake Thistle and Jeff Slate, Shine and the Shakers, The Ain't Sisters, Fortune Child, Morningbell and more. The official festival of Tom Petty Nation welcomes music fans from across the country and...

Veterans Day at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

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

On Veterans Day, any active or retired military get free admission into Kanapaha.

Springs Academy Lecture: Springs Stresses at Florida Springs Welcome Center

Florida Springs Welcome Center 18645 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Springs Academy is a free lecture series on Florida’s freshwater resources and springs. Each class is tailored to make learning quick and easy so you’re ready to hit the ground running as a springs expert. The classes will be held on the second Tuesday of every month, from 12:00 pm...

Tony and Grammy Award Winning Musical “HADESTOWN”

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come see how the world could be. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and the Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin is a love story...

“Chambers v. Florida and the Criminal Justice Revolution” Author Talk

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

Learn how the 1940 Supreme Court decision in Chambers v. Florida banned coerced confessions and helped launch the criminal procedure revolution. Join Dr. Richard Brust as he discusses the 1933 trial in Pompano, FL that sparked this chain of events and how the landmark ruling still impacts us today. Presented...

Stand-Up Comedian Gabriel Rutledge

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

Laugh out loud with Gabriel Rutledge. The quick thinking, fast talking, hard-working stand-up comedian performs at Vivid Music Hall during his Don't Read the Comments tour.

$38.04

Downtown Festival and Art Show

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

The nationally recognized Downtown Festival & Art Show transforms historic downtown Gainesville into a masterful blend of art, music, and entertainment. Presented by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, this juried fine art festival celebrates its 44th anniversary in 2025. On November 15 & 16, 10:00...

Infinity Con Gainesville

Alachua County Sports and Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore a family-friendly comic convention packed with cosplay, vendors, artists, kids’ activities, LEGO, robotics, gaming, VR, live art, Star Wars, Fallout and tons of your favorite fandoms. Infinity Con aims to create an ever-expanding, immersive universe where fans of all kinds unite to shop, learn, be entertained and celebrate their...

Jazz on The Plaza: US Air Force Jazz Band – Dimensions in Blue

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

Experience big band jazz with Dimensions in Blue from the United States Air Force Band of the West. Drawing on the heritage of over 70 years, the dynamic ensemble of 18 musicians blends the timeless 1940s Glenn Miller Army Air Corps sound with a more contemporary sound to connect with...

Free

An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

A viral sensation turned global phenomenon! This award-winning ukulele master pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with four strings. Moving effortlessly between genres, Jake Shimabukuro plays everything from rock to blues to flamenco and has collaborated with musical giants like Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Mick Fleetwood, and more. See why...

“Mannheim Steamroller Christmas”

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the season with "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas" by Chip Davis, a holiday tradition for over 40 years. Experience classic hits, dazzling multimedia effects and 15 musicians playing 20+ instruments in an immersive show that captures the magic of the Christmas holiday.

Galilee Chamber Orchestra with Saleem Ashkar, Conductor and Bruce Liu, Piano

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Galilee Chamber Orchestra is the first professional orchestra in Israel composed of Arab and Jewish musicians. Under the leadership of pianist and conductor Saleem Ashkar and accompanied by pianist Bruce Liu, they create a vibrant and fresh sound that brings their unique energy to the stage.