YP Bowling Tournament and Mixer at Splitz Bowling Center

Splitz of Gainesville 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, United States

Hit the lanes with the BANCF Young Professionals! Their very first YP Bowling Tournament & Mixer is the perfect way to launch the YP Program - and the perfect chance to meet other YP's in the industry, build new connections, and have some fun outside the office. Whether you’re competing...

$35

Fall Plant Sale at Wilmot Botanical Gardens

Wilmot Botanical Gardens 2023 Mowry Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Wilmot Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Fall Plant Sale pre-order! There is a nice variety of azaleas, natives, grasses, shrubs, trees, edibles and camellias for pre-order and they look forward to receiving your order soon. Pre-orders accepted now through October 2, 2025. Pre-ordered plants...

Free

Fall Harvest Market at High Springs Orchard and Market

High Springs Orchard & Market 10804 NW SR 45, High Springs, FL, United States

Come spend a beautiful autumn evening strolling through our persimmon and chestnut orchard while you shop from an amazing variety of local vendors. Find the perfect local honey and jams, farm fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, plants, fresh produce and more. 352 Munchies food truck serves lunch and dinner. Plus,...

Free

Bingo Loco at Vivid Music Hall

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

Bingo Loco brings the world’s most outrageous live bingo rave back to Gainesville! Get ready for a 2.5 hour interactive party experience like no other: epic dance-offs, rave rounds, confetti explosions, throwback hits, and wild prizes like vacations, cars, air fryers, and even lawnmowers.

$33

Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Wicked

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

About the film: Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take...

Free

Dad Rock with 352 Experience at Tioga Town Center

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

Enjoy 352 Experience Live at Tioga Town Center for the first time! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the music under the stars on Friday, October 10th from 7-10 pm. This is a free outdoor concert, open to the public. 352 Experience is a local Gainesville community...

Free

Shipwrecked! at Santa Fe College

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Ever longed for adventure? Has the horizon beckoned you to chase its promise of excitement and danger? Then join us this October as Santa Fe College presents Shipwrecked! The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself) An Entertainment. Five actors portray numerous roles (including a hero dog) as...

Free – $20

A Weekend of Art and Fun at the Annual Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year, transforming the Shoppes At Thornebrook into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture. Displays of art include painting, sculpture, glass works, fiber arts, jewelry and more. Dining options include Bageland, Esperanza,...

Spider Cup Archery Series #5: NFAA Field Round at Easton Newberry Archery Center

Easton Newberry Archery Center 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry, United States

The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines' archery has to offer. There are six separate tournaments held throughout the year that will decide the overall champions of the series. This round follows the Olympic format of qualifications and matches.

$40.00

Pumpkin Festival at The Bryer Patch, October 11-12

The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St., Newberry, United States

Pumpkin Festival at The Bryer Patch will take place on Saturday, October 11th, and Sunday, October 12th, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM on both days. There will be farm activities open, along with live music and various vendors. Location Address- 5700 SW 250th ST Newberry, FL 32669 **Admission...

$12.00

Fall Arts Festival at the Shoppes at Thornebrook

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience the magic of art in the heart of Gainesville. Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year. This Gainesville tradition will once again transform the picturesque Shoppes At Thornebrook into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture. Art...

Free

Ghosts and Gators Fall Festival

The Ghosts & Gators Fall Festival is back! Join Alpha Epsilon Delta on Saturday, October 11 from 11 A.M. – 4 P.M. at 3536 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL for Gainesville’s biggest family-friendly Halloween bash. Enjoy carnival games, crafts, a professionally designed haunted house, trunk-or-treating, costume contests, raffles, food, drinks...

$3 – $7

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

Book Fair at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Throwback to Book Fair Day! Join Swamp Head Brewery’s first-ever Adult Book Fair on Saturday, October 11th, 12–5 pm! Expect local booksellers, bookish vendors, food trucks, live music & more. Free and family friendly. Benefiting Peak Literacy – all vendor fees support kids’ reading success. Vendors: Want in? Email maggiem@swamphead.com...

Oktoberfest at Tioga Town Center

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

Oktoberfest is back at Tioga Town Center. Join Tioga Town Center for an afternoon of music, food, and fun, and of course, plenty of beer! Just like last year, this year’s event will take place by the stage. Tioga Town Center events are free and open to the public.

Gainesville POPS! presents: Opening Night on Broadway

The Rock of Gainesville

Join Gainesville Pops for their first concert of the 2025-2026 season - Opening Night on Broadway! The Gainesville Pops performs selections from Broadway musicals at The Rock of Gainesville on Saturday, October 11th beginning at 3 pm. Admission is free.

Free

“Poe’s Raven Party” Murder Mystery Dinner with the Hawthorne Woman’s Club at Little Orange Creek Nature Park

Little Orange Creek Nature Park 24115 SE Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL, United States

Solve the mystery of Poe's Raven Party with an interactive live game of "Clue" where dinner guests become the suspects. You have received an invitation to a raven party at the Poe Mansion in the gloomy crime-ridden city of Wraith’s Cove. The town gossips are chattering about the disreputable people...

A Wicked Night at Blackadder Brewing

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

Follow the yellow brick road to…A Wicked Night at Blackadder! On Tap: - Wicked Games - Wicked Costume Contest (Categories TBD) - Wicked Trivia Challenge - Wicked Cocktail Creation - Wicked Food Truck Everyday Amore Be sure to save the date and join us for a Wicked night of fun!

First Presbyterian Music presents The Festival Singers of Florida

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

The Festival Singers of Florida, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Fenton, will be joined by the Gainesville High School Chamber Choir for this concert entitled "Another Glorious Day." Providing community performances of the highest quality, the Festival Singers of Florida, is dedicated to engaging and inspiring through impassioned singing...

Free

Super Very Improv Comedy Show at Limelight

Limelight 4908 NW 34th St., Ste 12, Gainesville, FL, United States

Be the first (and only!) to see a show that has never been seen before… and will never be seen again! Laugh, cry, lament and rejoice as unusual yet relatable characters - created on the spot - get themselves in and out of (and often back into) unlikely and outlandish...