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...

The Shoddy Beatles at The Wooly

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

The Shoddy Beatles! Back at The Wooly for the first time since 2023 2 Sets! Doors at 8:30pm $15 presale / $20 at the door

$15

Plantstay Fall Swap and Sale at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join Plantstay and Swamp Head Brewery for one of the favorite community events of the year; filled with plants, good people and local vibes. Shop a big selection of unique plants from local sellers and bring your extra plants, cuttings, or planty goods to swap. Online registration is required to...

Florida Volleyball vs Vanderbilt at Exactech Arena

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

"Youth Sports Day" features an SEC matchup between Florida and Vanderbilt. Giveaways include 250 arm sleeves for kids 12 and under.

Strength in Strides…Supporting Survivors One Step at a Time at Bo Diddley Plaza

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

Step with Peaceful Paths for the inaugural Strength in Strides awareness walk benefiting survivors of domestic violence. This brand-new fall initiative is a downtown walk to spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The short 20-minute walk starts and ends at Bo Diddley Plaza, followed by music, food trucks and fun....

Free

Mindfulness Techniques for Writers Workshop at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn to engage your five senses, set intentions, and bring gentleness to your writing practice. The Writers Alliance of Gainesville hosts mindfulness expert Pamela Cappetta, Ed.D., for an experiential workshop designed to help writers unlock creativity, boost confidence, and deepen character development through mindfulness. This workshop is open to writers...

Free

“Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Scooby and the gang reunite in search of mysteries and adventure, when they chance upon a remote island in the Louisiana Bayou inhabited by an undead pirate and his zombie crew. G 1998 Animation/Comedy 1h 17m

Jazz Fusion with Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

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

Catch this high-energy jazz fusion quartet in action! Led by the Grammy®-winning pianist, composer, and synth master, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder mixes polished compositions with spontaneous creativity to keep you on the edge of your seat. With influences ranging from classical progressive rock and a sound that calls to mind the legendary...