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...

Teddy Bear Gymnastics Invitational

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

Cheer for gymnasts competing at the 2025 Teddy Bear Invitational. This exciting event has captured the hearts of USA Gymnastics Girls Levels 1-5 and Xcel Bronze, Silver, and Gold participants for over 30 years as an annual Florida tradition. Awards are distributed to 50%+1 of participants across fair age divisions....

$20
Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch

Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch

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

The Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch will take place on Saturday, November 8th and Saturday November 15th, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM on both weekends. There will be farm activities open, along with live music, vendors, and more! **Admission Prices:** - Ages 13 and up: $12 -...

$12.00

Autumn Farm-to-Table Dinner to Uplift Fresh Food Access: Giving Garden Benefit Dinner Hosted by Superette

Superette 1511 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Join a special evening supporting the Giving Garden at a farm to table dinner. Begin with a farm tour among crops, flowers and herbs before heading to Superette for a multi-course, family-style dinner. Each dish highlights ingredients from local farms, butchers and fisheries, with optional wine pairings celebrating the richness...

$150

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...

Florida Volleyball vs Texas A&M at Exactech Arena

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

Nov. 12 (Wed) at 7 PM vs. Texas A&M | Top Gator 'Military & First Responders Appreciation' Night Aviator sunglasses for the first 200 UF students

Collier Prize Symposium on State Government Accountability at UF Reitz Union

UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

The Collier Prize, the leading U.S. journalism competition for state government reporting, is presenting a symposium on November 13. The event, in the Rion Ballroom at Reitz Union, also will be online via livestream (a link will be emailed, to those who have selected the online ticket option, on the...

Free

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

Tioga Movie Night: “Frozen” with Special Guest, Elsa!

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

Visit Tioga Town Center for a very special movie night featuring Frozen, starting off with a guest Character visit featuring the one & only, ELSA! That’s right, Elsa will be there live, in person starting at 7:00pm for a memorable character experience, so get there early, and get ready to...

Free

Rising Country Artist Erin Kinsey at Vivid Music Hall

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

Rising country star, Erin Kinsey is coming to Gainesville on the "She's Still Gettin' Away With It" extended tour!

$25.98

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...

The Chicken Carnival at First Magnitude Brewing Company

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St,, Gainesville,, F, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of Latin music, dance classes and Latin food at the The Chicken Carnival Festival. The Black Mango Band performs merengue, salsa, bachata, cumbia and Latin American rock. It is a musical and family festival with dance lessons and food vendors serving Latin flavors.

Comedian Zane Lamprey Live! at The Abbey at Blackadder Brewing Company

The Abbey at Blackadder 618 NW 60th St. Ste K,, Gainesville, FL, United States

Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey LIVE! Catch Zane Lamprey's new ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour. Join a night of stand-up and amazing craft beer! - 7:00 VIP Doors - 7:15 VIP Drinking Games with Zane - 7:30 General Admission Doors - 8:00 Showtime! - 9:15 Call an Uber As a pre-game,...

“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.