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Image: Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, 1903, Gift of Ione T. Staley, Lowe Art Museum Collection

On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the new exhibit "French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950," showcasing over 55 paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum’s collection of European art. "French Moderns" also features Claude Monet’s "Waterloo Bridge" on loan from the Lowe Art Museum, and "Champ d’avoine (Oat Field)" from the Harn’s collection. The exhibition...

cade museum sports science exhibit - black and white photo of football players

NEW at the Cade Museum: “The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers”

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the new exhibit "The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers" and learn how science and invention have transformed sports, from ancient training methods and homemade tonics to - Gatorade, high-tech equipment and data-driven performance tools. Discover the breakthroughs that changed the game, the inventors...

montage of scientists with science topics written on their hands

“Fascination of Science” Photo Exhibit at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the exhibit "Fascination of Science" to see intersection of art and science through the lens of German artist Herlinde Koelbl. The photo exhibition features portraits of Nobel laureates and leading scientists from around the globe. First shown in Germany in 2020, it has since traveled around the world. The...

actors on stage at a dinner table for the production of 39 Steps at the Hippodrome Theatre
The 39 Steps at The Hippodrome Theatre

Final Weekend of the Comedic Thriller “The 39 Steps” at the Hippodrome Theatre, September 25-28

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch what happens when a man on the run, a mysterious organization and a case of mistaken identity combine on stage at the Hippodrome Theatre. "The 39 Steps" is the Hitchcockian comedic thriller that's taking Gainesville by storm. Four incredible actors become 150 characters in this Tony Award-winning production. Performances...

RENT logo and performance dates Sept 19 to Oct 12

Tony Award-Winning Musical “RENT,” Now through October 12

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
waldo homecoming festival

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...

SKY Happiness Retreat on Sept 26-28
SKY Happiness Retreat

SKY Happiness Retreat at UF Reitz Union

UF Reitz Union 686 Museum Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The SKY Happiness Retreat is a nationally acclaimed, 12-hour, three-session wellness retreat that teaches science-backed breathwork and meditation to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and increase clarity and energy. SKY at UF is offering the Happiness Retreat on September 26-28 completely free for UF and Santa Fe students, faculty and...

Free
Gainesville Reads

Gainesville Reads Festival Hosted by The Lynx, September 26-27

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

Experience a good read with immersive activities during the month-long reading festival Gainesville Reads. The Lynx Books hosts a range of free events all focused around a single book, encouraging as many people as possible to read and engage with it. This year's selection is "We're Alone" by Haitian-American author...

Free
Circuspalooza

CircusPalooza with Swing Theory

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a "live music circus show" featuring aerialists, dancers and a whole lot of swing. The Gainesville Circus Center presents the fourth annual CircusPalooza with the Swing Theory band. Tickets and showtimes are available online.

$20 – $25
Depot Park path featuring the Cade Museum

Free Timed 5K with parkrun at Depot Park

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This free, weekly, timed 5K at Depot Park is entirely run by volunteers. Register with parkrun ahead of time.

Free
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Florida Museum on the Go! Early Bird Gets the Band with the UF Bird Observatory at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery

Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery 7204 Co Rd 234, Micanopy, FL, United States

Learn about all the fascinating work that goes into protecting our feathered friends! See live fieldwork with Florida Museum curator of ornithology Glaucia Del-Rio and the UF Bird Observatory’s Charlie Muise including real demonstrations of bird capturing, data collection and bird banding. Witness wild birds up-close, learn about their migration...

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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. Awards begin at 1 p.m. Enjoy...

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Walk Trot Canter Show at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center

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

View two shows on the same weekend with an Open Show on Saturday and a Dressage Show on Sunday. The Walk Trot Canter Association was founded in 2023 with a mission to educate the public on equine related activities, and promote and grow friendly competitions with equine related events and...

Waldo Farmers and Flea Market

Waldo Farmers and Flea Market 17805 US-301, Waldo, United States
Okra and String Beans

Alachua County Farmers Market

Alachua County Farmers Market 5920 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Alachua County Farmers Market (ACFM) is the only Growers Only Market in North-Central Florida. Everything sold at the market is grown within 50 miles by local farmers who personally sell their produce. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the growers, ask about the varieties available, and get tips on...

fresh strawberries

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Village Center 9116 SW 51st Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States
desmond the giraffe looking over a fence
Saturday Walk or Ride Tour

Saturday Walk or Ride Tour at Carson Springs Wildlife

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E CR 225, Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy the outdoors and meet the animals of Carson Springs Wildlife on walking or riding tours. See 100 rare and endangered animals in natural habitats during the two-hour tours featuring big cat feeding demonstrations and  giraffe feedings. Tours are led by professional zoologists.

Fandomonium 2025

Fan Convention with Guest Speakers, Contests and More at Fandomonium

Alachua County Library District Headquarters 401 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the comic books, games, shows and movies you love at Fandomonium. Enjoy a fan art show, workshops, trivia and cosplay contests and more. Special guests sessions include Emamanuel Payne "Comics Creation Workshop with a Local Illustrator," Margaret Galvan "A Prideful Print History: LGBTQ+ Cartoonists from 1980s to Now" and...

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Little Sparks

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones, ages 0-5, to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. This program is included with admission and free for museum members.