• Latin Music with Elio Piedra at Free Fridays

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

    Hear Elio Piedra bring Latin rhythms to downtown Gainesville during the season finale of the Free Fridays Concert Series. Presented by Tu Fiesta Radio, the free outdoor performance brings Piedra's energetic sound to Bo Diddley Plaza for an evening of live music under the stars. Bring a chair or blanket...

    Free
  • Perspectives in the Parks: Connecting Communities with the Outdoors

    Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Learn how to help communities benefit economically while promoting the enjoyment of public lands. Presentation by Austin Burton. Join us at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center on the first Sunday of each month for Perspectives in the Park, a program featuring experts in their fields sharing information on a variety...

    Free
  • K9 Splash Bash Dog Swim and Costume Contest in Gainesville

    H Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool 1001 NW 31 Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Make a splash with your four-legged friend during K9 Splash Bash at H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool. Dogs can cool off in the pool and splash pad before showing off their Halloween looks during a costume contest featuring categories for dogs and their owners. Try your luck in a fundraiser raffle...

    $5
  • 45th 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 45th anniversary in 2026. On November 14 & 15, 10:00...

    Free