North Central Florida Events & Things to Do

SCREAM-A-GEDDON is Florida's Premier Horror Park featuring several terrifying haunted house attractions.

This nostalgic show will take you back to the early years of Weeki Wachee Springs by the ladies who created the magic.

Part 1 of 4 with intentionally curated Pop-up showcase of the best local and traveling makers, fine artists, jewelry and homegood creators, food artisans, succulent growers, vintage collectors, designers, printermakers, and local businesses.

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Don't be AFRAID! Overcome your fears with our I Ain't Afraid 5K & 10K! You can complete your race anytime in 2018!

Come to SAW's Low Residency Week to get creative focus! Jumpstart a new comics project, or get a wayward project back on track.

4 day music festival Camping, music, workshops and lots of love! Shower area and portable bathrooms provided. Dry camping included with general admission. RV and camping with generators will be in a designated area.

Camping, music, workshops and lots of love! Shower area and portable bathrooms provided.  Dry camping included with general admission.  RV and camping with generators will be in a designated area. 

Enjoy midway rides and games for all ages, an Outdoor Marketplace, raffles and a variety of tasty festival food at this family-fun annual event benefiting Blessed Trinity School.

Come enjoy great food from over 40 of Gainesville's best restaurants all in one location.

Bring your family, friends & appetites to The SunState FCU Gainesville Free Food Fest to enjoy FREE FOOD from over 40 of Gainesville’s most popular restaurants!

Halloween Bash with Petrina by The Collierites

Zach Deputy is coming to Gainesville @High Dive as he will give his best performance so don't miss his concert. BE THERE ON TIME together with your family and ENJOY THE YOUR TIME!

Eddie Richards at SIMONS Nightclub by zenith productionz

World Explorer Travel Talk The Villages by Your Travel Agent at Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Mark your calendars! Blocktoberfest is coming to Blackadder Brewing Company on Friday. Bavarian music, bratwurst and of course beir! Come in custome!

Tom Petty fans will celebrate his birthday at two concerts in Gainesville, and the city will rename a municipal park in the late rock ‘n’ roll legend’s honor, next month.

What was once contaminated earth, the residue from the site’s history as a rail yard, is now a blooming field of wildflowers and native plantings lined by decorative tracks that commemorate this former railroad transportation hub.

This year marks two very special occasions: the 60th anniversary of the Altrusa Club of Gainesville and the 20th anniversary of the club’s signature project, Altrusa House! 

Join us as we celebrate the 60 year anniversary for Altrusa International of Gainesville and the 20 year anniversary for Altrusa House. Come and share in the stories and testimonies of how the Altrusa House went from a community vision to a reality.

April Red will be Rockin' Doc's Pub & Grille in Dade City!! Doc's has it all!!

Each Friday night from 8-10 features a new band that brings their original and cover tunes to our Plaza concert stage. Free Fridays–it’s where to be on Friday nights!

Part radioactive haunted circus, part music lineup and party. 5th year of doing these, and more surprises are coming.

SAVE THE DATE and get ready for an exciting and fabulous time at GBP - Pride of Color in 2018!

SCREAM-A-GEDDON is Florida's Premier Horror Park featuring several terrifying haunted house attractions.

Zombie Run Gainesville 2018 by M&M Scaretactics

 Join hundreds of UF student volunteers and our partnering community members for a day of reflection and service in the local Gainesville community. 

49th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival Saturday Oct 20 and Sunday Oct 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hungry for Seafood? Arts & Crafts? Live music and family fun on the Gulf? Cedar Key is the Place to Be Oct 20-21!

The 14th Annual Florida Bat Festival is a local Gainesville event held every fall on the beautiful grounds of Lubee Bat Conservancy.

Whimsical country dances in celebration of Halloween. Live music and treats for the occasion. All dances taught and promplted; no partner necessary. This is a safe alternative to trick-or-treating for the local children in Gainesville.

Girls Night Out! Fashion, Jewelry, Beer, Wine, Music, Massage & Great Prizes! Ticket required. For more information and vendor opportunities call 352-563-6363 Sassy Cups Bra Decorating Contest! Sassy Cups are decorated bras created by individuals, businesses and non-pr

Glory Days Presents ! ORIGINAL GVILLE FOOD TRUCK RALLY & FREE CONCERT - benefiting DANCE MARATHON Lots of area food trucks, plenty of seating, inside & outside bars + FREE LIVE MUSIC Saturday Oct 20, 2018 Doors: 5:00 PM

Happy birthday Tom Petty! We're celebrating the life and legacy of Tom Petty with a return performance at the Reilly Arts Center!

Over Easy Creative present Christian Martin is performing in Gainesville soon. BE THERE and DON'T BE LATE! Tickets are available so, get them before it runs out!!

Enjoy this event. Bring your family together with you. Foods and drinks are available there!

Alachua's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival at the Fist United Methodist Church of Alachua allows families to pick their own pumpkins!

Put on your Halloween costume, grab your friends and join us for a scary good time, Sunday, October 21st from 3:00 – 6:00 pm for Sunny Cares Foundation ‘s 30th Annual Howl-A-Palooza.

Buy Missouri Tigers at Florida Gators Womens Volleyball tickets at Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville for an affordable price!

Haystak Tuesday Oct 23, 2018 9:00 PM

Gainesville is chock full of events to satisfy your Halloween sweet tooth! Below, you’ll find a wide variety of family-friendly trick-or-treat events.

Join United Way of North Central Florida's Emerging Leaders United for its Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament - Part BOO!

The classes and your accommodations will take place in a small village about one hour from Florence Italy near Arezzo.

Christopher 'Bruce Wayne' Brendan Ward, better known by his stage name MC Chris, is an American nerdcore rapper, voice actor, writer and improvisational comedian. He is coming to Gainesville @ High Dive on Oct. 24 around 9 pm. Don't miss his concert!

Enjoy midway rides for all ages from kiddie rides to thrill rides, carnival games and a variety of tasty fair food at this family-fun event.

Join us for delicious food, door prizes, socializing and Bunco! We'll also have Halloween Hat contest so dress for fun! Tickets are $30

GAINESVILLE PREFEST - 10.25.2018 Arms Aloft

The Matheson and Y-Not Theatre are offering a one-of-a-kind immersive theatre experience on Thursday, October 25, and Friday, October 26, at 7pm at the Matheson.

HIGH DIVE is Gainesville's epicenter of Live Music & events in Downtown.

Western Settings

Come to join the biggest and the best Halloween music and camping festival!!!

The Ocala Pumpkin Run and Fall Festival 2018 by Ocala Pumpkin Run