Gainesville Events & Things to Do

Teen Maker Night: Lasers & T-Shirts - Tuesday, September 24th (ages 13-19) Design and create your own acrylic etched and laser cut box in the Fab Lab. Keep the wearable diffused color T-Shirt created in the Creativity Lab.

In partnership with Guts & Glory GNV comes an evening of live first-person storytelling. Hear personal and true stories told by real scientists!

Join us for an Oktoberfest celebration! New beer releases, Masskrugstemmen (stein holding competition!), and a keg toss!

The Alachua County Audubon Society, the Humane Society of North Central Florida, and Operation Catnip present the second annual Catio Tour.

Whether you are a current member or brand new to the group, learn more about the history and guiding principles of National Women’s Liberation

Come kickstart your Oktoberfest festivities with One Love Cafe!

Come party at The Atlantic on Thursday, October 3rd for a night full of the funkiest house music on USB's right now. THE SPONGES are coming to town for their Gainesville debut!

The Fake Famous Comedy Tour featuring comedian Barry S. Naylor II returns to Gainesville, FL on Friday, October 4th, 2019 at the University of Florida, in association with UF Association of Black Alumni. #UFHOCO19 #UFBAR2019

Catch this big game on October 4th from 5 pm - 11 pm at Swamp Head Brewery with bites from Eim Thai food truck.

Food, fun, and music!

GUIDED WALK: (10am - 12pm) Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am.

Richard Powers Waltz Weekend - October 5 – 6, 2019 Location: Thelma Boltin Center 516 NE 2 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. This dance is not gender-balanced, however when you register, please indicate whether you are flexible to dance either role or if you'd prefer to dance

On October 5th we will be at Medici at Celebration Point Gainesville for a cocktail evening.

Scouts Family Night - Thursday, October 10th

OCTOBER 12 & 13 (9AM - 5PM), 2019 Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Gainesville Orchid Society, inviting visitors to see the facility ADMISSION FREE.

Since 1958, the Parade of Homes™ has featured over 2000 brand new homes in over 300 neighborhoods throughout Alachua County.  The Parade showcases the latest in home design and décor with the most up-to-date energy saving construction techniques and the newest in land d

Since 1958, the Parade of Homes™ has featured over 2000 brand new homes in over 300 neighborhoods throughout Alachua County showcasing the latest in home design and décor. The Parade is open to the public and admission is free. Visit www.bancf.com.

Come out to First Magnitude for our annual Oktoberfest party, bigger and better than ever!

Wizards and Witches grab your robes and wands and transport yourself to Gainesville because the Expecto Bar Crawl will commence on Oct 12th.

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

The Tom Petty Birthday Bash is a music festival celebrating the life and legacy of Tom Petty through music, art and community engagement in his hometown of Gainesville, FL.

Join the NCFAA Young Professionals for a night of Halloween fun!

On Candy Night we will be showing Stranger Things on October 25th from 4pm to midnight. Enjoy bites during the show from Cilantro Taco and Ash and Ember food trucks.

Pride of color

The students and staff transform the zoo into a spooky but safe trick or treating event for the whole family. Admission to the event is one canned good per person.

This show will NOT be a part of FEST 18 and you can NOT get your FEST 18 passes at this show.

HALLOWEEN DANCE & COSTUME PARTY AT HIGH DIVE!

The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past.

Scary music; Spooky Action at a Distance

We The Plug Presents: SQUNTO - Halloween Party at Simons 10.31.19

For the past 45 years, thousands have gathered under the old oak trees of the Micanopy Fall Festival.

We The Plug Presents: G-REX & ZEKE BEATS at SIMONS 11.02.19

Book a photo shoot for your pet to support the Humane Society of North Central Florida at Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville.

Football Friday: UF vs Commodores play on November 5th from 5pm till 11pm with bites from Mayflower Cellars food truck.

Join us for our Island Grove Wine Company 4th Annual Sangria 5K Dash on Saturday, Nov 16th, 2019. The Sangria 5K Dash will benefit the Heart of Florida Youth Ranch.

The Cade announces Galileo’s Guild, a program for kids & teens (ages 10-14) inspired by Galileo’s curiosity and persistence in seeking truth through using the scientific method.

Football Friday with UF vs FSU (Seminoles) starts on November 29th from 1pm-11pm.

Gooble Til Ya Wobble: Kid Friendly during the day and ACR night after 6 pm.

Current Honors Gators - save the date for the annual Honors Holiday Party!

Date And Time Fri, December 6, 2019 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

This is our 15th annual Alachua County Scramble Championship.

Sunday, December 8th 12 PM to 4 PM * FREE Admission! 8500 SW Archer Road (SR 24), 3 miles west of I-75, exit 384, Gainesville

The objective of the Livestock Education and Certification for Agriculture Law Enforcement (LECALE) program is to provide law enforcement and state attorney personnel rigorous and relevant training curriculum.

Friday, December 13th 6 PM to 9 PM, $10 at the door, under 12 free $7 in advance – Order on-line at www.hailehomestead.org – click on the Donate button or purchase from any docent.

Mix and mingle, join us for cocktails and nibbles. Gather around the fire, and celebrate the season with friends, music and good cheer.

Meet exciting inventors, entrepreneurs & visionaries at the Cade during our Science and Inventions of Football theme.