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Your Weekend Guide to Gainesville
October 9 – October 11, 2026 · 40 events
This weekend in Gainesville, Florida brings 40 live events across the city — from arts & culture to community to music. 7 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.
Gainesville gave the world Tom Petty, and the town has never stopped making music. The Fest, the long-running punk festival that takes over downtown each fall, draws bands and fans from around the globe to a weekend of shows in every bar, club, and parking lot that can hold a stage. Bo Diddley Plaza — named for another local legend — hosts free downtown concerts, and the Hippodrome anchors the theater scene in a columned former federal building. University of Florida game days turn the whole city into a roaring street party. For a mid-size college town, Gainesville's musical footprint is enormous.
Events in Gainesville This Sunday
15 events are listed for Sunday, including Alachua County Farmers' Market — Sunday at Alachua County Farmers' Market, Zen Hops: Yoga with Bunnies at The Abbey at Blackadder, Little Sparks at the Cade Museum at The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Little Sparks at The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What's happening in Gainesville this weekend?
- There are 40 events happening in Gainesville this weekend (October 9 – October 11, 2026), including Run Through Gator Nation at the Gator Gallop at Plaza of the Americas, Design + Doodle Lab at The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Season of Screams at The Peanut Patch & Corn Maze at Peanut Patch and CornMaze, CHOMP the Block Gator Football Pep Rally & Block Party at Celebration Pointe. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
- Are there free things to do in Gainesville this weekend?
- Yes — 7 events in Gainesville this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
- What events are happening in Gainesville this Sunday?
- 15 listed events are happening in Gainesville this Sunday, including Alachua County Farmers' Market — Sunday at Alachua County Farmers' Market, Zen Hops: Yoga with Bunnies at The Abbey at Blackadder, Little Sparks at the Cade Museum at The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Little Sparks at The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention.
- Where can I find things to do in Gainesville, Florida?
- VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Gainesville. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.
