# Events & Things To Do In Gainesville, VA This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Gainesville, Virginia is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Gainesville, Virginia this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Gainesville

- **Event Name**: NBA 2K Game night!
  - **Description**: Join us for a 1v1 2K tournament at Shotted! Bring your squad, compete, and play for a chance to win cash prizes.About this EventNBA 2K Game night!Join us for a 1v1 2K tournament at Shotted! Co
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/nba-2k-game-night/100001987285648872
  - **Venue**: Shotted Cafe
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments, contests
- **Event Name**: Spring Carnival for Make-A-Wish at The Learning Experience – Gainesville
  - **Description**: Join us at The Learning Experience – Gainesville for a fun-filled Spring Carnival supporting Make-A-Wish!About this Event🌸 Spring Carnival for Make-A-Wish at The Learning Experience – Gainesville 🎪Join us for a joyful
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/spring-carnival-for-make-a-wish-at-the-learning-experience-gainesville/100001984684254030
  - **Venue**: The Learning Experience - Gainesville
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: carnivals, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, kids
- **Event Name**: ROCKwood Saturdays Presents: Trish & Andy
  - **Description**: Rock out every Saturday at Rockwood! Live local classic rock bands take the stage for a high-energy night of great music, drinks, and vibes.About this Event🎸 ROCKwood Saturdays – Live Classic Rock Every Saturday Nig
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/rockwood-saturdays-presents-trish-and-andy/100001980389927584
  - **Venue**: Rockwood
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Rockwood Acoustic Fridays Presents: Chuck Darden
  - **Description**: Unwind every Friday at Rockwood! Live local acoustic artists take the stage for a relaxed night of great music, drinks, and cozy vibes.About this Event🎶 Rockwood Fridays – Live Acoustic Music Every Friday
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/rockwood-acoustic-fridays-presents-chuck-darden/100001980220869928
  - **Venue**: Rockwood
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: RAB at Craftworx
  - **Description**: "THE" Craftworx Taproom. Y'all join us for an evening of great fun and music! Rowdy Ace in the Place!
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/rab-at-craftworx/200029934070212
  - **Venue**: CraftWorx Taproom
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- **Event Name**: Legacy Bricks Ceremony
  - **Description**: 🧱✨SAVE THE DATE✨🧱
April 18, 2026, VAWFSC will host our inaugural Legacy Bricks Ceremony at the Haymarket House! During this special moment, Legacy Bricks will be paved and officially become part of our Walkway of Hope, and a lasting tribute to the familie
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/legacy-bricks-ceremony/200029525566052
  - **Venue**: 14019 Glenkirk Rd, Gainesville, Gainesville, VA, United States, Virginia 20155
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## Trending Events in Gainesville

- **Event Name**: Gainesville Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Morgan Wallen at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in vibrant Gainesville, FL
  - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen: Still The Problem Tour 2026
  - **Description**: After concluding his 2025 I’m The Problem Tour in September, which left Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dubbing him “one of the hottest artists of the century” and AZ Central opining “he’s a commanding presence,” 19x Billboard Music Award winner Morgan Wallen is
  - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen with Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, and  Zach John King
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
🏠 Address: 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32601
🌆 City: Gainesville
📍 Location: 29.6499, -82.3486🎉 Welcome to Morgan Wallen with Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, and  Zach John King, where dreams
  - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: GCM Spring Food Festival
  - **Description**: 🍴🎉 Bring Your Appetite, Gainesville! 🎉🍴

Come enjoy amazing food from 40+ restaurants all in ONE location!

✨ FREE Admission
🎟️ Food & Drink Tickets are just $3 each
Purchase your tickets on the GCM App!

The GCM Food Festival is happening Thursday, A
  - **Venue**: Celebration Pointe
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- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett — Gainesville
  - **Description**: Thomas Rhett heads to Florida for a stadium show at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Performing alongside Morgan Wallen, Gavin Adcock, and Zach John King, this concert brings a full night of country music to thousands of fans.

Thomas Rhett’s musi
  - **Venue**: UF Gainesville, FL
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- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen  Thomas Rhett  Gavin Adcock  & Zach John King
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Morgan Wallen  Thomas Rhett  Gavin Adcock  & Zach John King, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in dynamic Gainesville,
  - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett in Gainesville
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Thomas Rhett Live at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Friday, May 15, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Thomas Rhett is taking over Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Friday, May 15, 2026, and with
  - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen with Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, and Zach John King
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
🏠 Address: 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32601
🌆 City: Gainesville
📍 Location: 29.6499, -82.3486✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Morgan Wallen with Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, and Zach John King
  - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** NBA 2K Game night! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Shotted Cafe), Spring Carnival for Make-A-Wish at The Learning Experience – Gainesville (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Learning Experience - Gainesville), ROCKwood Saturdays Presents: Trish & Andy (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rockwood), Rockwood Acoustic Fridays Presents: Chuck Darden (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Rockwood), RAB at Craftworx (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at CraftWorx Taproom).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** Spring Carnival for Make-A-Wish at The Learning Experience – Gainesville (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Learning Experience - Gainesville), ROCKwood Saturdays Presents: Trish & Andy (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rockwood), Rockwood Acoustic Fridays Presents: Chuck Darden (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Rockwood).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Gainesville this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** NBA 2K Game night! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Shotted Cafe), Spring Carnival for Make-A-Wish at The Learning Experience – Gainesville (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Learning Experience - Gainesville), ROCKwood Saturdays Presents: Trish & Andy (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rockwood), Rockwood Acoustic Fridays Presents: Chuck Darden (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Rockwood), RAB at Craftworx (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at CraftWorx Taproom).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Gainesville in April 2026?
  - **A:** NBA 2K Game night! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Shotted Cafe), Spring Carnival for Make-A-Wish at The Learning Experience – Gainesville (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Learning Experience - Gainesville), ROCKwood Saturdays Presents: Trish & Andy (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rockwood), Rockwood Acoustic Fridays Presents: Chuck Darden (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Rockwood), RAB at Craftworx (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at CraftWorx Taproom).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Gainesville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Gainesville include Shotted Cafe, The Learning Experience - Gainesville, Rockwood.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Gainesville range from USD 13 to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Gainesville include SHOTTED Specialty Coffee, The Learning Experience - Gainesville, Cordero Group.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Gainesville?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Gainesville.

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