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LABOR DAY IN GAINESVILLE
Labor Day Weekend Eventsin Gainesville 2026
Sep 5–7, 2026
49 ways to make the long weekend count.
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Weekend kickoff
9 events
Florida Gators vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Free Fridays - D.R. Band & Soul Fire
111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
DJ A Train Back to School Dance Party
619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
A-TRAIN
Heartwood Soundstage
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WonkyWilla
Vivid Music Hall
2026 Florida Gators Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Saturday, September 5
15 events
Premium Tailgate Party: Florida Gators vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Premium Tailgate Lot - Gainesville
CLC Annual Labor Day Breakfast
2332 NE 17th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32609-3273, United States
Free Workout at B3 Gym
B3 Gym
Caring For God's Creation
747 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32607
Friendship and Freedom: Civil War America
Morningside Nature Center
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2nd Annual Together We Rise Event
1028 NE 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4612, United States
Florida Atlantic Owls at Florida Gators Football
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Riftbound Vendetta Summoner Skirmish
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Alexandr Misko
Heartwood Soundstage
Florida Atlantic Owls at Florida Gators Football at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Florida Gators Football vs. Florida Atlantic University Owls Football
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Sunday, September 6
16 events
Magic Presents: Heart Of The Mountain Commander Party
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
MTG Commander Open Play
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Gunpla Build Day
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Kids Karaoke
113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
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Pokémon Casual League
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Gundam Constructed Tournament
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Jimmy Buffett Fest
619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Union Arena That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Rare Battle
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Blues on the Patio featuring Sheba the Mississippi Queen with Dr. Jules Cool Blues
1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
NO RAZA @ The Ox
920 NW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Open Auditions: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste M, Gainesville, FL 32607
Bop To The Top
Vivid Music Hall
Labor Day Monday
9 events
2026 Sickle Cell Walk-A Journey
Depot Park, Gainesville, FL
Martini Mondays
PF Chang's China Bistro
Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy
Congregation B'nai Israel - Gainesville FL
Grand Archive Constructed Tournament
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Flesh and Blood Play & Trade
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
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Tabletop Game Night
2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601
Monday Night Rally Run Club
5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164, United States
Best Labor Day Parties, Concerts, Festivals & Things To Do in Gainesville
Gainesville knows how to stretch a long weekend, and Labor Day is one of the busiest it gets. Start with the parade, spend some time at a festival, and let the night open up to concerts, parties, and live music around the city. Families can make an outing of a food festival or find somewhere outdoors where the kids wear themselves out. Or skip the crowds entirely and turn the three days into a weekend getaway. Look through Labor Day 2026 events across Gainesville and book your tickets before they're taken.
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