Gainesville events October 2025

Things to do in October 2025 in Gainesville

With a bunch of festivals in October 2025 in Gainesville queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in Gainesville there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in Gainesville in October 2025 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

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Oktoberfest in Haile Village

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11-12 Oct

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40th Annual Fall Arts Festival at The Shoppes at Thornebrook

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Sat, 11 Oct

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🎷BBQ & Jazz Festival
Thu, 16 Oct

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The Wooly

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Sat, 25 Oct

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7th Annual Oktoberfest - Presented by Audi Gainesville
Fri, 03 Oct

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Heartwood Soundstage

Magic City Hippies at Heartwood Soundstage

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Sat, 25 Oct

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3217 SW 35th Blv...

Fifth International Car Show at Butler Town Center! ✨ REGISTER TODAY! ✨
Sun, 05 Oct

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NCFBS Presents: Blues Challenge
Fri, 24 Oct

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Bo Diddley Plaza

Dillinger Four, Dead To Me, Banner Pilot, Piebald, Iron Chic in Gainesville
10-12 Oct

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FABA Conference 2025
Fri, 24 Oct

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The Fest 23 in Gainesville
Sat, 25 Oct

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5701 NW 34TH Blv...

Joy’s 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show

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Fri, 03 Oct

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1025 NE 13th St

Safety City Car Seat Check Up Appt - October 3, 2025
Thu, 09 Oct

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AAA Gainesville

AAA Travel & Viking Cruises Event
Fri, 24 Oct

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Florida Gymnasium

UF HHP Tour (October 24, 2025)
Sat, 04 Oct

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City Auto Repair

2025 Cupcakes & Conversations: Car Care 101
Fri, 10 Oct

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Florida Gymnasium

UF HHP Tour (October 10, 2025)
Sat, 18 Oct

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401 E University Ave

All The Things Bible Study Workshop

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Sports in Gainesville

Fri, 10 Oct

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Mark Bostick Gol...

Spirit of Charity Golf Tournament
Mon, 06 Oct

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Vivid Music Hall

Midget Mayhem Wrestling Rips Through the Ring! Gainesville FL 18+
Sat, 04 Oct

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2661 Nw 51st street

FWE #NeverSayNever

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Art in Gainesville

Wed, 01 Oct

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513 E University...

Timucua Language and Culture: Understanding Alachua County's Native Heritage
Sat, 11 Oct

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111 E University...

The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza
Sun, 12 Oct

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619 South Main S...

Nurture Fest

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Music in Gainesville

Sun, 05 Oct

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619 South Main S...

NCFBS Presents: Blues Challenge
Fri, 03 Oct

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619 South Main S...

Paul Thorn with Kristopher James - Heartwood Soundstage
Fri, 17 Oct

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619 South Main S...

Arts Fishing Club

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Entertainment in Gainesville

Fri, 24 Oct

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Bo Diddley Plaza

Dillinger Four, Dead To Me, Banner Pilot, Piebald, Iron Chic in Gainesville
Tue, 28 Oct

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The Wooly

10/28 Comedian BO JOHNSON, Anna Dahl, Marc Lefton at The Wooly in Downtown Gainesville!
Fri, 17 Oct

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3501 SW 2nd Ave,...

Evil Dead: The Musical

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Upcoming Events in October in Gainesville

Date	Event	Venue
03 Oct 2025	Magic City Hippies at Heartwood Soundstage	Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville
10 Oct 2025	UF OTD In Person Information Session	UF Campus, HPNP Complex, Gainesville

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