Things to do in Gainesville this weekend

Everything happening around Gainesville and Alachua County this weekend, Friday through Sunday — refreshed automatically throughout the day from 16 local calendars. Part of the full Gainesville events calendar.

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Saturday, September 5 26 events

Open Gym at Easton Newberry Sports Complex

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Easton Newberry Sports Complex

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Waldo Farmers and Flea Market

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Waldo Farmers and Flea Market

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Hands-On Science Exhibit “Invention of Cool” Final Weekends

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

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High Springs Historical Society Museum

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · High Springs Historical Society Museum

ArtsFreeVisit Gainesville
40th Anniversary Book Party!

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Cone Park Branch

LearningFreeAlachua County Library District
Friends & Fables

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Millhopper Branch

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League of Women Voters

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Cone Park Branch

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ArtSpace: Mini Book Shelves

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Waldo Branch

ArtsFreeAlachua County Library District
Fold and Chat

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Micanopy Branch

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GED Study Sessions

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Headquarters Library

LearningFreeAlachua County Library District
Musical “Into the Woods, Sr.” by Ripple Theatricals Opening Weekend

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Ripple Theatricals

Arts$15 – $20Visit Gainesville
Open Studio

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Hawthorne Branch

ArtsFreeAlachua County Library District
Camp Miasma franchise by Jane Schoenbrun

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Hippodrome Cinema

Arts$12Visit Gainesville
MakerSpace: Open Studio

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Waldo Branch

ArtsFreeAlachua County Library District
Art Club at Art Collective Gainesville

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Art Collective, A Curated Project of Art by Lale

Arts$25.00Visit Gainesville
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND DAY TWO!

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 5:00 PM · Geeks

Music$15 ADV/$20 DOSAll agesGainesvilleShows.com
Farm-to-Table Meat and Greet Dinner and Farm Tour

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 5:45 PM – 8:15 PM · Frog Song Organics

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Celebrate the Legacy of Filmmaker Luis Valdez

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Hippodrome Cinema

Arts$12Visit Gainesville
Fingerstyle Guitar by Alexandr Misko with Forest Bailey

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Heartwood Soundstage

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The Meet Up Brings Weekly Jazz, Blues and R&B Performances

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 1:00 AM · The Meet Up

Music$20.00Visit Gainesville
Florida Gators Football vs. Florida Atlantic Owls

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 7:45 PM – 11:30 PM · Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

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“Come From Away” Musical Opening Weekend

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Star Center Theatre

Community$18.00 – $22.00Visit Gainesville
Loose Helmet + Warm Frames + Blisters + Jackie + The Mosquito Bites

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:00 PM · The Ox

Music$10All agesGainesvilleShows.com
Qualia Album Release

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:00 PM · The Atlantic

Music$12GainesvilleShows.com
Camp Miasma franchise by Jane Schoenbrun

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM · Hippodrome Cinema

Arts$12Visit Gainesville
North Wood + Aziria + Homicyde + Makeup Remover

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 PM · The Backyard

Music$10All agesGainesvilleShows.com

Sunday, September 6 32 events

Goat Yoga with Krazy Hearts Farm

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Krazy Hearts Farm

Sports$30Visit Gainesville
Hands-On Science Exhibit “Invention of Cool” Final Weekends

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

ArtsVisit Gainesville
Little Sparks

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

LearningCade Museum
Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM · The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

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Free Weekly Reiki Circle

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · The Sacred Earth Center

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Baby Time

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Tower Road Branch

MusicFreeAlachua County Library District
Florida Gators Soccer vs Wake Forest

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Donald R. Dizney Stadium

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Oddities Market

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Bo Diddley Plaza

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Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 1

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Headquarters Library

LearningFreeAlachua County Library District
Celebrate the Legacy of Filmmaker Luis Valdez

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Hippodrome Cinema

Arts$12Visit Gainesville
Free grocery store orientation

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CommunityCivic Media Center
Open Studio

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Headquarters Library

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Perspectives in the Parks: Connecting Communities with the Outdoors

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park

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Chess Club

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Millhopper Branch

LearningFreeAlachua County Library District
Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Workshops at Unity of Gainesville, Florida

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Unity of Gainesville

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Celebrating 40 years of the Alachua County Library District

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Hawthorne Branch

LearningFreeAlachua County Library District
Create a Library-Themed Zine for a 40th Anniversary

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch

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My Favorite Crime Book Club

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Tower Road Branch

LearningFreeAlachua County Library District
Ripple Theatricals Presents “Into the Woods, Sr.” Opening Weekend

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Ripple Theatricals

Arts$15 – $20Visit Gainesville
Pathfinder Society for Teens: Session 2

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Headquarters Library

LearningFreeAlachua County Library District
“Come From Away” Musical Opening Weekend

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Star Center Theatre

Community$18.00 – $22.00Visit Gainesville
Jimmy Buffett Fest

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Heartwood Soundstage

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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND DAY THREE!

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 3:00 PM · Geeks

Music$15 ADV/$20 DOSAll agesGainesvilleShows.com
Camp Miasma franchise by Jane Schoenbrun

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Hippodrome Cinema

Arts$12Visit Gainesville
Birds & Brews | Guided Bird Walks

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM

OutdoorsDepot Park
First Magnitude Brewing Company – Birds and Brews

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM · First Magnitude Brewing Company

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Celebrate the Legacy of Filmmaker Luis Valdez

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Hippodrome Cinema

Arts$12Visit Gainesville
Blues by Sheba and Dr. Jules

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM · A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center

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Scott H. Biram + Urban Creaks

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 7:00 PM · Loosey's

Music$15 ADV//$20 DOSGainesvilleShows.com
Disney Dance Party: Bop to the Top Tour

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Vivid Music Hall

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No Raza + Cryptlord + Foreverless + Nibiru

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 8:00 PM · The Ox

MusicAll agesGainesvilleShows.com
Sickle Cell Walk

Sunday, September 6, 2026

OutdoorsDepot Park