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🍂 Two ways to spend a fall Saturday in Gainesville.🎃 Head downtown for the Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza on Oct...
10/16/2026

🍂 Two ways to spend a fall Saturday in Gainesville.

🎃 Head downtown for the Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza on October 17.

🌿 Stop by the Kanapaha Fall Plant Sale at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens for a little greenery to take home.

Add a local lunch stop and make a day of it.

Find more events and weekend ideas at Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

10/15/2026

🍂 Fall looks a little different in Gainesville and Alachua County!
Plan a seasonal outing with two local favorites featuring corn mazes, farm animals, pumpkins and family fun.

🌽 Hollow Oaks Corn Maze
📍 18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs, FL 32643
Make your way through the corn maze and enjoy a classic fall farm outing.

🎃 Buy a Pumpkin Feed a Child
📍 7003 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
Choose a pumpkin with a purpose. Proceeds help support children and families in need.

From High Springs to Gainesville, make the most of fall with a weekend full of seasonal traditions.

Find more things to do at Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

10/10/2026

🐊 Before the crowd. Before kickoff. The Swamp is waiting.

It's Homecoming game day in Gainesville, and the Florida Gators are getting ready to take on South Carolina at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 🧡💙

There's something special about seeing The Swamp before the stands fill with orange and blue.

Who's ready for some Gator football?

Find more things to do around Gainesville and Alachua County at Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

10/09/2026

🐊 Gainesville is going orange and blue for UF Homecoming!

🧡 Friday brings the Homecoming Parade along University Avenue, followed by Gator Growl featuring comedian Nikki Glaser.

💙 Saturday, the Florida Gators face South Carolina in The Swamp.

From campus traditions to a full weekend in Gainesville, there's plenty of reason to stay a little longer.

📲 Find more things to do around Gainesville and Alachua County through the link in bio.

10/08/2026

🐊 Homecoming, a cult-classic musical and a 15-time GRAMMY winner. There's plenty happening in Gainesville and Alachua County this week!

This week's What's Good® kicks off with a big weekend for Gator Nation! 🧡💙

🏈 University of Florida Homecoming Weekend brings the parade to University Avenue on Friday, followed by Gator Growl featuring comedian Nikki Glaser at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. On Saturday, the Florida Gators take on South Carolina in The Swamp.

🌱 The Hippodrome Theatre opens "Little Shop of Horrors," the cult-favorite musical about a flower shop assistant and a plant with a dangerous appetite.

🎶 Fifteen-time GRAMMY Award winner Béla Fleck brings "My Bluegrass Heart" to the UF Phillips Performing Arts Center.

🌿 This week's cover video takes us to La Chua Trail at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Captured by a Visit Gainesville, Alachua County team member during a family walk, the footage offers a glimpse of the prairie and its incredible wildlife.

Planning your weekend? Find these events and more in this week's What's Good® at VisitGainesville.com.

10/06/2026

🌮 National Taco Day calls for a local stop.

Cilantro Tacos serves up tacos and more from its locations in Jonesville and Alachua, with its food truck taking the menu on the road.

Today happens to be National Taco Day. Around here, that's a pretty good reason to start local.

Find more local food stops around Gainesville and Alachua County at VisitGainesville.com.


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10/01/2026

Fall arrives with art, music, and a little edge in this week’s What’s Good®. The 41st Annual Shoppes At Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival fills the weekend with local creators and handmade finds, while Pride and Elio add more color to the October calendar.

Fear Circus brings a darker twist on the big top to University Auditorium, and Zip! Haile Quarry leads brave guests into the woods for a haunted hayride. Indie rock band The Beths brings its sharp-edged sound to Vivid Music Hall, giving October’s opening weekend a little more bite.

Read on for more of What’s Good®. Your partners at Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.

Our cover photo takes us to Newberry, where Two Sisters Coffee Co recently joined us for a National Coffee Day feature. From handcrafted drinks to a welcoming downtown space, this local coffee shop adds another stop worth making while spending time in Newberry.

09/30/2026

🐊🎃🏈 October has arrived in Gainesville and Alachua County.

Around here, fall can mean spotting a gator, heading to a local farm, and spending Saturday night under the lights in The Swamp.

It may look a little different from fall elsewhere. We like it that way.

See what’s happening this October at VisitGainesville.com.


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09/29/2026

☕ National Coffee Day calls for a local stop.

Head to Newberry for a cup at Two Sisters Coffee Co., where coffee, pastries, and a cozy place to slow down make it an easy addition to a day around Alachua County.

From the first pour to the last sip, today is a good excuse to start local.

Where’s your favorite local coffee stop in Alachua County?

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33 N Main Street
Gainesville, FL
32601

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
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