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Events in Gainesville
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3Free events
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WCJB· 10/11/2026
New event center comes to East Gainesville - WCJB
Pembroke Pines News· 10/7/2026
Upcoming Gainesville events: Your entertainment guide - Pembroke Pines News
352Today.com· 10/8/2026
Bats, brews and a whole lot of winged fun: Florida Bat Festival returns to Gainesville - 352Today.com
WUFT· 10/4/2026
LGBTQ+ community gathers for celebration and equality at Gainesville Pride Festival - WUFT
Gainesville Sun· 10/4/2026
Thornebrook hosts 41st Annual Fall Arts Festival - Gainesville Sun
Florida Gators· 9/21/2026
SEC Nation Returns to Gainesville for Ole Miss Matchup - Florida Gators
Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville· 9/24/2026
Area festivals, bashes and markets to celebrate the fall season - Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville
Florida Museum of Natural History· 10/3/2026
Plant for Pollinators: Bees and Trees - Florida Museum of Natural History
The Independent Florida Alligator· 10/5/2026
University Club keeps the party going after pride festival downpour - The Independent Florida Alligator
Southeastern Conference· 9/24/2026
Florida contains Texas with draw in Gainesville - Southeastern Conference
Frequently asked: events in Gainesville
What kinds of events run in Gainesville?+
Gainesville has 3 upcoming events on Rifio. We aggregate events from Luma, Eventbrite, Meetup and direct organisers, refreshed every few hours.
Are events in Gainesville free?+
Yes — 3 of the upcoming events in Gainesville are free to attend. Filter by free events to see them all.
Who hosts events in Gainesville?+
Gainesville has a mix of community-led meetups, professional conferences and corporate events from a wide range of hosts.
How do I list my own event in Gainesville?+
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When are the most events happening in Gainesville?+
Weekday evenings and weekends are the busiest. Check the "This week" and "This weekend" sections above for what is on right now.
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