Be Informed. The below information was accurate at the time of publishing. Due to the current fluctuating environment, please contact organizers directly to double check details. Individual business in Alachua County may have masking and distancing requirements at their private establishments. We encourage you to become familiar with businesses, venues and attractions you intend to visit and to reach out directly to these establishments should you have questions regarding their current public health and safety procedures. Cheer on the Orange and Blue at UF Homecoming and Gator Growl Homecoming Festival at Plaza of the Americas Friday, October 8, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Find fun activities for all ages and giveaways at the UF Homecoming Festival. 99th Annual Homecoming Parade Friday, October 8, 12 p.m. | Start: Museum Rd. and 13th St. The homecoming parade has an updated route this year. The parade starts at Museum Rd. and 13th St, traveling North and ends at University Ave. and Main St. Gator Growl with Neon Trees and Gunna Friday, October 8, Doors at 5 p.m. The largest student-run pep rally in the nation continues the tradition of entertaining Gator Nation with rock band Neon Trees and rap artist Gunna. Soulfest “Growling Loud” at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Sunday, October 10, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. See a showcase of dance moves, singing voices and school spirit. The Swamp Roars to Life as Gators Football Hosts Vanderbilt Saturday, October 8, 12 p.m. | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611 UF’s Homecoming matchup sees the Gators take on the Commodores. View the football game day guide for details including COVID protocols, mobile ticketing, parking and shuttles, pre-game festivities and more. Celebrate Game Day Weekend at Chomp The Block Friday, October 8, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Celebration Pointe 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608 Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, Celebration Pointe hosts Chomp the Block, a pre-game event featuring fun, food, drinks, live music by Little Jake and the Soul Searchers, UF celebrity appearances and good times presented by GameDay Vodka. Do the Lindy Hop with Swing Theory at Jazz on the Green Saturday, October 9, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Celebration Pointe 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608 Dance to jazz standards with the seven-piece band Swing Theory. Pull up a chair, spread a blanket under the setting sun and catch live music. Make an evening of it and grab dinner and drinks at a Celebration Pointe restaurant. WHAT’S GOOD. ALACHUA | ARCHER | GAINESVILLE | HAWTHORNE | HIGH SPRINGS | LA CROSSE | MICANOPY | NEWBERRY | WALDO Plan your weekend with the official events guide from Visit Gainesville, Alachua County October 7-13, 2021 For a complete listing of this weekend’s events visit: http://bit.ly/whatsgood1007 To get What’s Good delivered straight to your inbox: TEXT “WhatsGood” to 22828 or visit: http://bit.ly/WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty Alachua County, FL
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Be Informed.The below information was accurate at the time of publishing. Due to the current fluctuating environment, please contact organizers directly to double check details.
Individual business in Alachua County may have masking and distancing requirements at their private establishments. We encourage you to become familiar with businesses, venues and attractions you intend to visit and to reach out directly to these establishments should you have questions regarding their current public health and safety procedures.
Cheer on the Orange and Blue at UF Homecoming and Gator Growl Homecoming Festival at Plaza of the AmericasFriday, October 8, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Find fun activities for all ages and giveaways at the UF Homecoming Festival. 99th Annual Homecoming ParadeFriday, October 8, 12 p.m. | Start: Museum Rd. and 13th St. The homecoming parade has an updated route this year. The parade starts at Museum Rd. and 13th St, traveling North and ends at University Ave. and Main St. Gator Growl with Neon Trees and GunnaFriday, October 8, Doors at 5 p.m.The largest student-run pep rally in the nation continues the tradition of entertaining Gator Nation with rock band Neon Trees and rap artist Gunna. Soulfest “Growling Loud” at the Reitz Union Grand BallroomSunday, October 10, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.See a showcase of dance moves, singing voices and school spirit.
The Swamp Roars to Life as Gators Football Hosts VanderbiltSaturday, October 8, 12 p.m. | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611 UF’s Homecoming matchup sees the Gators take on the Commodores. View the football game day guide for details including COVID protocols, mobile ticketing, parking and shuttles, pre-game festivities and more.
Celebrate Game Day Weekend at Chomp The BlockFriday, October 8, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Celebration Pointe4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608 Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, Celebration Pointe hosts Chomp the Block, a pre-game event featuring fun, food, drinks, live music by Little Jake and the Soul Searchers, UF celebrity appearances and good times presented by GameDay Vodka.
Do the Lindy Hop with Swing Theory at Jazz on the GreenSaturday, October 9, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Celebration Pointe4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608 Dance to jazz standards with the seven-piece band Swing Theory. Pull up a chair, spread a blanket under the setting sun and catch live music. Make an evening of it and grab dinner and drinks at a Celebration Pointe restaurant.
WHAT’SGOOD.
ALACHUA | ARCHER | GAINESVILLE | HAWTHORNE | HIGH SPRINGS | LA CROSSE | MICANOPY | NEWBERRY | WALDO
Plan your weekend with the official events guide from Visit Gainesville, Alachua CountyOctober 7-13, 2021
For a complete listing of this weekend’s events visit: http://bit.ly/whatsgood1007 To get What’s Good delivered straight to your inbox:TEXT “WhatsGood” to 22828 or visit: http://bit.ly/WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty
Alachua County, FL
For a complete listing of this weekend’s events visit: http://bit.ly/whatsgood1007 To get What’s Good delivered straight to your inbox:TEXT “WhatsGood” to 22828 or visit: http://bit.ly/WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthPlural Domains: Selected Works from the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation Collection at the Harn Museum of Art and University GalleryNow through December 3 at University GalleryNow through April 24 at the Harn Museum of Art View a Powerful Display of Paintings at the Libertad (Freedom) Exhibition Cofrin GalleryNow through October 15 Guided Zoo Tour in Spanish at the Santa Fe College Teaching ZooSunday, October 10, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Cuban-American Fusion Food with Rancho Luna Food Truck at 4th Ave Food ParkSunday, October 10
Experience the Power of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9Thursday, October 7, 7:30 p.m. | UF Phillips Center3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32611 Four internationally known soloists join Gainesville Master Chorale and UF School of Music for a performance of what is considered one of the finest achievements in the history of Western music. Tickets to attend in-person and livestreaming available online.
Forge Your Blacksmithing Skills at the Florida Artist Blacksmith Association Annual Blacksmithing ConferenceFriday, October 8 – Sunday, October 10 | Best Western Gateway Grand4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 Welcome Florida blacksmiths! Join blacksmith artists for a weekend of leatherworking, knife making, fellowship and more with classes for all skill levels. Demonstrations include sand casting from the bronze age to modern specialized knife making.
Get a Dose of Bluegrass from Medicine Springs at the Outdoor StageSunday, October 10, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Heartwood Soundstage619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601 Medicine Springs is comprised of Scott Anderson on banjo, Gabriel Valla on guitar and mandolin, Christian Ward on fiddle, Lon Williamson on upright bass and Lis Williamson on rhythm guitar and vocals.
Score a Retro Find at The Florida Vintage MarketSunday, October 10, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. | 4th Ave Food Park409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 Browse custom clothing and sneakers, handmade art, street wear and more. The curated variety of vendors include That Henna Girl, Garage Shirts, Cowboy City Vintage, Tailgate Fever and more.
WHAT’SGOOD.
ALACHUA | ARCHER | GAINESVILLE | HAWTHORNE | HIGH SPRINGS | LA CROSSE | MICANOPY | NEWBERRY | WALDO
Plan your weekend with the official events guide from Visit Gainesville, Alachua CountyOctober 7-13, 2021
