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Gainesville, FL 32601 United States
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  • December 2025

  • Sat 13

    Feeding the Hungry Community Wellness Event

    December 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Help create a safe space for the Gainesville community at this event, which features local vendors and free food.

  • November 2025

  • Sat 15

    43rd Annual Downtown Festival and Arts Show

    November 15, 2025 43rd Annual Downtown Festival and Arts Show
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    This is the largest free arts and culture festival in north Florida! The streets of historic downtown Gainesville will be lined with over 200 artists, and there will be live music, performing arts and culinary art experiences.

  • Sat 15

    43rd Annual Downtown Festival and Arts Show

    November 15, 2025 - November 16, 2025 43rd Annual Downtown Festival and Arts Show
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    This is the largest free arts and culture festival in north Florida! The streets of historic downtown Gainesville will be lined with over 200 artists, and there will be live music, performing arts and culinary art experiences.

  • October 2025

  • Sat 11

    The Great Pumpkin Bash

    October 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Celebrate the arrival of fall at The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza! Families can enjoy many activities such as a corn maze, games, food, face painting, and more!

  • Sat 4

    Downtown Vintage Market

    October 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    At the Downtown Vintage Market there will be food trucks, live music and 50+ vendors selling vintage clothing, reworked items, accessories, decor and more! Family and pet friendly.

  • September 2025

  • Sat 13

    Movie Night featuring Shrek

    September 13, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Movie Night featuring Shrek takes place at Bo Diddley Plaza and shows Shrek under the stars and it is free and open to the public!

  • August 2024

  • Fri 30

    Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza

    August 30, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Every Friday through August, go see amazing free music at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Free Fridays Concert Series!

  • Fri 23

    Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza

    August 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Every Friday through August, go see amazing free music at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Free Fridays Concert Series!

  • Fri 16

    Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza

    August 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Every Friday through August, go see amazing free music at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Free Fridays Concert Series!

  • Fri 9

    Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza

    August 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Every Friday through August, go see amazing free music at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Free Fridays Concert Series!

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