Top November 2025 Events in and Around Gainesville, FL
Rebecca Johnson, Broker and Co-Owner of KNR Property Management • October 28, 2025
Fall is fully settled in around Gainesville, and November brings a rich mix of community festivals, live music celebrations, pop-culture conventions, and engaging learning sessions. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, a pop-culture immersive weekend, or one of Gainesville’s signature arts festivals, this month has you covered. Here are some top events to mark on your calendar.
1. Tom Petty Weekend 2025
- When : November 7–9, 2025
- Where : Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Time : Various performances across the weekend
- Cost : Ticketed (check event website for pricing)
- Details : A large tribute weekend in Gainesville for the hometown legend, celebrating live music, storytelling, and fan gatherings around Tom Petty.
- Website : tompettyweekend.com
2. Infinity Con Gainesville 2025
- When : November 15–16, 2025
- Where : Alachua County Sports & Events Center, 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Time : Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Cost : Ticketed (advance tickets available)
- Details : A pop-culture convention featuring comics, gaming, anime, cosplay, vendor booths, and interactive programming for all ages.
- Website : infinitycon.com/gainesville
3. 44th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show
- When : Saturday & Sunday, November 15–16, 2025, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Where : Downtown Gainesville, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Time : Both days 10am-5pm
- Cost : Free entry
- Details : One of Gainesville’s largest free street festivals featuring over 200 visual artists, multiple performance stages, craft vendors, food trucks and activities for kids and families.
- Website : gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
4. UF OTD In‑Person Information Session
- When : Friday, November 14, 2025, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Where : University of Florida Campus, HPNP Complex, 1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost : Free
- Details : An informational session for prospective students/families interested in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program—meet faculty, tour facilities, and ask questions.
- Website : eventbrite.com → UF OTD In-Person Information Session
5. Weekly Community Nights at South Main/Heartwood
- When : Every Wednesday in November 2025 – free performances and community gathering nights.
- Where : South Main Station / Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville
- Cost : Free entry
- Details : A relaxed mid-week outing option—live local music, food vendors, community friendly atmosphere.
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