Gainesville

Holiday Events

This page lists Holiday events for families in the Gainesville, Florida area.
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A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center presents A History of Kwanzaa-Storytelling, Music and More Around the Kitchen Table

An evening of stories and music rooted in the celebration of community and families at the kitchen t ...

Saturday, December 26, 2026
Hours: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
free
A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601-4950
Alachua Conservation Trust Holiday Mingle

Bring your friends and family for a celebration of this year's conservation victories! Enjoy light f ...

Sunday, December 13, 2026
Hours: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
free
Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL, 32641
Barn at Lakeside Ranch: Lakeside Christmas Express Event

All aboard the Lakeside Christmas Express! The magic of Christmas is coming to The Barn at Lakeside ...

Sunday, December 6, 2026
Hours: 3:00 pm
free
167 Orange Ln, Hawthorne, FL, 32640-4178
Bronson First Baptist Church: Christmas on Court Street

Christmas on Court Street is coming to Bronson! Join Bronson First Baptist Church on Wednesday, D ...

Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
free
460 S Court Street, Bronson, FL
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour

The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by profess ...

December 25 & 26, 2026
Hours: Friday at 1 pm, Saturday at 10 am
$55 Adults, $25 - 3 years-11 years, Under 2 Years: Free
8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens After Christmas in the Quarry

Daytime Admission Perk: Planning to visit earlier in the day? Keep your daytime ticket/wrist band fo ...

Sunday, December 27, 2026 & Saturday, January 2, 2027
Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Adults: $12 | Kids (6–13): $7 | 5 & under: Free
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, FL
Celebration Pointe's Holiday Spectacular

Gainesville, are you ready for the most wonderful night of the season? Celebration Pointe’s 2026 Hol ...

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
free
Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32608
Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade

Annual Christmas Festival, 5K Rudolph Run and Lighted Christmas Parade. Free activities for the kids ...

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: 7:00 am
free, donations for parking
Chiefland Trailhead 121 S Main St, Chiefland, FL, 32626
City of Alachua Christmas on Main Street and Tree Lighting

Celebrate the magic of Christmas on Main Street in Alachua! Join us Friday, December 4, 2026, fro ...

Friday, December 4, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE
Main Street, Alachua, FL, 32615
City of Gainesville Holiday Kids' Dance Party

Get ready to boogie at the ultimate Holiday Kids' Dance Party with DJ E-Lo! Let's dance, sing and ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 1:30 pm
free
Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
City of Gainesville Holiday Lights Celebration

Experience the magic of Gainesville’s Annual Holiday Lights Celebration! From festive train rides ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
free
City Hall Plaza, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601-5456
City of Gainesville Holiday Lights Celebration

Experience the magic of Gainesville’s Annual Holiday Lights Celebration! From festive train rides ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
free
City Hall Plaza, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601-5456
City of Gainesville Holiday Lights Celebration

Experience the magic of Gainesville’s Annual Holiday Lights Celebration! From festive train rides ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
free
City Hall Plaza, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601-5456
CityLight's Christmas Celebrations

Santa & Treats & Fun! Donate a toy to Toys for Tots. Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 9:15 am & 11 am ...

See description for details
free
CityLight Church 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
CountryWay Town Square - Christmas on the Square

Celebrate 10 years of Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square! Join us for a festive ev ...

Saturday, December 19, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm
free
CountryWay Town Square, 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, Florida, 32669
Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch Returns

We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas on the Ranch event at Cracker House Win ...

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free admission
522 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL, 32680-7373
Gainesville Harley-Davidson Santa's Cookie Bake-Off

Looking for a fun Christmas event near you? Join us at GHD on December 12 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM f ...

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
free
Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival

Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival! In ...

Friday, December 11, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
free
Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave, Trenton, FL, 32693
Hart Springs Park: Christmas from the Hart

Come out to Hart Springs Park on the 3rd Weekend from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and experience the wonder an ...

Saturday, December 19 & Sunday, December 20, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Free admission
Hart Springs 4240 SW 86th Ave, Bell, FL, 32619
Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival

Join us for a magical day of fun in Downtown Hawthorne! Vendors, Santa’s workshop, bounce house, gam ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
free
Downtown, Hawthorne, FL, 32640
High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting

December 5th, 2026 – Tree Lighting (Pavilion)

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm
free
Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, Florida
IndepenDANCE Studio Holiday PJ Party-Holiday Themed Pop-Up Camp

Get ready for a magical night of holiday fun at IndepenDANCE Studio! Slip into your favorite festive ...

Friday, December 4, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Only $49, Studio Member Rate: $44
IndepenDANCE Studio (in front of Arbor Greens) 13537 NW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669
Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, Bounce Houses, tons of vendors, and Food T ...

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
See description for details
Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL, 32696
Kiwanis Christmas Parade & Market at Keystone Heights

The Christmas Market will be chock-full of vendors, food trucks, live music, and holiday cheer! A ...

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: See description for details
Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
Lake Butler Christmas at Lakeside Park

The time is here… we can’t keep it a secret any longer! Join us for Christmas at Lakeside Park on ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
free
155 NW 3rd St, Lake Butler, FL, 32054
Light Up Tioga

Light Up Tioga 2026 will be held Saturday, December 5th from 5-8pm, and all proceeds will benefit Un ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
free
13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park Holiday Open House

Come join us for our much-beloved annual holiday event! Enjoy the "firing of the grove" festive musi ...

Saturday, December 19, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This program is free with paid park entry of $3 per veh...
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL, 32640
Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce: Newberry Movie on the Lawn & Cookie Decorating

Join us for a movie on the lawn, in the heart of Downtown Newberry! Cookie decorating begins at 5 pm ...

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
free
Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
Newberry Main Street Christmas Market

Newberry Main Street is proud to host the annual Christmas Market in the park in conjunction with th ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free Admission
25370 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669-4252
Newberry Nana's Gingerbread Decorating Contest & Snowy Block Party

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and build the best Gingerbread House you can to compete i ...

Saturday, December 19, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
free
25440 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL, 32669-4254
Ocala Downtown Market: Christmas Holiday Event

Find unique gifts, handmade treasures, and holiday cheer!

Sunday, December 20, 2026
Hours: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free admission
Ocala Downtown Market 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
Palatka Boathouse Riverfront: Milk and Cookies with Santa on the Water

Milk & Cookies with Santa is coming to the St. Johns River! Join us Sunday, December 13, at 2 PM ...

Sunday, December 13, 2026
Hours: 2 PM
$30 per person, Children under age 2 years are not perm...
301 River St, Palatka, FL, 32177
Rivers Crossing RV Resort: A Rivers Crossing Christmas

Santa Claus is coming to Rivers Crossing! Get ready for an afternoon of Christmas magic, family fun, ...

Sunday, December 6, 2026
Hours: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Contact for details
7568 US 27, Branford, FL, 32008
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus

The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs M ...

See description for details
Free admission
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
Shakespeare Animal Fund: Holiday Pet Pageant

Dress up your dog in their holiday best! By registering, you’re helping a pet receive life-saving tr ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
free
Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32608
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Santa

Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland fun as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate wi ...

Friday, December 4, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
2441 NW 43 Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Town of Bell Christmas Festival and Parade

A Storybook Christmas is coming to Bell! This year, we want to see ALL KINDS of entries in our Ch ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: Fun starts at 11:00 AM | Parade starts at 2:00 PM
free
3240 W Railroad Ln, Bell, FL, 32619
Trinity United Methodist Church: Christmas Fun Parent’s Day Out

Parents’ DAY out from 12-4 with a Pizza lunch. Registration ends on Wednesday, December 16th.

Saturday, December 19, 2026
Hours: 12 pm-4 pm
$25 per child
Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32653