Gainesville

New Year Events

This page lists New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events for families in the Gainesville, Florida area.
Kids Gainesville: New Year's Eve Events - Fun 4 Gator Kids
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Cade Museum Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration

Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum. Watch Depot Park’s dazzling ...

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Hours: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Adults (18 and up): $40 | Youth (5-17): $30 | Youth (0-...
811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
City of Gainesville Downtown Countdown

Get ready to ring in the New Year at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Downtown Countdown! Join us for a nig ...

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Hours: 8:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public
Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave, Gainesville, Florida
Crayola Experience Jazzberry Jammin’ New Year’s Eve

Families can ring in the New Year on December 31 during the afternoon with Colorful family fun! ...

December 31, 2024
Hours: 12 pm-4 pm
2 and younger FREE, see website for prices
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL, 32809
Depot Park New Years Day parkrun: Pajama Edition

Start the New Year the comfiest way possible! Join us on New Year’s Day at Depot Park for a special ...

January 1, 2025
Hours: 7:30 am-9:00 am
free
Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Dudley Farm Historic State Park First Day Hike

First Day Hike-All 50 states are offering First Day Hikes in state parks across the country as a way ...

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Hours: 9 am-11 am
$5 per vehicle
Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida, 32669
Fanning Springs State Park First Day Hike

Join Park Rangers for a guided hike along Fanning Springs State Park's 3/4-mile nature trail. Hikers ...

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Hours: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This program is free with paid park admission of $6.00 ...
Fanning Springs State Park 18020 NW Highway 19, Fanning Springs, FL, 32693
Frank Shorter Mile and Mustache Run Kids Race

Ring in the New Year with a fast mile! Our traditional Frank Shorter mile will kick off your new yea ...

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Hours: 12 pm
FREE for current FTC members and kids; $15 for non-memb...
Westside Park 1001 NW 31 Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32605
Paynes Prairie First Day Hike

Guided Hike at Price’s Scrub Preserve State Park. Kick off the new year with a scenic 2-mile guided ...

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
Price's Scrub Preserve State Park 9555 N.W. Highway 320, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Skate Station Funworks: New Year's Eve Late Skate

New Year's Eve Late Skate!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Hours: 7:30 pm-1 am
Admission $22
1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida, 32606
Sparks in the Park at Depot Park

Sparks in the Park is back, come out and celebrate New Year's Eve in Depot Park. All festivities are ...

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Hours: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
free
Depot Park: 874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, FL, 32601
Wild Adventures Family First Night Celebration

Wild Adventures is the perfect place to ring in the New Year with your family without staying up too ...

December 29, 2024
Hours: 8 pm
3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA