Gainesville

Santa Sightings

This page lists places to see Santa in the Gainesville, Florida area.
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Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland

Santa arrives on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5 pm! Starting November 8th experience the magic of C ...

Photos start November 8, 2026
Hours: Book your reservation online
2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32608
Belle Oaks Barn: Christmas Market

Get ready for a magical day at the Christmas Market at Belle Oaks Barn hosted by MaeLynn’s! Join ...

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free admission
11800 SW 157th Lane, Brooker, FL, 32622
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens: Christmas in the Quarry

Experience a Holiday Wonderland in Central Florida. Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Wood ...

December 13, 17, 19–20, 22–23, 2026
Hours: 5:30 PM-8 PM (Arrive before 4 PM for full daylight gard...
Adults: $10 | Kids (6–13): $5 | 5 & under: Free
4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
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 Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us as we kick off Weekends of Wonder with Newberry’s 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Bring y ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE
City Hall 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
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
First UMC Holiday Marketplace

Join us for the 2026 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 6; Saturday, November 7; ...

Friday, November 6-Sunday, November 8, 2026
Hours: Friday from 5 pm- 8 pm, Saturday from 9 am- 5 pm and Su...
$5 entry fee for those 12 and older – Saturday and Sund...
419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Fresh Pick’n Breakfast with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to Fresh Pick’n! There’s nothing quite like Christmas on the farm! Join us for ...

Sunday, December 6, 2026
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
$30 per person, and children under 1 are FREE!
237 NE 11th Ave, Trenton, FL
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
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
High Springs Christmas Parade

December 12th, 2026 – 28th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm
Free
Main Street Downtown, High Springs, FL, 32643
Holiday at Santa Fe College

SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium, and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thr ...

December 5, 2026
Hours: 2 pm & 6 pm
$0-$20
Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Kathy Cafazzo Santa Experience Photo Session

This isn't a visit with Santa. It's 30 magical minutes where Santa is theirs. No lines. No crowds. ...

November 8, 2026
1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, 32606
Keystone Heights Parade of Trees Tree Lighting Ceremony

Food vendors, activities for kids, jazz music, a visit from Santa and more!

Saturday, November 28, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
free
Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
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
Krizia Nicole Photography Santa Mini Sessions

The magic of Christmas is calling! Bring your little ones for a Santa Mini Session filled with sweet ...

November 15, 2026
Hours: Pick time on website
$225
Aimee's Acres, 7570 FL-47, Trenton, FL, 32693
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
Marie Cetin Photography Holiday Mini Sessions

It’s the most magical time of year! This year, you have TWO Christmas setups to choose from: ...

Cookie Shoppe December 2, 5, 6, 2026 | Cozy Living Room...
Hours: Choose time from website
Sessions are $200
Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa & his reindeer! Celebrate Christmas at Mayhem Ranch-the only farm in Florida ...

December 12 & December 19, 2026
TBA
17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
Oaks Mall Photos with Santa Claus

Santa Claus is in town! He’s traveled all the way from the North Pole to spread holiday cheer and ta ...

Friday, November 27-Wednesday, December 24, 2026
Hours: see website for schedule
Oaks Mall (Belk Court) 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Ocala Holiday Craft Show

Get ready to experience holiday shopping at its finest at the 4th Annual Ocala Holiday Craft Show! J ...

November 13-15, 2026
Hours: Friday 12 pm-4 pm, Saturday 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 10 am-3 p...
$10 in advance - Valid all three days! $10 at the door ...
World Equestrian Center Expo Center 1 1284 NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala, FL, 34482
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
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
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
Sweet Serendipity Photography Santa Experience Sessions

Join us for our fifteenth year of bringing Christmas magis to the Gainesville area. It is so hard to ...

Sunday, December 6th and Monday, December 7th, 2026
Hours: See website for times
$90+ tax
9111 SW 53rd Place Suite A, Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Tioga Movie Night: The Grinch with Grinch Appearance

Join us for a very special movie night featuring The Grinch (2018), starting off with a guest Charac ...

Friday, December 18, 2026
Hours: 7:30 pm
free
Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL, 32669
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
USPS Operation Santa

It’s time! USPS Operation Santa® is now accepting letters. Have your kids write their wish list and ...

Make sure you postmark it by December 5, 2026
Wild B Boutique Christmas At The Park

Another look into future events… our 5th Annual Christmas in the Park! Join us December 19th for ...

Saturday, December 19, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free Admission
Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL, 32696
Williston Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland

Join us after the parade for a FREE community event. Snap a picture with Santa & Mrs. Claus! There w ...

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Hours: Parade is at 6 pm. Winter Wonderland from 6:30 pm- 8: 3...
Heritage Park, NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL, 32696