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Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

October 17th - November 8th. Saturdays 10-7 | Sundays 12-6 Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn pit, duck races, games, photo spots, local vendors, food & more! NEW: Cow Snuggle Sessions! Snuggle, brush, take photos and make memories with our cows. Limited availability, so add your session when purchasing tickets! Click to learn more.
The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access to all art supplies, child enrichment toys, sensory tables, dramatic play areas, and much more! All ages are welcome, from 12 months to teens. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 12th, 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 12th, 6-9pm

Join us for an evening of art and activities connecting us to the places — in and outside of Florida — that make us who we are. Experience the interactive musical light instrument designed and played by local composer Riey Ferretti. Rediscover Harn artworks through student-led highlight tours. Dive into water sanitation with Eastside High students in the Life at Sea gallery. Pose in the Florida photobooth and create a personalized frame. And enjoy light bites while chatting with our campus and community tabling partners. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each month as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
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9:00 am Chiefland Farmers Flea Market: Free Haunted House & Treats
 
5:00 pm Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Thanksgiving Family Night
6:30 pm Corks and Colors Christmas Trees (Haile)
 
5:00 pm Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
9:00 am Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
12:00 pm Poke'Ville Marketplace Gainesville Halloween Weekend
 
 
 
 
 
9:00 am City of Gainesville Veterans Day Flag Placing
12:30 pm Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park
 
 
 
 
 
10:00 am Michaels x Hallmark Holiday Workshop: Vintage Ornaments
7:30 pm Junker Halloween Events
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm Thanksgiving Cookie Class with Eat The Darn Cookie at Pinspiration Gainesville
 
 
 
 
 
 
1:00 pm Michaels x Hallmark Holiday Workshop: Paint Scraped Greetings
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:30 am Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
 
10:00 am Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Story Time – How to Catch a Turkey
7:00 am Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park
 
12:00 pm Ocala Holiday Craft Show
8:00 am Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child: Pumpkin Run 5K
1:00 pm Michaels x Hallmark Holiday Ornament Workshop
 
 
8:30 am Alachua County Veterans Day 5K
 
6:30 pm Corks and Colors Clay Day: Snowman
9:00 am Salt Church 5K Turkey Trot
3:00 pm Concerned Citizens of Newberry Thanksgiving Community Celebration
 
 
9:00 am City of Newberry Veterans Day Tribute
 
7:30 pm Santa Fe College Songs of the Season
9:00 am Ocala Holiday Craft Show
4:00 pm Gainesville Community Band Veteran’s Day Concert
 
 
11:00 am Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration
 
 
9:00 am Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour
 
 
 
11:00 am One Community Family Resource Center: Ultimate Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off & Celebration
 
 
10:00 am Christmas Market at Belle Oaks Barn
 
 
 
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10:00 am Ocala Holiday Craft Show
 
 
6:00 pm Servants of Christ Anglican Church: Thanksgiving Community Potluck
10:00 am Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Thanksgiving
11:00 am One Community Family Resource Center: Thanksgiving Community Feast
9:00 am Sweet Berry Farms Christmas on the Farm
1:00 pm Michaels Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments
 
 
 
10:30 am Friendsgiving at the Treehouse at Bella Terra Hills
4:00 pm North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center-Harvest Market & Thanksgiving Together
10:00 am Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters
6:00 pm Tiny Tot Bundles: Pink Friday Christmas Party
11:00 am Share the Harvest: Free Thanksgiving Meal
 
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters
12:00 pm Thanksgiving Market at Homestead Park
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11:00 am Thanksgiving In The Park
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
7:00 am Starke Community Thanksgiving Run/Walk Turkey Trot
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours
10:00 am Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours
12:00 pm Thanksgiving Market at Homestead Park
 
4:00 pm Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event
4:00 pm Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event
8:00 am Cedar Key Turkey Trot
10:00 am Black Friday Doorbuster Madness at Tiny Tot Bundles
11:00 am Gainesville Fine Arts Association: MADE Art Market
1:00 pm Painting with a Twist: Cute Turkey
 
 
 
8:30 am Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k
11:00 am Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Skate Your Turkey Off
2:00 pm The Fat Tuscan Cafe: Thanksgiving Cookie Exchange
 
 
 
11:00 am Church of Christ FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner
12:00 pm Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates
12:00 pm AUK Market Small Biz Saturday Event
2:00 pm Norfleet Homes presents Turkey and Trucks
 
 
 
4:00 pm Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Thanksgiving Community Dinner
6:00 pm Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
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10Nov

Tiny Tot Bundles: Tiny Tales Story Time – How to Catch a Turkey

Gobble, gobble! It's time for a Thanksgiving adventure! Join us for our November Tiny Tales Story Time, inspired by the silly ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free in-store event
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
11Nov

Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park

Save the date! This free, family-friendly event features live music, inspiring speakers, and activities for all ages. Festivities begin with ...

  • 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alachua County Veterans Day 5K

Join us for a free Veterans Day Community 5K! Race begins: 8:30 am The first 200 registrants will get a commemorative T-shirt. ...

City of Newberry Veterans Day Tribute

Join us in honoring those who served, this Veterans Day at our Veterans Memorial in Lois Forte Park.

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Newberry’s Veteran’s Memorial at Lois Forte Park, 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration

Honoring Our Heroes. Please join us on Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Park as we celebrate Veterans Day ...

One Community Family Resource Center: Ultimate Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off & Celebration

Join Us for the Ultimate Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off & Celebration! ​Come honor our heroes one bowl at a time! Get ...

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13Nov

Ocala Holiday Craft Show

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

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: World Equestrian Center Expo Center 1 1284 NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala FL, 34482
  • Cost: $10 in advance - Valid all three days! $10 at the door - Per person, per day. Kids 12 & under are FREE!
  • Website: bmgevents.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Snowman

Class is 6:30-8:30pm is perfect for people with any level of experience— even if you’ve never touched clay before! Arrive ...

Santa Fe College Songs of the Season

The Santa Fe College Singers, under the direction of Alek Concepion & Wendy Gunther, Adjunct Assistant Professors of Music, and ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall: 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
14Nov

Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child: Pumpkin Run 5K

Get ready for an extraordinary event this year – the Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child initiative presents the Pumpkin ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Town of Tioga 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $40 (Price increases after October 30, 2026)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Salt Church 5K Turkey Trot

Join us for Salt Church’s 5K Turkey Trot! Run, jog, or walk with us at Paynes Prairie Trail for a ...

Ocala Holiday Craft Show

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

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: World Equestrian Center Expo Center 1 1284 NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala FL, 34482
  • Cost: $10 in advance - Valid all three days! $10 at the door - Per person, per day. Kids 12 & under are FREE!
  • Website: bmgevents.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour

The Gainesville Garden Club invites you to the Veterans Garden Tour 2026! We have 3 exciting new gardens for you to ...

Christmas Market at Belle Oaks Barn

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

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15Nov

Ocala Holiday Craft Show

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

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: World Equestrian Center Expo Center 1 1284 NW 87th Court Rd, Ocala FL, 34482
  • Cost: $10 in advance - Valid all three days! $10 at the door - Per person, per day. Kids 12 & under are FREE!
  • Website: bmgevents.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Michaels Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments

Come in-store for a fun, free, Hallmark-inspired event! Use a cookie cutter to make your own clay ornament! At this ...

18Nov

Servants of Christ Anglican Church: Thanksgiving Community Potluck

You're invited to gather with us to thank the Lord for all He has done! We want to include our ...

19Nov

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Thanksgiving

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We have some fun Thanksgiving themes planned! This is a FREE ...

Friendsgiving at the Treehouse at Bella Terra Hills

Guided Activities: 10:30–11:30 AM Treehouse Free Play & Potluck Lunch: Beginning at 11:30 AM Ages: 4–12 years old (Little Dreamers & Big ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 17450 CR-239, Alachua, FL 32615-4502
  • Cost: $15 per child, Younger Siblings: Under 4: $10 | Under 2: Free
  • Website: bellaterrahills.com
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UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Break out your ugliest sweater — the 78th Annual “Sounds of the Season” returns with this year’s theme, “Ugly Christmas ...

  • 7:30 pm
  • Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events
20Nov

One Community Family Resource Center: Thanksgiving Community Feast

Join Us for Our Annual Community Feast! ​Good food, great company, and community spirit—there’s nothing better! We are so excited ...

North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center-Harvest Market & Thanksgiving Together

Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with your neighbors. We will have food trucks, entertainment, ...

Tiny Tot Bundles: Pink Friday Christmas Party

Join us for our 3rd annual Pink Friday holiday event on Friday, November 20! This has become one of our ...

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Break out your ugliest sweater — the 78th Annual “Sounds of the Season” returns with this year’s theme, “Ugly Christmas ...

  • 7:30 pm
  • Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events
21Nov

Sweet Berry Farms Christmas on the Farm

The holiday season is even better when you can slow down, stroll through the farm, and find gifts with a ...

Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest

Enjoy traditional games and crafts, food, live old-time and Americana music, and sugar cane syrup production as we transport you ...

Share the Harvest: Free Thanksgiving Meal

When we share, everyone is blessed! Sponsored by New Beginnings Christian Worship Center & Willie Mae Stokes Community Center.

Thanksgiving Market at Homestead Park

Crafts, boutique, farmer's market and more! Bounce house, hayrides, food truck, face painting and more! Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November ...

Painting with a Twist: Festive Turkey

All Ages. Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children ...

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22Nov

Thanksgiving In The Park

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 22nd at 11 am. This worship service and a ...

Thanksgiving Market at Homestead Park

Crafts, boutique, farmer's market and more! Bounce house, hayrides, food truck, face painting and more! Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November ...

Painting with a Twist: Cute Turkey

All Ages. Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children ...

The Fat Tuscan Cafe: Thanksgiving Cookie Exchange

Hands-on Class – Kids Welcome – Perfect Friend Group Class – Baking Enjoy an afternoon baking with us a fun day ...

Norfleet Homes presents Turkey and Trucks

Big trucks. Full tables. A community that shows up. Join us for Turkeys & Trucks at CountryWay Town Square in Newberry! ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: CountryWay Town Square 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20 Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission is a donation of a turkey, canned goods, or a grocery gift card.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
23Nov

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 23-25 & 27, 2026

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
24Nov

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 23-25 & 27, 2026

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event

Friendsgiving at Germain’s is back! Our annual Give Back BBQ is about sharing a meal, giving thanks, and showing up ...

25Nov

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 23-25 & 27, 2026

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event

Friendsgiving at Germain’s is back! Our annual Give Back BBQ is about sharing a meal, giving thanks, and showing up ...

26Nov

Starke Community Thanksgiving Run/Walk Turkey Trot

Get the family together, grab your friends, and bring your pups to kick off Thanksgiving with a fun morning of ...

  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Starke Downtown Music Pavilion 538 East Call Street Starke, FL 32091
  • Cost: 1 Free childs ticket per 2 canned goods (under 12). Adults $33.85
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cedar Key Turkey Trot

Join us for the 3rd Annual Cedar Key Turkey Trot!

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Prickly Palm 495 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: Donations only - cash or Venmo! Donations are optional and this year they will go to the Cedar Key Summer Youth Program.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k

This year we are once again partnering with Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary to host our 5k & 10k trail race ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $30-$40
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Church of Christ FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner

There's always a seat at the table in Newberry! Whether you're flying solo this year, your loved ones are far away, ...

Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Thanksgiving Community Dinner

Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner at Rafter Cross Cowboy Church. We’ll gather on Thanksgiving Day for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and ...

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27Nov

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Booking Holiday tours now on our website. This Thanksgiving, experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours on Friday, November 28 ...

Black Friday Doorbuster Madness at Tiny Tot Bundles

We're bringing back the Black Friday shopping experience we all know and love at Tiny Tot Bundles! Remember waking up ...

Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa

Join us for a special one-day-only visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus! Bring the kiddos to meet Santa and Mrs. ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: FREE photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus for our customers!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 23-25 & 27, 2026

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $19.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $25 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $12.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
28Nov

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Booking Holiday tours now on our website. This Thanksgiving, experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours on Friday, November 28 ...

Gainesville Fine Arts Association: MADE Art Market

MADE: Art Market takes place on November 28 from 11-5pm at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association! It will feature 27 ...

Skate Station Funworks Skate Your Turkey Off

Skate Your Turkey Off!

  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

AUK Market Small Biz Saturday Event

Goods, gifts and more on display by talented local vendors + makers at our open-air oasis on November 28! Come ...

Keystone Heights Parade of Trees Tree Lighting Ceremony

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

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29Nov

Painting with a Twist: Jack's Christmas

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Haile Village Bistro: A Very British Christmas at Hogwarts Tea Party

A Very British Christmas at Hogwarts Tea Party

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events