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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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December 9

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Clean Juice Gainesville Grand Opening

It's official Gainesville, time to open! Please come share this very special moment with us! When: Saturday, December 9th, 8am-8pm Where: Butler ...

8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Clean Juice Gainesville (Butler Town Center) 2851 SW 35th Dr, Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Family Fun

Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social

Oh What Fun! Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by ...

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5100 SW 91ST Ter, Gainesville, FL US 32608
Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members.
Website: runsignup.com
Category: Family Fun

The Grinch is coming to Newberry

Bring your camera and take a free picture with the Grinch and enjoy a shake or tea while you’re here. ...

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Newberry Nutrition 305 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669-3431
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Take a fascinating journey by van to the site of the 17th-century Mission de San Martin de Timucua in the ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
Cost: Tickets are $10 per person in addition to park entry fees
Website: www.floridastateparks.org
Category: Family Fun

First Baptist Church Waldo Family Life Center: The Gift Goes On

A community craft event for children of all ages to make a gift, wrap it and learn about the greatest ...

9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: First Baptist Church Waldo Family Life Center 14370 FL-24, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Beauty Lounge & Co. Pictures with Santa

We will be hosting a real bearded Santa and Mrs. Claus at Beauty Lounge on December 9th from 10 AM-1 ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 203, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Christmas on the Farm at Etheridge Cattle Company

Join us for Christmas on the Farm! Local vendors, live music, food trucks and more!

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 2551 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL, 32696
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Merry Melrose Christmas Parade

Every second Saturday of December, Melrose hosts the Merry Melrose Christmas Parade with a new theme each year. 2023 Theme: ...

10:00 am
Location: SR 26, from Center Street to SR 21, Melrose, FL
Cost: free
Website: melrosefl.com
Category: Family Fun

Mr and Mrs Claus Visit Deep Creek Game Farm

Mr and Mrs Claus will be here at Deep Creek! Come take a picture and enjoy cookies and candy canes ...

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Santa is coming to Blue Compass RV

Santa is coming to Blue Compass RV and he has goody bags! We are so excited to have Santa visit ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 12380 NW Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: Free with food donations for Bread of the Mighty and toy donations for Toys-for-Tots!
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Frosty Fest

Gates open at 10 AM. Bring the family - Free pics with Santa and the Grinch, Bounce House. Nasty Boys ...

10:00 am
Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Cost: Free admission, Free parking, Free bounce house
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Constellation Charter School of Gainesville Winter Faire

Winter Faire ‘23 is coming in a couple weeks! In a collaborative event, Constellation Charter School and Morning Meadow Preschool are ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Constellation Charter School 14450 NE 148th Ave, Waldo FL 32694
Cost: $25 for the first child (all activities and shows included, food sold separately), $15 per additional sibling.
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Hawthorne Woman’s Club presents Hawthorne Community Festival of Trees

Saturday, December 2 9 am-2 pm View trees and vote for your favorite Saturday, December 9 11 am-1 pm View trees and vote for your ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Woman’s Club 6751 SE 220th Terrace, Hawthorne, FL
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival

Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting November 25 through December 23, 2023! Our Winter Festival will ...

11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
Cost: $15.00 Per Person, 2 & under FREE!
Website: mayhemranchfl.com
Category: Family Fun

Micanopy Holiday Stroll

All-day holiday gathering, shopping, cafes, live music, plein air artists, museum tours. Santa and Mrs. Claus 2 pm to 4 pm. Community ...

11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

North Central Florida YMCA Santa’s Workshop

Give the gift of Holiday Joy by creating handmade gifts for your friends and family in our new STREAM Lab!

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Cost: $10/person
Website: www.ncfymca.org
Category: Family Fun

WaterShed Life Small Town Christmas

The Lemon Shack Lemonade Stand, Poppin’ Smoke BBQ, Funnel Cake, Carnival Treats Quality artisans and vendors sharing lots of Holiday ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 17520 FL 26, Hawthorne, FL
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Hitchcock's Markets in Newberry Holiday Extravaganza

Our Holiday Extravaganza is coming up this weekend!! Hitchcock’s in Newberry will have free train rides, a bounce house, food ...

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Hitchcock's Newberry 24220 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Two Hawk Hammock Country Circus

It's time for the 12th annual Two Hawk Country Circus! Live music, Arts & Crafts vendors, Circus Arts, Trick Riding and ...

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Two Hawk Hammock 17950 Northeast 53rd Lane Williston, FL 32696
Cost: Tickets $15 Advanced | $20 Door | $12 Senior/Military Discount | Kids 12 and under FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Camp Crystal Lake 75th Anniversary Celebration

Dates: November 18th & December 9th (Both Saturdays) Time: 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Activities: Fishing, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Hayrides, and ...

12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: 6724 Camp Crystal Road, Starke, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Alachua Christmas Parade

Come watch several floats and enjoy holiday festivities along Main Street, organized by the Alachua Chamber of Commerce.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus

The High Springs Railroad Club brings you real operating toy trains with a special visit from Santa Claus! They will be ...

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Newberry Movie in the Park: Elf, Kids Activities & Golf Cart Decorating Contest!

Free movie, popcorn and treats! -Movie in the Park on the big screen: ELF! -Gingerbread decorating craft! -Golf Cart Decorating Contest! Please plan ...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens this year. Gather your family for some holiday fun during ...

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
Cost: Adults $10 | Children (6-13) $5 | Children under 5 FREE! | Members Free w/ Member Card
Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
Category: Family Fun

Holiday Open House at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park

SAVE THE DATE The annual holiday event at the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park will be held Saturday, December ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
Cost: free
Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2023 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 12th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
Cost: $17.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $20 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $10.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
Category: Family Fun