Sun Country Stay and Play
Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit
You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: $15 donation per person | Kids 5 and under get in FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Santa at Hitchcock's Markets
Sleigh, what?! Santa Claus is coming to Hitchcock's? Come in and get your picture taken with the big guy on ...
- 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Local Hitchcock's (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Bryer Patch: Christmas at The Patch
We are so excited to announce our first annual Christmas at The Patch season! Come spread Christmas cheer with us! Enjoy ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Age 13 & up- $10 per person | Age 3-12- $8 per person | 2 & under free | Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Junior Elite Ballers Technical Skills Soccer Training
I’m excited to announce our Junior Elite Ballers Technical Skills Training starting this week Friday, October 25th 2024 and will ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Forest Park 4501 SW 20th Ave Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $45 Per Player/Session
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Sporting Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the oldest ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 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, Holiday Events, Free
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Alachua County Sports and Events Center Open Gym Calendar
Exciting news! We’ve added 3 Open Gym Sessions for basketball, futsal, pickleball, and volleyball! Dates: December 17 December 19 December 20 Grab your friends, hit ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $10 to play
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101
Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Pageants/Competitions
Micanopy Christian Fellowship Christmas Caroling Hayride and Bonfire
Everyone is invited to the Micanopy Christian Fellowship annual Christmas Caroling Hayride and Bonfire. We ride around the town of ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 4909 SE 165th Ave/Tuscawilla Rd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.micanopychristianfellowship.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA
Experience Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Spectacle in Gainesville, FL. Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 Dazzling Lights at ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Early Bird Pricing until November 1st, General Admission is only $12! (Standard ticket price $15)
- Website: winterwonderlandfl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum
Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: Fee: $10
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2024 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 13th 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: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Jonesville Baptist Church: Community Movie on the Lawn Fundraiser
All Aboard! This Community Movie on the Lawn is a fundraiser for children going to summer camp! Come join us ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Baptist Church 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669-3571
- Cost: Tickets are only $3 and kids 5 and under are free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out
Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Family Fun
St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series
3rd Friday Concert Series held on the 3rd Friday of every month until May Evening prayers begin at 6:40 pm Concert starts ...
- 6:40 pm
- Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights
Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag & Ropes Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages 13-25
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $10 Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Hawthorne Christmas Concert
Lakeside Baptist Church, Hawthorne, FL is hosting their 6th annual Christmas Concert to benefit Hawthorne Area Resource Center. Come out ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 22027 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: The concert is free but we are asking for a free will offering/donation to support the Hawthorne Area Resource Center (Hawthorne Food Pantry).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College
- Cost: $6-$8
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker
The all-time family favorite is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this case she’s a girl. Sheer magic! ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: $30-$60
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol
High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr. Loosely based on Charles Dickens' A ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Adults $17, Senior/Students $15
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Skate Station Funworks Jolly Jingle Party
Come get in the holiday spirit with some jolly good fun! This Friday is our Jolly Jingle Party! Break out ...
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Tioga Movie Night: A Christmas Story
Come celebrate the Holiday Season and join us on Friday, December 20th at 7:30 for our Tioga Movie Night, featuring ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Voices Rising Holiday Concert
Voices Rising Community Chorus will present two performances of their Holiday Concert, featuring music for Christmas, Hanukkah and Winter Solstice, ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: First United Methodist Church, 419 Northeast 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Suggested donation $10-20
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Star Center Theatre presents Black Nativity
Journey with us in this heartfelt retelling of the Nativity, where traditional and contemporary gospel music brings Langston Hughes' timeless ...
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-3642
- Cost: $22 General Admission, $18 Seniors/Military, $15 Students, $10 Students/Youth under 18
- Website: www.ticketleap.events
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
