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Sunrise Hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Join a ranger on a 30-45 minutes walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa

Experience the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa & his Reindeer! Join us for a cozy morning, ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Saturday morning Toddler Time for ages 2-4 from 9:30 am-11 am. Stretch, strengthen and move your body in a semi-structured ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Angelic Blessings Academy Parents Day Out

A day of fun for kids while parents run holiday errands or just simply rest!

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Located at The Family Church 2022 SW 122nd Street, Bldg B, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $20 Non ABA Student, $15 ABA Students, $5 Deposit (non-Refundable)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Make your reservations for PeeWee Ponies! Ages 18 months-8 yrs

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Families United Network, LLC & TeShaJConsulting Present Santa Coming 2 G’ville Holiday Block Party Toy Drive

Come For Free Community Event! Live Music provided by Deejayteeroc, Live Performances Macknificent Ent. Present “You Think it’s A Game” for ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Expressive Song and Dance

Dance classes for youth in various styles including ballet and hip hop, Saturdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Classes intended ...

Luxe Winter Maker's Market

We're ecstatic to be back for another exciting and fun-filled day at our Winter Maker's Market! Come out and support ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Ravine Gardens State Park Christmas Ranger Read Along

Christmas stories and Poems, Elf on a Shelf, A Christmas Tree Cake, handmade cookies, hot chocolate, and caroling at the ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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 ...

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival

Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting December 14-22, 2024! Our Winter Festival will be open on ...

Meet & Greet with Santa at Gainesville Harley-Davidson

Free Pictures with Santa, Games, Grilling and Free Gift Wrapping. Bring the whole family including the fur babies!

Metro Diner: Brunch with Santa

Santa's coming to town! Join us from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, December 21st for Brunch with Santa. ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Cookie and Candle Cozy Workshop

SOLD OUT! So excited to have Kim from “Eat the Darn Cookie” back in Gainesville for more cookie decorating! Join ...

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 ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2024 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. University of North Florida

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on the University of North Florida!

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Holiday Pop-Up Markets at the AUK Market

One of our biggest markets of the year where spectacular makers + artists share thoughtfully-made & truly unique goods! During this ...

Raining Berries Christmas Party

Join us Saturday, December 21st from 12-4 pm for a Christmas Party. There will be hot cocoa, crafts and more!

Teatime Tranquility & Treasures Tea Time with Santa Claus

Give Your Family the Gift of a Magical Afternoon with Santa! Imagine stepping into a holiday wonderland where kids’ eyes ...

Pinnacle Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Solutions Christmas Party

Free entrance, free food, gift giveaway for kids, games, music and more!

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 ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Perler Bead Creations Holiday Edition

Leave with your own Perler Bead Creation! Participants will use patterns or their own designs to make fusible Perler Bead ...

Bonnie Melrose Christmas Parade of Lights

Let's get ready for the 5th annual Bonnie Melrose Christmas Festival and Parade of Lights! More information will be available ...

Charlie’s Snow Shack Hawaiian Santa Visit

This Saturday, December 21st from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm come by Charlie’s Snow Shack for a chance to take pictures with ...

UF Women's Basketball vs University of North Florida

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of North Florida!

  • 2:45 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow

Come enjoy a "Music 360" experience for the whole family with Music 360: Let It Snow! This 30-minute full-dome show features ...

MSWW: Ordinary Wizarding Level Examination

Harry Potter Book Trivia! It is time for your Ordinary Wizarding Level exam. You will be quizzed on the book ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, 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, ...

Dance Alive National Ballet presents Class with Clara

Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of the Nutcracker Ballet for a princess style ballet class onstage in the Kingdom of ...

Newberry Nana's Gingerbread Decorating Contest & Snowy Block Party

Gather your friends, family and coworkers and build the best Gingerbread House you can to compete in our 3rd annual ...

Studio TM Ceramics December Holiday Family Parties

Looking for things to do this Holiday Season for you and the family? We’ve got just the thing! Our Holiday ...

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 ...

Liberté Equestrian Theater Performance

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Liberté Equestrian Performance! Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible skills ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

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

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

Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Join us for Christmas in the Quarry, where the gardens transform into a dazzling winter wonderland for seven nights in ...

Newberry Christmas Parade

On December 21 at 5:30 PM, the parade will traverse the town, highlighting Gingerbread Houses inspired by Disney's 'Frozen' in ...

Stargazing at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Explore the Night Sky at Paynes Prairie! Join us for an evening of stargazing magic at Paynes Prairie Preserve State ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Hickory Ranch 9300 SE CR 234 Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.prairiefriends.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Christmas from the Hart

Come out to Hart Springs Park on the 3rd Weekend from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm and experience the wonder and joy ...

Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square

Join us for our 7th annual Christmas on the Square! Bring the whole family to celebrate the season with music, ...

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

Blackadder Brewing Company: A Very Harry Christmas Trivia Night

What's on your Christmas list? Wizard crackers, an invisibility cloak or a maybe handmade Molly Weasley sweater... Join us for a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...