Ray's Reindeer Rumble- 3v3 Soccer Tournament
The Reindeer Rumble is right around the corner! Ray’s Reindeer Rumble, named for the legendary Ray Rivera, highlights quick-paced 3v3 games. Each ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.sportinggainesville.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Pageants/Competitions, Sporting Events
Trenton Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Celebrate the holiday season with a fun, festive & energetic morning on the Nature Coast Trail! The Jingle Bell Jog ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Haile Farmer's Market Holiday Bazaar
Our annual Holiday Bazaar is on Saturday, December 13th! There’s no better place to get all of your holiday gifts, ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall
Come Enjoy a Holly Jolly Breakfast with Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall! Join us in the food court for a festive morning ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10 per person, Family bundle (4 tickets) for just $30! Kids under 2 attend for free!
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Breakfast with the Cow and Easter Bunny at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall
Hop don’t walk to Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall and enjoy a delicious breakfast with the Cow and the Easter Bunny. Join ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10 per person | Family bundle (4 tickets) for $30 | Kids under 2: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas in Columbia Holiday Market
The City of Lake City will hold its Annual Christmas in Columbia Market on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. The Festival ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055-3916
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other
Market at Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales Christmas Market
Come out to the Market At Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales for a Christmas-themed market on December 13, 2025, from ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other, Free
Naturals Toys for Tots Baseball Winter Camp
Featuring: Cincinnati Reds 3B Coach Willie Harris Pitching and defense training, base running, and individual training. All skills welcome | Open to ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Admission fee 1 wrapped toy
- Website: www.nats-baseball.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Parks Motor Group of Gainesville: Santa Clause is Coming to Parks
Join us on Saturday, December 13, for a magical, family-friendly event! Santa will be in the Ford showroom. Perfect for ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 3333 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2307
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
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, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: La Chua Trail 4801 Camp Ranch Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free with paid park admission.
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Holiday Extravaganza
Free pics with Santa or the Grinch (bring your camera!), free cookies for the kids, free bounce house, free music, ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free admission, Free parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Where Friendship Grows-Join Girl Scouts!
Come learn about Girl Scouts and troop openings while girls participate in fun activities. Girls who join will earn their ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alligator Lake Park - 420 SE Alligator Glen, Lake City, FL 32025
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Other
Langan Acres Santa's Cookie Decorating Class
Christmas Cookie Workshop with Julie Mancini. Kids welcome with adult supervision. Come make cookies for Santa! Each box contains 6 undecorated ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Langan Acres 8390 NE 150th Ave, Williston, FL
- Cost: $30, plus tax per cookie box.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua Christmas Parade
The Alachua Chamber hosts the City of Alachua’s Christmas Parade annually the second Saturday of December. The Parade features dozens ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.alachuachamber.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Holiday Storytime
Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Free
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Snowman Slime
Welcome to Dirty Bird Art Co. in downtown Newberry! Kids are invited to come into the Studio and create their ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $15, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Dukes Family Farms: Holly Jolly Farm Day with Santa
Come spend a cozy morning or early afternoon on the farm with us! Grab a photo and a cup of ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 7669 SW CR 796, Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
FREE College Readiness Workshops
Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall School, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-3426
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational, Free
Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. Feeding the Hungry: Community Wellness Event
Join us on December 13, 2025, at Bo Diddley Plaza from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM for our 4th Annual ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Sam's Club Gainesville Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause
Come join us again this week to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause. 12 pm-2 pm on December 13 and 14!
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4001 SW 30th Place, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Studio TM: Holiday Frames
Now’s your chance to make your custom frame to hold your favorite pictures and place them on display just in ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Two Hawk Hammock Country Circus
The 14th annual Two Hawk Country Circus is back with live music, circus shows, equestrian acts, kids activities and more!
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Two Hawk Hammock 17950 Northeast 53rd Lane Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Tickets $17.85 Advanced | $23.18 Door | $14.64 Senior/Military Discount | Kids 12 and under FREE
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Mr and Mrs Claus Visit Deep Creek Game Farm
Santa & Mrs. Claus Are Coming to Visit! December 13th at 12:30 pm-2:00 pm during our farm swap! Bring the whole ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: TBA
- Website: www.onthestage.tickets
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Leslie Tharp Designs Holiday Open House
Join us from 2-7 pm for the Holiday Open House! This year's ornament is an Anhinga! Ornament forging is available from ...
- 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Unit 12, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Tours/Informational, Free
Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Step into a world of Pure Imagination on Gainesville’s Southwest side as Ripple Theatricals opens its doors with Charlie and ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Ripple Theatricals, 5505 SW 63rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15-$20
- Website: rippletheatricals.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Studio TM: Christmas Ornaments
It’s time to put some joy on the tree - come join us for some early ornament making that will ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College
- Cost: $6-$8
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Tours/Informational
Smart Start at Zion Christmas Party and Market
Saturday afternoon we'll have our Smart Start Annual Christmas Party! Everything starts at 3 p.m. and we'll have stations and ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
United Country Christmas Celebration
Join us for a festive celebration before the High Springs Christmas Parade. Hosted by your local United Country Real Estate ...
- 3:30 pm
- Location: United Country Real Estate | Smith & Associates at the corner of Main St and 441, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Christmas at Butler!
Get ready to celebrate Christmas at Butler! Join us Saturday, December 13, from 4 PM–7 PM for a festive evening ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Parking Lot behind P.F. Chang's, Butler Town Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Camp Kulaqua Road to Bethlehem
Come walk the Road to Bethlehem and experience a Live Production of the night of Jesus' birth. The “Road to Bethlehem” ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Non-ticketed free event
- Website: www.campkulaqua.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village
Fun with Grinch & Whoville! First 3 weekends of Dec 5, 6, 7 & Dec 12, 13, 14 & Dec ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Lake Butler Christmas Parade
Following the City of Lake Butler Christmas Parade, Santa will stop by the Lake Butler Community Center to greet the ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 155 NW 3rd St Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Christmas Tree Lighting
Come along for a festive celebration as we light the Christmas tree and sing carols together. Enjoy hot chocolate and ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville 11604 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- Light of the World: From the Beginning of Time
A powerful Christmas Concert that shares the story of Jesus' life-changing love from the beginning of time! There will be ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center Free Movie Night: Soul
Free Movie Night: Soul
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Well & Good Tidings
Well & Good Tidings is coming up on Saturday, December 13th—and our hearts are already feeling three sizes bigger. Join us ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 325 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4236
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Happy Hearts Farm: Parents Night Out Christmas Movies Under the Stars
Drop the kids off and parents get out for a well-deserved date night! • Cookout by the firepit • Animal activities • Hayrides ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 6331 NE 150th Ave Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other
Light-up Homestead Park
Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: TBA
- Website: www.onthestage.tickets
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Elf
The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Elf Film will begin at 8 p.m. Come enjoy a ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
