Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Races/Walks/Runs, Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: portals.veracross.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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
Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch
We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas on the Ranch event at Cracker House Winery! Petting zoo, ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 518 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL 32680-7373
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $45 | Kids (2-11): $15 | Under 2 Years: Free
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade
Annual Christmas Festival, 5K Rudolph Run and Lighted Christmas Parade. Free activities for the kids with meet and greet with ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 Trailhead Park 209 SW 1st Ave. Chiefland, FL 32626S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: www.chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Merry Melrose Christmas Parade
Please come join us on Saturday, December 13th at 10 am in Melrose Florida for our Merry Melrose Christmas parade. Honorary ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: SR-26, from Center Street to the traffic light at SR-21, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: melrosefl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1
For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Wild B Boutique Christmas At The Park
Join us for our Christmas At The Park market in downtown Williston at Heritage Park. Come shop with over 80 ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball
A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, 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
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday 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, Ongoing Programs, Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
JCPenney Kids Zone
Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.jcpenney.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The High Springs Historical Society will partner for the third consecutive year with Saint Bartholomew's Church. Our volunteers are hard at ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 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
Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons
You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $14.95 plus tax
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series
Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per participant + cost of admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy
Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1
Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam
All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: Member: $26 | Non-member: $27
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Holiday Pop-Up Markets at the AUK Market
Holiday Pop Up Market Saturday, December 13, 2025 Holiday Market Saturday, December 20, 2025
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.theaukmarket.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other
Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam
Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...
- 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 S.W. 140th Terrace, Jonesville, Florida 32669
- Cost: members $26.00 | non-members $27.00
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior
Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $26/members, $27/non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam
Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...
- 12:20 pm - 1:15 pm
- Location: Sun Country Sports Center: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $26/members, $27/non-members
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball
Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Danscompany presents Cinderella
Save the Dates for Cinderella 2025! Showtimes are December 12 at 7 pm and December 13 at 1 pm and ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: TBA
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
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 ...
- 4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: $20 plus tax
- Website: www.m2battlesports.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Experience a dazzling light show with Christmas music, carolers, delicious food and desserts, and DIY ornaments.
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: TBA
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Ocala Christmas Parade
The Ocala Christmas Parade is celebrating its 70th Year Anniversary (1955-2025). Theme: Christmas Through the Decades
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1739 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL
- Cost: free
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights
Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
High Springs Christmas Parade
We are so excited to invite you to this year’s Christmas parade! A Charlie Brown Christmas Theme. If you wish to ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Main Street Downtown High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th 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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 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
Danscompany presents Cinderella
Save the Dates for Cinderella 2025! Showtimes are December 12 at 7 pm and December 13 at 1 pm and ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: TBA
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe
Join us every second Saturday of the month for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe! Enjoy the smooth sounds ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays
By Flip Hobler & Cindy Marcus | Directed by Claude Smith After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: $17
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach
Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
