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: see website for location, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members.
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Boathouse Riverfront: Milk and Cookies with Santa on the Water
All aboard the Pride of Palatka for a 45-minute river adventure with the jolliest captain of them all — Santa ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 301 River St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: $40 per person, Children under age 2 years are not permitted on the boat.
- Website: boathouseriverfront.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce: Newberry Movie in the Park - The Polar Express
The Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Newberry, invites the community to a festive Movie ...
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
