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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 ...

Trenton Jingle Bell Jog 5K

Celebrate the holiday season with a fun, festive & energetic morning on the Nature Coast Trail! The Jingle Bell Jog ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
  • Website: www.hailehomestead.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

Alachua Christmas Parade

The Alachua Chamber hosts the City of Alachua’s Christmas Parade annually the second Saturday of December. The Parade features dozens ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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!

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: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

SOLD OUT! “A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday 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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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” ...

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: Holiday Events

Lake Butler Christmas Parade

Following the City of Lake Butler Christmas Parade, Santa will stop by the Lake Butler Community Center to greet the ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

SOLD OUT! “A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas ...

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 ...

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