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Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Tender Week

Calling all Chicken Tender lovers! Chicken Tender Week kicks off Monday, December 15th and runs through Sunday, December 21st. Enjoy FREE ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Zaxbys 7300 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE 5 fingers with any meal purchase!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: The Jolly Jammie Jam

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Dare to Be Different Youth Empowerment organization, along with MyTime Tutoring, are ...

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 ...

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

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

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

Limitless Legends FC Soccer Meet Up

Can't wait to see you all for our December soccer meet-up! Limitless Legends FC is the first all-inclusive Adaptive soccer club ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Hawthorne Community Christmas Concert

Hawthorne’s Seventh Annual Christmas Concert is almost here — and this year’s event promises to be one of the most ...

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas with the Currys at Heartwood Soundstage

The Currys return to Heartwood for their beloved Christmas with The Currys tour — a heartwarming night of harmonies, storytelling, ...

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...