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LEGO League Regional Championship

The 2025 First LEGO League Regional Championship is happening Friday & Saturday, December 19-20 at Legacy Park in Alachua, FL- ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions

Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free event · No registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Winter Solstice Sunset Walk at Barr Hammock Levy Loop

Alachua County Forever (ACF) invites residents to a winter solstice sunset stroll through the marsh at Levy Prairie. Participants will ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 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

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

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 ...

Family Life Church Christmas Event

Who is ready for a Friday night full of family Christmas fun!? We are! We hope you and your family ...

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

Keystone Heights Mini Golf Santa Visit

Santa is coming to Keystone Heights Mini Golf! Join us this Friday, December 19 from 6–8 PM for a festive ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7154 SE County Rd. Keystone Heights, FL 32656
  • Cost: Kids play mini golf for half price
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun for the whole family. It's a Christmas tradition for SO MANY families ...

  • 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

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, ...

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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
  • Cost: free
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Jolly Jingle Party

Come get in the holiday spirit with some jolly good fun! This Friday is our Jolly Jingle Party! Break out ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun