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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- ...

  • 8:00 am -  2:30 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

December to Remember at The Alachua County Farmers' Market

Get ready for a December to Remember at the Alachua County Farmers Market! Join us and enjoy festive vendors, seasonal ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Town of Fort White Breakfast with Santa

Town of Fort White Pancake Breakfast with Santa. Free pancake breakfast and visit with Santa for Fort White Elementary and ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Fort White Community Center - 17579 SW State Road 47 Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.fortwhitefl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Forever Anniversary Hike

Alachua County invites the community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Alachua County Forever land conservation program with a ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 14505 NW County Road 236, Alachua, FL 32615-3472
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

BJ’s Brewhouse’s Santa's Pancakes for a Purpose

BJ’s Restaurant is hosting a fundraiser for Foster Florida on December 20th! Join us for Breakfast with Santa and family ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6611 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids | cash only
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fort White Soccer Inc. Christmas Market at the Field

Come join us for a day of fun in Fort White! Fort White Soccer Club is hosting a Christmas Market ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: SW Vixen Lane, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa

Experience the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa & his Reindeer! Join us for a cozy morning, ...

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

Lake Butler: Mistletoe on Main Featuring The Grinch

Get ready for a day full of holiday cheer at Mistletoe on Main! Bring the family for photos with The Grinch, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 275 W Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054-1656
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ravine Gardens State Park Christmas Ranger Read Along

Save the date! Book: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer St. Phillip’s Lodge 55 Christmas Toy Drive Event

It’s that time of year again! Every year our organization strives for every child to have a wonderful holiday. This ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Wilson Robinson Park 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

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

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

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

Vecinos Gainesville: Daddy Claus Family Pics

We will be collecting gifts, wrapping and sorting while Daddy Claus takes pics with kiddos and families. There will be ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 208 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5210
  • Cost: free
  • 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

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: Family Fun

Town of Bronson: Cookies with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to Town! Come enjoy refreshments and have your photo taken with Santa Claus!

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dogan S Cobb Municipal Building 660 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson, FL 32621
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Melrose Center Christmas Show & Santa

Celebrating the Holidays! 1:00 pm - UP Singers 1:20 pm - Mr. & Mrs. Claus (A Visit from St. Nicholas) 1:35 pm - ...

Studio TM: Gingerbread Houses

Let’s keep the gingerbread house year-round - sweet, pretty, and perfect front entry decoration! Come join us as a part ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Town of Fort White Christmas Parade

The Town Of Fort White Will Host A Christmas Parade On Saturday, December 20th, Beginning At 2:00pm. Special Guests Include Santa ...

Bonnie Melrose Christmas Parade of Lights

Grand Marshal: Robin Chiappini Christmas Festival at Heritage Park 3 pm-8 pm Santa Cruise & Car Show 3 pm-5 pm Photos with Santa ...

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 ...

Newberry Elf’s Big Give

Get ready for a night of holiday joy and giving at Newberry Elf’s Big Give on Friday, December 20th from ...

Newberry Nana's Gingerbread Decorating Contest & Snowy Block Party

Gather your friends, family and coworkers and build the best Gingerbread House you can to compete in our 3rd annual ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Municipal 25420 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4254
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

  • 4:30 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

LyriCo Conservatory Holiday Concert & Party

Join us for a joyful afternoon of holiday music on December 20th at 4:30 PM in the LyriCo Courtyard! We’re ...

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: LyriCo Courtyard 3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste M Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Yule Community Feast

You and yours are warmly invited to our Yule Community Feast (vegetarian potluck style) & Pagan Carol Singalong to celebrate ...

  • 4:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: The FOLC Farm - 3625 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Stargazing at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Join us for an evening under the stars with the Alachua Astronomy Club! Join us for an evening under the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Hickory Ranch 9300 SE CR 234 Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

Step into a Winter Wonderland in Central Florida! Stroll through our glowing 20-acre botanical garden filled with sparkling lights, waterfalls, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
  • Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids (6–13): $5 | 5 & under: Free | Military/First Responders: $5 | Cedar Lakes Members (before 12/1): Free | (after 12/1): $5
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Newberry Christmas Parade

There’s no better way to wrap up the season than with the annual Newberry Christmas Parade! Presented by the Newberry ...

Christmas from the Hart

Come out to Hart Springs Park on the 3rd Weekend from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and experience the wonder ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Hart Springs 4240 SW 86th Ave, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: hartsprings.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square

Join us for a night of free community, family fun celebrating the Christmas season! With Santa, wagon rides, crafts, music, ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay Town Square 1739 SW 248th Drive, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Blackadder Brewing Company: A Very Harry Christmas Trivia and Yule Ball

What's on your Christmas list? Wizard crackers, an invisibility cloak or a maybe handmade Molly Weasley sweater... Join us for a ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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
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