Metro Diner: Brunch with Santa
Santa's coming to town! Join us from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, December 21st for Brunch with Santa! Stop ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Metro Diner 2130 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
GGIC International Food and Craft Market
Enjoy traditional dishes from around the world prepared by local home chefs, art and games by local creators, and great ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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
Meet Santa at Gainesville Harley-Davidson
Santa’s rolling into Gainesville Harley! Join us for pictures and games with Santa, burgers & hotdogs hot off the grill, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: gainesvilleharley.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday
Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: 50% off walk-in axe throwing for families with kids under 18!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Colgate University
Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Colgate University!
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Ocala Downtown Market: Winter Wonderland
Step into a Winter Wonderland! Join us for a magical holiday market full of festive cheer, delicious food, and family ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Ocala Downtown Market 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 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, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Corks and Colors: All Ages Christmas Tree
Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 per person
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Last Minute Lucy-Holiday Shopping Event
Join us for a holiday shopping event supporting local small businesses!
- 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 5400 NW 143rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606-3442
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
“A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$45
- Website: purchase.thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker
The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: $45-$65, Seniors and Students $45
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Family Fun Day at Celebration Pointe
Starting this September, something new (and fun!) is coming to Celebration Pointe. Introducing Family Fun Day—happening the 3rd Sunday of ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Tulsa
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Tulsa!
- 2:45 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer is on a quest to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker doll ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:45 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, Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
The Barn at Lakeside Ranch: Milk, Cookies & the Message of Christ
Please join us for this FREE community event! - Bring the kiddos to visit with Santa Clause - Participate in holiday crafts ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 167 Orange Ln, Hawthorne, FL 32640-4178
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Dance Alive National Ballet presents Class with Clara
Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of The Nutcracker ballet for a fun filled ballet class onstage! Training is not required. ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $25 tickets only need to be purchased for class participants, spectators may attend for free.
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
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
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, Holiday Events
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, Holiday Events, Free
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
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, Holiday Events, Free
