Calendar - Fun 4 Gator Kids

December 27

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

Join a Park Ranger or volunteer on an hour-long tour. Step back in time at this authentic farm that is ...

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: Admission $5/per vehicle
Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational

Our baseball family suffered a tragic loss, the Giardina’s tragically lost there 2 year old daughter. We’re hosting a benefit ...

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational

3 Christmas Tours, including Christmas afternoon. Book now and have a WILD Christmas. The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational

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

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

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, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Elementary age children 6+ configure models to form marble runs. Build 3D marble mazes using printed maze designs or create your ...

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: attend.aclib.us
Category: Library Programs, Free

Now’s your chance to make your custom frame to hold your favorite pictures and place them on display just in ...

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, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics

In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...

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, Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts

Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...

December 27