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
Fort White Benefit Baseball Camp
Our baseball family suffered a tragic loss, the Giardina’s tragically lost there 2 year old daughter. We’re hosting a benefit ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: South Columbia Sports Complex 17762 FL 47, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: $75 per player
- Website: docs.google.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours
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
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Bantams, Youth Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour
3 Christmas Tours, including Christmas afternoon. Book now and have a WILD Christmas. The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies
Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other
Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie
Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: La Chua Trail 4801 Camp Ranch Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free with paid park admission.
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
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 ...
- 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
Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Micanopy Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, Holiday Events
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 ...
- 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
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: A-Maze-ing Fun with Q-BA-Maze
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
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 ...
- 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
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Other, Free
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, Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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, Holiday Events
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, Holiday Events, Free
