Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: suncountrysports.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- 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
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing
It's the most wonderful time of the year...Time for our 9th Annual Christkindlmarkt! Join us for our outdoor holiday market featuring ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing, 618-A NW 60th St, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other
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
Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2
Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $12.00/class
- Website: www.playtennisgainesville.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
City of Alachua Christmas on Main Street and Tree Lighting
Join us for Christmas on Main Street Tree Lighting, a festive evening filled with holiday cheer and family fun! This FREE ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free event!
- Website: www.cityofalachua.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Florida Gators Softball Winter Camps
The Florida Gators Softball Program is pleased to offer the following camps for winter of 2025 at the home of ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Sporting Events
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Santa
Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland attire as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, 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
Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out
Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...
- 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $20-$25
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Other
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
- Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum
Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: Fee: $10
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
UF RecSports: First Fridays Parent’s Night Out
Join us for First Fridays—a monthly night of games, crafts, active play, and more for kids ages 5–12. Pizza and ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $30
- Website: recsports.ufl.edu
- Category: Other
Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights
Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $15 Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert
Join us for Gainesville POPS' annual Christmas Concert. Admission is free and all are welcome. Christmas Concert 1 - Friday, December ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays
By Flip Hobler & Cindy Marcus | Directed by Claude Smith After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: $17
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach
Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: TBA
- Website: www.onthestage.tickets
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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 ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 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
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
