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Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Santa Paws 5k-9 & 10k-9

The 4th Annual Santa Paws 5K-9 & 10K-9 is coming to town December 6th at Westside Park in Gainesville, Florida! We’re ...

Saint Francis Catholic Academy: Breakfast with Santa

Join us for a magical morning at Saint Francis Catholic Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 8:30 AM to ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7 for adults and $5 for children (K-8th Grade)
  • Website: www.sfcawolves.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Toys Tour

Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar

Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 6th from 9am - 1pm. We will have homemade ...

Dudley Farm Fall Farm and Cane Festival

See an original Florida working farm from the post-Civil War to the 1940s as they grind sugar cane and boil ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W. Newberry Road Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $8 per vehicle
  • Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Elite Baseball Tryouts

9u-10u Spring 2026 Tryouts Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm Champions Park 11u-12u Spring 2026 Tryouts Friday, December 5 at 6 pm Champions Park 13u-18u Spring/Summer ...

Florida Gators Baseball Winter Prospect Camp

The Florida Gators Baseball program is pleased to be offering our Winter Prospect Camp. This camp is designed to help ...

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 ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

High Springs Holly Jolly Thrift Crawl

I’m so excited to present a local thrift crawl in our small town. This crawl will start at Colsie Coffee, ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

Sweet Berry Farms Christmas Market and Santa

The Christmas Market at Sweet Berry Farms LLC is a shopping experience that provides a spectacular one stop shopping event ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops- Holiday Cocoa Mug

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #6

The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines archery has to offer. ...

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 ...

Alachua Conservation Trust: Trail Accessibility Event

On Saturday, December 6, Alachua Conservation Trust, the Florida Trail Association, and Florida State Parks will host a Trail Accessibility ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

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 ...

Dixie J's Home Decor and Vintage Treasures Christmas Market

Come join us for our Christmas Market on December 6th from 10 am-2 pm. The vendors in the store will ...

Dock Street Christmas Market

Join us for a lively street festival featuring arts and crafts vendors, festive holiday cheer and fun activities for the ...

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, ...

Festival at Fort King

Step into the early 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! Historic themed crafts, games, demonstrations, reenactments, artillery, archaeology, artists, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Fields of Grace Christmas Market

Join Us for the Fields of Grace Christmas Market! Get ready for a festive celebration at our Christmas Market, where ...

Girl Scout Saturdays: Nature Senses and Art

Your senses come alive in nature! Come participate in an exciting nature scavenger hunt, listen to nature sounds, sniff out ...

Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival

The Woman’s Club of Hawthorne, FL and American Legion Post 0230 will be taking on the festival and parade this ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Marketplace in the Gardens & Santa

Market Place in the Gardens. In the beautiful Court of States and Santa flying in from the North Pole with ...

Robertson Vet Clinic Open House

Join us for our exciting Grand Reopening Celebration on December 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where friends, family, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Robertson Vet Clinic 490 NW 60th Street, Suite 2 Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Saint Francis Catholic Academy Christmas Market

Celebrate the Season at Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s First-Ever Christmas Market! Join us on December 6 from 10 AM to 5 ...

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Christmas Fun Parent’s Day Out

Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day

Farm Day is Saturday, December 6th, from 10 am-1:30 pm. Petting zoo, pony rides, games, farm tour, and hay ride ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Holiday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

D1 Training Gainesville Winter Combine

Calling all North Central Florida athletes — it’s time to see how you stack up! Join us for the D1 Training ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25 per athlete, FREE for current D1 Training Gainesville members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Town of Bell Christmas Festival and Parade

Times will be different this year! 9:30 am-10:45 am - Booth Check in/set up; all vendors must be setup with their ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Alachua Community Collective: Family Joy Market

Free gently used items for kids 0-18, including toys, books, games, clothing, and more!

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 ...

City of Gainesville Holiday Parade & Events

Bring the family to downtown Gainesville on Saturday, December 6 for A Very GNV Holiday Parade! Starting at noon, enjoy ...

Gainesville Harley-Davidson's Chili Cookoff

Think you have what it takes to be Gainesville Harley-Davidson’s next Chili Champion? Gather your team and sign up to ...

Kicking with Kindness - Malachi Lancaster Toy Drive

In honor of Malachi Lancaster join us for a community event celebrating the life, love, and kindess of Malachi; a ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

New class for 3-5 year olds, Praire Buds! Fall Prairie Buds Sessions starting September 27th! 1 day nature & sensory play ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies: Zootopia 2

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

City of Gainesville Holiday Kids' Dance Party

Get ready to boogie at the ultimate Holiday Kids’ Dance Party with DJ E-LO! Let’s dance, sing and celebrate the ...

Fathom presents The Magic Flute Encore

The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to movie theaters worldwide ...

Momentum Dance Presents Winter Recital – Holiday Fantasy

Momentum Dance Presents 5th Annual “Holiday Fantasy” Recital

Painting with a Twist: All Ages! 3 Sizes Because of U

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap

Join us Saturday, December 6th, from 1:00-4:00 at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Reading with A Ranger "The Secret River" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Join us for a special Story Time with Ranger Cook from the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park. Ranger Cook ...

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 ...

Holiday at Santa Fe College

SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium, and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thrilling performance that captivates ...

Newberry Main Street Christmas Market

Newberry Main Street is proud to host the annual Christmas Market in the park in conjunction with the City of ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. St. Petersburg College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...

Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert

Join us for Gainesville POPS' annual Christmas Concert. Admission is free and all are welcome. Christmas Concert 1 - Friday, December ...

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 ...

Christmas at Butler!

Get ready to celebrate Christmas at Butler! Join us Saturday, December 6, from 4–7 PM for a festive evening of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coke Holiday Caravan at Celebration Pointe

We are excited to share the Coke Holiday Caravan will join us at Celebration Pointe on Saturday, December 6, 2025. ...

Gal Pal Beauty Lounge: Stuff Your Stocking Christmas Trunk-or-Treat

Grab your jammies and join us for a holly jolly night of Christmas fun! Kids, wear your favorite pajamas and bring ...

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting

We are planning an old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting with special events including Christmas train crafts, train rides, a special visit ...

Holiday Lights Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center

Experience the magic of the season at the City of Gainesville's annual Holiday Lights Celebration! Join us for a festive evening ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Holiday Open House at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join Florida Park Service staff in this merry weather and experience the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: This program is free with paid park entry of $3 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Light Up Tioga

This year’s event will take place Saturday, December 6th from 5-8 pm, and all proceeds will benefit United Way North ...

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

City of Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting

The most magical night of the year is back! We will launch another "Winter" Season right here, in the Christmas ...

Holiday at Santa Fe College

SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium, and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thrilling performance that captivates ...

Holy Family Catholic Church Christmas Cantata and Santa

We will have our free annual Christmas Cantata inside the church this year! Afterwards, we will have cookies and photos ...

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 ...

Williston Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland

Join the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and its supportive community partners as we kick off the Christmas season with ...

Lake Area Bible Church presents The Night to Remember

LABC’s annual Christmas production filled with music, captivating story, and dance! Join us and invite someone for The Night to Remember. Saturday, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...