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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 ...

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 ...

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 Little Cafe Santa Visit

Quick Santa Update! We really wanted to offer tickets to reserve spots to see Santa, but with our little café ...

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 ...

Crafty Gemini Maker’s Market & Youth Biz Fair

We are hosting a fabric/sewing supply shopping event right here in Alachua, FL this weekend! And because we wanted to take ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Holiday Kid's Craft Fair hosted by the United Church of Gainesville

Join us at the United Church of Gainesville on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10 am-12 pm for UCG's Annual ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Marketplace in the Gardens & Santa

Market Place in the Gardens. In the auditorium (due to weather), Santa is flying in from the North Pole with ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Micanopy Holiday Stroll

All-day holiday gathering, shopping, cafes, live music, plein air artists, museum tours. Santa and Mrs. Claus 2 pm to 4 pm. Community ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 holidays ...

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

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

SOLD OUT! “A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Holiday Harp Music

Come enjoy an array of enchanting holiday melodies to celebrate the festive spirit of the season with harpist Nina Krengel.

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 ...

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Diwali - Circus of Lights

Celebrate Diwali like never before at the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase! Supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County and ...

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 ...

Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Step into a world of Pure Imagination on Gainesville’s Southwest side as Ripple Theatricals opens its doors with Charlie and ...

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 at the SAW Oasis. This is a FREE event that occurs on ...

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 ...

Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert

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

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 ...

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

Newberry Firehouse Gallery Puppet Show & Holiday Event

The Newberry Firehouse Gallery is hosting a kid-friendly puppet show on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5 pm with one ...

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

Vecinos Gainesville: Dominican Christmas Party

Christmas is coming to Vecinos this Saturday! Join us for the Dominican Christmas Party in Gainesville and experience a festive ...

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 ...

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

Fun with Grinch & Whoville! First 3 weekends of Dec 5, 6, 7 & Dec 12, 13, 14 & Dec ...

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

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

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, ...

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 ...

Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Step into a world of Pure Imagination on Gainesville’s Southwest side as Ripple Theatricals opens its doors with Charlie and ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

SOLD OUT! “A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas ...

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 ...