Balance180 Gym Open Play
Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Balance 180 Gym: 6527 NW 18th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)
Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning (Millhopper Location), Friday Morning, and ...
- 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
The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours
A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $12.00 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, December 4, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Santa Fe River ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
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
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Winterfest
Join us for a time of hands-on activities with a winter theme! All ages are welcome - and free to ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Free Bird Fridays
Welcome to Free Bird Fridays! New space! Free-range Kids Studio Process art and Sensory stations set up for free exploration and ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $15, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Unc's Collectibles Game Nights
We’re bringing the Gainesville TCG community together with weekly events, tournaments, trading, and more! - Monday: Riftbound 3 pm Learn to ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 1017 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Alachua County Library High Springs Branch: Pokémon Club
Join us this Friday for Pokémon arts and crafts and learn how to play the trading card game (tcg for ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, 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
The Curious Child Learning Studio: Friday Funday
Starting Friday, November 6th, the studio will be offering Friday Funday activities in the afternoon from 3:00-5:00. Every week, we ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Curious Child Learning Studio 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $15.00
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation
SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Friday of the month during the school year, our ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Outside the Elite Training Center, 2626 E. University Ave., 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center-Christmas Village, Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland
Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with your neighbors. We will have food trucks, entertainment, ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Painting with a Twist: Mocha Pony! with Author Lillie Mclaughlin
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27-$29 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League
Join us for Kid's Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League every Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Parents are required to ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
The Pentecostals of Gainesville: Christmas Concert & Market
Make this Christmas Concert part of your family’s holiday tradition—you won’t want to miss it! In our 2026 Christmas Concert we ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: The Pentecostals of Gainesville 2022 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32607-1029
- Cost: free
- Website: www.thepentecostalsgnv.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free, Sales Events
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
Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival! In true Christmas spirit, local ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free, Sales Events
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th 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
Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights
Friday Teen Night! New trampolines, rolling log, balance beam, battle beam, Euro trampolines, basketball, wipeout, kidzone, target dodgeball, sky coaster, ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: $13 extreme package
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
MTG FNM Draft at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical
Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: Adult $17, Military $15, Senior $15, Student $15
- Website: onthestage.tickets
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Disney’s Frozen-The Broadway Musical
Book by Jennifer Lee Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Directed by Rhonda Wilson From the creators of “Frozen” and ...
- 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
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, ...
- 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.acrosstown.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Splitz Bowling Funtastic Friday
Every 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 8 pm-10 pm
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
