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Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa & his reindeer! Celebrate Christmas at Mayhem Ranch-the only farm in Florida with reindeer! Join us for a festive ...

Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade

Annual Christmas Festival, 5K Rudolph Run and Lighted Christmas Parade. Free activities for the kids with meet and greet with ...

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

5th Annual Santa Paws 5k-9, 10K-9 Run/Walk hosted by The Mills Group of Keller Williams This race benefits the North Central ...

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 ...

All Welcome Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

Gates Open at 9 a.m. Testing runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All-Welcome Test-and-Tune is a Gainesville Raceway test-and-tune program ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Race Car & Driver: $30, Crew: $20, Spectators (13yrs & up): $20, Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch Returns

We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas on the Ranch event at Cracker House Winery! Petting zoo, ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 522 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL 32680-7373
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Christmas Under the Barn Craft Show

Come celebrate Christmas Under the Barn at Rafter Cross Cowboy Church! Join us Saturday, December 12 for a festive day of ...

Saturday Nature Walk at Wildflowers Park

Start your weekend with a peaceful morning in the woods. Every Saturday at 9 am, WildFlowers Park in Melrose welcomes ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

We’re looking for new bowlers to join our youth league! 1st day of league: August 15, 2026 at 9:30 am Juniors $12/week ...

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 ...

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

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

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 ...

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: In Person Instructor Led Breastfeeding and Pumping

In Person Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics, hand expression, latching your newborn, positioning at ...

IMPACT GNV: Celebrating Peace, Connecting Community

Come join IMPACT GNV as we celebrate the year and give back to community. The event will feature a free hot ...

Kiwanis Christmas Parade & Market at Keystone Heights

The Christmas Market will be chock-full of vendors, food trucks, live music, and holiday cheer! And don’t miss the Kiwanis Christmas ...

Merry Melrose Christmas Parade

Please come join us on Saturday, December 12th at 10 am in Melrose Florida for our Merry Melrose Christmas parade. Honorary ...

Michaels Kids Club: Painted Wood Ornaments

Come in-store for a fun, free, Hallmark-inspired event! We will provide the ornaments and paint to make your next favorite ...

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, ...

Bricks & Minifigs Gainesville STEM Builders

Our STEM Builders program is moving to Saturdays beginning in November! Saturdays | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Kids will explore science, ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Saturday Story Time-Sensory 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 Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

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 ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

School is back in session for Alachua County, and the Saturday Academy at Mount Carmel Baptist Church is preparing to ...

Operation Santa Delivery

Come see Santa arrive, not by sled or by reindeer, but by helicopter. Free pictures with Santa. Games, food trucks, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College North Fields, Intersection of NW 39th Ave and NW 91st Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

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 ...

Santa's Cookie Bake-Off at Gainesville Harley-Davidson

Looking for a fun Christmas event near you? Join us at GHD on December 12 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Holiday Pop-Up Markets at the AUK Market

Holiday Pop Up Market Saturday, December 12, 2026 Evergreen Holiday Market Saturday, December 19, 2026

Poke’Ville Pokémon Card Show

Buy • Sell • Trade Trading Cards & Collectibles Slabs • Sealed • Singles • & More Something for every kind of collector. Featured ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 NW 10th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 Junior

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

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: 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 ...

Cade Museum Engineering Workshop

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with The Engineering Workshop at the Cade Museum. Each session brings a ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Each session is $15 per student with Members receiving a discount.
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

Danscompany presents Cinderella

Save the date for our main stage productions this season- the full-length ballet ‘Cinderella’ on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Shows at ...

Painting with a Twist: A Little Mean and Green

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

Barbergators Chorus presents Holiday Harmonies - A Story of Holly and Ivy

Get ready to dive into the festive spirit with Holiday Harmonies! This in-person event brings to life the charming story ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Fly-In Studio Saturdays

Welcome to our new Saturday Workshop in Downtown Newberry! Open Studio Come find out what fun stuff will be available ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

Experience a true Holiday Tradition, with lively music and Holiday cheer.

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

Saturday Shoppes Presents: Caribbean Street Fest

Caribbean Street Fest takes over Oaks Mall Gainesville from 4PM to 8PM! One island ain't enough. We're bringing the WHOLE Caribbean ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...

Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce: Newberry Movie on the Lawn & Cookie Decorating

Join us for a movie on the lawn, in the heart of Downtown Newberry! Cookie decorating begins at 5 pm ...

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

Ocala Christmas Parade

Annual Christmas Parade in Ocala THEME: A Red, White, and Blue Christmas, in honor of America's 250th birthday

High Springs Christmas Parade

December 12th, 2026 – 28th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade

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

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

McIntosh: Keeping McIntosh Merry and Bright

Join the Fun on December 12, 2026! Santa Claus comes to town on a firetruck led by a parade of ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...

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 ...

Second Saturday Open Mic Night in Melrose

We invite you to Open Mic Night here in Melrose! Please join us for our every Second Saturday Open Mic from ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

Experience a true Holiday Tradition, with lively music and Holiday cheer.

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

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, ...

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