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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 ...

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! ...

Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social

Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by food, socializing, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Parents Day Out

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $25 per child
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

Michaels Kids Club: Cookie Decorating

Come in-store for a fun, free, Hallmark-inspired event! We will provide cookies and supplies to decorate a holiday treat!

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 ...

Wild B Boutique Christmas At The Park

Another look into future events… our 5th Annual Christmas in the Park! Join us December 19th for our last event of ...

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 Saturday Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Bilingual Story Time

Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual storytime.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2026 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Fathom’s Big Screen Classics It’s A Wonderful Life 80th Anniversary

Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 80 years with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: Snowman

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

Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra

Supported by PNC Foundation. It just isn’t the Holidays without The Nutcracker! Family-friendly. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville.

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 ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

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

Voices Rising Holiday Concert

​Holiday Concert - "Joy to the Holidays" Friday, December 18, 2026 7:30 pm Saturday, December 19, 2026 3:00 pm

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 ...

Dance Alive National Ballet presents Class with Clara

Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of The Nutcracker ballet for a fun filled ballet class onstage! All ages are welcome.

Newberry Nana's Gingerbread Decorating Contest & Snowy Block Party

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and build the best Gingerbread House you can to compete in our annual Nana's ...

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 ...

Fresh Pick’n Live Nativity Scene

O Come, Let Us Adore Him! Experience the true meaning of Christmas with us at Fresh Pick’n! Join us for a ...

Holiday Open House at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park

Come join us for our much-beloved annual holiday event! Enjoy the "firing of the grove" festive music, and tour 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

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

Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Experience a Holiday Wonderland in Central Florida. Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens! Gather your family ...

Live Nativity at Morgan Road Baptist Church

Live Nativity- Experience the Story of Christmas. Walk-through experience. December 17, 18 & 19, 2026 | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square

Celebrate 10 years of Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square! Join us for a festive evening filled with live ...

Kavagator Coffee Shop: Monster Hunting D&D

Hosted by Isaac, our Dungeon Master Inspired by Monster Hunter Role-Play Emphasis Every other Saturday from 6 pm-10 pm

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

Newberry Christmas Parade

Bring your Christmas spirit to stand and cheer on all your local organizations, businesses, and community members as they present ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

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 ...

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

Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra

Supported by PNC Foundation. It just isn’t the Holidays without The Nutcracker! Family-friendly. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville.

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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