Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- 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
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Select Regal Locations Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Historic Haile Homestead Tour
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
UF Women's Basketball vs Charleston Southern University
Come out to the O’Dome to cheer on the Gator Women’s Basketball team!
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
Warhammer 40k Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: coliseumofcomics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Winter Market at Homestead Park
Crafts, boutique, farmer’s market and more! December 6, 13, 20, 2026 | 12 pm-4 pm
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Sales Events
Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
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, ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 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
Bragging Rights Arcades Kids Karaoke
Bring your kids every Sunday from 2pm-6pm for Kids Karaoke! Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Bragging Rights 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Every kid who participates will get one $5 game redemption card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical
Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical
- 2:00 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
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.
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $67-$47 | Seniors and Students $47
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual
Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League every Sunday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting up ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10
- Website: facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
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.
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $25 tickets only need to be purchased for class participants, spectators may attend for free.
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids (6–13): $5 | 5 & under: Free
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday 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
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
