Gainesville Big Band presents A Big Band Christmas
The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents a Big Band Christmas with TWO performances this year! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Meizon Church 3411 Northwest 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
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 per hour
- 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
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
Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas University
Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!
- 12:00 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
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
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
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
Corks and Colors: Hot Cocoa & Christmas Pottery
Join us for a night of Christmas fun! We’ll have a hot cocoa bar, holiday music, and Christmas pottery ready to ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
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
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Santa
Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland fun as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: shoppesatthornebrook.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
Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out
Parents Night Out is the perfect opportunity to drop off your child(ren) (ages 3 years old through 5th grade) for ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $25 per child
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Other
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
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
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
UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory
The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...
- 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
- Cost: free
- Website: astro.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
