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Queens Arms Pub & Haile Bistro Santa Dash 5K Fun Run

Run, walk or jog for a great cause! Proceeds shared between Mary’s Meals and Give Kids the World Registration starts November ...

Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar

Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 5th from 9am - 1pm. We will have homemade ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kennedy Collective Co.: Christmas Thrift & Gift Crawl

Get into the holiday spirit at the Christmas Thrift & Gift Crawl, presented by Kennedy Collective Co. and hosted by ...

Lake Butler Christmas at Lakeside Park

The time is here… we can’t keep it a secret any longer! Join us for Christmas at Lakeside Park on Saturday, ...

Sweet Berry Farms Holiday Plant Sale

Join us at Sweet Berry Farms LLC for our Holiday Plant Sale—a festive morning of citrus tree deals, thoughtful gifts, ...

Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival

Join us for a magical day of fun in Downtown Hawthorne! Vendors, Santa’s workshop, bounce house, games, holiday cheer and ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
  • Website: www.hailehomestead.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 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: Holiday Events

Town of Bell Christmas Festival and Parade

A Storybook Christmas is coming to Bell! This year, we want to see ALL KINDS of entries in our Christmas Parade! ...

City of Gainesville Holiday Parade & Events

Bring the family to downtown Gainesville on Saturday, December 5, for A Very GNV Holiday Parade! Starting at noon, enjoy ...

Painting with a Twist: Christmas Squishy Snacks

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

Painting with a Twist: Vibrant Holiday Tree

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

City of Gainesville Holiday Kids' Dance Party

Get ready to boogie at the ultimate Holiday Kids' Dance Party with DJ E-Lo! Let's dance, sing and celebrate the holidays ...

Newberry Main Street Christmas Market

Newberry Main Street is proud to host the annual Christmas Market in the park in conjunction with the City of ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

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

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting

December 5th, 2026 – Tree Lighting (Pavilion)

Light Up Tioga

Light Up Tioga 2026 will be held Saturday, December 5th from 5-8pm, and all proceeds will benefit United Way North ...

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: Holiday Events

City of Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us as we kick off Weekends of Wonder with Newberry’s 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Bring your family, friends, ...

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: Holiday Events

Williston Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland

Join us after the parade for a FREE community event. Snap a picture with Santa & Mrs. Claus! There will ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park, NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Category: Holiday Events

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

High Springs Playhouse presents The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular

The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular by Bo Wilson Directed by Mychelle Albury Christmas, 1977, is only three weeks away, and the ladies ...

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