Festival at Fort King
Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two day event will feature historic themed crafts, games, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: $5 per person, Veterans & Children Under 5 are FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Constellation Charter School of Gainesville Winter Faire
Save the date! Our Winter Faire 2022 is coming! Join us at Alpin Bistro in downtown Gainesville on Sunday, December ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alpin Bistro 15 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Sweet Dreams Winter Flavor Night
Happy Holidays from Sweet Dreams. We will be serving up some of our most iconic holiday inspired ice creams.
- 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1522 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4055
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
SAVE THE DATE! Santa and his reindeer are coming back to Mayhem Ranch! The Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival opens December ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 Pre-Sale ($20.00 at the gate, if available) | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Florida Museum of Natural History
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids playgroup at the Florida Museum of Natural History. We are going to explore the museum, ...
- 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free Admission, Parking is $4 per vehicle
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Gators Gymnastics Hype Night
Can’t wait for the 2023 Gators gymnastics season to start? Then the Gators Gymnastics Hype Night Presented by American Campus Communities ...
- 6:45 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start at Zion Christmas Mini-Session
Join us to sing along to a lot of your favorites and learn new songs to help your children better ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, donations accepted
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
V Pizza V for Victory Holiday Pizza Party
Join us for the 6th Annual V for Victory Holiday Pizza Party and help us raise money for the over ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $40 ADULT Ticket: includes all you can eat + (2) adult drink tickets. $25 YOUTH Ticket (ages 11-20) includes all you can eat + fountain drink. $15 CHILD Ticket (10 & Under) includes all you can eat + fountain drink.
- Website: 904tix.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kimball Wiles Wildcats Chorus Holiday Performance
We’ve got a fantastic Holiday Performance Lineup for you this month! Save the dates, and don’t forget your lawn chairs ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Harn Museum of Art Museum Nights: Art Break
It’s a busy, bustling holiday season! Why not take an Art Break? Meander the galleries, enjoy the upbeat tunes of ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun
My Pizza Place on Main: Pizza with Santa in your PJs
Annual Pizza/Pajama night with Santa! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas! Don't wait in line, come have pizza with Santa on 12/8 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: My Pizza Place on Main: 14933 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
High Springs Community Movie Night in High Springs
Join your Families & Friends for our 2nd Annual Community Event Holiday Movie Night at High Springs Sports Complex This year ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Sports Complex 19499 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Light the Village at Haile Village Center
It's that time of year again! Time to light up the Haile Village Center once more. Enjoy Holiday music, train ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 5100 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-8143
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Open House
Thornebrook Square will be decorated in winter wonderland attire, Santa and snow included! Featuring music on the outdoor stage and ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
Bring Family and Friends! December 9th through the 23rd will be all Holiday Magic Nights! Each night will feature complimentary: Popcorn Hot Cocoa Marshmallows ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Enter at the North Entrance: 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs, FL
- Cost: $4.00 per person | Children under 3 are free
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, $5 equipment rental, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2022 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 11th year hosting this Holiday fun ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $20 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $10.99 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
Winter Wonderland at Homestead Park
The holiday season is in full swing, and we’re excited to continue to celebrate this weekend! Come join us for a ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Lost and Found Trivia Night
Lost and Found Trivia Night
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
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
Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs
Come join us on December 10, 2022, 7 am-2 pm 2nd Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Going to be lots ...
- 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneehardware.com
- Category: Family Fun
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) Breakfast with Santa
Experience Breakfast with Santa Claus and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Amber Brooke Farms in Williston. Throughout breakfast, Santa ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $30 (2 yrs & under – Free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun
Chiefland Christmas Festival
Join us in Chiefland for the Rudolph Run, Christmas Festival, and Parade! Pictures with Santa, tree lighting, bonfire, inflatables and ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville High School Drama Club: Breakfast with Santa
CANCELLED GHS Drama invites you to.... Join Santa, Mrs. Clause and his helpers for breakfast! Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee and more. PLUS ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Southwest United Methodist Church 2400 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15 per person (Tickets available until 12/07/22 at 9 pm)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua Conservation Trust Trees and Treats
Happy Holidays! Join us at Prairie Creek Preserve with the whole family to plant longleaf pine seedlings and decorate holiday ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Preserve 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun
Family Friendly Bike Ride
Join us for a family friendly social bike ride sponsored by the Gainesville Cycling Club. You do NOT need to ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: gccfla.org
- Category: Family Fun
Fun4GatorKids Touch a Truck
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Community Giving, Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida and Gainesville Fire Rescue for the Annual ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College North Field
- Cost: Admission is FREE Suggested donation is $5 per family. Please look for donation boxes and QR Codes around the field. Some activities charge small fees
- Website: gatortouchatruck.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ravine Gardens State Park Christmas Present Hunt
Search for over 100 fake presents in the park. Turn in each fake present found to park staff (located in ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Regular park entry fees required. $5 per vehicle
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Grinch is coming to Newberry
It’s almost grinch time. Bring them kids to take a picture with the grinch! Check out our vendors and get ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Nutrition 12 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669-3431
- Cost: Details to come
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
BrickUniverse Jacksonville LEGO Fan Expo
BrickUniverse Jacksonville: the ultimate LEGO fan experience that will take over the Expo Center at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on December ...
- 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Jacksonville Fairgrounds 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: Tickets are $17.99 online, $20 at the door. Children 2 and younger are free. If tickets have sold out online, they will be available at the door for $20 each. First come, first serve.
- Website: www.brickuniversejax.com
- Category: Family Fun
Christmas Time on the Farm at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Join us as we celebrate Christmas Time at Amber Broke Farms in Williston! The farm is decked-out with festive decor ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $13 in advance, $15 at the door (Kids 2 yrs & under - Free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun
Help Me Grow Alachua Books, Balls, and Blocks
Help Me Grow Alachua's "Books, Balls, and Blocks" event is a free and fun event providing developmental and behavioral screenings ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership - 912 NE 16th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: fb.me
- Category: Family Fun
Keystone Heights Holiday Extravaganza and Parade
This year will be the 2nd Annual Keystone Heights Holiday Extravaganza. This event will be held at the Keystone Beach, ...
- 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.keystoneheights.us
- Category: Family Fun
Merry Melrose Christmas Parade
Join us for the parade then attend the Heritage Park Christmas Festival from 11 am- Sunset.
- 10:00 am
- Location: SR 26, from Center Street to SR 21, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: melrosefl.com
- Category: Family Fun
North Central Florida YMCA Holiday Bazaar
Join The Y at the Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair on Saturday, December 10th, from 10 am to 2 pm, in ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.ncfymca.org
- Category: Family Fun
Ravine Gardens State Park Celebrate Christmas
Celebrate Christmas at Ravine Gardens State Park on December 10, 2022. Take your own photos and visit with Santa and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park (Upstairs Office) 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Reservations Required. Suggested Donation: $3.00 per child
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun
Waldo Car Show Toy Drive
This is an open show for Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles. Food and refreshments on site and live DJ.
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave Waldo, Fl 32694
- Cost: $15 entry fee or bring a new toy for Santa to deliver
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Micanopy Holiday Stroll
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Stroll through Micanopy! All day holiday gathering, shopping, cafes, live music, plant sale, ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Winterland Beauty Expo
Hair n Hand presents Winterland Beauty Expo Pictures with Santa 12 pm- 3 pm Vendors, food, face painting and more!
- 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 6860 SE 221st Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: Admission $1 (free for children)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons
You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skaters learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $9/skater
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Harley-Davidson Toy Soldier Run
Come to this Christmas party for a cause! -World of Beer will cater with a HUGE selection! -CMA will be grilling burgers, ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Harley Davidson: 4125 NW 97th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Art Of You(th) Christmas Toy Drive
The Art of You(th) presents a Christmas Toy Drive and Pajama Party! Celebrating Christmas, community and creativity! Face painting, cake decorating, arts ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SwampCity Gallery Lounge 716 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Ages 0-16 Free, Entry Fee: One toy or cash donation!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Beauty Lounge & Co. Pictures with Santa
We will be hosting a real bearded Santa and Mrs. Claus at Beauty Lounge on December 10th from 2:00-5:00. Bring ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 203, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Paynes Prairie Holidays on the Prairie
The holidays are coming! Join us in celebrating with festive activities inspired by those who lived on Paynes Prairie in ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: Free with paid park admittance ($6 per vehicle)
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun
Paleontology in the Park
Calling fossil-lovers of all ages! If you love paleontology and all things fossil-related! Complete a fossil-finding expedition with the help ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Depot Park, 870 SE 4th St. Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Main Street Alachua Holiday Nights
Shop, Dine & Stroll! Main Street Alachua Join us as we kickoff the season with our annual classic Tree Lighting, FRIDAY, ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.holidaynightsonmain.com
- Category: Family Fun
Studio TM Ceramics Ornament Making Party
A special afternoon dedicated to making and decorating your family ornaments! Choose from a huge selection of cookie cutters to ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Studio TM Ceramics 2618 NE 18th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $50 per person
- Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
- Category: Family Fun
An Old Fashion Christmas In The Park - Worthington Springs
This year Our Annual Christmas in the park is going to be An Old Fashion Christmas! Join us for family fun ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Worthington Springs Park, SR 121, Worthington Springs, FL 32697
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Newberry Area Chamber Movie In The Park: Elf
Join Us For Holiday Fun! Sponsored By The Newberry Area Chamber Of Commerce 5:00 pm Enter In The First Annual Golf Cart ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Barry Park, Downtown Newberry, Florida
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
Bring Family and Friends! December 9th through the 23rd will be all Holiday Magic Nights! Each night will feature complimentary: Popcorn Hot Cocoa Marshmallows ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Enter at the North Entrance: 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs, FL
- Cost: $4.00 per person | Children under 3 are free
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun
Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens this year. Gather your family for some holiday fun during ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $10.00 Children (6-13): $5.00 Children under 5: FREE!
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2022 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 11th year hosting this Holiday fun ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $20 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $10.99 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
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
SAVE THE DATE! Santa and his reindeer are coming back to Mayhem Ranch! The Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival opens December ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 Pre-Sale ($20.00 at the gate, if available) | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Family Fun
