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November 19 - 25

Florida Tiny House Festival

Back for its 8th consecutive year, the largest tiny house event on record in the World returns to Florida! ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Life Unplastic Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Puzzle + Board Game Swaps are back (yay!). Join us every Sunday for our puzzle and board game swap - where ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Life Unplastic 2441 NW 43rd St Ste 24B-1, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thanksgiving In The Park

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town! This worship service and a free meal is our gift to ...

Skate Station Funworks Hunger Games Skate Party

Archery contests, tracker jacker tag, design a capitol costume. May the odds be ever in your favor!

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks, 1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

The Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of High Springs as it was in the 1800s to 1900s era. ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ichetucknee Springs State Park Junior Ranger Hangout: Timucua Pottery

Junior Rangers are invited to create their own pottery and decorate them with natural materials while learning about the tools ...

  • 1:00 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: While the program is free, participants will still need to pay the $6/vehicle park entry fee.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Teatime Tranquility & Treasures Tea Time with Santa Claus

Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Teatime Tranquility & Treasures, nestled within the historic late 19th-century Queen ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Game Night at The Repurpose Project

Want to try a new game? Build a puzzle with friends? Need a space for D&D or Magic session? We ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Repurpose Project 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free, Donations are appreciated
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bragging Rights Amusements Half Off Wednesday

Half-Off all-day unlimited game play on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 ONLY from 11 am-10 pm!

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: Arcade entry only $12.50 plus tax
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose: Thanksgiving in the Park

Thanksgiving in the Park will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 23

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Melrose Heritage Park 300 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Free to all, everyone is welcome
  • Website: www.trinitymelrosefl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Lions Club Thanksgiving Feast

Let's Give Thanks Together. You have been invited to Join us at The High Springs Lions Club for a Thanksgiving ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Thanksgiving Park Ranger Led Hike

Join a ranger on a tour of the park! You will learn about the history of the park, how we ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Walks are free with the park admission fee ($5/vehicle)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Thanksgiving Community Dinner

If you're looking for a place to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, come eat with us! Thanksgiving Day 4:00 pm at Rafter ...

Tree Lighting Ceremony Opening Night at Poe's Hawthorne Community Christmas Display

So many lights, not enough time to post them all and we keep adding more every day. Come enjoy time with ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 2605 SE County Rd 219A, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: Free, Donations are greatly appreciated and accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aimee's Acres Holiday Event

Kick off the holiday season with us on Black Friday! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Aimee's Acres! What ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Revolution Before Evolution Festival and East Gainesville Community Parade

Join us in celebrating creativity, community, and culture in Gainesville’s largest-district, presented by Swarthy East GNV and the East Gainesville ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Charles W. Duval Elementary School 2106 Ne 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

High Springs Brewing Company Hops and Shop on Black Friday

It's that time of year again! Time for our annual Black Friday Hops & Shop event. Support local business, get ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company, 18562 NW 237th Street, High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2023 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 12th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $17.99 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

CluedUpp Games: Beauty and the Beast Experience

Get ready for a twisted take on a classic tale, as this brand new Beauty and the Beast experience hits ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: (exact starting location will be emailed to you 2 weeks prior to your event), Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $80/team ticket
  • Website: www.cluedupp.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aimee's Acres Holiday Event

Kick off the holiday season with us on Black Friday! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Aimee's Acres! What ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival

Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting November 25 through December 23, 2023! Our Winter Festival will ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: $15.00 Per Person, 2 & under FREE!
  • Website: mayhemranchfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Market at The Vineyard North

Free Santa photo opportunity at our Holiday Market this Saturday, November 25th from 12 pm to 7 pm! We will ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Vineyard North 14365 US-19, Chiefland, FL 32626
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2023 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 12th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $17.99 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

Ichetucknee Springs State Park Moonlit Paddle

Join us for a guided evening paddle on the Ichetucknee River under the illumination of the moon! Tour lecturing will be ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 8294 S.W. Elim Church Road, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: $50 per person, which includes watercraft rental.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
November 19 - 25