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29November

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Tiny Village Play Cafe

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Tiny Village Play Cafe! This unique establishment offers an array of engaging toys, ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 9124 SW 51st Rd B-102, Gainesville FL, 32608
  • Cost: Admission is $12 per child.
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ignite Life Center Festival of Trees

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees 2023! Mark your calendars for November 29th, 30th, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ignite Life Center 404 Northwest 14th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 3-12, and it includes a FREE raffle ticket for your chance to win amazing prizes!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30November

United Country Real Estate Smith & Associates Pictures with Santa

Pictures with Santa and special appearance by the Grinch and Cindy Lou-Who! Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys ...

GNV Market Holiday Markets

Join the GNV Market and South Main Station as we head into the holidays. We have added extra artists, fun ...

Gainesville Woman's Club Festival of Trees Holiday Open House

There are a few tickets left for this festive event on November 30 to kick off the holidays, help send ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Woman's Club: 2809 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $40 in advance | $45 at the door
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

University of Florida: Lighting of the Holiday Gator

Come celebrate the end of the semester with seasonal treats, performances, and more at the lighting of the Holiday Gator!

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ignite Life Center Festival of Trees

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees 2023! Mark your calendars for November 29th, 30th, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ignite Life Center 404 Northwest 14th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 3-12, and it includes a FREE raffle ticket for your chance to win amazing prizes!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun
01December

Crumbl Cookies Grand Opening

Crumbl is coming to Gainesville! Celebrate the Grand Opening of our Gainesville store on Friday, December 1st! We will be ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Cade Museum

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a morning at the Cade Museum! On Friday, December 1st from 10 am-noon. Explore ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Adult 18+ - $7.50 | Youth 5-17 - $5 | Children 0-4 - Free
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Artisans' Guild Gallery Holiday Open House

Annual Holiday Open House and Ornament Sale. Live jazz by Edward White and Darren Burgess 6-8 pm. Holiday music performance ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors Pictures with Santa

Join us for professional pictures with Santa this Friday, December 1st at Haile's annual "Light the Village". 5-9 pm. Free ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 5110 SW 91st Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Friday Family Fun Night at Celebration United Methodist Church

Join us for First Friday Family Fun Night! This month we will enjoy great music by "On the Edge" plus ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Light the Village at Haile Village Center

It’s time to light up the holidays! Join us at the Haile Village Center for Light the Village - a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 5100 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-8143
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA

Twinkle Nights Holiday lights is bringing a most magical Winter Wonderland experience to Gainesville, FL! This is a walk-through light ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Early Bird Pricing until November 1st, General Admission is only $12!(Standard ticket price $15)
  • Website: winterwonderlandfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Alachua Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to include pictures taken with Santa Claus, a children's train, bounce house, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Skinner Field Park 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: Free event!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ignite Life Center Festival of Trees

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees 2023! Mark your calendars for November 29th, 30th, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ignite Life Center 404 Northwest 14th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 3-12, and it includes a FREE raffle ticket for your chance to win amazing prizes!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

Main Street Alachua Holiday Nights

Join us for another Holiday Nights season, starting with the City of Alachua Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1st, ...

Cross City Church of God Live Nativity

Drive Thru Living Nativity - Friday, Dec 1 from 7:00 PM - 9 PM. Take a journey to Bethlehem with ...

02December

Alachua Conservation Trust: Trees and Treats

Happy Holidays! Join us at Little Orange Creek Preserve with the whole family to plant longleaf pine seedlings and decorate ...

BrickUniverse Jacksonville LEGO Fan Expo

From December 2nd - 3rd, the BrickUniverse 2023 Inspire Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Fairgrounds 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $14.99-$25.99
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dudley Farm Fall Farm and Cane Festival

Dudley Farm celebrates the fall season by harvesting sugar cane from their fields, than converting the cane juice to a ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W. Newberry Road Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Park Admission: $8.00 per vehicle. Correct change is required. Limit 8 people per vehicle.
  • Website: friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Hawthorne Woman’s Club presents Hawthorne Community Festival of Trees

Saturday, December 2 9 am-2 pm View trees and vote for your favorite Saturday, December 9 11 am-1 pm View trees and vote for your ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Woman’s Club 6751 SE 220th Terrace, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Welcome to Winter, A Shop Local Expo

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  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Countryside Baptist Church 10926 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Arc of Alachua County Arts and Crafts Expo

The 2nd Annual Arc Arts & Crafts takes place on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Arc of Alachua County (across from Santa Fe College) 3303 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.arcalachua.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Country Christmas Festival

Mark your calendars for the event of the holidays! Over 75 vendors, food trucks, live music, SANTA, and more!

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Douberly Farms 14351 CR 339, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Festival at Fort King

Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two-day event will feature historic-themed crafts, games, workshops, activities, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Admission is $5 per person. Veterans and children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Shoppes of Main St. Christmas Sidewalk Sale

All the Shoppes of Main St. in Chiefland invite you to our first Christmas sidewalk sale. Tri-County Outreach will have ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 708 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626-1102
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Town of Bell Christmas Parade and Town Lighting

Free Christmas Festival featuring: 43rd Annual Christmas Parade, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, Vendors & Food Trucks, Gift Drawing for ...

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

Wholesale Zone Liquidation Holiday Festival

If you are looking for unique gifts, amazing deals, and family fun join us on December 2nd for our 1st ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Wholesale Zone Liquidation 3521 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grow Hub Crops and Colors Festival

Join us for a celebration of Florida's heritage crops, art, and culture. Learn how to grow and cook nutritionally dense, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Grow Hub 2900 Northeast 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo: Guided Zoo Tour in American Sign Language

Join a zookeeper for a one hour long guided tour of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in American Sign ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10.28 Adults | $6.17 Child
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hawthorne Nutrition of Alachua County Grinch Event

We have a very special friend coming to visit this Saturday, December 2nd! Come get a drink and picture with ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Nutrition of Alachua County 6725 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

2nd & Charles Polar Express Story Time

We will be reading the Christmas classic & doing Christmas crafts!

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2nd & Charles 2601 NW 13th St, # 2601, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hot Rodding for Heroes at High Springs Brewing Company

Bring a car or come spectate! High Springs Brewery and Hot Rodding for Heroes is proud to host our Annual ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Free for Spectators | Registration will be at the show ($20)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sycamore Lane Vintage Christmas Market

A small town Hallmark Christmas in Historic Downtown Newberry! This event is in the park right next to our Downtown ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 25370 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lights Fest presents The Light, A CHRISTmas Celebration

The Lights Fest is proud to present The Light, A CHRISTmas Celebration - a special one-night-only event all about the ...

  • 2:30 pm 
  • Location: North Florida Speedway 287 Race Track Road, Lake City, FL 32025
  • Cost: Adult Entry (Ages 13+) $39, Kid No Lantern (Ages 4-12) $12, Children 3 and under are free!
  • Website: register3.thelightsfest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bo Diddley Plaza 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 ...

Studio TM Ceramics Menorah Making Hanukkah Party

Make your own Menorah! November 18th at 4:00 pm December 2nd at 4:00 pm

Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA

Twinkle Nights Holiday lights is bringing a most magical Winter Wonderland experience to Gainesville, FL! This is a walk-through light ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Early Bird Pricing until November 1st, General Admission is only $12!(Standard ticket price $15)
  • Website: winterwonderlandfl.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

Parade of Lights and Fireworks Display on the Suwannee River

Boat Parade of lights and fireworks display on the Suwannee River at dark. The best public viewing areas are at ...

Cross City Church of God Live Nativity

Drive Thru Living Nativity - Friday, Dec 1 from 7:00 PM - 9 PM. Take a journey to Bethlehem with ...

03December

BrickUniverse Jacksonville LEGO Fan Expo

From December 2nd - 3rd, the BrickUniverse 2023 Inspire Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Fairgrounds 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $14.99-$25.99
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Festival at Fort King

Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two-day event will feature historic-themed crafts, games, workshops, activities, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Admission is $5 per person. Veterans and children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Williston Horseman's Park Christmas Chaos Fun Show

Fun for kids without horses and kids with horses!! Signs up at 10 a.m. - Show starts at 11 a.m.

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park 1610 SW 8th Terrace, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free admission for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

CityLight's Christmas Celebration benefiting Alachua County Toys for Tots

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Alachua County Toys for Tots and help us meet the needs of over 4,000 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: CityLight Church 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: citylightgnv.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

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

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

Lake City Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Celebration

Lake City and the Orchard Community Church presents the Light Up the Night Christmas Tree Celebration! Our tree lighting event will ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Olustee Park Downtown 169 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Whoville Family Christmas In The Park - Worthington Springs

Come join us for 2 whole hours of Family Christmas Fun! Shopping vendors, Christmas Music, Santa, the Grinch, food, games, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Worthington Springs Community Park, SR 121, Worthington Springs, FL 32697
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
04December

Florida Gators Gymnastics Hype Night

Can't wait for the 2024 Gators gymnastics season? Then you'll want to be at Gators Gymnastics Hype Night to meet the ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $5 – all seating general admission. This is a separate ticket from season ticket package
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
05December

Smart Start at Zion Christmas

Please mark your December calendars for a session close to my heart: Christmas session. Note, the last class of the ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Creative Viewpoints: A Free All-Ages Art Workshop Series

Open to all ages! This free workshop series will be a chance to learn about all different kinds of artistic ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • 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
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