UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
P.K. Yonge Tours
Are you interested in applying to P.K. Yonge? Admission sessions and tours are available for prospective middle and high school ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
- 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Drawing Club: Newberry Branch
Come hang out and draw with new friends. Get sketchy and practice your drawing skills at the Newberry Branch Library.
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Naturals Baseball Program Free Open Workouts
Free open workouts for the winter. Regardless of what organization you play for. Come and get some work in. Drills, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Proball Academy 24815 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Spring Ridge First Church of God: Bethlehem VBS
Wednesdays-Decembers 4th, 11th, and 18th. 6:30-7:30 pm. Ages K-6th grade! Journey to Bethlehem and experience “The Reason For The Season.”
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 5529 NE 52nd Pl, High Springs, FL 32643-6157
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Rock of Gainesville Christmas Concert
Join us Wednesday at 6pm for Kickoff to Christmas. We’ll have music, food, and hot drinks outdoors. Dress warmly and ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: The Rock of Gainesville 10901 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.therockonline.org
- Category: Free
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog
Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch 2801 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts
Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Artspace Designing Holiday Ornaments - Waldo Branch
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
University of Florida: Lighting of the Holiday Gator
Join the Gator Marching Band, the UF Sunshine Steelers, and the UF Concert Choir for the annual Lighting of the ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
Yellow Acres Boutique: Christmas Open House With Santa
Santa is coming to Newberry! Come shop our new rustic charm boutique for women & children! We will have amazing ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 24875 SW 17th Lane Suite 10, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Grace Bible Church Gainesville presents Joy to the World- A Christmas Concert
Join us for a night filled with joy, adoration, and the uplifting sounds of Christmas!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Baughman Center 1101 Museum Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611-2083
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance
Learn and dance swing dance to vintage and big band music Thursdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for all ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
UF Saving Smiles Dental Clinic
The Saving Smiles Program is a collaboration between UF Health, the UF College of Dentistry, the Rotary Club of Gainesville ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: T.B. McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: dental.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Ornament Decorating & Holiday Games
Friendship Friday for Homeschoolers - Ornament Decorating & Holiday Games. Friendship Friday Activities are free, but we ask that you ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Tot Time
Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch
Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs
Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Christmas Parade 6 pm Food, Crafts, Vendors, Live Christmas Music, Kids Zone and Santa!
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Alachua Christmas on Main Street and Tree Lighting
Take a stroll down Main Street in Alachua on Friday, December 6, as we kick off the Christmas season with ...
- 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free event!
- Website: www.cityofalachua.com
- Category: Free
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School Polar Express
Join us at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School’s Christmas Tree Lot for a magical evening on Friday, December 6th, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Abiding Savior Christmas Tree Lot 9700 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Life Unplastic Holiday Market
Join us for a festive evening at Life Unplastic as we celebrate the season. We’re joining in the magic of ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 2441 NW 43rd St, Ste 24b-1, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Light the Village at Haile Village Center
Save the Date! It’s time to light up the holidays! Join us at the Haile Village Center for Light the ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5100 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-8143
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Shoppes at Thornebrook Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland attire 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: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Buy a Tree, Change a Life: Community Christmas Party & Food Truck Rally
Join us for our annual Community Christmas Party & Food Truck Rally. Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 20820 West Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Grace at Fort Clarke Church Christmas Movie Night
Santa Claus is coming to town at Grace! Join us Friday, December 6th from 6-8 pm with your crew to ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Grace at Fort Clarke Church 9325 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Holiday Candlelight Shopping
Over 20 businesses participating for a night of sales & specials, door prizes, and light refreshments. Pictures with Santa Claus ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Downtown High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Westside Baptist Church - Family Christmas Movie Night
Like popcorn and movies? Join our kids and families for Family Christmas Movie Night on Friday, December 6th, at 6:00 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Free
Cross City Church of God Live Nativity
Live Nativity - A Journey Through Bethlehem. December 6th & 7th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM each night. Bring ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 18220 SE Highway 19, Cross City, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Youth Chorus Holiday Concert
Gainesville Youth Chorus Annual Holiday Concert - singers ages 7-18 ring in the holiday season with their annual concert. Free ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE 1st Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvilleyouthchorus.com
- Category: Free
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: twitter.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade
Join us in Chiefland for the Rudolph Run, Christmas Festival, and Parade! More details to come! 5K Rudolph Run 7:00 am ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 Trailhead Park 209 SW 1st Ave. Chiefland, FL 32626S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: www.chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park Holiday Jingle Bell parkrun, FREE 5K
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a Jingle Bell parkrun at Depot Park! Whether you're a seasoned ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park (East Overlook) 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders
Bikers on Parade is a motorcycling fundraiser to raise awareness for Veterans & First Responders in need. This is a fundraiser ...
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Miller's Ale House 2881 Bass Pro Shops Boulevard Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free to watch parade - $25-$40 to ride in
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Town of Bell Christmas Festival and Parade
Event Details: 8 am-9 am-Booth Check in/set up; all vendors must be setup with their vehicles out of the festival area ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 3240 W Railroad Ln, Bell, FL 32619
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa
Join us on November 16th, 23rd and December 7th at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Free
Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar
Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 7th from 9 am - 1 pm. We will ...
- 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: Free
Elite Baseball Tryouts
Saturday, December 7 starting at 9 am 13u-17u Spring/Summer 2025 Tryouts Newberry High School, 400 SW 258th St, Newberry, FL 32669 Tuesday, December ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.elitebaseballfl.com
- Category: Free
Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival
Free admission! Food & craft vendors, live entertainment and a kid's zone. Festival begins at 9 am and ends at ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 7700 SE 221st St, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center
First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–4:30 pm at the Living History Farm. C’mon home to the Living ...
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
The Home Depot Kids Workshops
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Free
Welcome to Winter, A Shop Local Expo
Welcome to Winter, A shop local Expo. This is our 3rd Annual Expo. We will have Craft Vendors, Direct Sales Consultants, ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Countryside Baptist Church 10926 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Brain Bee
The Alachua County Brain Bee is a free, all-day neuroscience-based Q&A competition for middle and high school students (age 13-19). ...
- 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: McKnight Brain Institute 1149 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610
- Cost: free
- Website: neuroscience.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Operation Santa Delivery
Come see Santa arrive, not by sled or by reindeer, but by helicopter! This event is a carnival-like celebration that is ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College North Fields, Intersection of NW 39th Ave and NW 91st Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Polaris of Gainesville Hunting and Fishing Expo
• Hunting and fishing vendors • Live music, raffles, games • Food trucks and refreshments • Huge sales on all products • Family friendly ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Polaris of Gainesville 12556 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tri-County Outreach Thrift Store Christmas Sidewalk Sale
Lots of Christmas decor, name brand jackets, coats and jeans.
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 708 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626-1102
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
University of Florida Math Circle
The University of Florida Math Circle is a free service to the Gainesville community that offers fun math activities for ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Little Hall-Room 225, 1400 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: circle.math.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Santa Slam
A fun event for the whole family, put on by the New Waldo Flea Market & Knockout Entertainment! Santa vs ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free admission, Free parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Wild B Boutique Country Christmas At The Park
Join us for our 4th annual Christmas market! Over 100 vendors, food trucks, live music & more! Accepting vendors- please ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Williston Horseman's Park 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Join us every other Saturday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.
- 11:00 am
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
FREE College Readiness Workshops
Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-3426
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Free
Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market
Get ready for a festive experience at the Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market! Join us for a magical ...
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
It is Saturday and our museum is open from 11 AM to 4 PM every Saturday. Come and see what ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Home for the Holidays-Arts & Crafts Fair
Celebrate the season of giving at our Art & Crafts Fair, where talented local artists and artisans will showcase one-of-a-kind ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida, 4205 NW 6th Str, Gainesville, FL, 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.humanesocietyncfl.org
- Category: Free
Micanopy Holiday Stroll
All-day holiday gathering, shopping, cafes, live music, plein air artists, museum tours. Santa and Mrs. Claus 1 pm to 4 pm. Community ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Free
Oaks Veterinary Hospital Open House
We’ve got some paw-some news! Oaks Veterinary Hospital is now better than ever with a new doctor, new team, and ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 229 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Sandy's Place Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit
Come in and take all the photos you want, and have hot chocolate and cookies with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 5001 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Holiday Parade & Events
The City of Gainesville Holiday Parade is an opportunity for families, neighborhood groups and businesses from across the city to ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 east University Gainesville Fl
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cornerstone Academy Open House
Gainesville's premier Classical Christian school invites prospective families to stop by during our Fall Admissions Informational Open House. If you ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Grace Baptist Church 7100 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.cornerstoneacademy.school
- Category: Free
Santa at Hitchcock's Markets
Sleigh, what?! Santa Claus is coming to Hitchcock's? Come in and get your picture taken with the big guy on ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Local Hitchcock's (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Artspace Designing Holiday Ornaments - Waldo Branch
Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Holiday Card Making - Archer Branch
Get creative and craft beautiful, personalized cards to spread joy this season. All ages are welcome—supplies will be provided, so just ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 25370 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4252
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam
Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a FREE ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street #2, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Santa Claus at the Library
Follow Santa and Mrs. Claus from the Hawthorne Christmas Festival & Parade to the library. Visit with Santa, tell him ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert
Join us for Gainesville POPS' annual Christmas Concert at the First United Methodist Church. Admission is free and all are ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: First United Methodist Church: 419 Northeast 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting
We are planning an old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting with special events including Christmas train crafts, train rides, a special visit ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Free
Holiday Lights Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center
Experience the magic of the season at Gainesville's annual Holiday Lights Celebration! Join us for a festive evening of holiday ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Lake Butler: Christmas In The Park
Bring the whole family for our 6th Annual Christmas in the Park! The kids will have loads of fun as ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Providence Park SW 49th Ave Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Light Up Tioga
Are you ready for the biggest and best Light Up yet?? Get excited, Light Up Tioga will be held Saturday, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for hot chocolate, a visit from Santa, listen to the Christmas Carolers, and celebrate the lighting of the ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: City Hall 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Williston Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland featuring Light Up Williston. It's a night of fun for the entire family that will include games, snacks, ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Heritage Park, NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cross City Church of God Live Nativity
Live Nativity - A Journey Through Bethlehem. December 6th & 7th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM each night. Bring ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 18220 SE Highway 19, Cross City, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Lake Area Bible Church presents Castaway Christmas: A Christmas Musical
Join us for a fun Christmas Island adventure as we discover the true meaning of Christmas! Performance times: Saturday, December ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 7085 CR-214, Melrose, FL 32666-8941
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Whole Foods parking lot look for the BMWCCA tent to ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Lake Area Bible Church presents Castaway Christmas: A Christmas Musical
Join us for a fun Christmas Island adventure as we discover the true meaning of Christmas! Performance times: Saturday, December ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 7085 CR-214, Melrose, FL 32666-8941
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Museum for Me Sensory-Friendly Event at the Florida Museum
Join us for a morning at the Museum for adults and children on the autism spectrum and their friends, families ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
CityLight's Christmas Celebration benefiting Alachua County Toys for Tots
We love partnering with Alachua County USMCR Toys For Tots and their goal to bring hope to children every Christmas. ...
- 10:15 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: CityLight Church 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: citylightgnv.com
- Category: Free
Unity Holiday Concert
Welcome to the Holiday Concert! Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM for a festive celebration of ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free / Monetary Donations Encouraged
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Oddities Market with Santa
Gainesville Oddities Market is all ages, with free admission, Free Photos With Santa and free parking! We will have over ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market
Get ready for a festive experience at the Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market! Join us for a magical ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time
Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gatorball Spring Softball Travel Team Tryouts
10U: 1:00 pm 12U: 3:00 pm 14U: 5:00 pm Ages: 10U-12U-14U All players wanting to play in the spring season, must ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Diamond Sports Park 4000 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Splitz Bowling Pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa at Splitz Bowling!
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
UF Carillon Annual Holiday Concert
Annual UF Carillon Studio Holiday Concert! The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon ...
- 1:55 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade
Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Christmas at Butler!
Join us for our family-friendly, Annual Christmas Event At Butler! Save the date for this FREE event! Enjoy fun with ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Parking Lot behind P.F. Chang's, Butler Town Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Come sing and hear lessons and carols for Advent and Christmas showing the development of the loving purposes of God ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Free
Alachua County Youth Orchestra Winter Concert
Join us for a magical evening with the Alachua County Youth Orchestra at their Winter Concert! This incredible concert is free ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Naturals Baseball Program Free Open Workouts
Free open workouts for the winter. Regardless of what organization you play for. Come and get some work in. Drills, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Proball Academy 24815 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Sandy's Place Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit
Bring the kids in to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! They will be in from 6-8 pm tonight! We also ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5001 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Smart Start at Zion Christmas
Christmas Sing-A-Long Music and Movement Classes Tuesday, December 3 at 10 am Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am Christmas Party Saturday, December 14 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch
Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch
Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library
Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa
Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Elite Baseball Tryouts
Saturday, December 7 starting at 9 am 13u-17u Spring/Summer 2025 Tryouts Newberry High School, 400 SW 258th St, Newberry, FL 32669 Tuesday, December ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Champions Park, 24309 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.elitebaseballfl.com
- Category: Free
1000 Voices of Florida, INC: Holiday Unity Orchestra and Choral Concert
Join the Holiday Unity Chorus and Orchestra, inspired by Tacachale, for this free concert to get in the spirit of ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
