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05December

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

Fathom presents for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE

Embrace the most wonderful time of the year with the holiday event of the season – for KING + COUNTRY’s ...

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!

The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

UF Performing Arts presents Voctave-It Feels Like Christmas

Elevate your spirit and find yourself smiling ear-to-ear as you experience one of the most popular a cappella groups in ...

06December

Toys Tour

Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...

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 ...

Amber Brooke Farms Winter Festival

Our Winter Fest is back, and we’re excited to announce our December dates! Mark your calendars for a month filled ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: TBA
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Time for our 8th Annual Christkindlmarkt! Join us for our outdoor holiday market ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

Artisans' Guild Gallery Holiday Open House & Ornament Sale

Come and Celebrate the Holidays with us! Champagne and Appetizers. Live Jazz. Handmade Ornament Sale on our front porch... hundreds ...

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

Corks and Colors: Hot Cocoa & Christmas Pottery Painting

Join us for a night of Christmas fun! We’ll have a hot cocoa bar, holiday music, and Christmas pottery ready ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Most items are $20-$40
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Night Winter Wonderland

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Family Night at Winter Wonderland. On December 6th from 5:30 pm-9 pm. Twinkle ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parents Night Out Christmas Pajama Party

It's A Christmas Pajama Party! Need to get your Christmas shopping done or just need a break before the chaos ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA

Experience Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Spectacle in Gainesville, FL. Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 Dazzling Lights at ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

Grinchmas Celebration

Come join us for a festive Grinchmas Celebration at 321 N Marion Ave! Get into the holiday spirit with fun ...

High Springs Holiday Candlelight Shopping

Over 20 businesses participating for a night of sales & specials, door prizes, and light refreshments. Pictures with Santa Claus ...

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2024 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 13th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $19.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $25 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $12.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

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 ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol

High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr. Loosely based on Charles Dickens' A ...

The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...

07December

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: Holiday Events

Toys Tour

Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...

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: Holiday Events

Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social

Oh What Fun! Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3846 SW 98th Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jolly’s Vintage Christmas Market

Join us for a Christmas Vintage Market filled with unique vendors and crafters, where you can find a special gift ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breakfast with Santa at Dave and Buster's

Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s! Score a ho-ho-whole morning of family fun with exclusive early access to ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Dave and Buster's 3023 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Santa Ticket (Breakfast & Play) $32.88 | Elf Ticket (Breakfast Only) $26.57
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival

Free admission! Food & craft vendors, live entertainment and a kid's zone. Festival begins at 9 am and ends at ...

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: Holiday Events

Girls on the Run 5K: Season of Hope 5K

Girls on the Run 5K - Greater Alachua: Season of Hope 5K

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: Holiday Events

Tri-County Outreach Thrift Store Christmas Sidewalk Sale

Lots of Christmas decor, name brand jackets, coats and jeans.

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
  • Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Amber Brooke Farms Winter Festival

Our Winter Fest is back, and we’re excited to announce our December dates! Mark your calendars for a month filled ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $14.95 per person Ages 3 and Up | Ages 2 and Under Free
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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!

Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Time for our 8th Annual Christkindlmarkt! Join us for our outdoor holiday market ...

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 ...

Newberry RC Year End Race

Join us for a fun-filled day of racing, socializing, and charity. For the 5th year in a row, we will ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry RC Track: 24880 NW 16th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Free to spectate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Momentum Dance Presents Winter Recital – Holiday Fantasy

Momentum Dance Presents 4th Annual Winter Recital Holiday Fantasy Holly Jolly Holiday & Jazzed Up Nutcracker

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 ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...

Teatime Tranquility & Treasures Tea Time with Santa Claus

Give Your Family the Gift of a Magical Afternoon with Santa! Imagine stepping into a holiday wonderland where kids’ eyes ...

  • 1:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 14603 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $44.95 for 1 adult + 1 child, $14.95 for each additional child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Holiday at Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College presents "Holiday at Santa Fe". This event celebrates community and collaboration, uniting areas of campus such as ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $0-$15
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park: Holidays on the Prairie

Step Back in Time and Celebrate the Holidays Like It's the 1800s! Bring your loved ones and enjoy the simple ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center 100 Savannah Blvd Micanopy FL 32667
  • Cost: Free with paid park admission.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Alternate Access Theatre 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $20-$50
  • Website: thehipp.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Studio TM Ceramics December Holiday Family Parties

Looking for things to do this Holiday Season for you and the family? We’ve got just the thing! Our Holiday ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1854 NE 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $75 per 2 (1 adult, 1 child) Each additional child is $30.
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Light Up Tioga

Are you ready for the biggest and best Light Up yet?? Get excited, Light Up Tioga will be held Saturday, ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Join us for Christmas in the Quarry, where the gardens transform into a dazzling winter wonderland for seven nights in ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
  • Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids Age 6-13: $5 | Kids Age 5 & Under: Free | Members: Free
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA

Experience Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Spectacle in Gainesville, FL. Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 Dazzling Lights at ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

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 ...

Holiday at Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College presents "Holiday at Santa Fe". This event celebrates community and collaboration, uniting areas of campus such as ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $0-$15
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2024 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 13th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $19.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $25 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $12.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Williston Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland featuring Light Up Williston. It's a night of fun for the entire family that will include games, snacks, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol

High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr. Loosely based on Charles Dickens' A ...

The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...

08December

Toys Tour

Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...

Local Provisions Brunch with Santa

Join us at Local Provisions for Brunch with Santa! Join us Sunday, December 8th from 9 AM-2:30 PM for a ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Local Provisions: 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 129, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $19.95 for kids 12 & under, $34.95 for adults
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Step 317 Photography Santa Experience Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Santa Experience

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
  • Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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. ...

Amber Brooke Farms Winter Festival

Our Winter Fest is back, and we’re excited to announce our December dates! Mark your calendars for a month filled ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $14.95 per person Ages 3 and Up | Ages 2 and Under Free
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Starlight Christmas Grinch Pageant

Starlight Christmas Grinch Pageant Paperwork is being held Sunday, December 8th, 2024. There will be a limit of spots available. ...

Hotel Indigo Winter Wishes Fundraising Event

Join Hotel Indigo & the Alachua County Hospitality Council on Sunday, December 8 to celebrate the magic of the holiday ...

Splitz Bowling Pictures with Santa

Pictures with Santa at Splitz Bowling!

Studio TM Ceramics December Holiday Family Parties

Looking for things to do this Holiday Season for you and the family? We’ve got just the thing! Our Holiday ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1854 NE 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $75 per 2 (1 adult, 1 child) Each additional child is $30.
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

Gainesville Big Band presents Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite Sunday, December 8, 2024 at ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol

High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr. Loosely based on Charles Dickens' A ...

The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...

High Springs BMX Toys for Tots Race

Sunday is our annual Toys for Tots race! Regular racing with a special mission of helping bring joy to area ...

  • 2:30 pm 
  • Location: High Springs BMX NW 2nd St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Bring a new unwrapped toy as your entry fee!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Gainesville Dance Academy presents Christmas In Ireland

Irish dance and music fill The Historic Thomas Center, only $10! All tickets at the door.

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $10 tickets at the door
  • Website: gvilledance.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA

Experience Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Spectacle in Gainesville, FL. Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 Dazzling Lights at ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...

09December

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

10December

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

11December

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Letters to Santa

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Cookie Decorating at The Windsor of Gainesville

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for some holiday fun at The Windsor of Gainesville. We will decorate cookies, listen ...

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Christmas Pajama Party

Exclusive Christmas Pajama Party for ELCAC Book Club Members! We’re thrilled to host an exclusive event for our ELCAC Book ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Cone Park Library, 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free but registration is required! Registration closes Monday, December 9th
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Trinity UMC: Christmas Dinner, Cantata and Live Nativity

An Advent Celebration December 11, 2024 | Trinity’s Worship Center Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Missi, LIVE Nativity, and hot ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Reservations required/$15 per person
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Healthy Learning Academy Holiday Performance at Tioga

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy a Holiday Performance, featuring Healthy Learning Academy on Wednesday, December 11th ...

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.”

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 ...

The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...

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