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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 ...

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 ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Every Friday morning you can end your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun ...

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 ...

Harn Museum Tot Time

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2 – 5 and their ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Junior Elite Ballers Technical Skills Soccer Training

I’m excited to announce our Junior Elite Ballers Technical Skills Training starting this week Friday, October 25th 2024 and will ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Friday nights have never been more fun—bring your family and friends for a great night of shooting, games, and trivia! With ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Journey to Atlantis

Join us for an underwater adventure full of magic and mystery with the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase: Journey to ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag & Ropes Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages 13-25

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Matilda

Directed by: Lauren Wilkinson Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

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: Other, Free

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 ...

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 ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

Dudley Farm Fall Farm and Cane Festival

See an original Florida working farm from the post-Civil War to the 1940s as they grind sugar cane and boil ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W. Newberry Road Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $8 per vehicle
  • Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Florida Gators Baseball Winter Prospect Camp

The Florida Gators Baseball program is pleased to be offering our Winter Prospect Camp. This camp is designed to help ...

Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival

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

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Studio TM Stay n' Clay Hour

We can run kids clay hours with hands-on project you make WITH your kiddo! We have all the parts ready ...

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 ...

Tyler’s Hope Season of Hope 5k/15k Run

Come join Tyler's Hope and Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases for our annual Season of Hope Run on December ...

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, ...

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

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

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). ...

Gainesville Circus Center Toddler Time

Bounce, swing, climb and play with your mini-me at this semi-structured parent-child class. We have hula hoops, bouncy balls, tumble ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

All Welcome Test and Tune at Gainesville Raceway

Gates Open at 9 a.m. Testing runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All-Welcome Test-and-Tune is a Gainesville Raceway test-and-tune program ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Race Car & Driver: $30 | Crew: $15 | Spectators (13yrs & up): $15 | Children (12 & under): Free
  • Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Enrichment Training Academy Girl's Soccer Clinic

Calling all Gainesville & surrounding area girls soccer players! Join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from Division 1 ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Make your reservations for PeeWee Ponies! Ages 18 months-8 yrs

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 12227 SW 274th St. Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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: Family Fun, Free

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

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, 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: Family Fun, Free

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Tri-County Outreach Thrift Store Christmas Sidewalk Sale

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

University of Florida Cheerleading Fall Stunt Clinic

Join The Florida Gators Cheerleaders at our annual Fall Stunt Clinics! Our Fall Stunt Clinics offer athletes ages 14 & ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.

FREE College Readiness Workshops

Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Other, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Moana 2

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

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!

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Sun Country Sports Center Dance Jam

Dance Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fathom presents The Magic Flute

The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide: 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 ...

Sun Country Sports Center Broadway Babies

Do you have a little one who loves to move and dance? We have the perfect parent-toddler activity for your ...

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.

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Journey to Atlantis

Join us for an underwater adventure full of magic and mystery with the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase: Journey to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Miami Dade College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert

Join us for Gainesville POPS' annual Christmas Concert at the First United Methodist Church. Admission is free and all are ...

Star Center Theatre presents Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins ...

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Liberté Equestrian Theater Performance

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Liberté Equestrian Performance! Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible skills ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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, 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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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, ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Matilda

Directed by: Lauren Wilkinson Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins ...

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 ...

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Whole Foods parking lot look for the BMWCCA tent to ...

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

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

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 ...

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Sacred Sunday Ecstatic Dance

Presenting… Sacred Sundays! This is a morning version of our beloved Ecstatic Dance - now happening the second Sunday ...

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, Other

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 ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Starlight Christmas Grinch Pageant

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Matilda

Directed by: Lauren Wilkinson Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

UF Women's Basketball vs Marshall University

Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Marshall University!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade

Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!

Star Center Theatre presents Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins ...

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

Christmas at Butler!

Join us for our family-friendly, Annual Christmas Event At Butler! Save the date for this FREE event! Enjoy fun with ...

Gainesville Dance Academy presents Christmas In Ireland

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

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 ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Join us for magical adventures in Kids D&D Adventure League. Each week our DM will run an adventure gear towards ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

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 ...

Liberté Equestrian Theater Performance

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Liberté Equestrian Performance! Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible skills ...

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: Family Fun, 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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

PunkOuter Games Board Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night. Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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, ...

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 ...

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, on Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended ...

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp December 9-12, 2024 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Ages 7-12 Register by November 22nd to guarantee a camp t-shirt!

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 ...

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

10December

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids and Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) 9 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

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 ...

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, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Hunter's Crossing First Day Open!

Grab your squad and join in on the sweet fun for our FIRST DAY OPEN at our new store in ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5200 NW 43rd Street Ste 508, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 & ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gators Dockside Kids Night

Kids eat free per paying adult from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm every Tuesday!

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp December 9-12, 2024 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Ages 7-12 Register by November 22nd to guarantee a camp t-shirt!

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 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

11December

Alachua Audubon Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society as they take guests on a walk through the park while identifying the ...

Sun Country Stay and Play

Stay and Play class is offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! About Stay and Play: Children can have a blast with open ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events, 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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Hawthorne Branch

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Children will ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

Bring your imagination! Join us for a Lego-building adventure.

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, ...

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, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Meet Sally, the greyhound dog, and read a book to her. She loves kids and is very gentle.

Play Tennis Gainesville Green Ball Clinic

This is the third stage of our youth tennis program. Ages include 12 and under. This stage is played on ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class

This class will help you to feel more confident about the upcoming birth of your baby. You will learn about ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.”

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp December 9-12, 2024 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Ages 7-12 Register by November 22nd to guarantee a camp t-shirt!

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 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

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 ...

12December

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots Skate

Tiny Tots Skate held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of Each month Ages 6 and Under Only Admission includes roller skating, soft ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

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. ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Goat Story Time

Goats at the library! Come to hear a story about goats and then interact with real dairy farm goats. Whiteacre's Dairy ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Newberry Branch Library Green Space 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, 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 ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Candy Cane Cafe

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

Fun 4 Gator Kids Cookie Decorating Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency! We will decorate cookies and do a Holiday Craft. ...

Storytime and Hike with a Ranger

A park ranger will read tales about wildlife, mindfulness and environmental stewardship then take everyone on a short walk on ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32608
  • Cost: $6 per vehicle for park admission; No additional fees for program participation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other

Cade Museum SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Cade Museum

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at The Cade Museum. On Thursday, December 12 from 1 pm-3 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After-School Art Club

Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

It's Bilingual Story Time! Interactive fun with stories and songs in English and Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Cone Park Branch Library SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Thursday of the month during the school year, our ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.

Alachua County Library Winter Craft Workshop - Millhopper Branch

Join us in creating winter crafts. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Duval Early Learning Academy Community Open House

Are you a member of the Duval Community? Do you have a preschool-age child? Join us at Duval’s Open House! • ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Orange Ball Clinic

This is the second stage of our youth tennis program. Ages typically include 10 and under, but youths of older ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Junior Development (JD) Yellow Ball

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Skate Station Funworks Music Nights

Something fun coming to Thursdays! Starting this week, and every second Thursday of the month we'll now offer themed music ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Half Price Thursday. Half Priced Wristbands, video games, cafe items!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Solstice Slowdown

Come get cozy and chill as we celebrate the Winter Solstice. This relaxing Equinox party is the perfect way to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Solstice Slowdown

Come get cozy and chill as we celebrate the Winter Solstice. This relaxing Equinox party is the perfect way to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp

NCF Stars Christmas Baseball Camp December 9-12, 2024 | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Ages 7-12 Register by November 22nd to guarantee a camp t-shirt!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Matilda

Directed by: Lauren Wilkinson Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
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