Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Merry Melrose Christmas Parade
Holiday cheering and fun for everyone! Please come join us for our merry Melrose Christmas parade. A Story Book Christmas! 8 am-9 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: SR 26, from Center Street to SR 21, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: melrosefl.com
- Category: Free
Mr and Mrs Claus Visit Deep Creek Game Farm
We will have a face painter, and Mr & Mrs. Clause will be handing out cookies and will be available ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival at The Alachua County Farmers' Market
Come join us at Alachua County Farmers Market for our Big Winter Festival, and take a walk down “Candy Cane ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
Gatorball Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts
Players that are selected for our 2025 Travel Teams must participate in the Spring Training Program. 8u/9u/10u: 9am-10:30pm 10u Payne- Ocala 9am-11am 11u/12u: ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Otter Creek: Christmas at the Creek
Bring the kids to visit with Santa & Mrs Claus from 10 am-5 pm then head to Santa’s workshop where ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Otter Creek, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Town of Fort White Breakfast with Santa
FREE Breakfast with Santa for all kids through 8th grade. Kids must be accompanied by a parent/guardian!
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fort White Community Center - 17579 SW State Road 47 Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.fortwhitefl.com
- Category: Free
UF Health Childbirth and Newborn Education Class
The Childbirth and Newborn Education Class is intended to prepare expectant parents for labor, birth, the post-partum period, and caring ...
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: ufhealth.org
- Category: Free
Angelic Blessings Academy Open House
Join us for our Open House and discover the magic of Angelic Blessings Academy! Explore our programs, meet our amazing ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Located at The Family Church 2022 SW 122nd Street, Bldg B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Arc of Alachua County Arts and Crafts Expo
The Arc’s 3rd Annual Arts & Crafts Expo is Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 AM-2 PM at our main campus ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Arc of Alachua County (across from Santa Fe College) 3303 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Brown's Country Buffet: Breakfast and Photos with Santa
Join us for a fun-filled morning with Santa! Enjoy our delicious Saturday meal and make memories with family and friends. ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Brown's Country Buffet 14423 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Expressive Song and Dance
Dance classes for youth in various styles including ballet and hip hop, Saturdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Classes intended ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: Donations accepted!
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Jeep Showcase Showdown at Homestead Park Williston
Marvel at rows of unique Jeeps while enjoying delicious food, specialty vendors, and live music. Celebrate the Jeep community with ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL 32696-1838
- Cost: Admission & Parking Is Free to Spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital Pictures with Santa!
Please join us for pictures with Santa as he makes a special trip to Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital! Furry and ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital, 5331 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Reading with a Pediatrician Book Club
UF pediatricians are excited to start a new book club called Reading with your Pediatrician. We welcome any families to ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: UF Health Pediatrics - Gerold L. Schiebler CMS Center: 1699 SW 16th Ave Building A, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Free
Smart Start at Zion Christmas Party
Christmas Sing-A-Long Music and Movement Classes Tuesday, December 3 at 10 am Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am Christmas Party Saturday, December 14 ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers followed by 30 minutes to do a craft after Story Time ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
4th Ave Food Park presents The Oak Duo
On Saturday, December 14th enjoy live music from the Oak Duo from 11 AM-2 PM. Musicians playing improvisational swing, blues, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Christmas Parade
Join us on Alachua's beautiful Main Street for our beloved Annual Christmas Parade, a festive celebration that brings the enchanting ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.cityofalachua.com
- Category: Free
Archer St. Phillip’s Lodge 55 Christmas Toy Drive Event
Food, drinks, music and entertainment. Kids must be present to receive toys.
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Wilson Robinson Park 13975 SW 174th St, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime
Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book.
- 11:00 am
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Museum Open Day
It is Saturday and our museum is open from 11 AM to 4 PM every Saturday. Come and see what ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
JCPenney Kids Zone
Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.jcpenney.com
- Category: Free
Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses
Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
- Website: millcreekfarm.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Local Hitchcock's (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tabletop at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville Ten Years Celebration
Celebrate ten years of Tabletop at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville! Join us for pizza, cake, freebies and games! Events: MTG Khans of ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Fire Rescue: Celebrating Peace, Connecting Community
Free hot lunch, free grocery bag to the first 50 families, music by DJ E-LO, resource fair, fun, free youth ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: MLK Center 1028 NE 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Town of Fort White Christmas Parade
See floats and parade participants celebrating the holiday season on their route through the Town of Fort White, FL! The ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: 17828 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: free
- Website: www.fortwhitefl.com
- Category: Free
Shining Star Music Academy Jingle on the Lawn at Town of Tioga
Exciting things are happening! Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn!
- 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Town of Tioga 104 SW 131st Street, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: How to Make a Zine- Sequential Artists Workshop (SAW)
Love comics? Come express your yourself and discover the joy of creating your own comic zine! Tweens and teens 9 ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch
Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the oldest ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- A Westside Christmas
Join us for our multi-generational Christmas Concert, A Westside Christmas! There will be three showings at our Newberry Road campus ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Free
Parenting for Heaven’s Sake!
It's not too late to join the events for our new parenting ministry. All parents with school-aged children are invited to ...
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: St. Patrick Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Bronson Winter Wonderland at the Park
Children can visit with Santa, play mini-games, and make holiday crafts. Christmas fun to be had by all. Goodies and ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: James H Cobb Park 275 Picnic St, Bronson, FL 32621
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
4th Ave Food Park presents UF Driveway Theatre Project: A Christmas Carol
Catch a live radio play of "A Christmas Carol" by the University of Florida Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project.
- 4:00 pm
- Location: 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Future Endeavors Christmas Fair & Market
Come out and spend some family time while enjoying local crafts from our vendors, games, face painting, food trucks, and ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 220 US-129, Trenton, FL 32693-3438
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Holiday Open House at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park
The annual holiday event at the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park will be held on Saturday, December 14 and ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
- Category: Free
Newberry Movie in the Park: Elf, Kids Activities & Golf Cart Decorating Contest!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 5-8 pm at Barry Park ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights
Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
- Website: www.haileequestrian.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village
Join us December 13th and 14th from 6-9 pm for Whoville Village! Come take your pictures with the Grinch and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Nutcracker Christmas Parade
Lineup will be from 4-5:30 pm at the Civic Center where you will receive your number. All participants/floats entering the ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Main Street Downtown High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Free
Kiwanis Christmas Parade at Keystone Heights
Christmas Cheer throughout the Years!
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.keystoneheights.us
- Category: Free
Lake Butler Christmas Parade
The 2024 City of Lake Butler, Florida Christmas Parade has been set for Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm! The ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: NE 3rd Street, Lake Butler, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Morning Star Church presents a Walk to Bethlehem
Every year Morning Star Baptist Church puts on a beautiful walk through Bethlehem highlighting the story of Jesus’s birth! Event ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 11250 County Road 18, Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- A Westside Christmas
Join us for our multi-generational Christmas Concert, A Westside Christmas! There will be three showings at our Newberry Road campus ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Free
UF Carillon Studio Concert Series
Annual UF Carillon Studio Holiday Concert! The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon ...
- 6:15 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe
Join us for Jazz on the Green, where we have live music, good food and drinks & more! Spread a ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
McIntosh: Keeping McIntosh Merry and Bright
Join the Fun on December 14, 2024! Santa Claus comes to town on a firetruck led by a parade of ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: McIntosh, FL 32664
- Cost: free
- Website: friendsofmcintosh.org
- Category: Free
Holiday Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Bring the family for a fun-filled holiday kids' day from 10 AM-2 PM! We'll have snow, balloon animals, face painting, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Leslie Tharp Designs Holiday Open House
Come on out and enjoy the afternoon with us! -Enjoy ornament forging stations -Forging demonstrations -Friendly forging competitions with prizes! -Guest artist Karen ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Unit 12, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Marvelous Makers Craft Club at Alachua Branch
Have a crafting hobby that you enjoy? Come hang out with us while you work on a project! If you enjoy ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch
Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Holiday Mingle
Bring your friends and family for a celebration of this year's conservation victories! Enjoy light food, drinks, and plenty of ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- A Westside Christmas
Join us for our multi-generational Christmas Concert, A Westside Christmas! There will be three showings at our Newberry Road campus ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Free
PunkOuter Games Pokemon Play & Trade
Join us new players and casual players for some easy to dive into Pokemon game play. All ages welcome!
- 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Sunday with Santa at Blackadder Brewing
Santa is back at Blackadder Brewing! Have your wish lists ready for the big guy in the red suit and ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing, 618-A NW 60th St, Gainesville FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom Sundays at Rosa B. ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Herlong Mansion Bed and Breakfast presents A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Live Period Radio Play. Live on the lawn!
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 402 NE Cholokka Blvd Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Morning Star Church presents a Walk to Bethlehem
Every year Morning Star Baptist Church puts on a beautiful walk through Bethlehem highlighting the story of Jesus’s birth! Event ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 11250 County Road 18, Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
North Central Baptist Church: Smoky Mountain Christmas
North Central Baptist is excited to announce Smoky Mountain Christmas with the Privettes on December 15th at 6 pm! This ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: North Central Baptist Church 8001 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: northcentral.life
- Category: Free
The Pentecostals of Gainesville: Joy — A Christmas Concert
Welcome to the third year of our annual Christmas concert! This is a year of rejoicing, this is a year ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: The Pentecostals of Gainesville 8105 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Matheson History Museum
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup at Matheson History Museum. We will do some fun activities including ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch
Join us every Tuesday and bring your rhythm! Kids sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses singing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Sensory Adventures at Alachua Branch
Join us as we learn through play! Each month we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
First Presbyterian Church Advent Organ Concert
The American Guild of Organists Gainesville Chapter presents Music of the Season at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, December 17, ...
- 12:15 pm
- Location: 106 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Hawthorne Hub
Hawthorne’s activity central every Tuesday after school 3 and 4 pm: Impossible to be late! Join us for arts/crafts, board & ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa
Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Texas Roadhouse: Santa and the Grinch Event
Bring the family to Texas Roadhouse Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. for a holly jolly meet-and-greet with Santa and ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Texas Roadhouse 3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Kimball Wiles Wildcats Chorus & Orff Sounds of the Season Concert at Tioga
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy Kimball Wiles Wildcats Chorus & Orff Sounds of the Season Concert ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...
- 10:15 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us on the red carpet. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Archer Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Stories and music for children and their caregivers, plus you'll learn a sign or ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch
Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch
Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...
- 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Snuggle-Up Center) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Morningside Nature Center has a farm, ee—i—ee—i—oh! On this farm, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Health Over the Holidays
Join us for the last Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue for 2024! We will have all sorts of tips for ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch
Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Bronson First Baptist Church: Christmas on Court Street
Come and join us for a fun filled Christmas experience! 6 pm-7:15 pm Train rides, cookie decorating, chili, hot chocolate, homemade apple ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 460 S Court Street, Bronson, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Elf Double Feature on the Big Screen at First Magnitude Brewing Company
You don't want to be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins and miss this Double Feature of Elf on the BIG screen! Join us ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Naturals Baseball Spring Tryouts
Ages 8-14u! Come out and give us a chance to show you what we are all about. Development, hard work, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Proball Academy 24815 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.nats-baseball.com
- Category: Free
Newberry United Methodist Church Family Game Night
Join us this Wednesday for Family Game Night! It is open to people of all ages! We hope to see ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 24845 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Spring Ridge First Church of God: Bethlehem VBS
Wednesdays-Decembers 4th, 11th, and 18th. 6:30-7:30 pm. Ages K-6th grade! Journey to Bethlehem and experience “The Reason For The Season.”
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 5529 NE 52nd Pl, High Springs, FL 32643-6157
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Church at Triple Cross presents Birth of the Christ Child
Kings & Camels it’s a family affair. An outdoor event, bring a lawn chair. Concession stand available.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Church At Triple Cross Ranch (NW Marion County), 20736 NW 100 Avenue Road, Shiloh, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Young Annasemble Winter Concert
The Young Annasemble Orchestra will give a concert full of Holiday Tunes to help spread Holiday Cheer! Come enjoy the ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: The Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.annasemble.org
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Holiday Playgroup at Charter Senior Living
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Charter Senior Living in Gainesville. We will sing Christmas carols and make crafts ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1001 SW 92nd Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time
Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch Meeting Room 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories, and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Homeschool MakerSpace
Join us for fun art and science adventures on the third Thursday of each month. Enjoy something different each month. These ...
- 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Location: Archer Branch, 13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Kid Crafts
Come join us as we explore the fun of arts and crafts! In this program we'll utilize MakerSpace and Creativebug ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch (Meeting Room) 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts
Join us in the Storywoods Room this winter for STEAM Crafts! Every other Thursday we’ll have new science and art ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Frozen 2 Movie and Craft
Get ready for Winter Break with a viewing of Frozen 2, some themed crafts and activities! Make sure you wear ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Art Cart
Participate in an art experience! The Art Cart offers art activities, tactile opportunities, games, and more for visitors of all ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Artspace Snow Globes - Waldo Branch
Arts and crafts for ages 5 and up in our unique Waldo Artspace.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Micanopy Academy Movie Night & Parent Workshop
Join us for an evening of fun, connection, and inspiration! This free event is open to everyone—a perfect opportunity for ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Micanopy Academy, 708 NW Okeehumkee St, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars
Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Online Zoom
- Cost: free
- Website: www.sbac.edu
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance
Learn and dance swing dance to vintage and big band music Thursdays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for all ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Santa at Hitchcock's Markets
Sleigh, what?! Santa Claus is coming to Hitchcock's? Come in and get your picture taken with the big guy on ...
- 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Local Hitchcock's (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Grace to Overcome Inc., Christmas Magic
Grace to Overcome invites youth ages 4 to 12 to an unforgettable holiday celebration! Enjoy delicious treats, festive beverages like homemade ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 530 West University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Frisbee
Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefrisbee.com
- Category: Free
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the oldest ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Micanopy Christian Fellowship Christmas Caroling Hayride and Bonfire
Everyone is invited to the Micanopy Christian Fellowship annual Christmas Caroling Hayride and Bonfire. We ride around the town of ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 4909 SE 165th Ave/Tuscawilla Rd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.micanopychristianfellowship.org
- Category: Free
St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series
3rd Friday Concert Series held on the 3rd Friday of every month until May Evening prayers begin at 6:40 pm Concert starts ...
- 6:40 pm
- Location: St Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: All concerts are FREE to the public.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Hawthorne Christmas Concert
Lakeside Baptist Church, Hawthorne, FL is hosting their 6th annual Christmas Concert to benefit Hawthorne Area Resource Center. Come out ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 22027 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: The concert is free but we are asking for a free will offering/donation to support the Hawthorne Area Resource Center (Hawthorne Food Pantry).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tioga Movie Night: A Christmas Story
Come celebrate the Holiday Season and join us on Friday, December 20th at 7:30 for our Tioga Movie Night, featuring ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
