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December 27 - January 2

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

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate: $15, Equipment Rental: $8 (Sold at Check-in), Members shoot free
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Friday Night Lights

Join us to ride and play mounted games while riding to music under the lights! Each month features different mounted ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46 Bivd., Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Cost: $50 per person, Members Use Promo Code for 50% Off
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A History of Kwanzaa at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center

Join us for a history of Kwanzaa with local historian and storytellers Kali Blount and Turbado Marabou. Dance to the ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

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

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7400 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville FL 32605
  • Cost: $10 Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Sliding scale fee $5 - $20 pays for child and 1 adult visitor
  • Website: www.gainesvillecircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

Join a Park Ranger or volunteer on an hour tour and learn about some of Florida’s history. Farming, cattle, day-to-day ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Admission $5/per vehicle
  • Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

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

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $9/skater
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flying Pig Parade

Gainesville’s greatest event, the Flying Pig Parade, is stepping out. Once again it will celebrate all that is wild and ...

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 ...

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

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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

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

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: PunkOuter Games 13 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gators Dockside Kids Night

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

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Gators Dockside: 3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal
  • Website: gatorsdockside.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sparks in the Park at Depot Park

Sparks in the Park is back, come out and celebrate New Year's Eve in Depot Park. All festivities are free, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration at the Cade Museum

Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum. Watch Depot Park’s dazzling fireworks show from the comfort of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Adults (18 and up): $40 | Youth (5-17): $30 | Youth (0-4): Free
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun
  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks: 1311 NW 76th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission $22
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Downtown Countdown

Get ready to ring in the New Year at Bo Diddley Plaza with the Downtown Countdown! Join us for a ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua Audubon Society: Alachua County Big Day

Now starting at 7 am! On New Year's Day, kick off your birding year with our free, guided Alachua County ...

  • 7:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Start at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Day Hike with Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Guided Hike at Price’s Scrub Preserve State Park. Kick off the new year with a scenic 2-mile guided hike led ...

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Frisbee

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

December 27 - January 2