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December 28 - January 3

Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour

Come enjoy a White Christmas with us and see Lotis- the Baby White Lioness! The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

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

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

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: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA

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

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Early Bird Pricing until November 1st, General Admission is only $12! (Standard ticket price $15)
  • Website: winterwonderlandfl.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

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

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

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: Holiday Events

Downtown Chanukah Festival Grand Family Celebration

Featuring: The Circus Dog Show by Menestrelli Entertainment Awardees & prize-winners of international circus festivals Live Klezmer Band Music Children’s Crafts Hot Latkes, Sufganiyot Menorah Kits, ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Cost: free, donations appreciated
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA

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

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Early Bird Pricing until November 1st, General Admission is only $12! (Standard ticket price $15)
  • Website: winterwonderlandfl.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

NYE Tree Planting at Boulware Springs

Just in time for the New Year, from Gainesville Greenway Challenge! Join us December 31, next Tuesday, in our restoration ...

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: Holiday Events

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, ...

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: Holiday Events
  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Skate Station Funworks: 1311 NW 76th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission $22
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

Depot Park New Years Day parkrun: Pajama Edition

Start the New Year the comfiest way possible! Join us on New Year’s Day at Depot Park for a special ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

First Day Hike at Fanning Springs State Park

Join Park Rangers for a guided hike along Fanning Springs State Park's 3/4-mile nature trail. Hikers will have a chance ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fanning Springs State Park 18020 NW Highway 19, Fanning Springs FL 32693
  • Cost: This program is free with paid park admission of $6.00 per car load up to 8 people!
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events
December 28 - January 3