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December 8 - 14

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

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

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 7085 CR-214, Melrose, FL 32666-8941
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 10:15 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: CityLight Church 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: citylightgnv.com
  • Category: Free

Unity Holiday Concert

Welcome to the Holiday Concert! Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM for a festive celebration of ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Free / Monetary Donations Encouraged
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Oddities Market with Santa

Gainesville Oddities Market is all ages, with free admission, Free Photos With Santa and free parking! We will have over ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market

Get ready for a festive experience at the Gainesville Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Market! Join us for a magical ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Oaks Mall 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room, Meeting Room B) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • 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

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Diamond Sports Park 4000 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: No cost for tryout
  • Website: gatorballtraining.com
  • Category: Free

Splitz Bowling Pictures with Santa

Pictures with Santa at Splitz Bowling!

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

UF Carillon Annual Holiday Concert

Annual UF Carillon Studio Holiday Concert! The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon ...

  • 1:55 pm 
  • Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: arts.ufl.edu
  • Category: 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

Christmas at Butler!

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

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Parking Lot behind P.F. Chang's, Butler Town Center, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lake City Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Celebration

Lake City and the Orchard Community Church presents the Light Up the Night Christmas Tree Celebration! Our tree lighting event will ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Olustee Park Downtown 169 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Proball Academy 24815 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5001 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free admission
  • 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

NAMI Family Support Group

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

Smart Start at Zion Christmas

Christmas Sing-A-Long Music and Movement Classes Tuesday, December 3 at 10 am Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am Christmas Party Saturday, December 14 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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

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, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 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 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

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (Youth Services Area) 401 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
  • 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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Champions Park, 24309 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.elitebaseballfl.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • 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

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: 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: 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 ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • 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

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

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

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • 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

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 Waldo Branch

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

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Waldo Branch (Children's Area) 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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Tioga Town Center, 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Proball Academy 24815 NW 16th Ave, 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

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 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 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 ...

  • 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 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: 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 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 ...

  • 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

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.

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Cone Park Branch 801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Artspace - 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

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: 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! • ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2106 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Champions Park, 24309 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.elitebaseballfl.com
  • Category: 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: 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: 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

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 ...

Tonewood Family Music Babies Demo

Every child's development benefits from early exposure to music and movement. Families with children under 9 months old can take ...

Tonewood Family Music Rhythm Kids

These free classes are for 4- to 8-year-olds and was designed to be a drum- and rhythm-centered variation of the ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

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

Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival

Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival! In true Christmas spirit, local ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Limitless Legends Football Club Practice/Scrimmage Holiday Meet Up

Holiday meet up! Let’s get together before the holidays and have some soccer fun! Email for more information.

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 19499 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • 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

Servants of Christ Anglican Church Gingerbread Family Night

Join us for a fun gingerbread night! All children, youth and their families are invited. There will be stations to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3530 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NCF Stars Baseball Spring Tryouts

Competitive baseball in the North Central Florida area this spring season. Register for our Spring 9u-12u tryouts. Founded in 2024, NCF ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Champions Park Of Newberry 24617 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: free tryout
  • Website: www.ncfstars.com
  • Category: Free

Annasemble Holiday Concert

Come out and enjoy Holiday Tunes from Around the World! Presented by Annasemble Community Orchestra of Gainesville. Bring the family ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.annasemble.org
  • Category: Free

City of Gainesville presents Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Disney's Frozen

City of Gainesville presents Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Disney's Frozen Movie begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments are available for ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: The Pentecostals of Gainesville 8105 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

December 8 - 14