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18November

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!

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

  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: UF NATL Natural Park Entrance (see map) Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Members $6 | Non-Members $7 | Under 2 FREE (See description for FREE days!)
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum

Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
19November

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks

Calling all birders! Join us as we look for and learn about the marvelous birds at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Co-hosted ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), no additional fee for tour
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Dinosaur Roar

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. This week's theme is Dinosaur Roar! Come stomp, dig, and create! Process art and Sensory stations ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Gainesville Eco Rangers

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes! All ages are welcome! ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $5 first youth, $2.50 each additional youth in same group
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
20November

Chick-fil-A Alachua FL Cows Eat Free Opening Day

Get ready, Alachua – Chick-fil-A Alachua is opening on November 20! To celebrate, anyone who dresses in cow spots – ...

  • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 16310 NW US HWY 441, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park on our new accessible tram. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian (entrance fee for park), No additional fee for tour.
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Cade Museum - Little Sparks

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at the Cade Museum! Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Admission $15 adults. Youth (ages 5-17) $10. Ages 0-4 years free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Sensory Soup Outside

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Woman's Club Festival of Trees Holiday Open House

2025 Festival of Trees "An Old-Fashioned Christmas"

Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach

Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
21November

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Turkey Fun at the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Turkey Fun in the park. Turkey crafts, Turkey games. Come ...

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Archer Free Community Dinner & Family Friendly Karaoke

Menu: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Bread, Homemade Desserts 5:30 pm-7 pm Dinner served 7 pm-9:30 pm Family friendly karaoke Children and ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Archer First United Methodist Church 17121 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: Event is FREE but you may tip the KJ as he donates his time and equipment.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chomp the Block at Celebration Pointe

Who’s ready to CHOMP? Catch Albert & Alberta kicking off gameday weekend this Friday night at Chomp the Block! Kids Zone ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Girls Place, Inc: Swamp Chomp

Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025 for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and community at our tailgate-style celebration! Whether ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3910 Northeast 156th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Individual Ticket $75, Girls Place Family Pack $150
  • Website: girlsplace.harnessgiving.org
  • Category: Family Fun
22November

Deep Creek Game Farm Thanksgiving Farm Swap

Come spend the day with us and explore local gifts, food, fresh produce, and animals! We’ll have a delicious food ...

St Johns River Center FREE Kids Fishing Clinic

Join us here in the courtyard to experience a FREE Kids Fishing Clinic! On November 22nd, children ages 6 to ...

Friends of Feast Fest at Alachua County Farmers' Market

Join us for local goods to prepare your best meal yet, community vibes, live music, and shop other local vendors. ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival

It’s that time of the year again! Join us Saturday morning from 8:30 AM - Noon for our Fall Harvest ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa

Join us on November 22nd at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with Santa! One Yuletide Breakfast ...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

Join a Park Ranger or volunteer on an hour long tour of the farmstead to learn about some of Florida's ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 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

Market On Main: Meet and Greet with Santa

Holiday cheer is rolling into Market On Main! Bring the whole family for a magical meet-and-greet with Santa on November ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Market On Main, right next to Bev's Better Burgers, Main Street, Downtown Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest

Enjoy traditional games and crafts, food, live old-time and Americana music, and sugar cane syrup production as we transport you ...

Ichetucknee Springs State Park Junior Ranger: Timucuan Pottery

Calling all Junior Rangers! Come learn about the peoples who called the Ichetucknee home long before settlers came to Florida. ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038
  • Cost: While the program is free, participants will still need to pay the $6/vehicle park entry fee.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

New Beginning Christian Worship Center: Share The Harvest Free Thanksgiving Dinner

New Beginning Christian Worship Center invites the community to its "Share The Harvest" Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 22nd, ...

The Children's Table Thanksgiving Feast

Reminder: Our Thanksgiving Feast is Tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 22)! The Children's Table rural food bank is opening our doors at 9850 ...

Traditional Music at the Farm

Stop by, relax and listen to the traditional music. 11 am Harmony Fare 12 pm Sweetwater Shape Note Singers 1 pm Cross Creek ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Scoop, Pour, Play

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. Today's theme is Scoop Pour Play! Process art and Sensory stations are set up for ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Giggle & Glue: Holiday Sparkle Canvas & Craft Party

Hosted by Giggle & Glue at The Ice Cream Vault Children 5 and under will need a guardian’s assistance, please. Your registration ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $20 per child | $15 each additional sibling
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Light Up Ocala

Light Up Ocala is a longstanding community tradition to kick off the holidays that attracts thousands to downtown Ocala. This ...

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Depot Station's Anniversary Fabulous Fall Fest

Depot Station is turning nine! Come celebrate at our Anniversary Party. Kid’s Zone in the new and improved Depot Event Space: ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
23November

Alachua County Forever Anniversary Hike at Watermelon Pond Preserve

Alachua County invites the community to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Alachua County Forever land conservation program with a ...

Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner

We want to invite you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Church, November 23rd, following our morning service.

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Victory Chapel CFM, 2108 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GGIC International Food and Craft Market

Enjoy traditional dishes from around the world prepared by local home chefs, art and games by local creators, and great ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thanksgiving In The Park

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 23rd at 11 am. This worship service and a ...

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Skate Your Turkey Off

Skate Your Turkey Off!

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweet Paws Bakery’s Santa Pictures

Santa is coming to town and is ready to take pictures with your furry and non furry family! Santa Hugh will ...

  • 12:30 pm -  2:50 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Paws Bakery (In the Haile Village Center) 5330 SW 91st Terr, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Picture with Santa $15 for digital copy and $20 for a printed 4x6 copy
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Saint Matthew Baptist Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Let’s break bread, give thanks, and celebrate together! There’s a seat at the table waiting for YOU! Join us for ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Saint Matthew Baptist Church 15712 NW 140th St Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Circus Center: Sensory Friendly Circus

The Gainesville Circus Center hosts the Sensory Friendly Circus. We turn the lights up and the sound down, so you ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Circus Center 1925 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Norfleet Homes presents Turkey and Trucks

Join us in giving back to our community this Thanksgiving and enjoy an afternoon of equipment, tractors, free photo ops, ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: CountryWay Town Square 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20 Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: As admission, please bring a turkey, canned goods, or a grocery gift card.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
24November

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Magic Monday-Magic: The Gathering CCG (Modern) at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Magic Monday-Magic: The Gathering CCG (Modern) at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Contact for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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