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Balance180 Gym Open Play

Big news, little explorers! Our brand-new Open Play program will be held every Friday from 9 am-12 pm! Little ones 5 ...

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

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: The Feeling Friends Puppet Show

Local author Karen White Porter will be presenting a puppet show featuring The Feeling Friends, characters from her "I Feel ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Scooby Doo, Where are you?

Kick off your school break with a fun afternoon of a Scooby Doo experience! You're part of Mystery Inc, here ...

  • 4:00 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: Library Programs, Free

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

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, Free

Santa Fe Inferno Softball White 10U Tryouts

Do you currently play for us and want to come back in the spring for some more fun? Are you unhappy ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Champions Park Of Newberry 24617 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free tryout
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

GNV Arts: Gainesville Gotta Drum

Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms and play samba-reggae! Fridays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ages middle school through adults.

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 ...

Okito America Parents Night Out - Pumpkin Palooza

Get ready for a night full of fall fun at Okito America’s Pumpkin Palooza PNO! Games, crafts, friends, and pumpkins ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: All Okito America Locations
  • Cost: $30/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Merrimack

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Merrimack!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Holy Trinity Holiday Bazaar

Designer seasonal decorations, collectibles, attic treasures and gifts, jewelry, fine arts and pottery, baked good and more! November 21-23, 2025 Opening night, ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 100 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-5379
  • Cost: Friday Donations $5 at the door, Saturday and Sunday Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Orchestra presents Cinematic Symphony

Gainesville Orchestra with Conductor Evans Haile presents: Cinematic Symphony. Korngold's "Violin Concerto" with Stewart Kitts, Strauss's sultry "Dance of the ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: General $50, Seniors $40, Students $20
  • Website: www.gainesvilleorchestra.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Traditions

77th Sounds of the Season: Traditions | For the very first time the Sounds of the Season will be presented ...

Star Center Theatre presents The Trip to Bountiful

The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote Direction by Christian St. John Horton Foote’s moving play tells the story of Carrie Watts, ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-3642
  • Cost: $22 General Admission, $20 Seniors/Military, $15 Students
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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. ...

Girls on the Run 5K

Girls on the Run 5K - Greater Alachua

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: 16 and Older $20, 15 and Younger $15
  • Website: www.gotrnefl.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

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 ...

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 ...

Holy Family Catholic Church Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Holy Family Catholic Church Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Holy Trinity Holiday Bazaar

Designer seasonal decorations, collectibles, attic treasures and gifts, jewelry, fine arts and pottery, baked good and more! November 21-23, 2025 Opening night, ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 100 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-5379
  • Cost: Friday Donations $5 at the door, Saturday and Sunday Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

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 ...

Spence Equestrian Thanksgiving Horseback Riding Mini Camp

Spence Equestrian Center is offering a “mini” Thanksgiving Horseback Riding Camp! Ages 2-5 years old 9 am-11 am, parents will stay and ...

Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration

Bowling Saturday mornings 9:30 am-12 pm 2 Divisions Bantams: Ages 6-12 | Weekly Fee $8 Youth Classic: Ages 13-20 | Weekly Fee $10 Membership ...

Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, LLC: PeeWee Ponies

Now available by reservation every Saturday morning (September-May)! Child participants get to brush a pony, experience a 20-minute leadline ride, ...

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 ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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, Tours/Informational

Alachua County Library Partnership Branch: Story Time at the Library

Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...

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, ...

Repurpose Project Book Swap

Come exchange books and discuss your favorite reads with your fellow community members on Saturday, November 22nd, from 11:00 am ...

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 ...

MC Gainesville: Intergenerational Jam Band

Have you ever dreamed of playing in a band? The Intergenerational Jam Band is for musicians of all ages and ...

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...

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 ...

Heartwood Soundstage: Grateful Gainesville Fall Boogie

Fall Boogie is a celebration of the music and culture of The Grateful Dead, and the general Jam band vibe. ...

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 ...

Leslie Tharpe Designs Blacksmith Workshop - House Numbers

Class size is 4 students maximum This intro to plasma cutting and welding class is a great opportunity to learn while ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

City of Alachua and Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is coming back to Alachua! Join us for Dance Alive National Ballet’s The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 22, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow

Come enjoy a "Music 360" experience for the whole family with Music 360: Let It Snow! This 30-minute full-dome show features ...

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

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: ...

The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout

Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents The Trip to Bountiful

The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote Direction by Christian St. John Horton Foote’s moving play tells the story of Carrie Watts, ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-3642
  • Cost: $22 General Admission, $20 Seniors/Military, $15 Students
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Chomp in the Swamp: The Dazzlers Fall Series

Thank you for your interest in Florida Dance Team clinics! Clinics are a great way to get a feel for ...

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 ...

Holy Trinity Holiday Bazaar

Designer seasonal decorations, collectibles, attic treasures and gifts, jewelry, fine arts and pottery, baked good and more! November 21-23, 2025 Opening night, ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 100 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-5379
  • Cost: Friday Donations $5 at the door, Saturday and Sunday Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner

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

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, Free

Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens - Holiday Session

Do you have a teen artist in Gainesville who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into ...

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

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, Holiday Events

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 ...

Foundation for the Promotion of Music presents Sonata-Sonatina Festival Winner’s Recital

Talented pianists ages 9-18 will be featured. Event is free and open to the publc. A reception honoring the winner ...

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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, Holiday Events, Free

Star Center Theatre presents The Trip to Bountiful

The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote Direction by Christian St. John Horton Foote’s moving play tells the story of Carrie Watts, ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-3642
  • Cost: $22 General Admission, $20 Seniors/Military, $15 Students
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance

Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. : Kids Yoga

Join us for the Kids Yoga class on Mondays at 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm EST. This class is a great ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Tallahassee State College

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball team!

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Gymnasium 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $5 General Admission | $3 Children under 12, Senior Citizens (55+), Veterans, UF & other college students w/ID | Free - SF Faculty, Staff, Students, & Retirees (W/ID) | Cash Only
  • Website: www.santafesaints.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Easton Newberry Archery Center Archery Showcase

At our showcase, you'll engage in archery just for fun and perhaps discover something more! Come and try the sport ...

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

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

GNV Arts Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East, Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center. Intended for ...

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Mid Florida Academy

Help cheer on the Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball team!

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox BIG Kids

Chatterbox BIG kids (3-4 years old) Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with friends! Chatterbox ...

Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch

Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Sensory Adventures

Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch

It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

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 - ...

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 & ...

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, Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Star Wars: Unlimited TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

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 ...

O2B Kids Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days Are Back at O2B Kids! Looking for a fun and social way to enrich your homeschooler’s week? Join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Gobble Gobble

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

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues

It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

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, Ongoing Programs

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event

The 3rd annual Friendsgiving event, a free event for the community. Music By: DJ R.U.S, DJ Zion Orpheus, Pepito Von Dracula ...

Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun

Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online at ...

Cedar Key Turkey Trot

A 5k race (3.1 miles) where participants can either run or walk. The event is meant to be a fun ...

Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k

We are BACK with our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day!! This year we are once again partnering with Critter ...

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose: Thanksgiving in the Park

Welcome All Annual Celebration Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Meals will be passed out in Heritage Park from 11:00-1:00 or until meals ...

High Springs Lions Club Thanksgiving Feast

You have been invited to Join us at The High Springs Lions Club for a Thanksgiving Feast. Club will be open ...

Meizon Church: Thanksgiving Together

At Meizon Church, we know just how painful the holidays can be for those who have nowhere to go. Many ...

GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance

Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...

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