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November 21 - 27

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 124 St. Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Free

Holy Family Catholic Church Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Holy Family Catholic Church Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 17353 US-27 ALT, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 815 North Division Street, Micanopy, Florida, 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 9850 SR 24, Archer, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Light Up Ocala

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

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Historic Square FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: See menu for details!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 11070 SW 118th Place, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Thanksgiving In The Park

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

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Lois Forte Park 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
  • 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

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 - ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

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

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • 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 Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 220 NW 8th Ave #10, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free food and drinks
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun

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

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park (East Overlook) 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Prickly Palm 495 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: Donations only. All proceeds will benefit Cedar Key School.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Melrose Heritage Park 300 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: Free to all, everyone is welcome
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 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
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