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November 23 - 29

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 Story Time - Millhopper Branch

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

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 - ...

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.

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 ...

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

Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun

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

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 ...

D1 Training Gainesville Gobble & Grind

Kick off your Black Friday morning with a sweat instead of shopping bags! Join D1 Training Gainesville on Friday, November 28 ...

Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa

Kick off the Christmas season at Aimees Acres! Santa & Mrs. Claus are stopping by for a special meet-and-greet! - Snap ...

Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Break Skates

Thanksgiving Break Skates November 24-26 & 28

Black Friday Art Walk at First Magnitude

Skip the mall, shop small. Support actual humans making actual cool things. Our Black Friday Art Walk brings together a wildly ...

Cedar Key Christmas Golf Cart Parade and Tree Lighting

Join us Friday, November 28th for our annual Tree Lighting and Golf Cart Parade Parade Lineup is at 5:45 pm on ...

Mammoth Market Black Friday Edition

We present to you a very special Black Friday edition of the Mammoth Market! Come and shop local on Friday, ...

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

Gainesville Post Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K

Thanksgiving attire, furry friends, and canned goods donations welcome! 8:30 am Registration | 9 am Start

Gainesville Garden Club Holiday Market

Shop for the holidays! Featuring: local artisans, crafters, plant and food vendors.

Jolly’s Home for the Holidays Market

Join us for Home for the Holidays – a Christmas market filled with antiques, unique collectibles, delicious baked goods, and ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Join experienced rangers on a guided hike to learn about the park’s ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops-Teddy Bear Ornament

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us from 9 am-12 pm for this fun, ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Wicked: For Good

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

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, ...

Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Step into a world of Pure Imagination on Gainesville’s Southwest side as Ripple Theatricals opens its doors with Charlie and ...

Studio TM: Gingerbread Houses

Let’s keep the gingerbread house year-round - sweet, pretty, and perfect front entry decoration! Come join us as a part ...

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 ...

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
November 23 - 29