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November 23 - 29

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

Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner

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

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 ...

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

Studio TM: Holiday Frames

Now’s your chance to make your custom frame to hold your favorite pictures and place them on display just in ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Colorful Turkey

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Peekaboo Turkey

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

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

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 ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $30-$45
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Meizon Church: Thanksgiving Together

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

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Booking Holiday tours now on our website. This Thanksgiving, experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours 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 ...

Corks and Colors: Ornaments

Open 12-9pm Friday 11/28 for Walk Ins Paint your own pottery or canvas. Most people spend about 2 hours painting so ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $19.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $25 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $12.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Wooly 4 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5312
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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.

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ggcfl.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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, ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Booking Holiday tours now on our website. This Thanksgiving, experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours on Friday, November 28 ...

Gainesville Fine Arts Association: MADE Art Market

On Small Business Saturday, buy local artist made gifts this holiday season! Local art for sale with 26 artist vendors: ceramics, ...

AUK Market Small Biz Saturday Event

Goods, gifts and more on display by talented local vendors + makers at our open-air oasis on November 29! Come ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Winter Magic

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

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 ...

Studio TM: Thankful Mugs

It’s time to bring your imagination to life - it’s time to celebrate thankfulness! What are you thankful for? Maybe ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $19.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $25 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $12.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
November 23 - 29