Gainesville Post Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
Thanksgiving attire, furry friends, and canned goods donations welcome! 8:30 am Registration | 9 am Start
- 8:30 am
- Location: 1811 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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, ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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
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
Girl Scout Daisies, Unicorn Party in Gainesville
Come play, do some crafts and learn about joining Girl Scouts! Step into a world of sparkle and imagination at ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.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
Cross Point Church of God Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner
Join us for our Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner at Cross Point Church of God on Sunday, November 30th at 5 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Cross Point Church of God 1001 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Smart Start at Zion Christmas
Friends, November flew by and we are excited to announce our wait for the next class is almost over! Christmas ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch Make-It Monday: Embroidery Bookmarks
Make your own winter bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn! Freestyle your design or use available patterns.
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gatorball Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts
December 1-4 Monday, December 1 8U: 5:30-7:30 Tuesday, December 2 9u/10u: 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, December 3 11u/12u 5:30-7:30 Thursday, December 4 13u/14u: 5:30-7:30 Ages: 8-14
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby 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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- 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 Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- 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
Gatorball Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts
December 1-4 Monday, December 1 8U: 5:30-7:30 Tuesday, December 2 9u/10u: 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, December 3 11u/12u 5:30-7:30 Thursday, December 4 13u/14u: 5:30-7:30 Ages: 8-14
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: gatorballtraining.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
Newberry Parks & Recreation Basketball Skills Camp
Get ready — next week is all about basketball at the Easton Sports Complex! We’re opening the gym every single ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Park Play Pals
Join the fun with this FREE playgroup tailored for awesome youth with special needs, led by our pals from Alachua ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.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
Gatorball Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts
December 1-4 Monday, December 1 8U: 5:30-7:30 Tuesday, December 2 9u/10u: 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, December 3 11u/12u 5:30-7:30 Thursday, December 4 13u/14u: 5:30-7:30 Ages: 8-14
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Matheson History Museum Cocoa & Culture: Sweet Stories from Trinidad to St. Augustine
Join Dr. Clarissa Carr and graduate researcher Anthea Grant of the University of Florida Historic Preservation Program for a fascinating ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Master Chorale presents Hurry Up, Holidays
Free holiday choral concert featuring the University of Florida Choral Union and the Gainesville Master Chorale.
- 7:30 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Impact Health 360: Holiday Market
Join us for our Annual Holiday Market — a festive celebration of Small Business Saturday and our incredible community of ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 2550 SW 76th St, Gainesville, FL 32608-0346
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Open Gym Schedule for the week of 12/01 - 12/07
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions
Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free event · No registration required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
United Country Real Estate Smith & Associates Pictures with Santa
Picture time is getting closer! Be sure you have your calendars marked for our annual Pictures with Santa event. Plus ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 934 E Wade St, Trenton, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gilchrist County Centennial Birthday Block Party
Gilchrist County is turning 100! We're just a few days away from the Centennial Birthday Block Party, and we can’t wait ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Gilchrist County Courthouse 112 S Main St #1004, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gatorball Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts
December 1-4 Monday, December 1 8U: 5:30-7:30 Tuesday, December 2 9u/10u: 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, December 3 11u/12u 5:30-7:30 Thursday, December 4 13u/14u: 5:30-7:30 Ages: 8-14
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Ravine Gardens State Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Please come to our Christmas Tree Lighting to celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season. Free to everyone.
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Elite Baseball Tryouts
9u-10u Spring 2026 Tryouts Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm Champions Park 11u-12u Spring 2026 Tryouts Friday, December 5 at 6 pm Champions Park 13u-18u Spring/Summer ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.elitebaseballfl.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
Yellow Acres Boutique: Christmas Open House With Santa
Join us for a magical evening of vintage Christmas charm! - Giveaways every 15 minutes - Hors d’oeuvres & wine - A real ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 24875 SW 17th Lane Suite 10, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Light-up Homestead Park
Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities presents Ringing in the Season with the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra
University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities presents Ringing in the Season with the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra. Free ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Free
- 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
Tri-County Outreach Thrift Store Christmas Sidewalk Sale
Lots of Christmas decor, name brand jackets, coats and jeans. Don't forget Side Walk has been changed to Friday due ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 708 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626-1102
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays
Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church developed with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions
Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free event · No registration required
- 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
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market Christmas Event
Get ready for a magical night of holiday cheer at the Annual Christmas Event at the Chiefland Farmers Flea Market! ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 1206 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Alachua Christmas on Main Street and Tree Lighting
Join us for Christmas on Main Street Tree Lighting, a festive evening filled with holiday cheer and family fun! This FREE ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free event!
- Website: www.cityofalachua.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Holiday Candlelight Shopping
Join us for a magical evening of holiday cheer as downtown businesses open their doors for a special Candlelight Shopping ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Downtown High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Light the Village at Haile Village Center
Save the Date! It’s time to light up the holidays! Join us at the Haile Village Center for Light the ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 5100 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-8143
- Cost: Free
- Website: engage.goenumerate.com
- Category: Free
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Santa
Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland attire as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
- Category: Free
University of Florida: Lighting of the Holiday Gator
Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends are invited to the sixth annual “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” from 5:30 to ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Canvas KIDS Jingle Jam
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and our Canvas Kids team has prepared an incredible night for you ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Canvas Church 15551 NW US Highway 441 Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.canvasfl.com
- Category: Free
Elite Baseball Tryouts
9u-10u Spring 2026 Tryouts Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm Champions Park 11u-12u Spring 2026 Tryouts Friday, December 5 at 6 pm Champions Park 13u-18u Spring/Summer ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.elitebaseballfl.com
- Category: Free
High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village
Fun with Grinch & Whoville! First 3 weekends of Dec 5, 6, 7 & Dec 12, 13, 14 & Dec ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Westside Baptist Church - Family Christmas Movie Night
Like popcorn and movies? Join our kids and families for Family Christmas Movie Night on Friday, December 5th, at 6:30 ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Free
Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert
Join us for Gainesville POPS' annual Christmas Concert. Admission is free and all are welcome. Christmas Concert 1 - Friday, December ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Light-up Homestead Park
Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Trenton Train Depot Movie Night: Polar Express
Join us for a movie night! We will be showing Polar Express. Entrance is free. Bring your blankets, pillows or chairs. ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Youth Chorus Holiday Concert
Join us for our annual Holiday Concert!
- 7:30 pm
- Location: St. Andrew's Church 2715 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvilleyouthchorus.com
- Category: Free
