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04December

Impact Health 360: Holiday Market

Join us for our Annual Holiday Market — a festive celebration of Small Business Saturday and our incredible community of ...

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym

Open Gym Schedule for the week of 12/01 - 12/07

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch Story Time

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story times led by library staff in the Alachua Branch Library. ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers

Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch

Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch

Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch

Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more Fun interactive program with fingerplays, music, art, and puppets. This ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Trees

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

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Little Dreamers

Our Waldorf inspired program aims at offering to the children opportunities to ignite their inner creativity and sense of wonder. ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Story Time

Caregivers, bring your young children every Thursday to hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, and have fun. Story Time is a ...

Alachua County Library: Story Time at Micanopy Branch

Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time. Join us for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles, and activities at ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Skate Station Funworks

Calling all Homeschoolers, come to Skate Station. Tiny Tots is now new and improved! They have expanded the age to ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission is $10 per child.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Tiny Tots & Homeschoolers Skate

Calling all Homeschoolers, Tiny Tots is now new and improved! We have expanded the age to now include anyone 10 ...

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 ...

UF Health Lactation Drop-in Clinic

The Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is here to address your concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Expectant parents are welcome to ask ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch: Read with a Dog

Come join us and read to a furry friend! This program is in partnership with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts

Join us in the HQ MakerSpace room every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

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.

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

Alachua County Public Schools: Parent Academy Webinars

Join us for our weekly Thursday night Parent Academy webinars. The free webinars are intended to provide you with information ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Kpop Demon Hunters Art Workshop

Unleash your creativity with the Kpop Demon Hunters Art Workshop, designed for kids aged 5 and up! Choose your favorite ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays

By Flip Hobler & Cindy Marcus | Directed by Claude Smith After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve ...

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 ...

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
05December

Toys Tour

Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

Cade Museum Design + Doodle Lab

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up ...

Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch

Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...

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 ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...

Dave's New York Deli Chess Club

Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...

Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Time for our 9th Annual Christkindlmarkt! Join us for our outdoor holiday market featuring ...

PunkOuter Games Kids D&D Adventure League

Kids Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League – Every Friday at PunkOuter Games! Calling Gainesville's young heroes! Join our weekly Kids D&D ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2441 NW 43rd St Suite 27a, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Entry is $15 per child for a single guest session or $50 per month league membership (four sessions)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Other

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 ...

Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Artisans' Guild Gallery Holiday Open House & Ornament Sale

It is that wonderful time of year! Celebrate with us at our 55th Annual Holiday Open House.. this year it ...

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! ...

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 ...

Florida Gators Softball Winter Camps

The Florida Gators Softball Program is pleased to offer the following camps for winter of 2025 at the home of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Prescription Outdoors Photos with Santa

Step into the magic of Christmas at Prescription Outdoors! Join us for an evening filled with festive fun - photos ...

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, ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Trinity United Methodist Church: Parent’s Night Out

Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays

Join us every Friday for a great night of shooting and games! Tic-Tac-Toe, Battle Ship, Bowling with Bows, you name ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: Funtastic Rate $15, Equipment Rental $8 (Sold at Check-in), Facility Members and Club Members shoot free, price will be discounted at checkout.
  • Website: eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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 ...

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.

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Diwali - Circus of Lights

Celebrate Diwali like never before at the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase! Supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County and ...

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun for the whole family. It's a Christmas tradition for SO MANY families ...

  • 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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

UF RecSports: First Fridays Parent’s Night Out

Join us for First Fridays—a monthly night of games, crafts, active play, and more for kids ages 5–12. Pizza and ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: recsports.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Flip Factory Zone Friday Night Lights

Unlimited Jump, Laser Tag, Skycoaster, Bumper Cars, Rocks Climbing, Jungle Gym & Rope Course Friday Nights from 7-9 pm. Customers ages ...

Gainesville Big Band presents A Big Band Christmas

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents a Big Band Christmas with TWO performances this year! ...

Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert

Join us for Gainesville POPS' annual Christmas Concert. Admission is free and all are welcome. Christmas Concert 1 - Friday, December ...

Heartwood Presents Fall-La-La: A Holiday A Cappella Showcase

The holidays are almost here! And you know what they say, “The best way to spread [Holiday] cheer is singing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays

By Flip Hobler & Cindy Marcus | Directed by Claude Smith After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve ...

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 Youth Chorus Holiday Concert

Join us for our annual Holiday Concert!

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV ...

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to ...

06December

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Santa Paws 5k-9 & 10k-9

The 4th Annual Santa Paws 5K-9 & 10K-9 is coming to town December 6th at Westside Park in Gainesville, Florida! We’re ...

Saint Francis Catholic Academy: Breakfast with Santa

Join us for a magical morning at Saint Francis Catholic Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 8:30 AM to ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7 for adults and $5 for children (K-8th Grade)
  • Website: www.sfcawolves.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Toys Tour

Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar

Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 6th from 9am - 1pm. We will have homemade ...

Dudley Farm Fall Farm and Cane Festival

See an original Florida working farm from the post-Civil War to the 1940s as they grind sugar cane and boil ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W. Newberry Road Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: $8 per vehicle
  • Website: www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Florida Gators Baseball Winter Prospect Camp

The Florida Gators Baseball program is pleased to be offering our Winter Prospect Camp. This camp is designed to help ...

Florida Gators Softball Winter Camps

The Florida Gators Softball Program is pleased to offer the following camps for winter of 2025 at the home of ...

Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga

Join us the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 am for Gainesville Cars & Coffee! This family-friendly car meet ...

High Springs Holly Jolly Thrift Crawl

I’m so excited to present a local thrift crawl in our small town. This crawl will start at Colsie Coffee, ...

Living History Saturday at Morningside Nature Center

First Saturday of the month September–May, from 9 am–1 pm at the Living History Farm. Step back in time at ...

Sweet Berry Farms Christmas Market and Santa

The Christmas Market at Sweet Berry Farms LLC is a shopping experience that provides a spectacular one stop shopping event ...

The Home Depot Kids Workshops- Holiday Cocoa Mug

Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month ...

The Little Cafe Santa Visit

Quick Santa Update! We really wanted to offer tickets to reserve spots to see Santa, but with our little café ...

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #6

The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines archery has to offer. ...

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 ...

Alachua Conservation Trust: Trail Accessibility Event

On Saturday, December 6, Alachua Conservation Trust, the Florida Trail Association, and Florida State Parks will host a Trail Accessibility ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Crafty Gemini Maker’s Market & Youth Biz Fair

We are hosting a fabric/sewing supply shopping event right here in Alachua, FL this weekend! And because we wanted to take ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

Dixie J's Home Decor and Vintage Treasures Christmas Market

Come join us for our Christmas Market on December 6th from 10 am-2 pm. The vendors in the store will ...

Dock Street Christmas Market

Join us for a lively street festival featuring arts and crafts vendors, festive holiday cheer and fun activities for the ...

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, ...

Festival at Fort King

Step into the early 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! Historic themed crafts, games, demonstrations, reenactments, artillery, archaeology, artists, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Fields of Grace Christmas Market

Join Us for the Fields of Grace Christmas Market! Get ready for a festive celebration at our Christmas Market, where ...

Girl Scout Saturdays: Nature Senses and Art

Your senses come alive in nature! Come participate in an exciting nature scavenger hunt, listen to nature sounds, sniff out ...

Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival

The Woman’s Club of Hawthorne, FL and American Legion Post 0230 will be taking on the festival and parade this ...

Holiday Kid's Craft Fair hosted by the United Church of Gainesville

Join us at the United Church of Gainesville on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10 am-12 pm for UCG's Annual ...

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour

We have a guided tour the first Saturday of every month at 10 am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Operation Santa Delivery

Santa is coming to town by ShandsCair Helicopter! Come join the fun on the North Fields at Santa Fe College ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College North Fields, Intersection of NW 39th Ave and NW 91st Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Marketplace in the Gardens & Santa

Market Place in the Gardens. In the auditorium (due to weather), Santa is flying in from the North Pole with ...

Robertson Vet Clinic Open House

Join us for our exciting Grand Reopening Celebration on December 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where friends, family, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Robertson Vet Clinic 490 NW 60th Street, Suite 2 Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Saint Francis Catholic Academy Christmas Market

Celebrate the Season at Saint Francis Catholic Academy’s First-Ever Christmas Market! Join us on December 6 from 10 AM to 5 ...

Time Machine Tour at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Embark on a captivating journey through Ichetucknee’s rich history! This guided van tour takes you to the site of the ...

Trinity United Methodist Church: Christmas Fun Parent’s Day Out

Parents, it's time for a well-deserved break! Drop your children off for a fun-filled evening with dinner, a craft, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: $20-$25
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Other

Two Old Goats Farm and Playtime Open Day

Farm Day is Saturday, December 6th, from 10 am-1:30 pm. Petting zoo, pony rides, games, farm tour, and hay ride ...

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement (Saturday Special) - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Saturday Special Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Saturday Story Time

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

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - High Springs Branch

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

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Tower Road Branch

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

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Holiday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

D1 Training Gainesville Winter Combine

Calling all North Central Florida athletes — it’s time to see how you stack up! Join us for the D1 Training ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: D1 Training Gainesville, 4600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $25 per athlete, FREE for current D1 Training Gainesville members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Town of Bell Christmas Festival and Parade

Times will be different this year! 9:30 am-10:45 am - Booth Check in/set up; all vendors must be setup with their ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

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 ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Alachua Community Collective: Family Joy Market

Free gently used items for kids 0-18, including toys, books, games, clothing, and more!

Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Time for our 9th Annual Christkindlmarkt! Join us for our outdoor holiday market featuring ...

City of Gainesville Holiday Parade & Events

Bring the family to downtown Gainesville on Saturday, December 6 for A Very GNV Holiday Parade! Starting at noon, enjoy ...

Gainesville Harley-Davidson's Chili Cookoff

Think you have what it takes to be Gainesville Harley-Davidson’s next Chili Champion? Gather your team and sign up to ...

Kicking with Kindness - Malachi Lancaster Toy Drive

In honor of Malachi Lancaster join us for a community event celebrating the life, love, and kindess of Malachi; a ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School Presents: Prairie Buds

New class for 3-5 year olds, Praire Buds! Fall Prairie Buds Sessions starting September 27th! 1 day nature & sensory play ...

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies: Zootopia 2

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

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

City of Gainesville Holiday Kids' Dance Party

Get ready to boogie at the ultimate Holiday Kids' Dance Party with DJ E-Lo! Let's dance, sing and celebrate the holidays ...

Fathom presents The Magic Flute Encore

The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to movie theaters worldwide ...

Momentum Dance Presents Winter Recital – Holiday Fantasy

Momentum Dance Presents 5th Annual “Holiday Fantasy” Recital

Painting with a Twist: All Ages! 3 Sizes Because of U

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

Repurpose Project Clothing Swap

Join us Saturday, December 6th, from 1:00-4:00 at the Repurpose Project Community Center for our monthly Clothing Swap! Bring up to ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

“A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, ...

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Holiday Harp Music

Come enjoy an array of enchanting holiday melodies to celebrate the festive spirit of the season with harpist Nina Krengel.

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch: Reading with A Ranger "The Secret River" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Join us for a special Story Time with Ranger Cook from the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park. Ranger Cook ...

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Diwali - Circus of Lights

Celebrate Diwali like never before at the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase! Supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County and ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

Holiday at Santa Fe College

SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium, and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thrilling performance that captivates ...

Newberry Main Street Christmas Market

Newberry Main Street is proud to host the annual Christmas Market in the park in conjunction with the City of ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. St. Petersburg College

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

  • 2:00 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

Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam

Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted by SAW Alumni Amy Lindroth and Elli Rhodes! This is a 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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Coke Holiday Caravan at Celebration Pointe

We are excited to share the Coke Holiday Caravan will join us at Celebration Pointe on Saturday, December 6, 2025. ...

Gal Pal Beauty Lounge: Stuff Your Stocking Christmas Trunk-or-Treat

Grab your jammies and join us for a holly jolly night of Christmas fun! Kids, wear your favorite pajamas and bring ...

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting

We are planning an old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting with special events including Christmas train crafts, train rides, a special visit ...

Holiday Lights Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center

Experience the magic of the season at the City of Gainesville's annual Holiday Lights Celebration! Join us for a festive evening ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Holiday Open House at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join Florida Park Service staff in this merry weather and experience the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: This program is free with paid park entry of $3 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Newberry Firehouse Gallery Puppet Show & Holiday Event

The Newberry Firehouse Gallery is hosting a kid-friendly puppet show on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5 pm with one ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

City of Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting

The most magical night of the year is back! We will launch another "Winter" Season right here, in the Christmas ...

Holiday at Santa Fe College

SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium, and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thrilling performance that captivates ...

Holy Family Catholic Church Christmas Cantata and Santa

We will have our free annual Christmas Cantata inside the church this year! Afterwards, we will have cookies and photos ...

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun for the whole family. It's a Christmas tradition for SO MANY families ...

  • 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: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Williston Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland

Join the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and its supportive community partners as we kick off the Christmas season with ...

Lake Area Bible Church presents The Night to Remember

LABC’s annual Christmas production filled with music, captivating story, and dance! Join us and invite someone for The Night to Remember. Saturday, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

“A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, ...

Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays

By Flip Hobler & Cindy Marcus | Directed by Claude Smith After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve ...

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

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV ...

07December

Toys Tour

Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...

Florida Gators Softball Winter Camps

The Florida Gators Softball Program is pleased to offer the following camps for winter of 2025 at the home of ...

Sensory Santa at the Oaks Mall

Santa is making an early pit stop on Sunday, December 7th, sneaking in before the mall even yawns awake! It's ...

Festival at Fort King

Step into the early 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! Historic themed crafts, games, demonstrations, reenactments, artillery, archaeology, artists, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

GLAM Holiday Craft Show

Come join us on Sunday, Dec. 7 for the 17th annual winter edition of GLAM Craft Show, once again at ...

Lake Area Bible Church presents The Night to Remember

LABC’s annual Christmas production filled with music, captivating story, and dance! Join us and invite someone for The Night to Remember. Saturday, ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Sundays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Crafty Gemini Maker’s Market & Youth Biz Fair

We are hosting a fabric/sewing supply shopping event right here in Alachua, FL this weekend! And because we wanted to take ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Swamp Axe Co. Family Day Sunday

Make Sunday a Family Fun Day at Swamp Axe! Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

Appleton Museum of Art: Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event

Join us for a memorable ASL experience featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus! Get your photo taken and receive a downloadable ...

Gainesville Oddities Market with Santa

Bring the Kids Free Photos With Santa! Join us at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza for a free, all-ages event ...

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions

We are a newly formed nature immersion program located in Gainesville, FL. Our Prairie Babies program is designed for children ...

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Snoopy

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and ...

Naturals Baseball Spring Tryouts

Ages 9u-14u Practice 2x/wk Competitive Play 2x/mo Learn mental preparedness Owned by ex-MLB and minors 9-11U from 1 pm-2:30 pm 12-14U from 3 pm-4:30 pm

The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol

“A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, ...

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

UF Carillon Annual Holiday Concert

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV ...

Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays

By Flip Hobler & Cindy Marcus | Directed by Claude Smith After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve ...

Gainesville Big Band presents A Big Band Christmas

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents a Big Band Christmas with TWO performances this year! ...

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

Gainesville Juniors Volleyball Club Boy’s Volleyball Training

We're bringing on the boys! Join us for our very first boys' training program. Boys of all ages welcome! Evaluation, ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

UF Women's Basketball vs University of South Alabama

Come out to the O’Dome on Sunday, December 7th as Gator Women’s Basketball takes on South Alabama! Tipoff is at ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Capella Nova Gainesville Community Choir presents Ideas of Winter

Capella Nova Gainesville community choir warmly invites you to experience the magic of winter at our concert on Sunday, December ...

Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

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 ...

Lake City Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Celebration

The City of Lake City will hold its annual "Light Up The Night" Christmas tree celebration in Olustee Park in ...

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Come sing and hear lessons and carols for Advent and Christmas. At 4:30 p.m. the Gainesville Brass Quintet and First ...

PASSAGE Family Church Journey to Bethlehem Marketplace - A Community Christmas Experience

Join us for “Journey to Bethlehem Marketplace - A Community Christmas Experience” on Sunday, December 7th! Step into the heart of ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

CLF Church presents All About That Baby Christmas Musical

Bring the whole family to experience All About That Baby, a sheepishly funny children's musical presentation of the blessed story ...

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Open Auditions: Julius Caesar

Auditions: December 7-8, 7 PM Showing January 16-February 1, 2026 | Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM Open ...

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 ...

08December

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 ...

Speech4Kids of Gainesville Chatterbox Kids

Chatterbox Kids (under 3 years old) 10 am Come join us for an hour of sensory play and language stimulation with ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

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 ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

PunkOuter Games Pokemon League Casual

Join PunkOuter's Pokémon League Sunday and Monday for casual Pokémon play! One of our Pokémon Professors will lead Trainers in setting ...

PunkOuter Games Tabletop Game Night

Join us for our weekly tabletop game night! Please bring your favorite tabletop game or borrow one from our lending ...

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 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Open Auditions: Julius Caesar

Auditions: December 7-8, 7 PM Showing January 16-February 1, 2026 | Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM Open ...

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...

09December

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature ...

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: Baby 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 Waldo Branch: Story Time

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

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Newberry Branch

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! Kids can sing and dance while learning early language skills. This program uses music to ...

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

Alachua County Library Baby Time - Tower Road Branch

Please come sing, move, and learn with your little ones. This program is aimed at children under one year old, ...

Archer Farmers Market: Holiday Market

Mark your December calendars for the Holiday Festival. Farmers | Artisans | Crafters | Food | Family Friendly

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 & ...

Alachua County Library Newberry Branch: Nintendo Switch Free Play

Battle, race, and dance your way through a lineup of fan-favorite Nintendo Switch games for two hours of nonstop fun. Grab ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Headquarters Library

Join us in Youth Services where you can read your favorite story to a furry friend. Dodi, a miniature Dachshund therapy ...

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Future Stars: Orange Ball 1

Clinic for older beginners or those new to the game. Focus on correct grips, ready position, shadow strokes, forehands, backhands, ...

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

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

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Yellow Ball 1

For players aiming to play tournaments, high school tennis, or higher. Emphasizes match play and competitive readiness. Tuesday 5:00 PM to ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions: Orange Ball 2

Where real tennis starts. Players begin to compete, serve correctly, and engage in match play and competition. The program continues ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

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 ...

1000 Voices of Florida, INC: Holiday Unity Orchestra and Choral Concert

Third Annual Holiday Unity Community Concert, a complimentary event open to the public, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, ...

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...

POP Culture RAMA Gainesville: Gundam TCG Weekly Store Tournamnent

Gundam TCG every Tuesday at 7 PM.

10December

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 ...

Sun Country Open Gym Stay & Play (Ages 5 & Under)

Enjoy a fun-filled open play session in a safe, engaging environment! *Every Wednesday Morning, Friday Morning, and Saturday Afternoon* Designed for kids ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Millhopper Branch

Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program. This program will be held from ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Preschool Story Time

Read, laugh, and sing with us for Preschool Story Time. Librarians and library staff will read tales and lead activities perfect ...

Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch

Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Jingle Bells

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

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at The Windsor of Gainesville

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at The Windsor of Gainesville. Join us for Christmas music, crafts, and a visit ...

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...

Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Hunter's Crossing 1 Year Celebration

Time flies when you’re scoopin’ Ice, and we can’t believe it’s already a year here at Jeremiah’s Ice Hunter’s Crossing, ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5200 NW 43rd Street Ste 508, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Tadpole mini, small, AND medium treats all day long!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch

Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as ...

Gainesville Fire Rescue Fire Station Holiday Open House with Santa

Join us for a festive and family-friendly evening at the fire station! This free community event is the perfect way ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library: Read with a Dog at Alachua Branch

Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch

Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.

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 ...

Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Whatchamacallit Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, ...

Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Tower Road Branch

Come join us for a LEGO building adventure! All supplies will be provided. No registration required.

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

Painted Planet Children's Drawing Class

Children’s drawing class every Wednesday from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. For ages 6 and up.

Play Tennis Gainesville Tiny Toons: Red Ball

A continuation of Tiny Toons 1 for players who have shown proficiency in basic strokes and can focus for an ...

Alachua County Library: Winter Fest at Millhopper Branch

Join us for a fun afternoon of games and activities to celebrate the Winter Season!

Play Tennis Gainesville Champions Green Ball

Players work on all strokes and begin to understand different spins (flat and topspin). The focus is on understanding first ...

Play Tennis Gainesville High Performance: Yellow Ball 2

Advanced beginner to intermediate level Jr. player. Players will be grouped together based on skill level. Players will develop basic ...

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
  • Website: stephenfostercso.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led Virtual Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping Combo - (4-hr class) This class covers breastfeeding basics and includes access to our free online breastfeeding ...

Trinity UMC: Christmas Dinner and Cantata

An Advent Celebration Dinner | December 10, 2025 | 5:30-7 PM | Worship Center Invite friends and register now for an ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
  • Cost: free
  • Website: trinitygnv.org
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Gainesville Legends Travelball Tryouts

Spring Tryouts December 10th! 10U-12U 2 practices a week, 2 tournaments a month

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Champions Park Of Newberry-Field 12, 24617 SW 30th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free tryout
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Auditions/Tryouts

The Rock of Gainesville presents The Bethlehem Beat

Make plans to Kick-off to Christmas with us on Wednesday, December 10th, at 6PM at our North Campus Worship Center. ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Christmas Tree

Class is 6:30-8:30pm is perfect for people with any level of experience— even if you’ve never touched clay before!. Arrive 10 ...

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...

PASSAGE Family Church Christmas Cantata

PASSAGE Family Church is excited to host the annual Christmas Cantata on Wednesday, December 10th! This year's theme is "Singing ...

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