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
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
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, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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
Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar
Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 6th from 9am - 1pm. We will have homemade ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.elitebaseballfl.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4851 NE 190th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 203 NW 1st ST Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 112 W Noble Ave, Williston, FL 32696-2028
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Dock Street Christmas Market
Join us for a lively street festival featuring arts and crafts vendors, festive holiday cheer and fun activities for the ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Dock Street Cedar Key, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fields of Grace Farmhouse by Lakeside Park 315 N Lake Avenue, Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 7700 SE 221st St, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Micanopy Holiday Stroll
All-day holiday gathering, shopping, cafes, live music, plein air artists, museum tours. Santa and Mrs. Claus 2 pm to 4 pm. Community ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Downtown Historic District NE 1st Street, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3249 W Railroad Ln, Bell, FL 32619
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy
Free Saturday sessions from 11:30 am-1:30 pm (when school is held on Fridays). Starting on September 13, 2025-May 16, 2026 What ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Community Collective: Family Joy Market
Free gently used items for kids 0-18, including toys, books, games, clothing, and more!
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Hilda Hair Salon 534 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuacommunitycollective.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Along University Avenue from W. 6th St. to 620 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Freddie Warmack Park, 24505 Newberry Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 east University Gainesville Fl
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 25370 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669-4252
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Sequential Artists Workshop SAW Draw Jam
Join us for SAW's IN-PERSON Draw Jam hosted at the SAW Oasis. This is a FREE event that occurs on ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1314 South Main Street #2, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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 ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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. ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, 4249 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 202 NE 1st St, Chiefland, FL 32626-0918
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 25435 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Vecinos Gainesville: Dominican Christmas Party
Christmas is coming to Vecinos this Saturday! Join us for the Dominican Christmas Party in Gainesville and experience a festive ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 208 W. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Adults $20, Children $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: City Hall 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 17353 US-27 ALT, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Heritage Park, NW 1st Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 7085 CR-214, Melrose, FL 32666-8941
- 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
CityLight's Christmas Celebration benefiting Alachua County Toys for Tots
We love partnering with Alachua County USMCR Toys For Tots and their goal to bring hope to children every Christmas. ...
- 9:15 am
- Location: CityLight Church 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: citylightgnv.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: glamcraftshow.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 7085 CR-214, Melrose, FL 32666-8941
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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
- 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Proball Academy 24815 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.nats-baseball.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:55 pm
- Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: arts.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 9700 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Olustee Park Downtown 169 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: The Oak Tree Plaza, 1414 NE 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: CLF Church 19817 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: ART Mainstage 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2800
- 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
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
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: ART Mainstage 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2800
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: 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 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 Farmers Market: Holiday Market
Mark your December calendars for the Holiday Festival. Farmers | Artisans | Crafters | Food | Family Friendly
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- 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
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 ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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, ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1000voicesofflorida.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:45 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Winter Fest at Millhopper Branch
Join us for a fun afternoon of games and activities to celebrate the Winter Season!
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Room A 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
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. ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10901 West Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 2020 NE 15th Street Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Project ATLAS: Free Autism Testing
Big news from the Melrose Center! We are thrilled to announce our incredible new initiative - Project ATLAS: Autism Testing, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 307 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Winterfest
Come make fun winter crafts, hands-on activities, and play games with your Homeschool Friends!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- 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
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: After School Art Club
Come make art with us! We’ll be doing a new art activity twice a month exploring the rich world of ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Branch HQ Makerspace Room 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teddy Bear & Friends Clinic
Enjoy a Sensory Story Time program with a librarian followed by resource sharing and family time with North Central Early ...
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Get Merry with the Florida Museum
Celebrate the holiday season with your local Museum at First Magnitude Brewery! Sip on brews, purchase fun gifts and make ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights: Out of this World
We’re launching the last Art After Dark | Museum Nights of the year and it will be Out of this ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- 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
Who We Play For: Free Heart Screening Event Alachua County
FREE EKG Screenings for 8th–12th Grade Athletes! Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death among high school athletes, and ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: OSMI 2nd Floor, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.whoweplayfor.org
- 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
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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- 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
