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
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
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
Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs
Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Christmas Parade 6 pm Food, Crafts, Vendors, Live Christmas Music, Kids Zone and Santa!
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
Camp Kulaqua Road to Bethlehem
Come walk the Road to Bethlehem and experience a Live Production of the night of Jesus' birth. The “Road to Bethlehem” ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Non-ticketed free event
- Website: www.campkulaqua.com
- Category: Free
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The High Springs Historical Society will partner for the third consecutive year with Saint Bartholomew's Church. Our volunteers are hard at ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Williston Painting with Santa
Painting with Santa. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Greenhouse Church Christmas Family Movie Night
Get ready for a fun and festive evening! Join us for Family Movie Night as we kick off the holiday ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 11200 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: greenhousechurch.org
- Category: Free
Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival! In true Christmas spirit, local ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Grace at Fort Clarke Church Christmas Movie Night
Our annual Family Christmas Movie Night is almost here! Join us this Friday, December 12th, from 6-8 pm for an ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Grace at Fort Clarke Church 9325 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 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
Annasemble Orchestra Holiday Concert
We are delighted to invite you to the Annasemble Community Orchestra’s annual Holiday Concert! This year’s program will take you ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.annasemble.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
The Pentecostals of Gainesville: Unto Us – A Christmas Concert
Welcome to the fourth year of our annual Christmas concert! Our annual Christmas Concert is a joyful celebration for the ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: The Pentecostals of Gainesville 2022 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32607-1029
- Cost: free
- Website: www.thepentecostalsgnv.com
- Category: Free
Trenton Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Celebrate the holiday season with a fun, festive & energetic morning on the Nature Coast Trail! The Jingle Bell Jog ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Haile Farmer's Market Holiday Bazaar
Our annual Holiday Bazaar is on Saturday, December 13th! There’s no better place to get all of your holiday gifts, ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: portals.veracross.com
- Category: Free
Market at Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales Christmas Market
Come out to the Market At Melrose Farmers and Crafts Sales for a Christmas-themed market on December 13, 2025, from ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Mossman Hall 301 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Christmas Under the Barn Craft Show
Over 40 vendors of crafts and boutique items. Something for everyone!
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4631 NE 162nd CT, Williston, FL
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade
Annual Christmas Festival, 5K Rudolph Run and Lighted Christmas Parade. Free activities for the kids with meet and greet with ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 Trailhead Park 209 SW 1st Ave. Chiefland, FL 32626S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: www.chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Free
Kiwanis Christmas Parade & Market at Keystone Heights
The City of Keystone Heights is getting ready for an amazing Christmas season! We’ll kick off the celebration with the ...
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.keystoneheights.us
- Category: Free
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Toddler Meeting Second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Series Meeting Fourth Friday of the month at ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Merry Melrose Christmas Parade
Please come join us on Saturday, December 13th at 10 am in Melrose Florida for our Merry Melrose Christmas parade. Honorary ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: SR-26, from Center Street to the traffic light at SR-21, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: melrosefl.com
- Category: Free
Parks Motor Group of Gainesville: Santa Clause is Coming to Parks
Join us on Saturday, December 13, for a magical, family-friendly event! Santa will be in the Ford showroom. Perfect for ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 3333 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2307
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Holiday Extravaganza
Free pics with Santa or the Grinch (bring your camera!), free cookies for the kids, free bounce house, free music, ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: Free admission, Free parking
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Wild B Boutique Christmas At The Park
Join us for our Christmas At The Park market in downtown Williston at Heritage Park. Come shop with over 80 ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Christmas Parade
The Alachua Chamber hosts the City of Alachua’s Christmas Parade annually the second Saturday of December. The Parade features dozens ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.alachuachamber.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
Dukes Family Farms: Holly Jolly Farm Day with Santa
Come spend a cozy morning or early afternoon on the farm with us! Grab a photo and a cup of ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 7669 SW CR 796, Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
FREE College Readiness Workshops
Are you ready to take charge of your future? Join us for FREE College Readiness Workshops hosted by Oak Hall School, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607-3426
- Cost: free
- Website: www.oakhall.org
- Category: Free
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The High Springs Historical Society will partner for the third consecutive year with Saint Bartholomew's Church. Our volunteers are hard at ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- 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
Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc. Feeding the Hungry: Community Wellness Event
Join us on December 13, 2025, at Bo Diddley Plaza from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM for our 4th Annual ...
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Sam's Club Gainesville Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause
Come join us again this week to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause. 12 pm-2 pm on December 13 and 14!
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4001 SW 30th Place, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Mr and Mrs Claus Visit Deep Creek Game Farm
Santa & Mrs. Claus Are Coming to Visit! December 13th at 12:30 pm-2:00 pm during our farm swap! Bring the whole ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Snowman String Art - Archer Branch
Enjoy creating a snowman using hand sewing and string art techniques. We'll have fun making a snowman to hang up at ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Leslie Tharp Designs Holiday Open House
Join us from 2-7 pm for the Holiday Open House! This year's ornament is an Anhinga! Ornament forging is available from ...
- 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Unit 12, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.leslietharp.com
- Category: Free
Smart Start at Zion Christmas Party and Market
Saturday afternoon we'll have our Smart Start Annual Christmas Party! Everything starts at 3 p.m. and we'll have stations and ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
United Country Christmas Celebration
Join us for a festive celebration before the High Springs Christmas Parade. Hosted by your local United Country Real Estate ...
- 3:30 pm
- Location: United Country Real Estate | Smith & Associates at the corner of Main St and 441, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Christmas at Butler!
Get ready to celebrate Christmas at Butler! Join us Saturday, December 13, from 4 PM–7 PM for a festive evening ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Parking Lot behind P.F. Chang's, Butler Town Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- 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
Camp Kulaqua Road to Bethlehem
Come walk the Road to Bethlehem and experience a Live Production of the night of Jesus' birth. The “Road to Bethlehem” ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Non-ticketed free event
- Website: www.campkulaqua.com
- Category: Free
Light Up Tioga
This year’s Light Up Tioga will now be held Saturday, December 13th from 5-8 pm, and all proceeds will benefit ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce: Newberry Movie in the Park - The Polar Express
The Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Newberry, invites the community to a festive Movie ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Ocala Christmas Parade
The Ocala Christmas Parade is celebrating its 70th Year Anniversary (1955-2025). Theme: Christmas Through the Decades
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1739 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL
- Cost: free
- 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
High Springs Christmas Parade
We are so excited to invite you to this year’s Christmas parade! A Charlie Brown Christmas Theme. If you wish to ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Main Street Downtown High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: highsprings.com
- Category: Free
Lake Butler Christmas Parade
Following the City of Lake Butler Christmas Parade, Santa will stop by the Lake Butler Community Center to greet the ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 155 NW 3rd St Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Christmas Tree Lighting
Come along for a festive celebration as we light the Christmas tree and sing carols together. Enjoy hot chocolate and ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville 11604 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- Light of the World: From the Beginning of Time
A powerful Christmas Concert that shares the story of Jesus' life-changing love from the beginning of time! There will be ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Free
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center Free Movie Night: Soul
Free Movie Night: Soul
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.com
- Category: Free
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. Well & Good Tidings
Well & Good Tidings is coming up on Saturday, December 13th—and our hearts are already feeling three sizes bigger. Join us ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 325 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-4236
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
McIntosh: Keeping McIntosh Merry and Bright
Join the Fun on December 13, 2025! Santa Claus comes to town on a firetruck led by a parade of ...
- 6:45 pm
- Location: McIntosh, FL 32664
- 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
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
City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Elf
The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Elf Film will begin at 8 p.m. Come enjoy a ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Church of God Christmas Extravaganza
December 14th is our Christmas Extravaganza Service! It’s going to be a wonderful Christmas celebration, and we want to invite ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Unity Holiday Concert
Unity of Gainesville, Florida presents Kona Harp Ensemble, the magic of Harps, Woodwinds, Voices and Orchestration featuring world music and ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free / Monetary Donations Encouraged
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Buddy's Home Furnishings: Santa Sunday
Santa Sunday - December 14th! Bring the whole family out for a festive day of holiday cheer at Buddy’s! Join us ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 1108 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4372
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Sam's Club Gainesville Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause
Come join us again this week to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause. 12 pm-2 pm on December 13 and 14!
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4001 SW 30th Place, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Greater Gainesville Yuletide Pop-Up Market
Join us for a Yuletide Pop-Up Market! We're bringing in vendors from all over Greater Gainesville for your shopping pleasure. ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Depot Event Space 149 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7005
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Linocut Cards Art Class with Leslie Peebles
Award-winning Artist and Educator Leslie Peebles teaches a special on linocut Cards just in time for the holidays. In conjunction with ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5234
- Cost: Free and open to the public.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Porters Quarters Winter Music & Vendor Market
Join us here at Porters Quarters Community Farm for our Winter Music & Vendor Market! We’re celebrating community, creativity, and the ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 518 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32602
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Chanukah Factory at Lowe’s
Participants will receive a worker’s apron, hot latkes and doughnuts, craft their own Menorah, Chanukah craft, Dreidels, gelt, and more!
- 1:30 pm
- Location: 2564 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free of charge, donations appreciated
- Website: jewishgator.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Holiday Mingle
Bring your friends and family for a celebration of this year's conservation victories! Enjoy light food, drinks, and plenty of ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Free
Sunday with Santa at Blackadder Brewing
Hi Kids (and Big Kids)! Santa's back at Blackadder Brewing! Have your wish lists ready for the big guy in ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing, 618-A NW 60th St, Gainesville FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- Light of the World: From the Beginning of Time
A powerful Christmas Concert that shares the story of Jesus' life-changing love from the beginning of time! There will be ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Free
TeShaJConsulting Christmas Toy Drive Giveaway
Join us for a heart–warming Christmas Toy Drive Giveaway as we spread joy, laughter, and holiday cheer to our little ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Registration Ticket Required – Limited Tickets Drive Up & Pull Up
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Young Annasemble Holiday Concert
Don’t miss a festive afternoon on the Porch at the Cade Museum as the Young Annasemble Orchestra presents their annual ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.annasemble.org
- 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
Hoggtowne Bronze presents Christmas at the Matheson concert: Dancing Through the Snow
Hoggtowne Bronze presents our 1st Annual 'Christmas at the Matheson' concert, "Dancing Through the Snow" on December 14 at 4:00 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Camp Kulaqua Road to Bethlehem
Come walk the Road to Bethlehem and experience a Live Production of the night of Jesus' birth. The “Road to Bethlehem” ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Non-ticketed free event
- Website: www.campkulaqua.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
North Central Baptist Church: Smoky Mountain Christmas
Smoky Mountain Christmas, Featuring the Privette Family. Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 6 pm for an evening of ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: North Central Baptist Church 8001 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: northcentral.life
- Category: Free
Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Christmas Movie Night
Join us for a FREE family fun event! Children must be accompanied by an adult!
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 4631 NE 162nd CT, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Pentecostals of Gainesville: Unto Us – A Christmas Concert
Welcome to the fourth year of our annual Christmas concert! Our annual Christmas Concert is a joyful celebration for the ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: The Pentecostals of Gainesville 2022 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32607-1029
- Cost: free
- Website: www.thepentecostalsgnv.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
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
