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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! ...

Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social

Oh What Fun! Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by ...

Ray's Reindeer Rumble- 3v3 Soccer Tournament

The Reindeer Rumble is right around the corner! Ray’s Reindeer Rumble, named for the legendary Ray Rivera, highlights quick-paced 3v3 games. Each ...

Trenton Jingle Bell Jog 5K

Celebrate the holiday season with a fun, festive & energetic morning on the Nature Coast Trail! The Jingle Bell Jog ...

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, ...

Oak Hall Saturday Tours

Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...

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 ...

Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall

Come Enjoy a Holly Jolly Breakfast with Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall! Join us in the food court for a festive morning ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $10 per person, Family bundle (4 tickets) for just $30!
Kids under 2 attend for free!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas in Columbia Holiday Market

The City of Lake City will hold its Annual Christmas in Columbia Market on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. The Festival ...

Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch

We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas on the Ranch event at Cracker House Winery! Petting zoo, ...

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 ...

Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa

Experience the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa & his Reindeer! Join us for a cozy morning, ...

Naturals Toys for Tots Baseball Winter Camp

Featuring: Cincinnati Reds 3B Coach Willie Harris Pitching and defense training, base running, and individual training. All skills welcome | Open to ...

Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Christmas Under the Barn Craft Show

Over 40 vendors of crafts and boutique items. Something for everyone!

Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo

These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn to use a sewing machine ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Where Friendship Grows-Join Girl Scouts!

Come learn about Girl Scouts and troop openings while girls participate in fun activities. Girls who join will earn their ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Alligator Lake Park - 420 SE Alligator Glen, Lake City, FL 32025
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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, ...

Langan Acres Santa's Cookie Decorating Class

Christmas Cookie Workshop with Julie Mancini. Kids welcome with adult supervision. Come make cookies for Santa! Each box contains 6 undecorated ...

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 Christmas Parade

The Alachua Chamber hosts the City of Alachua’s Christmas Parade annually the second Saturday of December. The Parade features dozens ...

Alachua County Library Alachua 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 at Hawthorne 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 at Library Partnership 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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Snowman Slime

Welcome to Dirty Bird Art Co. in downtown Newberry! Kids are invited to come into the Studio and create their ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone with Santa

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

Holiday Pop-Up Markets at the AUK Market

Holiday Pop Up Market Saturday, December 13, 2025 Holiday Market Saturday, December 20, 2025

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!

Studio TM: Holiday Frames

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

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 ...

Two Hawk Hammock Country Circus

The 14th annual Two Hawk Country Circus is back with live music, circus shows, equestrian acts, kids activities and more!

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock 17950 Northeast 53rd Lane Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Tickets $17.85 Advanced | $23.18 Door | $14.64 Senior/Military Discount | Kids 12 and under FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam Junior

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Danscompany presents Cinderella

Save the Dates for Cinderella 2025! Showtimes are December 12 at 7 pm and December 13 at 1 pm and ...

Painting with a Twist: A Little Mean and Green

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

Painting with a Twist: All Ages! Retro Christmas

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

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 Artspace - Waldo Branch

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

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 ...

Boathouse Riverfront: Milk and Cookies with Santa on the Water

All aboard the Pride of Palatka for a 45-minute river adventure with the jolliest captain of them all — Santa ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Studio TM: Christmas Ornaments

It’s time to put some joy on the tree - come join us for some early ornament making that will ...

Barbergators Chorus and Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus presents Holiday Harmonies XII - A Musical Celebration

Together again for our twelfth holiday concert, Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus and Barbergators Chorus unite to share four-part and eight-part ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow

Come enjoy a "Music 360" experience for the whole family with Music 360: Let It Snow! This 30-minute full-dome show features ...

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 ...

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 ...

United Country Christmas Celebration

Join us for a festive celebration before the High Springs Christmas Parade. Hosted by your local United Country Real Estate ...

Christmas at Butler!

Get ready to celebrate Christmas at Butler! Join us Saturday, December 13, from 4 PM–7 PM for a festive evening ...

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Music 360 - Gustav Holst's The Planets

Join us for an immersive journey of sight and sound as you experience the majesty of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Step into a Winter Wonderland in Central Florida! Stroll through our glowing 20-acre botanical garden filled with sparkling lights, waterfalls, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
  • Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids (6–13): $5 | 5 & under: Free | Military/First Responders: $5 | Cedar Lakes Members (before 12/1): Free | (after 12/1): $5
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Ocala Christmas Parade

The Ocala Christmas Parade is celebrating its 70th Year Anniversary (1955-2025). Theme: Christmas Through the Decades

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month from 6-8 pm. From classic ...

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

Fun with Grinch & Whoville! First 3 weekends of Dec 5, 6, 7 & Dec 12, 13, 14 & Dec ...

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 ...

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

Lake Butler Christmas Parade

Following the City of Lake Butler Christmas Parade, Santa will stop by the Lake Butler Community Center to greet the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center Free Movie Night: Soul

Free Movie Night: Soul

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 ...

Danscompany presents Cinderella

Save the Dates for Cinderella 2025! Showtimes are December 12 at 7 pm and December 13 at 1 pm and ...

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 ...

Happy Hearts Farm: Parents Night Out Christmas Movies Under the Stars

Drop the kids off and parents get out for a well-deserved date night! • Cookout by the firepit • Animal activities • Hayrides ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us every second Saturday of the month for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe! Enjoy the smooth sounds ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Breakfast with Santa at Dave and Buster's

It's Time for Dave & Buster's Annual Breakfast with Santa! A Holly Jolly Magical Morning filled with fun & festivities for ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Dave and Buster's 3023 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Santa Ticket (Breakfast & Play) $36.45, Elf Ticket (Breakfast Only) $29.76
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Gainesville Cars and Coffee

Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...

Local Provisions Brunch with Santa

Step into a holiday wonderland at Local Provisions as Santa stops by for a magical and delicious family brunch. Our ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Local Provisions: 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 129, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: Kids are $19.95 and adults are $34.95
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Unity Holiday Concert

Unity of Gainesville, Florida presents Kona Harp Ensemble, the magic of Harps, Woodwinds, Voices and Orchestration featuring world music and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary December Farmers Moo-ket

A 100% plant-based farmers moo-ket! Join the pigs in their pasture, feed the cows treats (including Andre, the water buffalo), ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $5 suggested donation per person upon entry to the moo-ket
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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!

Skate Station Funworks Holiday Family Game Day

Holiday Family Game Day!

Studio TM: Gingerbread Houses

Let’s keep the gingerbread house year-round - sweet, pretty, and perfect front entry decoration! Come join us as a part ...

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 ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Sensory Story Time

Accessible for patrons on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Introduce children to the library and rhythms of ...

Corks and Colors: All Ages Snowglobe

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step-by-step and includes all materials ...

Winter Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park

We’re excited for our kids' day this Sunday. Join us from 12:30 pm-1 pm to play in some fake snow! ...

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. ...

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 ...

Newberry RC Park Racing for Toys

Come join us for our annual Toys for Tots benefit event! This year we’ll be collecting toys to deliver to ...

Pinspiration Gainesville Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

FULL! We are so excited Kim from Eat the Darn Cookie to Pinspiration Gainesville to teach us how to make ...

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: Other, Free

Ripple Theatricals Mary Poppins Auditions

Mary Poppins will be our second-ever show and will feature a cast of ALL AGES. Shows will run from March ...

Scouting America Rock Climbing Event

We are inviting all 5th graders and up to join us at our rock climbing event! Come and meet the ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: $16.25 plus tax per climber
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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, ...

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!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cozy Classroom Cottage Celebration

Join us for a heartwarming holiday event full of Santa magic, sweet treats, and cozy classroom fun! Here’s what’s in store: - ...

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

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 ...

Studio TM: Holiday Mugs

This is holidays, this is holidays, holidays, holidays! It’s time to decorate mugs with your favorite winter imaginations: even winter crossovers ...

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 ...

UF Women's Basketball vs University of West Georgia

Come out to the O’Dome on Sunday, December 14th as Gator Women’s Basketball takes on West Georgia! 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

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 ...

Gainesville Community Band: A Season of Music

Come join the Gainesville Community Band as we celebrate the festivities of the Holiday Season! December 14, 2025 at 3 pm ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Holiday Events, 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 ...

Community Hanukkah Party

Community Hanukkah Party

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

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

Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Step into a Winter Wonderland in Central Florida! Stroll through our glowing 20-acre botanical garden filled with sparkling lights, waterfalls, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
  • Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids (6–13): $5 | 5 & under: Free | Military/First Responders: $5 | Cedar Lakes Members (before 12/1): Free | (after 12/1): $5
  • Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

Fun with Grinch & Whoville! First 3 weekends of Dec 5, 6, 7 & Dec 12, 13, 14 & Dec ...

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

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 ...

Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Christmas Movie Night

Join us for a FREE family fun event! Children must be accompanied by an adult!

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

15December

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 ...

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Tender Week

Calling all Chicken Tender lovers! Chicken Tender Week kicks off Monday, December 15th and runs through Sunday, December 21st. Enjoy FREE ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Zaxbys 7300 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE 5 fingers with any meal purchase!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Gingerbread House Workshop

Still searching for that perfect holiday decoration? Come craft a gingerbread house with us to take home! All materials provided. Still ...

Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch

Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...

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 Tabletop Game Night

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

Florida Gators Gymnastics Hype Night

Hype Night

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 ...

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 ...

16December

Ichetucknee Springs State Park's Christmas Bird Count

Save the Date! Ichetucknee Springs State Park's Christmas Bird Count will be December 16th. What is the Christmas Bird Count? This is ...

Florida Museum of Natural History Tot Trot-FREE Day!

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

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 Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch

Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...

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 - Newberry Branch

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

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County: Alachua Information Session

Need help navigating early learning programs? We’ve got you. Join ELC Alachua for our Info & Resource Session where we’ll walk ...

Gift Certificates & More Customer Appreciation Day at P.F. Chang’s

Big News, GCM Members! We’re thrilled to partner again with P.F. Chang’s to bring an exclusive offer: Enjoy 50% OFF ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1516 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4055
  • Cost: Enjoy 50% OFF any entrée!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Tender Week

Calling all Chicken Tender lovers! Chicken Tender Week kicks off Monday, December 15th and runs through Sunday, December 21st. Enjoy FREE ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Zaxbys 7300 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE 5 fingers with any meal purchase!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum

Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...

Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Health Over the Holidays

Join us for the last Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue for 2025! We will have all sorts of tips for staying ...

La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting

State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom

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 Newberry Branch Perler Bead Studio

Design art with Perler beads, either using a template or your imagination. At this program, participants will design custom works of ...

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 ...

Santa Fe Saints Men's Basketball vs. Tallahassee State College

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

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.

17December

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Guided Walking Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Join experienced rangers on a guided nighttime hike, to learn ...

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 ...

Treehouse School at Bella Terra Hills: Big Dreamers

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

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 - Do you want to build a Snowman?

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

Story Time at the Zoo

Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Tender Week

Calling all Chicken Tender lovers! Chicken Tender Week kicks off Monday, December 15th and runs through Sunday, December 21st. Enjoy FREE ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Zaxbys 7300 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE 5 fingers with any meal purchase!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch

Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...

North Florida Sewing Center: Beginner Sewing Class

No experience is necessary and all materials and sewing machine will be provided for students. Learn to use a sewing machine ...

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 Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming

Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!

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 ...

UF Women's Basketball vs Florida A&M University

Come out to the O’Dome on Wednesday, December 17th as Gator Women’s Basketball takes on Florida A&M! Tipoff is at ...

  • 3:00 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

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: Read with a Dog at High Springs Branch

Therapy dogs love to be read to, so bring in your favorite book to read or choose one of ours. Children ...

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: Read with a Dog at Waldo Branch

Read a book to Sally, a beautiful greyhound dog. Read with a Dog is a program that allows shy readers ...

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 ...

Downtown Chanukah Festival

Join in the lighting of a giant menorah! Featuring: Live Music Band and Stage Performance, Children's Crafts, Hot Latkes, Sufganiyot, Menorah ...

Santa Fe Saints Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Florida State College

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

  • 5:00 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

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

Corks and Colors Clay Day: Pottery Wheel

This class is great for adults or kids (age 7+) with little or no experience! $125 includes all materials and instruction ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $125 includes all materials and instruction for 2 people to learn how to use the pottery wheel in a private class.
  • Website: www.corkscolors.com
  • Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital: Instructor Led VIRTUAL Newborn Care Class

This class covers feeding, bathing, diapering, health, comforting, and safety. It provides demonstration and will help to increase your confidence ...

Bronson First Baptist Church: Christmas on Court Street

Bronson… your new favorite Christmas tradition is almost here. Christmas on the Court! On December 17 from 6–9 PM, we’ll be ...

Inter Gainesville Soccer School Interest Meeting

Inter Gainesville is launching… a SCHOOL — and we want YOU to be a part of it! Join us for ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Florida Gators Men's Basketball vs. Saint Francis University

Come support the Gators Men's Basketball team as they take on Saint Francis University!

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Holiday Movie Night at South Main Station

Free family movie night on the lawn with a screening of Dr. Suess' The Grinch on Wednesday, December 17th from ...

Church at Triple Cross presents Birth of the Christ Child

Kings & Camels it’s a family affair. An outdoor event, bring a lawn chair. Concession stand available.

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 ...

18December

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 ...

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Christmas Event

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency. We are getting ready for Christmas! Writing letters to ...

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 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: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.

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 - Frosted Flakes

Welcome to the Sensory Studio. This week's theme is Frosted Flakes. Do you want to paint a snowflake? Process art and ...

Story Time at Depot Park

Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...

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 ...

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Tender Week

Calling all Chicken Tender lovers! Chicken Tender Week kicks off Monday, December 15th and runs through Sunday, December 21st. Enjoy FREE ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Zaxbys 7300 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE 5 fingers with any meal purchase!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

Mandalas for All: DIY Holiday Mandala Ornament

Mandalas For All with Evelyn Gretchen presents a holiday mandala workshop where participants will paint a mandala ornament to keep ...

Safe Kids North Central Florida: Celebration Pointe State Farm Good Neighbor - Car Seat Check Up

Car seats are available to eligible caregivers. Please contact jordyn.zyngier@ufhealth.org if you are in need of car seat assistance. A car ...

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 Origami Tree Ornaments - 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

UF Health Breastfeeding Class

The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding. Please schedule your childbirth classes so that ...

Grace Bible Church Gainesville Christmas Concert

We will be holding our GBC Christmas Concert at the Historic Thomas Center on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 7:00 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday

Soulful Holiday is a Motown fairytale — Cinderella’s courage, Christmas Carol’s redemption, and Hallmark’s heart — where the magic isn’t ...

19December

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 ...

Farm and Forest Friends at Morningside Nature Center

Third Friday of each month, September–May, from 10 am-11 am. Meet at the pavilion at Morningside Nature Center Venture through the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: Cost: $5 for first child, $2.50 for each additional child in your group (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Reindeer Games in the Park

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We're playing Reindeer Games in the park. Fun Christmas-themed games and ...

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park: Wood Stove Cooking

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park ,18700 S. County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: Event is free with paid park entry fee of $3.00 per vehicle.
  • Website: marjoriekinnanrawlings.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch

Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.

Gift Certificates and More Chicken Tender Week

Calling all Chicken Tender lovers! Chicken Tender Week kicks off Monday, December 15th and runs through Sunday, December 21st. Enjoy FREE ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Zaxbys 7300 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: FREE 5 fingers with any meal purchase!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions

Winter Break Sessions. December 19, 2025-January 5, 2026 (Close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $15.95, $5 Spectator Fee
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

Painting with a Twist: Mr. Snowy

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

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 ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: The Jolly Jammie Jam

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Dare to Be Different Youth Empowerment organization, along with MyTime Tutoring, are ...

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 ...

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

Easton Newberry Sports Archery Tournament 101

Once a month we’ll be having a special Funtastic Friday where coaches teach students the basics of competition and give ...

Chick-fil-A Alachua FL Christmas Craft Party

Get into the holiday spirit with us! Join our Christmas Craft Party on Friday, December 19th from 6:00–7:30 pm at ...

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

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.

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

Fun with Grinch & Whoville! First 3 weekends of Dec 5, 6, 7 & Dec 12, 13, 14 & Dec ...

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

Limitless Legends FC Soccer Meet Up

Can't wait to see you all for our December soccer meet-up! Limitless Legends FC is the first all-inclusive Adaptive soccer club ...

Gainesville Frisbee

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

Hawthorne Community Christmas Concert

Hawthorne’s Seventh Annual Christmas Concert is almost here — and this year’s event promises to be one of the most ...

Sun Country Sports Center Kids Night Out

Need some time to yourself? Let Sun Country be your babysitter for a couple of hours and enjoy some “me-time!” ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: Members: $28.50 | Non-Members $36.25 | Day of Event: $42.50
  • Website: suncountrysports.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas with the Currys at Heartwood Soundstage

The Currys return to Heartwood for their beloved Christmas with The Currys tour — a heartwarming night of harmonies, storytelling, ...

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...

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 Community Band: A Season of Music

Come join the Gainesville Community Band as we celebrate the festivities of the Holiday Season! December 14, 2025 at 3 pm ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker

The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this ...

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 ...

Skate Station Funworks Jolly Jingle Party

Come get in the holiday spirit with some jolly good fun! This Friday is our Jolly Jingle Party! Break out ...

Voices Rising Holiday Concert

Voices Rising Community Chorus will be joined in concert by guest cellist Timothy Mutschlecner in presenting two performances of “Sing ...

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 ...

Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday

Soulful Holiday is a Motown fairytale — Cinderella’s courage, Christmas Carol’s redemption, and Hallmark’s heart — where the magic isn’t ...

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