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21December

Greenhouse Church Christmas Extravaganza

We’ve planned an amazing day for the whole family with holiday treats, an outdoor Christmas party with inflatables, a petting ...

Metro Diner: Brunch with Santa

Santa's coming to town! Join us from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, December 21st for Brunch with Santa! Stop ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Metro Diner 2130 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

SonLife Church of Christ: Christmas Worship Service and Lunch Party with Santa

Please join us on Sunday, Dec 21st at 10am-noon for our Christmas worship service and lunch party with Christmas carols, ...

Meet Santa at Gainesville Harley-Davidson

Santa’s rolling into Gainesville Harley! Join us for pictures and games with Santa, burgers & hotdogs hot off the grill, ...

Unity of Gainesville Christmas Concert

The community is invited to celebrate the season at Unity of Gainesville, Florida's Annual Christmas Concert. An inspiring musical event ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Unity of Gainesville, Florida - 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free to attend, but space is limited. Families and community members are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Ocala Downtown Market: Winter Wonderland

Step into a Winter Wonderland! Join us for a magical holiday market full of festive cheer, delicious food, and family ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Market 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Studio TM: Christmas Ornaments

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

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
  • Website: www.hailehomestead.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Corks and Colors: All Ages Christmas Tree

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

Last Minute Lucy-Holiday Shopping Event

Join us for a holiday shopping event supporting local small businesses!

Painting with a Twist: Vintage Christmas Cats

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

SOLD OUT! “A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Join the ghosts of Christmas ...

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
  • Cost: $45-$65, Seniors and Students $45
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer is on a quest to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker doll ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Tickets on Sale Soon!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Barn at Lakeside Ranch: Milk, Cookies & the Message of Christ

Please join us for this FREE community event! - Bring the kiddos to visit with Santa Clause - Participate in holiday crafts ...

Dance Alive National Ballet presents Class with Clara

Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of The Nutcracker ballet for a fun filled ballet class onstage! Training is not required. ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $25 tickets only need to be purchased for class participants, spectators may attend for free.
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events

Community Menorah Lighting at Congregation B'nai Israel

Join us to light the menorah, enjoy a nosh and Hanukkah Festiveness on the 8th night!

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: 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: Holiday Events

Christmas from the Hart

Come out to Hart Springs Park on the 3rd Weekend from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and experience the wonder ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Hart Springs 4240 SW 86th Ave, Bell, FL 32619
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: hartsprings.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
  • Cost: free
  • Category: Holiday Events
22December

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: Holiday Events

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Paint a Gingerbread Man

Customize your own clay gingerbread man with paint and other craft supplies. Once you’re done, he can be fashioned into ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters Library (HQ Makerspace Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Holiday 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: 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: Holiday Events

Gainesville Juniors Volleyball Club Holiday 4 v. 4 Tournament

Back by popular demand! Holiday 4 v. 4 Tournament for youth and adult players.

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: GJ Main Gym 3606 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida
  • Cost: $25 per player
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer is on a quest to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker doll ...

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: Holiday Events
23December

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Candy Cane Cafe

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $13, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

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

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: 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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events
24December

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

Painting with a Twist: Holiday Buddies Pick One

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

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights - Silent Night

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: Holiday Events
25December

Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour

3 Christmas Tours, including Christmas afternoon. Book now and have a WILD Christmas. The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...

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 ...

26December

Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour

3 Christmas Tours, including Christmas afternoon. Book now and have a WILD Christmas. The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 4:30 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

27December

Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour

3 Christmas Tours, including Christmas afternoon. Book now and have a WILD Christmas. The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
  • Website: www.hailehomestead.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Studio TM Ceramics 1854 NE 2nd Street , Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $80 (1 adult and child, additional children are $30 and can be added via add-on)
  • Website: www.studiotmceramics.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 4:30 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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