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December 7 - 13

Toys Tour

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

CityLight's Christmas Celebration benefiting Alachua County Toys for Tots

We love partnering with Alachua County USMCR Toys For Tots and their goal to bring hope to children every Christmas. ...

Sensory Santa at the Oaks Mall

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

GLAM Holiday Craft Show

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

Lake Area Bible Church presents The Night to Remember

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

Crafty Gemini Maker’s Market & Youth Biz Fair

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

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

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

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

Gainesville Oddities Market with Santa

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

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies Sessions

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

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 ...

City of Gainesville Perspectives in the Parks

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

Naturals Baseball Spring Tryouts

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

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 ...

  • 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 Frames

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

Capella Nova Gainesville Community Choir presents Ideas of Winter

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

Lake City Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Celebration

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

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

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

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

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

CLF Church presents All About That Baby Christmas Musical

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

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 Farmers Market: Holiday Market

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

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 ...

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

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

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

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Night Tram Tours (Accessible)

Discover the natural beauty of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at night. Visitors with mobility challenges and their companions can join ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Jingle Bells

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

Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes

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

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

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

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

Gainesville Fire Rescue Fire Station Holiday Open House with Santa

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

Alachua County Library: Winter Fest at Millhopper Branch

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

Gainesville Legends Travelball Tryouts

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

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

The Rock of Gainesville presents The Bethlehem Beat

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

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 ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Letters to Santa

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

Santa At Stay & Play

Santa is coming to Stay & Play — and he’s bringing a special guest! Mark your calendars for December 12 ...

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 ...

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!

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 ...

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” ...

The Bull: Christmas Toy Drive and Craft Fair

Crafts, creators, cookies, and community! The cutest Holiday pop-up in town! One toy donation to enter! Donations go to local ...

Williston Painting with Santa

Painting with Santa. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served!

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 ...

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 ...

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

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

IndepenDANCE Studio Holiday PJ Party-Holiday Themed Pop-Up Camp

Give your dancer a magical night of holiday fun… and give yourself a night off! Join us on Friday, December 12th ...

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 ...

Gainesville Dance Academy presents Christmas in Ireland

Gainesville Dance Academy’s elegant Christmas show is proud to be Gainesville’s most unique holiday dance production. Our rousing Irish Dance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, ...

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

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 ...

Alachua Christmas Parade

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

High Springs Brewing Company Whoville Village

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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