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07December

CityLight's Christmas Celebration benefiting Alachua County Toys for Tots

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

  • 9:15 am 
  • Location: CityLight Church 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: citylightgnv.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gainesville Oddities Market with Santa

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

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Location varies each week (see description), Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $25 per guided nature-based immersion and sensory play session (or $90 for all 4 sessions)
  • Website: prairiesedgeforestschool.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Lake City Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Celebration

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

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Olustee Park Downtown 169 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Light-up Homestead Park

Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
08December

Smart Start at Zion Christmas

Friends, November flew by and we are excited to announce our wait for the next class is almost over! Christmas ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
09December

Archer Farmers Market: Holiday Market

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

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

Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa

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

10December

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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at The Windsor of Gainesville

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at The Windsor of Gainesville. Join us for Christmas music, crafts, and a visit ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.signupgenius.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

11December

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 ...

  • 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: Family Fun

Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions

Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free event · No registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Light-up Homestead Park

Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
12December

Santa At Stay & Play

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

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 333 SW 140th Terr, Jonesville, FL 32669
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions

Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: Free event · No registration required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs

Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Christmas Parade 6 pm Food, Crafts, Vendors, Live Christmas Music, Kids Zone and Santa!

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Williston Painting with Santa

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

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Grace at Fort Clarke Church 9325 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $10 at the door
  • Website: gvilledance.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Light-up Homestead Park

Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
13December

Haile Farmer's Market Holiday Bazaar

Our annual Holiday Bazaar is on Saturday, December 13th! There’s no better place to get all of your holiday gifts, ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with the Cow and Easter Bunny at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall

Hop don’t walk to Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall and enjoy a delicious breakfast with the Cow and the Easter Bunny. Join ...

  • 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 $30 | Kids under 2: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055-3916
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parks Motor Group of Gainesville: Santa Clause is Coming to Parks

Join us on Saturday, December 13, for a magical, family-friendly event! Santa will be in the Ford showroom. Perfect for ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3333 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609-2307
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Waldo Farmer's and Flea Market Holiday Extravaganza

Free pics with Santa or the Grinch (bring your camera!), free cookies for the kids, free bounce house, free music, ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: New Waldo Flea Market 17805 US 301, Waldo, FL 32694
  • Cost: Free admission, Free parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Langan Acres 8390 NE 150th Ave, Williston, FL
  • Cost: $30, plus tax per cookie box.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $15, Must sign up on the website!
  • Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 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: Family Fun

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

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 ...

Leslie Tharp Designs Holiday Open House

Join us from 2-7 pm for the Holiday Open House! This year's ornament is an Anhinga! Ornament forging is available from ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 3003 NE 19th Drive, Unit 12, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.leslietharp.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Studio TM: Christmas Ornaments

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

  • 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: Family Fun

Smart Start at Zion Christmas Party and Market

Saturday afternoon we'll have our Smart Start Annual Christmas Party! Everything starts at 3 p.m. and we'll have stations and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

United Country Christmas Celebration

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

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: United Country Real Estate | Smith & Associates at the corner of Main St and 441, High Springs, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas at Butler!

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

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Parking Lot behind P.F. Chang's, Butler Town Center, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville Christmas Tree Lighting

Come along for a festive celebration as we light the Christmas tree and sing carols together. Enjoy hot chocolate and ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Trinity Metropolitan Community Church of Gainesville 11604 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Light-up Homestead Park

Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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