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06December

ACRES Foundation: Family Joy Market

Parents and caregivers are invited to shop free of charge for holiday gifts for their family members aged 0-18. All items ...

Winter Market at Homestead Park

Crafts, boutique, farmer’s market and more! December 6, 13, 20, 2026 | 12 pm-4 pm

Corks and Colors All Ages: Gingerbread House

Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step by step and $25 ...

Cliff Dorsey Home for the Holidays

Make Home for the Holidays part of your family’s Christmas season. Cliff Dorsey and his band return to the High Springs ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th Street High Springs, FL
  • Cost: All tickets are $20 each
  • Website: www.cliffdorsey.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

UF Carillon Annual Holiday Concert

The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a forty-five minute recital. Listeners are ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: free
  • Website: arts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, ...

  • 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.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
07December

Gainesville Big Band presents A Big Band Christmas

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents a Big Band Christmas with TWO performances this year! ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Meizon Church 3411 Northwest 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: see website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
08December

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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

1000 Voices of Florida, INC: Holiday Concert

4th Annual Holiday Community Concert! Concert Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7 pm Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

09December

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...

10December

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...

11December

North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center-Christmas Village, Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland

Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with your neighbors. We will have food trucks, entertainment, ...

Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus

The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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

The Pentecostals of Gainesville: Christmas Concert & Market

Make an evening of it! Join us for our annual Christmas Concert, then explore a festive European-inspired market filled with ...

Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival

Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival! In true Christmas spirit, local ...

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 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

Winter Wonderland Elf Fest

Get ready for a weekend of Christmas magic, family fun, and winter wonder! Experience a festive snow play area, dazzling ...

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 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.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Holiday Events
12December

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 ...

  • 7:00 am 
  • Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 Trailhead Park 209 SW 1st Ave. Chiefland, FL 32626S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
  • Cost: free, donations for parking
  • Website: www.chieflandchamber.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa Paws 5k-9 & 10k-9

5th Annual Santa Paws 5k-9, 10K-9 Run/Walk hosted by The Mills Group of Keller Williams This race benefits the North Central ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $40-$50
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch Returns

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

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 522 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL 32680-7373
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kiwanis Christmas Parade & Market at Keystone Heights

The Christmas Market will be chock-full of vendors, food trucks, live music, and holiday cheer! And don’t miss the Kiwanis Christmas ...

Operation Santa Delivery

Come see Santa arrive, not by sled or by reindeer, but by helicopter. Free pictures with Santa. Games, food trucks, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College North Fields, Intersection of NW 39th Ave and NW 91st Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus

The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa's Cookie Bake-Off at Gainesville Harley-Davidson

Looking for a fun Christmas event near you? Join us at GHD on December 12 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 ...

Holiday Pop-Up Markets at the AUK Market

Holiday Pop Up Market Saturday, December 12, 2026 Evergreen Holiday Market Saturday, December 19, 2026

Danscompany presents Cinderella

Save the date for our main stage productions this season- the full-length ballet ‘Cinderella’ on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Shows at ...

Barbergators Chorus presents Holiday Harmonies - A Story of Holly and Ivy

Get ready to dive into the festive spirit with Holiday Harmonies! This in-person event brings to life the charming story ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Grace Presbyterian Church 3146 Northwest 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce: Newberry Movie on the Lawn & Cookie Decorating

Join us for a movie on the lawn, in the heart of Downtown Newberry! Cookie decorating begins at 5 pm ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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

Ocala Christmas Parade

Annual Christmas Parade in Ocala THEME: A Red, White, and Blue Christmas, in honor of America's 250th birthday

High Springs Christmas Parade

December 12th, 2026 – 28th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 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

Winter Wonderland Elf Fest

Get ready for a weekend of Christmas magic, family fun, and winter wonder! Experience a festive snow play area, dazzling ...

McIntosh: Keeping McIntosh Merry and Bright

Join the Fun on December 12, 2026! Santa Claus comes to town on a firetruck led by a parade of ...

Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem

Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 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.acrosstown.org
  • Category: Holiday Events
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