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06December

Festival at Fort King

Experience 1800s Florida at the Festival at Fort King in Ocala.Step back in time at the Festival at Fort King, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hilda Hair Salon 534 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

Board Games Open Play at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: coliseumofcomics.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Chess Club - Millhopper Branch

Join us for the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play, practice or improve your skills. All ages welcome.

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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: Free
07December

Monday Night Rally Run Club

Join us every Monday at The Queen's Arms Pub in Gainesville for a shaded 5k loop around Haile Plantation. All ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5323 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7164
  • Cost: Free run, meal after run $7.99
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
08December

Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Library Partnership Branch

Come jam out and dance with your little one! Music and Movement is great for children. It enables children to learn ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
  • Website: trainmatlife.com
  • Category: Free

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

P.K. Yonge Tours

Tours High School Tours Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1:00 p.m. Middle School ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 1080 SW 11th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs - Station 29 Car Seat Check Up

Car seat checkup appointments are designated for families who are already have a car seat. Car seats will not be ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 18586 Northwest 238th Street High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues Fall Edition

Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday after 2 pm to search for a hidden ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch LegoSpace

We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. Come build awesome Lego structures with other kids in the library!

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Tower Road Branch (Room A) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
10December

Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch

Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Read with a Ranger Story Time

Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

Harn Museum Art After Dark Museum Nights

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: harn.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs

Free Martial Arts for Kids with Special Needs - Because Every Superhero Deserves a Place to Shine Our free martial arts ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 404 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 30, Newberry, Florida 32669
  • Cost: 100% FREE (only cost is for equipment) – limited spots available!
  • Website: trainmatlife.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
11December

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks

Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks Upcoming schedule: Santa Fe River Preserve (Main Entrance) Friday, December 4, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Santa Fe River ...

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Winterfest

Join us for a time of hands-on activities with a winter theme! All ages are welcome - and free to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

SOAR: Science Oriented Activities and Recreation

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program. On the second Friday of the month during the school year, our ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Outside the Elite Training Center, 2626 E. University Ave., 32641
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Pentecostals of Gainesville 2022 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32607-1029
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.thepentecostalsgnv.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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: Free

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

  • 7:30 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.parkrun.us
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Saturday Nature Walk at Wildflowers Park

Start your weekend with a peaceful morning in the woods. Every Saturday at 9 am, WildFlowers Park in Melrose welcomes ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: WildFlowers Music Park 4107 NE 255th Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free
  • Website: thelynxbooks.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.keystoneheights.us
  • Category: Free

Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time

Story Time is a fun-filled and interactive program with activities such as storytelling, rhymes, dance, singing, sign language, and more. ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Free

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

JCPenney Kids Zone

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

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
  • Website: millcreekfarm.org
  • Category: Free

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Saturday Academy

School is back in session for Alachua County, and the Saturday Academy at Mount Carmel Baptist Church is preparing to ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: gainesvilleharley.com
  • Category: Free

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
  • Website: www.haileequestrian.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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

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 ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy some smooth sounds of our talented musicians the second Saturday of each month for Jazz on the Green. Grab ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of I-75 And Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Second Saturday Open Mic Night in Melrose

We invite you to Open Mic Night here in Melrose! Please join us for our every Second Saturday Open Mic from ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 5998 Centre St, Melrose, FL 32666-6208
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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