Gainesville Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family Fun includes festivals, carnivals, family fun nights, fairs and other types of fun family events.
Events and programs for kids with special needs
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
Tours, & informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls and auditions for productions and performances or tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category
Sporting events and home games for local sports teams
One time classes, workshops, and clinics open to kids and families.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Ongoing Programs includes any family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
The Hippodrome presents Miracle on 34th Street
Celebrate your holidays with this all time favorite classic story. A last-minute replacement Santa for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: $15-$20
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night
20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Santa at Hitchcock's Markets in Alachua
Come by your local Hitchcock’s in Alachua this Thursday December 2nd from 6pm-9pm for the Coca-Cola holiday caravan!! Free photos ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 15560 NW US-441, Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
The Hippodrome presents Miracle on 34th Street
Celebrate your holidays with this all time favorite classic story. A last-minute replacement Santa for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: $15-$20
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Oliver
Consider yourself at home with the classic musical based on Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist". Widely hailed as a theatrical masterpiece, ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: ADULTS $23 SENIORS $19 STUDENTS $12
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Support Group
We meet every Friday. Bring your breastfeeding babies, regardless of where you delivered and the child's age (siblings welcome too) ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Room 9433 at Shands North Tower: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and lunch is provided
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing
Join us for our 5th Annual Christkindlmarkt: An outdoor holiday market with craft & food vendors, music & holiday fun
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing, 618-A NW 60th St, Gainesville FL
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Light the Village at Haile Village Center
It's been since 2019 since this event so we're very excited it's back. We hope you'll join us for a ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Haile Village Center, 5346 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Christmas Family Movie Night at Grace at Fort Clark UMC
Looking for a night with the whole family? Join us this Friday night in the Worship Center for Christmas Family ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Grace at Fort Clarke UMC, 9325 W. Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Annual Pond Lighting at North Florida Regional Medical Center
We hope you will join us virtually for the 32nd Anniversary of our Pond Lighting celebration! Although we can't gather ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE this year
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Santa Experience at Magnolia Lane Studios
Our Santa Experience was a HUGE hit last year, so we are doing it again! This year we will have COVID ...
- All Day Event
- Location: The Swick House: 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $50 | See website for digital add on prices
- Website: magnolialanestudios.bigcartel.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Joann - Take and Make
Paint yourself a jolly Santa ornament just in time for the holidays! Pick up FREE supplies
- All Day Event
- Location: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 3202 SW 35th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.joann.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Town Of Bell Christmas Parade
Join us for the 41st Annual Bell Christmas Parade! This year's theme "Hometown Christmas".
- 2:00 am
- Location: Bell, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Special Olympics Florida’s Race for Inclusion Gainesville
Join us for a 5k run/walk that will wind through the heart of UF’s picturesque campus and past the iconic ...
- 7:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: University of Florida - Flavet Field
- Cost: $10
- Website: give.specialolympicsflorida.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Special Needs
Haile Farmers Market: Holiday Craft Fair
Mark your calendar for the Holiday Craft Fair at Haile Farmers Market. We will feature added craft vendors, Kids Corner ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Haile Farmers Market, SW 91st Terrace Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Local Provisions Brunch with Santa
Tis the season! Join us in our winter wonderland for Brunch with Santa.Guests will enjoy a full chef inspired brunch ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Local Provisions: 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 129 Newberry FL 32669
- Cost: 12.00 for Kids 22.50 Adults
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
UF Craft Festival
Our Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases crafts that are authentically made by talented artisans and crafters. The ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: UF O'Connell Center, Gainesville FL
- Cost: $5.00 at the door $4.00 with coupon, Children 13 & under FREE
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Other
GLAM Holiday Craft Show
Come join us on Sunday, Dec. 5 for the 13th annual winter edition of GLAM Craft Show, once again at ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1220 SE Veitch Street, Gainesville FL 32609
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Briefcase Push Race
Gainesville's only annual longboard skateboard event is back for the 6th year! Fun for all ages at the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. ...
- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Hawthorne State Trail
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events , Free
Historic Haile Homestead Tour Holiday Decorations - Let it Snow
In December 2021 the Homestead will be OPEN FOR TOURS on Saturdays AND Sundays - and the Homestead will be ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start Mini Christmas Sessions
We sing, we dance, we jingle jangle. Come sing songs about Christmas! Caregivers and children ages 0-10 welcome. Donation suggested as ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, donations accepted
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
First Magnitude Brainaholics Trivia
Join us for the best and most unique trivia in town, Brainaholics! Come out to team trivia at First Magnitude ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Elf on the Big Screen at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Join us for more big movies on the big screen at First Magnitude. This December, as part of 'Tis the ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
A Night in Bethlehem at Trinity UMC
This year’s event will be unlike any other year: a reimagined interactive worship experience! For this Wednesday night service in ...
- 6:35 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Lightnin' Salvage Trivia Night
20 of the most mind bending, off the wall, crazy and zany questions you'll hear in one night! Make a ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Red White and Blues Farm Strawberry U-Pick
Our newest crop has ripened earlier than expected! Come by the farm for our first-ever strawberry u-pick at Red, White ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL
- Cost: • $4.95/lb u-pick strawberries • $2/stem for u-pick sunflowers (No Cash, debit and credit card only)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other
High Springs Lions Club Candyland Christmas
Kids ride on Santa's Express through the Candyland Christmas Lights. Visit with Santa and his sleigh and then enjoy the ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club: 26900 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Harn Museum Nights
Join us for this once-a-month event taking place at the museum. Speakers and artists help our visitors connect with art ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: SW 34th Street and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free food and admission
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
ESE Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Virtual Parent Workshop
Alachua County Public Schools and the Alachua County Council of PTAs invite families to attend a free, online workshop, “Dyslexia ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Online
- Cost: free
- Website: docs.google.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
High School Holiday Chorus Winter Concert
Enjoy the sounds of the season when the Buchholz, Gainesville and Eastside choruses, the Buchholz Orchestra and the St. Augustine ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: St. Augustine Church and Catholic Student Center, 1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Support Group
We meet every Friday. Bring your breastfeeding babies, regardless of where you delivered and the child's age (siblings welcome too) ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Room 9433 at Shands North Tower: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and lunch is provided
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Christmas at Butler
Be merry and celebrate with holidays at our Christmas at Butler Event from 4-7PM on Friday, December 10th. Christmas at ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Butler Town Center, 3625 SW 32nd Ct, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
4th Ave Food Park - Holiday Market
Get into the holiday spirit, do your gift shopping, and support local makers at the Holiday Market this year at ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Other, Free
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and live reindeer, Christmas trees, lighted hayride, Santa's workshops, reindeer train, live nativity scene, petting farm and MORE.
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Fa La La Fridays on Main Street in Alachua
Have your photo taken in Santa's house on Main, enjoy horse and carriage rides, movie on the wall, and store ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.holidaynightsonmain.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Red White and Blues Farm Breakfast with Santa on the Farm
Experience breakfast with Santa and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Red, White & Blues Farm. Throughout the dining experience, ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $29.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun
Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Westside Park! It'll be followed by snacks, socializing and ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville FL
- Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs
Chiefland Christmas Festival
Join us in Chiefland for the Rudolph Run, Christmas Festival, and Parade! Pictures with Santa, tree lighting, carriage rides, bonfire, ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland FL
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Breakfast with Santa at Melrose Elementary
Come have breakfast with Santa BEFORE the Melrose Christmas parade! Price includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, juice and/or coffee AND a photo ...
- 8:00 am - 9:30 am
- Location: Melrose Elementary Auditorium, 406 SR 26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: $6 each or $20 for 4.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua Conservation Trust Trees and Treats
Happy Holidays! Join us at Prairie Creek Preserve with the whole family to plant longleaf pine seedlings and decorate holiday ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Little Orange Creek Preserve Hawthorne, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Red White and Blues Farm Breakfast with Santa on the Farm
Experience breakfast with Santa and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Red, White & Blues Farm. Throughout the dining experience, ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $29.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars & Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Whole Foods Butler Town Center, 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Christmas Time on the Farm at Red White and Blues Farm
Join us as we celebrate Christmas Time at Red, White & Blues Farm! The farm is decked-out with festive decor ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Wristband: $10/person 2 years and older.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Historic Haile Homestead Tour Holiday Decorations - Let it Snow
In December 2021 the Homestead will be OPEN FOR TOURS on Saturdays AND Sundays - and the Homestead will be ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Starlight's Holiday Christmas Pageant
All contestants receive beautiful crowns, trophies and nice gifts.
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville FL
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Pageants/Competitions
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Smart Start Mini Christmas Sessions
We sing, we dance, we jingle jangle. Come sing songs about Christmas! Caregivers and children ages 0-10 welcome. Donation suggested as ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, donations accepted
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green Holiday Edition
Join us for outdoor holiday stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
F4GK Holiday Crafting Playgroup at Pinspiration
Join the Fun4GatorKids Playgroup and Pinspiration of Gainesville for an all-ages Holiday Crafting Playgroup Tuesday, December 14th! Sessions will be ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green Holiday Edition
Join us for outdoor holiday stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Meadowbrook Elementary's Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru
Join us for our holiday drive-thru!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Meadowbrook Elementary, 11525 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Alachua County Library Storytime on the Green Holiday Edition
Join us for outdoor holiday stories and songs with library staff at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
My Pizza Place on Main Pizza with Santa in your PJs
Annual Pizza/Pajama night with Santa! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas!
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: My Pizza Place on Main: 14933 Main Street, Alachua, Fl.
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents Miracle on 34th Street
Celebrate your holidays with this all time favorite classic story. A last-minute replacement Santa for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: $15-$20
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Support Group
We meet every Friday. Bring your breastfeeding babies, regardless of where you delivered and the child's age (siblings welcome too) ...
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Room 9433 at Shands North Tower: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free and lunch is provided
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Happy Holly Health and Wellness Expo at Library Partnership Branch
The Library Partnership along with Florida Blue will host our annual Happy Holly Health and Wellness Expo on Dec. 17th ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership, 912 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
Santa At GHF Main
Santa is coming to town, and you can meet him at Echo on December 17th! Join us for a family-friendly ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Health & Fitness Main Center: 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Fa La La Fridays on Main Street in Alachua
Have your photo taken in Santa's house on Main, enjoy horse and carriage rides, movie on the wall, and store ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.holidaynightsonmain.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Red White and Blues Farm Breakfast with Santa on the Farm
Experience breakfast with Santa and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Red, White & Blues Farm. Throughout the dining experience, ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $29.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Softball All Skills Camp
All Florida Gators Softball Camps will be conducted right where the Gators practice and play, the newly renovated Katie Seashole ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: James G. Pressly Stadium, 325 Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $295
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at My Pizza Place on Main - Alachua
We are excited to host this annual event for your children to have breakfast with Santa again this year. They ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 14933 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: reserve online or call
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Tree Planting at Ashton Biological Preserve
In partnership with Ashton Biological Preserve, We Are Neutral is hoping to get 10,000 trees (and 8,000 butterfly plants) in ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 14260 W Newberry Road PMB 331, Newberry FL 32669
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.weareneutral.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Fat Tuscan Cafe Holiday Breads
In this day workshop students learn several types of yeast dough recipes to create traditional Italian Holiday Breads. Each student ...
- 2:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Fat Tuscan Cafe: 725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $50.00 Per Person includes all supplies, class instruction, light snacks, tastings and recipes to take home.
- Website: fattuscan.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Red White and Blues Farm Breakfast with Santa on the Farm
Experience breakfast with Santa and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Red, White & Blues Farm. Throughout the dining experience, ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: $29.95
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Softball All Skills Camp
All Florida Gators Softball Camps will be conducted right where the Gators practice and play, the newly renovated Katie Seashole ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: James G. Pressly Stadium, 325 Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $295
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Christmas Time on the Farm at Red White and Blues Farm
Join us as we celebrate Christmas Time at Red, White & Blues Farm! The farm is decked-out with festive decor ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Red White & Blues Farm, 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696
- Cost: Wristband: $10/person 2 years and older.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Back on the mainstage after its debut in 2019, the Hippodrome’s very own adaptation of A Christmas Carol returns. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15-47
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Back on the mainstage after its debut in 2019, the Hippodrome’s very own adaptation of A Christmas Carol returns. We ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15-47
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Do Art with Yopp Parents Night Out
Need extra time to finish holiday shopping or wrap presents? Do Art Studios is partnering with Buchholz Drama to provide ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Do Art with Yopp, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $25/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular is an all-new production featuring some of the greatest holiday songs of all time performed with ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $26 and up
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Back on the mainstage after its debut in 2019, the Hippodrome’s very own adaptation of A Christmas Carol returns. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15-47
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Reindeer Games at Bouncers
Come bounce and play reindeer games, make reindeer food, do the reindeer dance! 9am to noon.
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3401 NW 34 Street Gainesville Fl 32605
- Cost: $15 | Members FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and live reindeer, Christmas trees, lighted hayride, Santa's workshops, reindeer train, live nativity scene, petting farm and MORE.
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas Eve Eve Eve at Anthem Church
Join us for an incredible, fun for all ages Christmas party! Food trucks begin serving at 5:30 pm, followed by an ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Anthem Church, 2902 SW 75th St, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Back on the mainstage after its debut in 2019, the Hippodrome’s very own adaptation of A Christmas Carol returns. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $15-47
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and live reindeer, Christmas trees, lighted hayride, Santa's workshops, reindeer train, live nativity scene, petting farm and MORE.
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Christmas in the Quarry is back for our FOURTH YEAR! Come celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $10.00 Children (6-13): $5.00 Children under 6: FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance
Buchholz High School spreads Holiday Joy through BHS Holiday Snowcase Performance. Singers, dancers, musicians, and actors showcase their talents and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: online
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Christmas Tour
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 3 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Sinkhole Guided Walk
Ask questions and learn about the area and its history while exploring the park with a ranger.
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Road Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Event is free with paid park entry: $4 per vehicle. $2 pedestrian or bicyclist.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
Rim Ramble Hike: A Ranger-Led Adventure. This 1.5 mile trail meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park- North Entrance, 4801 Camp Ranch Road Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 10:15 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601,
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Historic Haile Homestead Tour Holiday Decorations - Let it Snow
In December 2021 the Homestead will be OPEN FOR TOURS on Saturdays AND Sundays - and the Homestead will be ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person. Children under 12 are free.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Christmas Tour
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $45 | Children 3-11 $15 | under 3 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and live reindeer, Christmas trees, lighted hayride, Santa's workshops, reindeer train, live nativity scene, petting farm and MORE.
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Disney Music Party at Defy Gainesville
Come join us and get some energy out while listening to your favorite Disney songs :)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Defy Gainesville: 6250 NW 23rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653
- Website: defy.com
- Category: Family Fun
UF Gators Lacrosse Camp
Come join us for the Deember 2021 Florida Lacrosse Camps! Enjoy two days of lacrosse instruction with top Division I ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Donald R. Dizney Stadium, 1788 Natural Area Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: $299
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kids Capoeira
Kids’ Capoeira with Capoeira Massapê Gainesville happens at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts program ...
- 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Location: SWAG Family Resource Center Linton Oaks Neighborhood in Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: swadvocacygroup.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Cone Park Library Resource Center Science Club
Science Club for elementary kids, teens and families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cone Park Branch: 2801 E. University Avenue, Gainesville FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.pfsf.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville FL
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5/vehicle, $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes).
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
Two Old Goats Farm & Playtime
Fun packed day for your kids while on winter break. Featuring petting zoo, pony rides, games, farm shop, hay ride ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 245 Lynne Drive, Hollister, FL
- Cost: $5/person and under age 2 are free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gamesville Tabletop, 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Cade Museum Little Sparks- Thursdays
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...
- 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free with museum admission
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
New Years Party at Bouncers
Come watch the clock and bounce down til noon! Best suited for ages 0-10 years. Free popcorn & noise makers!
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 3401 NW 34 Street. Gainesville. FL 32605
- Cost: $15/child, members free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Carson Springs Wildlife New Years Tours
Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Under 12 are $10 |Under 3 are Free
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Sparks in the Park at Depot Park
Sparks in the Park is back, come out and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Depot Park. All festivities are free ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Depot Park, 870 SE 4th St. Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration at the Cade Museum
[THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT] Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum. Watch Depot Park’s spectacular ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Adults: $15 | Children 5-17 $10 | Under 5 Free | BBQ Dinner is $10/person
- Website: 38646.blackbaudhosting.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
New Year's Skate at Skate Station
Tickets include Roller Skating attraction, Hat and Leis! Prizes given at midnight!
- 7:30 pm - 1:00 am
- Location: Skate Station Funworks: 1311 NW 76th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $15
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
