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.
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, ...
- 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
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Home with Dee: Holiday Around The World Part 1
Register Online! Come join us on an adventure around the world and discover how people from different countries celebrate the holidays ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Contact for Location, Archer, FL
- Cost: $12 per child per class
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Kids Yoga: ABC Wellness at Stillpoint
Kids yoga at ABC Wellness, Gainesville. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 pm AGES 5 and older-all ages. Next two classes December 8 and ...
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: A.B.C. Wellness at Still Point 2730 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10.00
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Okito America New Location Grand Opening!
Join Okito America and the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce as we cut the ribbon on our NEW location at 7420 ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 7420 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4323
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Free
Toys Tour
Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children that are ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Frogs and Friends Friday at Morningside Nature Center
FREE. Every 1st Friday of the Month at 2 pm at Morningside Nature Center’s picnic pavilion (Screened pavilion located at ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational, Free
Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing
It's the most wonderful time of the year...Time for our 6th Annual Christkindlmarkt! Join us for our outdoor holiday market featuring ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing, 618-A NW 60th St, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Children's Ministries at TUMC: Parents' Night Out
Parents night out is BACK! This Friday December 2nd from 5:30-8:30 pm join us for our first parents night out ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $15 per child | Additional $5 for pizza dinner
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other
City of Alachua Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for our annual classic Tree Lighting on Main Street. This FREE event includes kids' photos with Santa, kids' ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Skinner Park (next to Bev's Burgers) 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Joann Take It and Make It
Time for kids to create & explore with our Take It & Make It events! For the first Saturday of ...
- 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
Race for Inclusion – Gainesville
Join us for a 5K fun run/walk at the University of Florida as a part of Special Olympics Florida’s Race ...
- 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: University of Florida - Flavet Field, Woodlawn Drive, Gainesville 32603
- Cost: $100 Donation Fee
- Website: give.specialolympicsflorida.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs, Special Needs
Santa Paws 5K-9
Join us on Dec 3rd, 2022 in a Gainesville community race supporting local animal shelters: The Humane Society of North ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social
Oh What Fun! Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Westside Park! It'll be followed by food, ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $15 for non-members.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Races/Walks/Runs
Lamp Post Therapy Center Holiday Market
Join us for coffee, thrifting, and crafty gifts just in time for the holidays! Snap a picture with Santa while ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Lamp Post Therapy Center 13568 NW 1st Lane, Unit 1, Tioga, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: sites.google.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Toys Tour
Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children that are ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup 6 - USAA Indoor Round with Knockout Eliminations
Join us for the last shoot of our 2022 Spider Cup Series. Year end champions will be announced after this ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Pageants/Competitions
Local Provisions Brunch with Santa
SANTA!!! We know him!!! And he’s coming to town for brunch! Mark your calendars and put those finishing touches on your Christmas ...
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Local Provisions: 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 129, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $16.95 for kids (12 & Under) $28.95 for adults
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
GLAM Craft Show
Come join us on Sunday, December 4 for the 14th annual winter edition of GLAM Craft Show, once again at ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Festival at Fort King
Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two day event will feature historic themed crafts, games, ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: $5 per person, Veterans & Children Under 5 are FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fun 4 Gator Kids Florida Museum of Natural History
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids playgroup at the Florida Museum of Natural History. We are going to explore the museum, ...
- 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free Admission, Parking is $4 per vehicle
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
Florida Gators Gymnastics Hype Night
Can’t wait for the 2023 Gators gymnastics season to start? Then the Gators Gymnastics Hype Night Presented by American Campus Communities ...
- 6:45 pm
- Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events , Free
UF Women's Basketball vs Presbyterian College
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on Presbyterian College!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $2 Youth Single Ticket (12 & Under), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Smart Start at Zion Christmas Mini-Session
Join us to sing along to a lot of your favorites and learn new songs to help your children better ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, donations accepted
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters 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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
V Pizza V for Victory Holiday Pizza Party
Join us for the 6th Annual V for Victory Holiday Pizza Party and help us raise money for the over ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: $40 ADULT Ticket: includes all you can eat + (2) adult drink tickets. $25 YOUTH Ticket (ages 11-20) includes all you can eat + fountain drink. $15 CHILD Ticket (10 & Under) includes all you can eat + fountain drink.
- Website: 904tix.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 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.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
La Leche League Breastfeeding In Person Meeting
Join us for breastfeeding support, friendship, and community building! First Wednesday of every month from 9:30 am at One Love Cafe If ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Micanopy Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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, ...
- 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
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Home with Dee: Holiday Around The World Part 2
December 8th We will find on a map where England and Germany are located, then discuss how the people celebrate the ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Contact for Location, Archer, FL
- Cost: $12 per child per class
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Holiday Ornament Crafting at Alachua Branch
Drop in and create a holiday craft to take home! 'Tis the season to be crafty! Drop in between 3 and ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Alachua Flowers and Tuxedo Rentals: Ornament Making Class
We will be making handmade keepsake ornaments. This is a children’s hands on class. They will get to make 2 ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Flowers and Tuxedo Rentals 14520 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: $10 per child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
Bring Family and Friends! December 9th through the 23rd will be all Holiday Magic Nights! Each night will feature complimentary: Popcorn Hot Cocoa Marshmallows ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Enter at the North Entrance: 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs, FL
- Cost: $4.00 per person | Children under 3 are free
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Open House
Thornebrook Square will be decorated in winter wonderland attire, Santa and snow included! Featuring music on the outdoor stage and ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Light the Village at Haile Village Center
It's that time of year again! Time to light up the Haile Village Center once more. Enjoy Holiday music, train ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 5100 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-8143
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
High Springs Community Movie Night in High Springs
Join your Families & Friends for our 2nd Annual Community Event Holiday Movie Night at High Springs Sports Complex This year ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Sports Complex 19499 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs
Come join us on December 10, 2022, 7 am-2 pm 2nd Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Going to be lots ...
- 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneehardware.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Girls on the Run Fall Season of Hope 5K
5K Celebration- Confidence through Accomplishment Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants ...
- 7:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Trail Head 3300 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Nov 1-18: Early Bird (Online) $25 | Nov 19- Dec 6: General (Online) $35
- Website: www.alachuagotr.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Gainesville High School Drama Club: Breakfast with Santa
CANCELLED GHS Drama invites you to.... Join Santa, Mrs. Clause and his helpers for breakfast! Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee and more. PLUS ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Southwest United Methodist Church 2400 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $15 per person (Tickets available until 12/07/22 at 9 pm)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Other
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) Breakfast with Santa
Experience Breakfast with Santa Claus and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Amber Brooke Farms in Williston. Throughout breakfast, Santa ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $30 (2 yrs & under – Free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Chiefland Christmas Festival
Join us in Chiefland for the Rudolph Run, Christmas Festival, and Parade! Pictures with Santa, tree lighting, bonfire, inflatables and ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) Breakfast with Santa
Experience Breakfast with Santa Claus and an enhanced family-dining style meal at Amber Brooke Farms in Williston. Throughout breakfast, Santa ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $30 (2 yrs & under – Free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Starke's Christmas on Call Street
Join us for a weekend of holiday festivities so good, they would even put a smile on Ebenezer Scrooge's face. Starke's ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Downtown, Starke, FL, 32091
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Leave No Trace: You Did What?!
Do you know the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace? One of these principles is to respect wildlife, but what ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (Visitor Center)
- Cost: While the program is free, state park entry is still $6 per vehicle.
- Website: www.floridastateparks.org
- Category: Family Fun, Tours/Informational, Other
BrickUniverse Jacksonville LEGO Fan Expo
BrickUniverse Jacksonville: the ultimate LEGO fan experience that will take over the Expo Center at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on December ...
- 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Jacksonville Fairgrounds 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Cost: Tickets are $17.99 online, $20 at the door. Children 2 and younger are free. If tickets have sold out online, they will be available at the door for $20 each. First come, first serve.
- Website: www.brickuniversejax.com
- Category: Family Fun
Christmas Time on the Farm at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Join us as we celebrate Christmas Time at Amber Broke Farms in Williston! The farm is decked-out with festive decor ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $13 in advance, $15 at the door (Kids 2 yrs & under - Free!)
- Website: redwhiteandbluesfarm.myshopify.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition
Join library staff across Alachua County for outdoor holiday stories and songs at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition. ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Gainesville Police Department Police and Youth Dialogue
***RSVP Only*** On Monday, Dec 12th from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm, the Gainesville Police Department will host a Police/Youth Dialogue. ...
- 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Gainesville Police Department 545 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvilleunited.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
Bring Family and Friends! December 9th through the 23rd will be all Holiday Magic Nights! Each night will feature complimentary: Popcorn Hot Cocoa Marshmallows ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Enter at the North Entrance: 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs, FL
- Cost: $4.00 per person | Children under 3 are free
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Young Annasemble Holiday Concert
Annasemble's New Youth Orchestra will play a few Holiday Tunes to help get you in the Holiday Spirit!
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: annasemble.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition
Join library staff across Alachua County for outdoor holiday stories and songs at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition. ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Smart Start at Zion Christmas Mini-Session
Join us to sing along to a lot of your favorites and learn new songs to help your children better ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, donations accepted
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters 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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Home with Dee: Holiday’s Around The World
We will look at a map and locate Sweden, and Norway. We will then discuss how the people there celebrate ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Contact for Location, Archer, FL
- Cost: $12 per child per class
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch Winter Craft Jamboree
Crafts, crafts, crafts, and crafts galore! Come join us at the Tower Road Branch to partake in a wide array ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 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.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
O2BKids Homeschool Wednesday Program
Homeschool Wednesdays are back! The homeschool program is FREE to O2B Kids Family Members. They will enjoy meet-ups with other members ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: O2B Kids Supercenter 7383 SW 17th Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: FREE to O2B Kids Family Members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Windsor of Gainesville
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is going to The Windsor of Gainesville. We will be making Christmas crafts and eating ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: The Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition
Join library staff across Alachua County for outdoor holiday stories and songs at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition. ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Micanopy Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: 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, ...
- 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
Story Time at Depot Park
Join us for story time in the park - we'll see you on the main stage inside the playground! Weather ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition
Join library staff across Alachua County for outdoor holiday stories and songs at Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition. ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Various locations around Gainesville - see description for details
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Work Out With Santa!
Work Out With Santa! Join us for a Kid-Friendly Event Hosted by Orangetheory Fitness Bring your family and friends to this ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Shop at Butler 3217 Southwest 35th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
MakerSpace Activities targeted to homeschoolers ages 5-13
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Santa at Hitchcock's Markets
Santa is visiting your local Hitchcock's! Join us at the listed locations and times to take photos with Santa and share ...
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Local Hitchcock’s Market in Interlachen and Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
La Balooza Hot Air Balloon Festival
La Balooza Hot Air Balloon Festival coming December 16th & 17th 2022 to the Gainesville Raceway! This spectacular Hot Air Balloon ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Raceway 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.freshtix.com
- Category: Family Fun
Gainesville Police Department: GNV United A Night of Compassion
The Gainesville Police Department will host a night of compassion remembering our loved ones that have fallen to gun violence. ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvilleunited.com
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
Alachua County Farmers Market Winter Festival
Mark your calendars! Join us at the 441 Market on Saturday December 17th for our Winter Festival. We will have ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5920 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Toomey Tools: Tatanka, LA Smooth, Santa and Grinch
Come on out to our Waldo store! Live DJ, food, face painting and vendors. Free pics with Santa and The ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 17313 NE US Hwy 301, Waldo, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Newberry Parks and Recreation Volleyball Camp
10U and 12U: 9 am - Noon 14U and 17U: 1 pm - 4 pm Register online!
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Easton-Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 Northwest 16 Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $25
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Deeper Purpose Community Church: MEGA Christmas Household and Kid’s Item Giveaway
Join us for a HUGE FREE Event! Instead of a Yard Sale, everything is FREE to families who need it! ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19930 N US Hwy 441 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Other, Free
UF Women's Basketball vs University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $2 Youth Single Ticket (12 & Under), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Greenhouse Church: The Best Christmas Party of the Year
The best Christmas Party of the year is at Greenhouse Church, and we would love for you to be there! ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 11200 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: greenhousechurch.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Sensory Sundays at Defy
Enjoy the freedom of sensory-friendly jumping. During sensory time, the music is quieter, the club lights are off, the environment ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 6250 NW 23rd Street, Suite 8, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Weekend $17.99 | Weekend (4 & Under) $13.99
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Special Needs
Citizen Science Sundays for Kids! Birds
Want to be a scientist? Join us for our Citizen Science Sundays for Kids! Middle School-aged kids (accompanied by an ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park, 1500 Northwest 45th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, registration required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Free
Deeper Purpose Community Church presents A Merry Little Christmas Program
Join us Sunday, December 18th at 11 AM for our Merry Little Christmas Program. Come and hear some singing, readings, ...
- 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
Momentum Dance Arts Winter Cheer Clinic
Come and train with MTC! Build your skills and learn more about our program! All skill levels are welcome! 9 am-12 ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Momentum Dance 15634 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $50 due at time of registration
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics
UF Facilities Services Christmas Parade
Facilities Services 3rd Annual Parade Starts at 9 am off of Radio Road from Facility Services Intersections will be temporarily held to ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Starts off of Radio Road from UF Facility Services 3274 Radio Rd #701, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Tech Club for Autistic Youth
Sign up form for Festive Program that will include fun, informal and interesting computing-based activities focused around the unique strengths ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: UF College of Education 1221 Southwest 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Flip Factory Zone
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup is heading to Flip Factory Zone. On Monday, December 19th at 10 am. So many ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Flip Factory 7400 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Mention Fun 4 Gator kids for 20% off admission
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Tech Club for Autistic Youth
Sign up form for Festive Program that will include fun, informal and interesting computing-based activities focused around the unique strengths ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: UF College of Education 1221 Southwest 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Smart Start at Zion Christmas Mini-Session
Join us to sing along to a lot of your favorites and learn new songs to help your children better ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free, donations accepted
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters 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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Tower Road Branch: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Join us in our monthly fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Library Programs, Free
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 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.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Tech Club for Autistic Youth
Sign up form for Festive Program that will include fun, informal and interesting computing-based activities focused around the unique strengths ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: UF College of Education 1221 Southwest 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Classes/Workshops/Clinics, Special Needs
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Deeper Purpose Community Church: Presents with the Police Kids Christmas Party
Deeper Purpose Community Church will be hosting our 1st Annual Presents with the Police- Kids Christmas Party Wednesday, December 21st ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 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
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows, Movies & Concerts
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
Bring Family and Friends! December 9th through the 23rd will be all Holiday Magic Nights! Each night will feature complimentary: Popcorn Hot Cocoa Marshmallows ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Enter at the North Entrance: 10405 Foster Barnes Drive, White Springs, FL
- Cost: $4.00 per person | Children under 3 are free
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, $5 equipment rental, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens this year. Gather your family for some holiday fun during ...
- 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 5: FREE!
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: La Chua Trail Horse Barn (see map)
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour
The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s a ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
Sweet Dreams: Mrs. Claus Reading The Night Before Christmas
Attention Sweet Dreams families! Tomorrow, December 24th, we will be hosting Mrs. Claus (yes, THE Mrs. Claus) for a reading of ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Sweet Dreams (new location) 1522 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights Silent Night
The 2022 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 9 and end Friday December 24. December 9 through the 23 ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person | Children under 3 are free
- Website: www.stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour
The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s a ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2022 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 11th year hosting this Holiday fun ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $15.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $20 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $10.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
- Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters 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 - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Sensory Story Time - High Springs Branch
This storytime will introduce children to the library and rhythms of storytime in a gentle, fun, and enriching manner. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
An History of Kwanzaa at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 1013 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands are back! Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 am at the restroom pavilion between ...
- 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.facebook.com
- Category: Tours/Informational
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 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: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Micanopy Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Knitting and Crocheting - High Springs Branch
Learn to knit and/or crochet. If you already know the craft, you are welcome to join and share what you ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
UF Women's Basketball vs University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers
Come out and support your Gators Women's Basketball team as they take on the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers!
- All Day Event
- Location: Exactech Arena at UF Stephen C. O'Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, Florida 32611
- Cost: $2 Youth Single Ticket (12 & Under), $5 Adult Single Ticket
- Website: floridagators.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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, ...
- 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
Alachua County Library: Story Time at Hawthorne Branch
Join us for fun and interaction with art, music, stories and more!
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Newberry Branch
Stories and music for children and their caretakers, plus you'll learn a sign or two. Registration is required at least 12 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Newberry Branch 110 South Seaboard Drive Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Library Programs, Free
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Easton Newberry Sports Archery Funtastic Fridays
Join us every Friday for the most fun you can have with a bow. Bring a friend and see who ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave Newberry, Florida 32669
- Cost: $10 for non members, $5 equipment rental, free for members
- Website: www.eastonnewberryarcherycenter.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Gainesville Youth Bowling League Open Registration
36-week season, bowling Saturday morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm 2 Divisions Bantams (Ages 6-12) Youth Classic (Ages 13-20 Join in-person Saturday mornings 9 am ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Splitz Bowling 1301 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
- Cost: Weekly Fee: $8 Youth, Classic $10
- Website: bowlsplitz.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Sporting Events
Winter Break Days at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)
Are you looking for something to do with your kids during Winter Break? Join us on the farm for Winter ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: U-Pick Strawberries $4.95/lb, U-Pick Sunflowers $2/stem or $15 for a mason jar to fill up with as many sunflowers as you can fit | Farm Fun Pass $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Historic Haile Homestead Tour Holiday Decorations - Angels
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead and see it decorated for the holidays! This year's theme is Angels! Learn more ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie
The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures are back Starting November 12th and running through April 30th 2023. Rangers from Paynes Prairie ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: La Chua Trail Horse Barn (see map)
- Cost: FREE with park admission of $4/vehicle park admission
- Website: www.prairiefriends.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Tours/Informational
Carson Springs Wildlife New Year Walk or Ride Tour
The New Year Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road, 225. Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $35 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Tours/Informational
