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.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
University of Florida: Lighting of the Holiday Gator
Come celebrate the end of the semester with the lighting of the Holiday Gator on the lawn of the University ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
Ravine Gardens State Park Christmas Present Hunt
Search for over 100 fake presents in the park. Turn in each fake present found to park staff (located in ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Regular park entry fees required. $5 per vehicle
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
North Central Florida YMCA Holiday Bazaar
Join The Y at the Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair on Saturday, December 10th, from 10 am to 2 pm, in ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.ncfymca.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Keystone Heights Holiday Extravaganza and Parade
This year will be the 2nd Annual Keystone Heights Holiday Extravaganza. This event will be held at the Keystone Beach, ...
- 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.keystoneheights.us
- Category: 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
MTE Publishing Presents Black Santa Jax Visits Gainesville
Black Santa Jax rides his sleigh into Gainesville for an unforgettable event! Kids will write a special letter to Santa, take ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 2153 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL, 32641
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.mtepublishing.biz
- Category: Holiday Events
Felasco Family Winter Fest
Bounce House, food trucks, winter photo shoot, face painting, police vehicles, winter themed hayride and more!
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 13900 Tech City Circle, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kid Strong Holiday Members Bash
Join us for a fun afternoon with your favorite coaches! Face painting, raffle prizes, snow cones, ugly sweater contest and more
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: KidStrong Gainesville 6020 NW 4 Pl Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.kidstrong.com
- Category: Holiday Events
JCNCF Community Chanukah Party
Have a drink on us! Sufganiyot and other goodies Activities for the whole family & MORE to come! Join the JCNCF and PJ ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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
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
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
My Pizza Place on Main: Pizza with Santa in your PJs
Annual Pizza/Pajama night with Santa! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas! Don't wait in line, come have pizza with Santa on 12/8 ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: My Pizza Place on Main: 14933 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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
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: Holiday Events
The Rock of Gainesville Christmas Concert
Seashells ring, are you listening? As the Yule-tide is rolling in, and we celebrate the sea-sun of PEACE, JOY, & ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: The Rock of Gainesville 10901 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.therockonline.org
- Category: Holiday Events
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 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
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
Home with Dee: Holiday’s Around The World
We will look at a map and locate Mexico and the Philippines. We will then discuss how the people there ...
- 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
Waldo Santa at the Caboose
SANTA AT THE CABOOSE – the Caboose downtown Veteran’s Park. Starting at 6:00 pm for children ages infant to 10yrs ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Waldo City Park, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
Westside Baptist Church - Family Christmas Movie Night
Join us from 6:00-8:30 pm on Friday, December 16th, for a family movie night at our Newberry Road Campus. We ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 10000 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: westsidebaptist.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Seventh Day Adventist Church presents Once Upon a Child
A captivating musical celebrating the birth of Jesus! This is FREE 2-day event for the whole family! Date/times: Friday, December 16 at ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Seventh Day Adventist Church (Across from Sonic Drive-In) 2115 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: gainesville-seventh-day-adventist-church.websitepro.hosting
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Jolly Jingle Party
Come get in the holiday spirit with some jolly good fun! This Friday is our Jolly Jingle Party! Break out ...
- 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
Williston Horseman's Park Christmas Chaos Fun Show
Save the Date! More Info to Come
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Williston Horseman's Park 1610 SW 8th Terrace, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission for spectators
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Princess Crafting Party with the Holiday Princess at Pinspiration
TO BE RESCHEDULED Join us at Pinspiration Gainesville for a morning your little one (and you!) will always remember. First, we ...
- 10:00 am - 11:45 am
- Location: 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $45/crafter includes craft, instruction, snacks, and time for photos with our princess! Crafts may vary slightly, depending on supply availability.
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Seventh Day Adventist Church presents Once Upon a Child
A captivating musical celebrating the birth of Jesus! This is FREE 2-day event for the whole family! Date/times: Friday, December 16 at ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Seventh Day Adventist Church (Across from Sonic Drive-In) 2115 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE
- Website: gainesville-seventh-day-adventist-church.websitepro.hosting
- Category: Holiday 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: Holiday Events
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
I Rise Performing Kids Academy Winter Wonderland
Free food, games and family activities plus much more!
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 24621 Doc Drive, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Newberry’s Toy Giveaway
Looking for something to do with the kiddos today? Bring them to Lois Forte park for a Toy Giveaway that ...
- 3:30 pm
- Location: Lois Forte Park 25842 NW 3rd Avenue, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas FOR Gainesville at Anthem Church
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience for your whole family! TWO IDENTICAL EXPERIENCES from 5–6 pm and 7–8 pm. Experience ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Anthem Church, 2902 SW 75th St, Gainesville, Florida 32608
- Cost: FREE
- Website: anthemchurch.churchcenter.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7380 State Rte 100, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 6005 US-301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas Vacation on the Big Screen at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Tis The Season and we all want to get cozy with a movie and a nice beverage. It looks like ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 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
B'nai Israel Community Hanukkah Under the Stars
The community is invited to Hanukkah Under the Stars Join us for a night of festive fun. Pizza, Hanukkah cookie decorating, ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.bnaigainesville.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa at the Poe's Christmas Display in Hawthorne
Santa will be here Saturday, December 17 from 7-9 pm and Friday, December 23 for last minute requests. Come enjoy time ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Parking at Eden Baptist Church 2405 SE County Road 219A, Hawthorne, FL, 32640
- Cost: Free, Donations are greatly appreciated and accepted
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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
Alachua County Library: DIY Noisemakers at Micanopy Branch
It’s almost a New Year! Are you ready to make some noise and celebrate 2023? Join us to make noisemakers ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- Category: 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 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration at the Cade Museum
Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum! Watch Depot Park’s spectacular firework show from the comfort of ...
- 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 $18/person
- Website: 38646.blackbaudhosting.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks: New Year's Eve Late Skate
New Year's Eve Late Skate!
- 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Location: Skate Station Funworks: 1311 NW 76th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $16.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
