Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
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
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
Pinspiration DIY Sublimation Mug Workshop
Are you stuck on what to get someone for the upcoming holiday season? Do you have a little artist whose ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $25
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ignite Life Center Festival of Trees
Join us for this year's "FESTIVAL OF TREES" where for only three days. December 1st through the 3rd, you will ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Ignite Life Center 404 Northwest 14th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
I Heard the Bells
I Heard the Bells tells the inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Regal Royal Park Stadium 16- 3702 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
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
Ignite Life Center Festival of Trees
Join us for this year's "FESTIVAL OF TREES" where for only three days. December 1st through the 3rd, you will ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Ignite Life Center 404 Northwest 14th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
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: Holiday Events
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
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
American Legion Post 16: Breakfast with Santa
SANTA’S COMING! Breakfast with Santa! Pancakes, sausage, bacon or ham $8. Or you can order from the menu. There will be ...
- 8:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: American Legion Post 16 4701 NW 6th Street Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $8
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Brown's Country Buffet: Breakfast and Photos with Santa
It's time to mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3rd! Santa will be visiting during breakfast, and taking photos with ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Brown's Country Buffet 14423 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
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
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Starlight's Christmas Grinchmas Beauty Pageant
Amazing awards, 10-12" crowns, beautiful sashes.
- 12:15 pm
- Location: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center 1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday 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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
Kimball Wiles Wildcats Chorus Holiday Performance
We’ve got a fantastic Holiday Performance Lineup for you this month! Save the dates, and don’t forget your lawn chairs ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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, we’re ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free, Optional Dinner ($5/per person)
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Pinspiration Cupcake Decorating with Just A Simple Baker
Have you always wanted to learn the tips and techniques so your celebrations will look a little more festive? You ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $50
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
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
Alachua County Library Winter Craft Workshop- Millhopper Branch
Join us in creating winter crafts: snowflakes, ornaments, and cards. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aclib.us
- 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 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
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: 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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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: 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
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: Holiday Events
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: 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: Prairie Creek Preserve 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: 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
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: Holiday Events
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: 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
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- 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
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: 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
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: 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
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
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: 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
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
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: Holiday Events
Trinity UMC: A Christmas Cantata and Live Nativity
Enjoy a special performance from Trinity’s choir, hot chocolate before and after service, and a LIVE Nativity. 5:15 pm: Live ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Family Christmas Dinner ($15/per person)
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Healthy Learning Academy Students Holiday Performance
We’ve got a fantastic Holiday Performance Lineup for you this month! Save the dates, and don’t forget your lawn chairs ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- 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
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: 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
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: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
SAVE THE DATE! Santa and his reindeer are coming back to Mayhem Ranch! The Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival opens December ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 Pre-Sale ($20.00 at the gate, if available) | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: 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
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
Down Home Christmas in Trenton
Come join us for a Down Home Christmas day of fun! This year, our annual Christmas event will be held ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot, Trenton FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas on the Farm at Etheridge Cattle Company
Join us for Christmas on the Farm! We will have a lineup of local vendors, live music, food trucks, a ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Etheridge Cattle Company 2660 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.etheridgebeef.com
- 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
Metro Diner: Brunch with Santa
Santa's coming to town! Join us for Brunch with Santa Stop by to get your photo with Santa, chow down on ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Metro Diner 2130 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Chanukah Factory at Lowe’s
Chanukah Menorah/Dreidel Workshop & Craft Participants will receive a workers apron and then craft their own Menorah and enjoy hot Latkes ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 2564 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free of charge, donations appreciated
- Website: www.jewishgator.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
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
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday 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: Holiday Events
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: 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
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: Holiday Events
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: 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
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: 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 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: Holiday Events
Downtown Chanukah Family Festival
Join the lighting of a giant menorah! Live performances, dreidels and gelt for everyone!
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free, donations appreciated
- Website: www.jewishgator.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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
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
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: 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
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: Holiday Events
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
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
SAVE THE DATE! Santa and his reindeer are coming back to Mayhem Ranch! The Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival opens December ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15 Pre-Sale ($20.00 at the gate, if available) | Children under 2 FREE
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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
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
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: Holiday Events
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
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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events
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
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
