Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland Opening Day Parade
Starting November 4th experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s! Families ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Doxa Dance Company presents Sleeping Beauty and the Saving Prince
With a passion for dance and a heart for worship, Doxa Dance Company presents its annual production of Sleeping Beauty ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $22
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Teen 3D Print Club Christmas Ornaments
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create Christmas ornaments. Join us in using Tinkercad to learn the basics of ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free, must register in advance.
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Teen 3D Print Club Christmas Ornaments
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create Christmas ornaments. Join us in using Tinkercad to learn the basics of ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free, must register in advance.
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Teen 3D Print Club Christmas Ornaments
This week we will be using Tinkercad to create Christmas ornaments. Join us in using Tinkercad to learn the basics of ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free, must register in advance.
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Gilchrist County Woman's Club Veteran’s Day Breakfast
In honor of those who have served our country, The Gilchrist County Woman's Club is hosting a Veteran’s Day Breakfast All ...
- 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 2107 S Bronson Memorial Hwy, Co Rd 339, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Veterans and active members of The Armed Forces and a Guest are invited to a free breakfast. General public is also invited and asked to make a donation.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gilchrist County presents Veterans Day Parade – City of Trenton
Gilchrist County presents Veterans Day Parade – City of Trenton Parade begins at US Hwy 129 and 307A
- 10:00 am
- Location: US Hwy 129 and 307A, Trenton, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gilchristchamber.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Veteran's Day School's Out Skate!
Veteran's Day School's Out Skate! Capture the flag games, face painting, and more fun! Military personnel show your military and you ...
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
Join us for the 2023 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 10, Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Friday for 12 & up is $5 but includes appetizers and punch – Saturday and Sunday are free!
- Website: fumcgnv.org
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Craft Show and Upscale Yard Sale
A yard sale just before Christmas. Christmas items and more. Coffee, hot chocolate, and Danish pastry will be served. More information ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Behind the Chamber Office at the High Springs Farmer’s Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Joy's Annual Arts & Crafts Show Veterans Pinning Ceremony
Joy’s Annual Arts & Crafts Show is BACK, and this year, we’re not just knitting scarves and molding pottery; we ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
Join us for the 2023 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 10, Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: fumcgnv.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park
Alachua County Community Support Services' Veteran Services Division (and other Alachua County departments), the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, and ...
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: alachuacounty.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Spring Ridge First Church of God Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Please join us for a Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner!
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 5529 NE 52nd Pl, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
Join us for the 2023 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 10, Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, ...
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: FREE
- Website: fumcgnv.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Community Band Veterans Day Concert
Please come celebrate Veterans Day with a beautiful concert on Sunday, November 12 at 4 pm. We will be performing ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Allie Allure Boutique Holiday Party
Save the Date for a festive event at Allie Allure Boutique! Explore the Holiday Collections with a warm cup of hot ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 3204 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day Winter Wonderland
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Family Day in Winter Wonderland. Twinkle Nights Holiday Lights is bringing a most ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Fun 4 Gator Kids special discount, general admission is $12 per person, (ages 3 and under are FREE)
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Light the Tree at Celebration Pointe
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for a magical night of holiday cheer! Our Tree Lighting ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: Celebration Pointe, Gainesville
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Thanksgiving Market at Alachua County Farmers' Market
Gobble gobble, Alachua County! Our biggest weekly market of the year is often the market before Thanksgiving. Keep an eye ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Thanksgiving Celebration at Bouncers
We are so thankful for our community! Come gather with us here at Bouncers for our Thanksgiving celebration on November ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Bouncers: 3401 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: General admission is $15, Members are free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Thanksgiving Turkey Photo Holder
The Thanksgiving table won’t be complete without a festive Turkey Photo Holder, built by your own little DIYer. Join us ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: All Lowe's locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lochloosa Community Church Grateful Fest Community Turkey Shoot
Turkey shoot, corn hole tournament, music, games, prizes, hot dogs & chili!
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 16503 SE 210th Terrace, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Jonesville Ace Hardware-Ace Flavor Fest Thanksgrilling
Hey NEWBERRY, You're invited to Ace Flavor Fest Thanksgrilling on Saturday, November 18 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 202 NW 140th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.acehardware.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Hammer & Stain: Stuff A Squishy with Santa
Join us Sunday, November 19th at 11 am where your child will stuff their very own Squishy and Paint a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 6450 SW Archer Rd, Suite 210 (Second Floor Event Space), Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $30
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Thanksgiving In The Park
You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town! This worship service and a free meal is our gift to ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Teatime Tranquility & Treasures Tea Time with Santa Claus
Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Teatime Tranquility & Treasures, nestled within the historic late 19th-century Queen ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 14603 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $55
- Website: santatea.santaticket.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Holiday Sessions
Thanksgiving Holiday Matinees!
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Holiday Sessions
Thanksgiving Holiday Matinees!
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Holiday Sessions
Thanksgiving Holiday Matinees!
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun
Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online and ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park (East Overlook) 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k
We are back with our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day! On July 9th, an electrical fire broke out at ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $30-$45
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Outdoor Thanksgiving S.W.E.A.T.
Come join me Thanksgiving THURSDAY at 9 am at Hampstead Park (by the playground) for a FREE outdoor Thanksgiving S.W.E.A.T ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Hampstead Park In Haile, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose: Thanksgiving in the Park
Thanksgiving in the Park will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 23
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Melrose Heritage Park 300 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free to all, everyone is welcome
- Website: www.trinitymelrosefl.org
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Lions Club Thanksgiving Feast
Let's Give Thanks Together. You have been invited to Join us at The High Springs Lions Club for a Thanksgiving ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours
Join us this Thanksgiving! November 24 & 25 at 10 am Witness over 100 wild and rare animals, hear every animal’s ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $35 Adults | $15 Kids (Ages 2-11) | FREE (2 Years & Under)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Aimee's Acres Holiday Event
Kick off the holiday season with us on Black Friday! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Aimee's Acres! What ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Brewing Company Hops and Shop on Black Friday
It's that time of year again! Time for our annual Black Friday Hops & Shop event. Support local business, get ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Brewing Company, 18562 NW 237th Street, High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Thanksgiving Holiday Sessions
Thanksgiving Holiday Matinees!
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $13.95
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA
Twinkle Nights Holiday lights is bringing a most magical Winter Wonderland experience to Gainesville, FL! This is a walk-through light ...
- 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Early Bird Pricing until November 1st, General Admission is only $12!(Standard ticket price $15)
- Website: winterwonderlandfl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Step 317 Photography Holiday Sessions
The Holidays are quickly approaching! We have a variety of backgrounds available to brighten your holiday season! All sessions include ...
- 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
- Cost: varies by session
- Website: step317.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
Come on down to the Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm for our 2023 Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest celebration! ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours
Join us this Thanksgiving! November 24 & 25 at 10 am Witness over 100 wild and rare animals, hear every animal’s ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $35 Adults | $15 Kids (Ages 2-11) | FREE (2 Years & Under)
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Aimee's Acres Holiday Event
Kick off the holiday season with us on Black Friday! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Aimee's Acres! What ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting November 25 through December 23, 2023! Our Winter Festival will ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15.00 Per Person, 2 & under FREE!
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Aimee's Acres Holiday Event
Kick off the holiday season with us on Black Friday! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Aimee's Acres! What ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting November 25 through December 23, 2023! Our Winter Festival will ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15.00 Per Person, 2 & under FREE!
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Hippodrome presents The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)
Book by Austin Tichenor and Reed Martin Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational ...
- 2:00 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 A Christmas Carol is a timeless story about generosity, kindness, and the true spirit ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Lions Club Here Comes Santa Claus
First Sighting of Santa in High Springs, will be on November 28th and 29th 6-9 p.m. (Tuesday and Wednesday) When Santa ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club: 26900 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: Free, Donations are Welcome
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
University of Florida Brass Band Holiday Concert
Come to the University Auditorium to enjoy a fun concert of holiday favorites with the University of Florida Brass Band! We ...
- 7:20 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Hawthorne Branch: Celebrate the Season Tree Decorating
Enjoy holiday music as we use the ornaments you created yesterday (and more) to decorate the library tree and prepare ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Branch Meeting Room 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Ignite Life Center Festival of Trees
Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees 2023! Mark your calendars for November 29th, 30th, and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Ignite Life Center 404 Northwest 14th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 3-12, and it includes a FREE raffle ticket for your chance to win amazing prizes!
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Lions Club Here Comes Santa Claus
First Sighting of Santa in High Springs, will be on November 28th and 29th 6-9 p.m. (Tuesday and Wednesday) When Santa ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club: 26900 W US Highway 27, High Springs, FL, 32643
- Cost: Free, Donations are Welcome
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Hippodrome presents The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)
Book by Austin Tichenor and Reed Martin Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events
United Country Real Estate Smith & Associates Pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa and special appearance by the Grinch and Cindy Lou-Who! Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 934 E Wade St, Trenton, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
GNV Market Holiday Markets
Join the GNV Market and South Main Station as we head into the holidays. We have added extra artists, fun ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Woman's Club Festival of Trees Holiday Open House
There are a few tickets left for this festive event on November 30 to kick off the holidays, help send ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Woman's Club: 2809 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $40 in advance | $45 at the door
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
University of Florida: Lighting of the Holiday Gator
Come celebrate the end of the semester with seasonal treats, performances, and more at the lighting of the Holiday Gator!
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ignite Life Center Festival of Trees
Get ready to spread holiday cheer at the Festival of Trees 2023! Mark your calendars for November 29th, 30th, and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Ignite Life Center 404 Northwest 14th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 3-12, and it includes a FREE raffle ticket for your chance to win amazing prizes!
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
