Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Santa Photography Event at JCPenney
Smiles, Santa, and Holiday Magic. The most magical time of the year is here, and we’re thrilled to invite you and ...
- All Day Event
- Location: JCPenney, 6481 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville FL
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: jcpportraits.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 who are ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Pinspiration Gainesville Holiday Family Ornament Workshop
Looking for a unique Christmas present for a family in your life? Look no further! These ornaments are customizable, so you’ll ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Each ornament is $40
- Website: gainesville.pinspiration.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors Pictures with Santa
Join us for professional pictures with Santa this Friday, December 1st at Haile's annual "Light the Village". 5-9 pm. Free ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 5110 SW 91st Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Artisans' Guild Gallery Holiday Open House
Annual Holiday Open House and Ornament Sale. Live jazz by Edward White and Darren Burgess 6-8 pm. Holiday music performance ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- 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 who are ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Welcome to Winter, A Shop Local Expo
Welcome to Winter, A Shop Local Єхро
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Countryside Baptist Church 10926 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Hawthorne Woman’s Club presents Hawthorne Community Festival of Trees
Saturday, December 2 9 am-2 pm View trees and vote for your favorite Saturday, December 9 11 am-1 pm View trees and vote for your ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Hawthorne Woman’s Club 6751 SE 220th Terrace, Hawthorne, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall
Come join us for a jolly morning at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall on West Newberry Road in Gainesville, FL! Santa Cow ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $13.50/person
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua Conservation Trust: Trees and Treats
Happy Holidays! Join us at Little Orange Creek Preserve with the whole family to plant longleaf pine seedlings and decorate ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Little Orange Creek Preserve (see description for details) Hawthorne, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life- The Radio Play
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Youth Troupe presents It's a Wonderful Life- The Radio Play December 3, 2023- The Historic Thomas Center 302 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- 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 who are ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
UF Craft Festival
The Stephen C. O'Connell Center is excited to host the Craft Festival on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Stephen C. O’Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: General Public: $6.00 at the door, $5.00 with coupon, Children 13 & under FREE, Military with ID FREE | UF Students: $4.00 at the door, $3.00 with coupon
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
GLAM Craft Show
Come join us on Sunday, December 3 for the 15th 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
Smart Start at Zion Christmas
Please mark your December calendars for a session close to my heart: Christmas session. Note, the last class of the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Winter Holiday Perler Bead Designs
Create winter holiday designs with fusible Perler beads. We will provide bead patterns to help create your design. When your ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Branch Teen Room: 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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 Holiday Performance at Tioga
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy a Holiday Performance, featuring Kimball Wiles 4th & 5th Grade Choir ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Rock of Gainesville Christmas Concert
Join us for an extraordinary First Wednesday service. An evening filled with excitement and joy, including a Family Dinner from ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: The Rock of Gainesville 10901 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.therockonline.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Young Annasemble Holiday Concert
The Young Annasemble Orchestra presents a Holiday Concert at the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention.
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
School Holiday Chorus Winter Concert
Join us for our annual winter concert featuring classical and modern arrangements of your favorite Christmas music and more! This ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: St. Augustine Church and Catholic Student Center, 1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville FL 32603
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
UF/IFAS Bookstore’s Holiday Open House Shopping Extravaganza
Join us on December 7-8, 2023, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for a festive dive into the holiday spirit ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2343 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Little Scrooge
Faculty Director: Mrs. Kamie Hemmerich Student Director: Skyler Avery Little Scrooge is an extremely creative, kid-friendly adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: PK Yonge Performing Arts Center 1080 SW 11th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: STEAM Crafts-Holiday Cards and Ornaments
Join us in the Storywoods Room this December to experiment with techniques for making seasonal cards and ornaments. We'll make one ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Fire Rescue: Holidays In the City
Come celebrate the holidays. ALL of the holidays. An opportunity to learn about different traditions, Holidays in the City will feature ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601-4673
- 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
UF/IFAS Bookstore’s Holiday Open House Shopping Extravaganza
Join us on December 7-8, 2023, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for a festive dive into the holiday spirit ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2343 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
- 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 ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Local Hitchcock's (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Little Scrooge
Faculty Director: Mrs. Kamie Hemmerich Student Director: Skyler Avery Little Scrooge is an extremely creative, kid-friendly adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: PK Yonge Performing Arts Center 1080 SW 11th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $5 per person
- Website: pkyonge.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs
Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Going to be lots of Fun.
- 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.suwanneehardware.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
WOW! What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Depot Park Holiday Ugly Sweater parkrun, Free 5K
Break out your loudest, fashion backward holiday sweater for this event. Join us as we make a colorful statement for ...
- 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
The Grinch is coming to Newberry
Bring your camera and take a free picture with the Grinch and enjoy a shake or tea while you’re here. ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Newberry Nutrition 305 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669-3431
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Deeper Purpose Community Church: MEGA Christmas Household & Kids Item Give Away
The Items are all FREE, but admission to get in the gates to shop & look is $5 per person ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Deeper Purpose Community Church 19930 N US Hwy 441 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Admission to shop is $5 per person age 12 & over, but items are all free!
- 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 9th! Come eat breakfast with Santa. The big guy will be ...
- 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
First Baptist Church Waldo Family Life Center: The Gift Goes On
A community craft event for children of all ages to make a gift, wrap it and learn about the greatest ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: First Baptist Church Waldo Family Life Center 14370 FL-24, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life- The Radio Play
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Youth Troupe presents It's a Wonderful Life- The Radio Play December 3, 2023- The Historic Thomas Center 302 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Multiple Locations (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Local Provisions Brunch with Santa
Santa Brunch is coming to town! Join us for a morning of festive family fun! Build your own pancakes, decorate ...
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Local Provisions: 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 129, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $19.95 for kids 12 & under, $29.95 for Adults
- 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
Holiday Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Get ready for a sleigh-full of fun at our Holiday Kids Day at the 4th Ave Food Park! We'll have a ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua Sports Pub Community Christmas
Looking for local businesses to sign up. Do a craft, treat, photo booth table for kids in the winter wonderland! The ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Sports Pub 14003 NW 150th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Downtown Chanukah Family Festival
Downtown Chanukah Family Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza (open to all ages - Community & Students)
- 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
Israeli Dancing Hanukah Party
Israeli Dancing for Everyone, everyone is invited! Come out for our Israeli Dancing Hanukah party. We will do easy dances ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Congregation B'nai Israel 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Smart Start at Zion Christmas
Please mark your December calendars for a session close to my heart: Christmas session. Note, the last class of the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean.” Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as CHRISTMAS WITH THE ...
- 12:10 pm
- Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Child $13.02 | $15.19 General Admission
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Holiday Events
See Santa at Sweet Myra's
Santa will be stopping by Sweet Myra's on December 12 from 5-8 pm! Stop by and say hi!
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 203 NW 1st St, Trenton, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
1000 Voices of Florida & Annasemble Community Orchestra present a Holiday Concert for Community Connection
Join 1000 Voices of Florida and Annasemble Community Orchestra of Gainesville, inspired by Tacachale, for an evening of live choral ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.annasemble.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean.” Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as CHRISTMAS WITH THE ...
- 12:10 pm
- Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Child $13.02 | $15.19 General Admission
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Curlings Group, Real Broker LLC presents Cocoa with Santa
Capture the Magic of the Season with The Curlings Group! Join us at Gainesville Kitchen & Bath, nestled in the ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Kitchen & Bath, Shoppes at Thornebrook 27A&B 2441, NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Frozen Movie & Craft
Get ready for Winter Break with a viewing of Frozen and some themed crafts and activities! Make sure you wear ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A, Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Trinity UMC: Christmas Dinner, Cantata and Live Nativity
Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Missi, LIVE Nativity, and hot chocolate, followed by the Christmas Cantata, “Invitation to ...
- 5:15 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Family Christmas Dinner Reservations required/$15 per person
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Healthy Learning Academy Winter Concert at Tioga
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy a Holiday Performance, featuring Healthy Learning Academy Elementary students on Wednesday, ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean.” Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as CHRISTMAS WITH THE ...
- 12:10 pm
- Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Child $13.02 | $15.19 General Admission
- Website: www.fathomevents.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
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Winter Craft Workshop
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 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
WOW! What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Art After Dark Museum Nights: Holidays in the Tropics
Celebrate the upcoming holidays while delving into the works of Cuba on view in Under the Spell of the Palm ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: harn.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom presents Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean.” Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as CHRISTMAS WITH THE ...
- 12:10 pm
- Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Child $13.02 | $15.19 General Admission
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
WOW! What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Archer Free Community Christmas Dinner
Come join us for free dinner & karaoke! Fried chicken from Hitchcock’s in Newberry, Mac & Cheese from Young’s Kitchen, ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 7121 SW 137th Lane, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Homestead Park Christmas Maker’s Mart
Welcome to the Christmas Maker’s Mart at Homestead Park. We will feature a Teen’s Maker’s Spotlight in our events pavilion. ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cookie Exchange With Santa
Everyone come join us for a fun-filled evening on December 15th, 2023 starting at 6 pm! Bring your holiday-decorated cookies for ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Hay Company 2870 NE 200th Avenue, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Clan Kringle Scottish Highland Games
The Scotts are descending on Ocala for a day of competition and merriment, all for a good cause! Come watch ...
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Florida Horse Park 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480
- Cost: $10 donation p/adult
- Website: www.f4sa.org
- 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
Smart Start at Zion Christmas
Please mark your December calendars for a session close to my heart: Christmas session. Note, the last class of the ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Delivery Truck
Calling all little elves! Join us for this jolly Holiday Delivery Truck build that’s also a gift card holder! Kids ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: All Lowe's locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital Pictures with Santa (Pets and Kids)
Pictures with Santa for pets and kids! Free for all! Hot cocoa bar and kid's crafts included.
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Northwood Oaks Veterinary Hospital, 5331 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Free
- Website: nwoaksvet.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Church of God Kidtown presents All About That Baby
This Sunday our amazing Kidtown Ministry will be putting on their annual Christmas service at 10:00 am!! The kids have ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Visits Gainesville Harley-Davidson!
Vroom Vroom... Santa Claus is coming to town, on a HARLEY of course! Bring the whole family for a fun ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson: 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: FREE
- 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
Fathom presents Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night
A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean.” Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as CHRISTMAS WITH THE ...
- 12:10 pm
- Location: All Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Child $13.02 | $15.19 General Admission
- Website: www.fathomevents.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Regal Holiday Classics- Polar Express
Holidays are a time for returning home and reconnecting with family in the shared joy of familiar rituals. Whether you’ve ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: Local Regal Locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $5 a ticket
- Website: www.regmovies.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dairy Queen Alachua Santa Visit
Santa is coming to Dairy Queen Alachua! Load up the kids, grab your camera, come meet, greet and take a ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Location Only! 15993 NW 163rd Lane, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free picture!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
UF Facilities Services Christmas Parade
Share the joy of the holiday season at the fourth annual Facilities Services Holiday Parade on Tuesday, December 19 at ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: UF Campus, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: businessaffairs.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Dairy Queen Alachua Santa Visit
Santa is coming to Dairy Queen Alachua! Load up the kids, grab your camera, come meet, greet and take a ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Location Only! 15993 NW 163rd Lane, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free picture!
- Website: www.facebook.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
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch- Holiday Crafts
Simple paper or perler bead crafts for those 5 and older. Make a wreath, paper chain, ornaments and other crafts ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- 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
Christmas in High Springs
The Friends of High Springs have added two extra days of "Christmas in High Springs" Now you can see 8,000 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas with the Currys at Heartwood Soundstage
Colt Classic & Heartwood Soundstage Presents: Christmas with the Currys DOORS: 7 pm SHOW: 8 pm ALL AGES Celebrate the holidays with the Currys ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$25
- Website: heartwoodsoundstage.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dillards Gainesville Christmas Festival
Dillards in the Oaks Mall is having a Christmas Party! Next Friday, December 22, all day! There will be free ...
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Oaks Mall Dillards- 6419 Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida 32605
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.dillards.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
Main Street Alachua Holiday Nights
Join us for another Holiday Nights season, starting with the City of Alachua Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1st, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas in High Springs
The Friends of High Springs have added two extra days of "Christmas in High Springs" Now you can see 8,000 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lake Butler Christmas Parade
NEW DATE! The 2023 City of Lake Butler Christmas Parade will take place on Friday, December 22nd at 6:00 pm! ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: NE 3rd Street, Lake Butler, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
Meet Santa at the NW Gainesville Farmers Holiday Market
Santa will be at our annual Holiday Market from 10 am-1 pm! Get your family photos taken by Sapphire Selfies! ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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 $45 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Bouncers Christmas Party
We hope you join us at Bouncers for our Christmas Party, followed by unlimited play time on our indoor playground ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 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
Langan Acres Santa's Cookie Decorating Class
Santa's Cookie Decorating Class with Julie Mancini. KIDS WELCOME, with adult supervision. Come make cookies for Santa! Each box contains 6 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Langan Acres 8390 NE 150th Ave, Williston, FL
- Cost: $30, plus tax per cookie box.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary
Merry Christmas! Escape the craziness of the holiday with a calming escape with the animals Get away from the craziness and ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Rooterville Animal Sanctuary 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four
- Website: www.rooterville.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary
Merry Christmas! Escape the craziness of the holiday with a calming escape with the animals Get away from the craziness and ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Rooterville Animal Sanctuary 1208 N County Road 315 Melrose, Florida 32666
- Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four
- Website: www.rooterville.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 ...
- 1:30 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adults $45 | Ages 3-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Kids Night New Year Celebration At Texas Roadhouse
Join us at Texas Roadhouse every Tuesday from 4-8 pm for activities and prizes for kids 12 and under! December 26th ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Texas Roadhouse 3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.celebrationpointe.com
- Category: Holiday Events
A History of Kwanzaa at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center
Join us for a History of Kwanzaa with music, dance, and a food tasting!
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 1013 NW 7th Ave, 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 $45 | Ages 2-11 are $15 | Under 2 FREE
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Tu Fiesta Radio Presents New Year’s Eve Eve with Elio at Tioga Town Center
He’s back!! We're so happy to announce that Elio Piedra will be performing live at The Square on New Year’s ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Family Day New Year Countdown in the Park
It's New Year's Eve!! Ring in the NOON year with us! Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for a countdown ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration at the Cade Museum
SOLD OUT! Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum. Watch Depot Park’s dazzling fireworks show from the ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Adults (18 and up): $40 | Youth (5-17): $30 | Youth (0-4): Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Calvary Chapel Youth & Young Adults New Years Bonfire
Youth (6th-12th graders) and Young Adults (18-30 years old), come join us this Sunday night to ring in the New ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 5510 SW 62nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Splitz New Years Party
Celebrate the New Year with Splitz! Costmic party lights, party favors, family-friendly, food and drink specials, toast at Midnight! No guests ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 1301 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
- Cost: $20.99 pp includes 90-minute bowling, shoe rental and $5 game card
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks: New Year's Eve Late Skate
New Year's Eve Late Skate!
- 7:30 pm - 1:00 am
- Location: Skate Station Funworks: 1311 NW 76th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission $20
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
