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November

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Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Join us Halloween weekend for a frightfully good time! Come and catch sight of over 100 wild animals, enjoy candy ...

Newberry United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

On Friday, October 32 (ok, it is actually November 1) wear your favorite costumes at Newberry UMC's annual Trunk or ...

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm Lost Railroad Scary Train

Scary Train chugs Friday and Saturday nights from October 4-November 2, 2024! It’s a ScaryTrain ride and more nerve rattling, heart ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, FL, 32696
  • Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the gate
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Marketplace at First UMC

Join us for the 2024 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 1, Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 entry fee for those 12 and older – Saturday and Sunday are free!
  • Website: fumcgnv.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carson Springs Wildlife Halloween Tours

Join us Halloween weekend for a frightfully good time! Come and catch sight of over 100 wild animals, enjoy candy ...

Gainesville Harley-Davidson Family Fall Festival

Bring the whole family for a day of fun including Trunk or Treat. Put on those Halloween costumes one last ...

Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland Parade & Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season by joining us on November 2nd at 5 PM for a magical evening as we ...

Homestead Haunt Kid's Maze

Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen before. 4 unique, indoor mazes with a ...

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: The Haunted Maze 8 pm To 11 pm $20 Online | Kids (12 And Under) Maze 6:30 pm To 7:30 pm $5 Online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holiday Marketplace at First UMC

Join us for the 2024 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 1, Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, ...

  • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 419 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: $5 entry fee for those 12 and older – Saturday and Sunday are free!
  • Website: fumcgnv.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa

Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...

Homestead Park Williston: Give Thanks Music Festival

Join us in honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom. This heartfelt event includes guest ...

Otter Springs Fall Freedom Festival

Join our community and celebrate freedom! Otter Springs is allowing free admission from 12 pm-6 pm so bring family and ...

Step 317 Photography Santa Experience Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Santa Experience

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

High Springs Brewing Company Veteran’s Day Event

Come join us as we celebrate the Marine Corps' 249th birthday with the Commandant's message, cake cutting, and the dedication ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, 32643
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Gainesville Community Band Veterans Concert for a Cause

The Gainesville Community Band, directed by R. Gary Langford, will present a Veterans Day Concert for a Cause in the ...

  • 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

Veterans Memorial Park Playground Ribbon Cutting

Join us for the ribbon cutting for the Veterans Park playground. This all inclusive playground with a Veterans theme will ...

Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park

Alachua County invites the community to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of American veterans at the Alachua County ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Cost: free
  • Website: alachuacounty.us
  • Category: Holiday Events

Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration

At the Dr. Kenneth A Schwiebert Pavilion Guest Speaker: Veteran Services Director and Army Veteran Olajuwon White, ACP Williston High School Band ...

Bass Pro Shops Veteran's Day Parade

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's celebrates the service and sacrifices of the many military men, women and families in our ...

Skate Station Funworks Veteran's Day School's Out Skate!

Veteran's Day School's Out Skate! Military personnel show your military ID and you and your family receive one free attraction!

Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa

Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...

The Rock School presents A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Rock School stage! Join us for this classic retelling of Charles Dickens’ ...

Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Gratitude-A Thanksgiving Craft Program

Join us to create a gratitude themed craft for Thanksgiving. All supplies will be provided.

  • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Rock School presents A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol comes to life on The Rock School stage! Join us for this classic retelling of Charles Dickens’ ...

Tioga Movie Night: It's A Wonderful Life

Come get in the Holiday Spirit with us, and join us on Friday, November 15th at 7:30 for our Tioga ...

Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa

Join us on November 16th, 23rd and December 7th at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with ...

Spring Ridge First Church of God Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Spring Ridge First Church of God is hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner in their fellowship hall. The event will take ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Spring Ridge First Church of God 5529 NE 52nd Pl High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Anderson Memorial Church of God in Christ Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner

Anderson Memorial Church of God in Christ will be serving free Thanksgiving Dinners to the community!

IndepenDANCE Studio Holiday PJ Party-Holiday Themed Pop-Up Camp

Are you a parent in need of a Saturday afternoon to run errands (AKA Holiday Shopping uninterrupted)? Sign up for ...

Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Turkey Craft

Make your Thanksgiving decorations extra special this year with a handmade turkey to display. Gobble up this opportunity to make ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Micanopy Branch Dance Hall 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
  • Cost: free
  • Website: attend.aclib.us
  • Category: Holiday Events

Gainesville Woman's Club Festival of Trees Holiday Open House

Festival of Trees- Candyland Christmas Preview at the Woman’s Club on Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20 between 10 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Woman's Club: 2809 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa

Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...

Gainesville Woman's Club Festival of Trees Holiday Open House

Festival of Trees- Candyland Christmas Preview at the Woman’s Club on Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20 between 10 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Woman's Club: 2809 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Moms of Grace Presents: Moms-giving

We are beyond excited to invite you to our first-ever Momsgiving on Friday, November 22nd at 6 pm at The ...

UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season

The University of Florida School of Music presents the 76th Annual Sounds of the Season: Songs of Hope & Joy. Featuring ...

  • 7:30 pm
  • Location: Curtis M Phillips Center for Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free and open to the public. Ticket required.
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa Fe College Songs of the Season

Get into the holiday spirit early as the Santa Fe Singers, joined by special guests from the Gainesville Youth Chorus, ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall: 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $10-$16
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Haile Farmer's Market Fall Harvest Festival

Celebrate the season of abundance! Extra vendors, fresh produce, festive treats, live music and fun for the whole family!

Bass Pro Shops Yuletide Breakfast with Santa

Join us on November 16th, 23rd and December 7th at 9 AM for a special free breakfast for families with ...

Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest

Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest at Morningside Nature Center is on the move! To better accommodate all of our neighbors, ...

Kimberly's Christmas Festival & Toy Drive

Santa is coming to town! Join us for pictures with Santa, a Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, tons of Vendors and ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See description for details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Painting with a Twist: Comfy Turkey

Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...

4th Ave Food Park Thanksgiving Kids Day

Gobble, gobble! It’s time for a Thanksgiving Kids Day! We'll have face painting, balloon animals, marionettes and more for a ...

Victory Chapel CFM Thanksgiving Family Dinner

We invite you to join us for a Thanksgiving Family Dinner! Everyone is invited!

Thanksgiving In The Park

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 24th at 11 am. This worship service and a ...

Corks and Colors: Custom Christmas Plates

Create a one of a kind Christmas plate with your little one’s hand or footprints! 1. You paint the background. 2. We ...

Roots Plant Studio: Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop

Join us for a festive, creative and fun-filled workshop at the beautiful Roots Plant Studio in Gainesville, Florida. Grab your ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Location: Roots Plant Studio 4780 Northwest 39th Avenue Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $45
  • Website: www.simpletix.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Family Fun Turkey Dink

Turkey Dink - This is an event for families. Bring your visiting family members out to have a blast playing ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Hal Brady Recreation Complex 14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
  • Cost: $10/adults $5/child
  • Website: playtimescheduler.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Bass Pro Shops Storytime with Santa

Join us every Tuesday from November 5th through December 17th at 5 pm for a fun holiday book reading with ...

Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - T is for Turkey

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event

The 2nd annual Friendsgiving event, a free event for the community, featuring activities for kids and adults.

Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun

Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online at ...

  • 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

Cedar Key Turkey Trot

A 5k race (3.1 miles) where participants can either run or walk. The event is meant to be a fun ...

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 Lloyd ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $30-$45
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Trinity Episcopal Church Melrose: Thanksgiving in the Park

Welcome All Annual Celebration Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Meals will be passed out in Heritage Park from 11:00-1:00 or until meals ...

Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Thanksgiving Community Dinner

Come have Thanksgiving dinner with us! Have kids? Bring them! They can run around with ours. If you have a ...

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

This Thanksgiving experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours on Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30. Tours begin at ...

Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa

Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause are coming to Aimee’s Acres! Holiday meet and greet with Santa on his sleigh! Write ...

Studio TM Ceramics November Holiday Family Parties

Looking for things to do this Holiday Season for you and the family? We’ve got just the thing! Our Holiday ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Admission starts at $14.95
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Corks and Colors: Ornaments All Weekend

Paint your own Christmas ornament this weekend for just $10! We’ll have traditional shapes and some fun, unusual options to ...

Step 317 Photography Santa Experience Mini Sessions

Step 317 Photography Mini Sessions Santa Experience

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: 3131 NW 13th Street, Suite 33, Gainesville, FL, 32609
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: step317.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Dukes Family Farms: Flap Jacks with Santa on the Farm

Mark your calendars for our First Annual Flapjacks with Santa event! Bring the kids for a fun and interactive experience ...

UF Craft Festival

The Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases crafts that are authentically made by talented artisans and crafters. The ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen C. O’Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $6 at the door, $5 with coupon, Children 13 & under FREE, Military with ID FREE | UF Students: $4 at the door
  • Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
  • Category: Holiday Events

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

This Thanksgiving experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tours on Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30. Tours begin at ...