Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Cookie Decorating at The Windsor of Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup for some holiday fun at The Windsor of Gainesville. We will decorate cookies, listen ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Windsor of Gainesville 3605 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Letters to Santa
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Christmas Pajama Party
Exclusive Christmas Pajama Party for ELCAC Book Club Members! We’re thrilled to host an exclusive event for our ELCAC Book ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: Cone Park Library, 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free but registration is required! Registration closes Monday, December 9th
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Trinity UMC: Christmas Dinner, Cantata and Live Nativity
An Advent Celebration December 11, 2024 | Trinity’s Worship Center Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Missi, LIVE Nativity, and hot ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: Reservations required/$15 per person
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Cookie Decorating Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency! We will decorate cookies and do a Holiday Craft. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 9163 SW 48th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608-8154
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Candy Cane Cafe
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
The Hippodrome presents Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - J is for Jingle Bells
Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! Process art and Sensory stations are always set up with ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Dirty Bird Art Co 25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $13
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa At Stay & Play
Come meet Santa at this Friday's Stay & Play! We will begin at 11 am and finish at 11:30 am ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 333 SW 140th Terr, Jonesville, FL 32669
- Cost: $13.50/member, $16.75 non-members
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Amber Brooke Farms Winter Festival
Our Winter Fest is back, and we’re excited to announce our December dates! Mark your calendars for a month filled ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: TBA
- Website: amberbrookefarms.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the oldest ...
- 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
Bryer Patch: Christmas at The Patch
We are so excited to announce our first annual Christmas at The Patch season! Come spread Christmas cheer with us! Enjoy ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Age 13 & up- $10 per person | Age 3-12- $8 per person | 2 & under free | Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Paws 5k-9 and 10K-9
This race benefits the North Central Florida Humane Society.Their vision and purpose is to help create a vibrant, animal welfare-focused ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $35-$44.96
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Merry Melrose Christmas Parade
Holiday cheering and fun for everyone! Please come join us for our merry Melrose Christmas parade. A Story Book Christmas! 8 am-9 ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: SR 26, from Center Street to SR 21, Melrose, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: melrosefl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ray's Reindeer Rumble- 3v3 Soccer Tournament
3v3's are great events, with fast-paced small-sided action where all of the players get a ton of touches on the ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.gainesvillesoccer.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Mr and Mrs Claus Visit Deep Creek Game Farm
We will have a face painter, and Mr & Mrs. Clause will be handing out cookies and will be available ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 412 CR-315 S, Interlachen, FL 32148
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival at The Alachua County Farmers' Market
Come join us at Alachua County Farmers Market for our Big Winter Festival, and take a walk down “Candy Cane ...
- 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
Holiday Kid's Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Bring the family for a fun-filled holiday kids' day from 10 AM-2 PM! We'll have snow, balloon animals, face painting, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4th Avenue Food Park: 409 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting December 14-22, 2024! Our Winter Festival will be open on ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15.00 Per Person, 2 & under FREE!
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
All About Elephants presents Elephant Appreciation Christmas Fundraiser
All About Elephants presents Elephant Appreciation Christmas Fundraiser at Two Tails Ranch Food, special guests, educational animal talks, and animal interactions ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 18655 NE 81 Street, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: TBA
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Amber Brooke Farms Winter Festival
Our Winter Fest is back, and we’re excited to announce our December dates! Mark your calendars for a month filled ...
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $14.95 per person Ages 3 and Up | Ages 2 and Under Free
- Website: amberbrookefarms.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
BJ’s Brewhouse’s Family Christmas Dinner Night
Join Us for BJ’s Brewhouse’s FIRST-EVER Family Christmas Dinner Night! Make this holiday season unforgettable with a night full of ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 6611 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $18.95 Adult, $14.95 Child. Pre-Purchase tickets only at restaurant!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom's Big Screen Classics: White Christmas 70th Anniversary
Two talented song and dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of ...
- 7:05 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Child $12.90 | $15.05 General Admission
- Website: www.fathomevents.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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Alternate Access Theatre 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Kimball Wiles Wildcats Chorus & Orff Sounds of the Season Concert at Tioga
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy Kimball Wiles Wildcats Chorus & Orff Sounds of the Season Concert ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 150 SW 129th Ter, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue: Health Over the Holidays
Join us for the last Healthy Afternoons with Fire Rescue for 2024! We will have all sorts of tips for ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Spring Ridge First Church of God: Bethlehem VBS
Wednesdays-Decembers 4th, 11th, and 18th. 6:30-7:30 pm. Ages K-6th grade! Journey to Bethlehem and experience “The Reason For The Season.”
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 5529 NE 52nd Pl, High Springs, FL 32643-6157
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Bronson First Baptist Church: Christmas on Court Street
Come and join us for a fun filled Christmas experience! 6 pm-7:15 pm Train rides, cookie decorating, chili, hot chocolate, homemade apple ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 460 S Court Street, Bronson, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Church at Triple Cross presents Birth of the Christ Child
Kings & Camels it’s a family affair. An outdoor event, bring a lawn chair. Concession stand available.
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Church At Triple Cross Ranch (NW Marion County), 20736 NW 100 Avenue Road, Shiloh, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Holiday Playgroup at Charter Senior Living
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Charter Senior Living in Gainesville. We will sing Christmas carols and make crafts ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1001 SW 92nd Blvd Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: Frozen 2 Movie and Craft
Get ready for Winter Break with a viewing of Frozen 2, 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
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Join us for Christmas in the Quarry, where the gardens transform into a dazzling winter wonderland for seven nights in ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids Age 6-13: $5 | Kids Age 5 & Under: Free | Members: Free
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Free Family Event December 9th thru December 23 every night from 7 pm-9 pm for 15 Nights. Take a stroll ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa at Hitchcock's Markets
Sleigh, what?! Santa Claus is coming to Hitchcock's? Come in and get your picture taken with the big guy on ...
- 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Local Hitchcock's (see description for details)
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...
- 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
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Bryer Patch: Christmas at The Patch
We are so excited to announce our first annual Christmas at The Patch season! Come spread Christmas cheer with us! Enjoy ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Age 13 & up- $10 per person | Age 3-12- $8 per person | 2 & under free | Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Train Guys and Santa Claus
What would the 1896 railroad workers think? Toy trains running on the very grounds they used to build the oldest ...
- 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
Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa
Experience the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa & his Reindeer! Join us for a cozy morning, ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $30 (2 and under are free)
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Luxe Winter Maker's Market
We're ecstatic to be back for another exciting and fun-filled day at our Winter Maker's Market! Come out and support ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd. Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Families United Network, LLC & TeShaJConsulting Present Santa Coming 2 G’ville Holiday Block Party Toy Drive
Come For Free Community Event! Live Music provided by Deejayteeroc, Live Performances Macknificent Ent. Present “You Think it’s A Game” for ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Baxter Place 1704 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting December 14-22, 2024! Our Winter Festival will be open on ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: $15.00 Per Person, 2 & under FREE!
- Website: mayhemranchfl.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
Santa and his Reindeer will be at Mayhem Ranch starting December 14-22, 2024! Our Winter Festival will be open on ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 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 Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show Presented by the Hippodrome By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen A Christmas Carol is transformed into ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $20-$50
- Website: thehipp.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker
The all-time family favorite is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this case she’s a girl. Sheer magic! ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: $30-$60
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol
High Springs Playhouse presents Farndale Avenue: A Christmas Carol By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr. Loosely based on Charles Dickens' A ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 130 NE First Avenue, High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: Adults $17, Senior/Students $15
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Hippodrome presents A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...
- 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
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts ...
- 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
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Bryer Patch: Christmas at The Patch
We are so excited to announce our first annual Christmas at The Patch season! Come spread Christmas cheer with us! Enjoy ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Age 13 & up- $10 per person | Age 3-12- $8 per person | 2 & under free | Military discount available.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights- Silent Night
The 2024 Festival of Lights will begin on December 6 and end December 24. December 6 through the 23 will be ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.
- Website: stephenfostercso.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Community Menorah Lighting at Congregation B'nai Israel
Join us as we light a giant menorah outside of B’nai Israel in celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: B'nai Israel Lawn 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.bnaigainesville.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour
Come enjoy a White Christmas with us and see Lotis- the Baby White Lioness! The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...
- 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
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2024 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 13th year hosting this Holiday fun ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $19.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $25 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $12.99 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
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA
Experience Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Spectacle in Gainesville, FL. Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 Dazzling Lights at ...
- 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
A History of Kwanzaa at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center
Join us for a history of Kwanzaa with local historian and storytellers Kali Blount and Turbado Marabou. Dance to the ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 1013 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour
Come enjoy a White Christmas with us and see Lotis- the Baby White Lioness! The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is ...
- 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
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA
Experience Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Spectacle in Gainesville, FL. Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 Dazzling Lights at ...
- 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
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, Fl 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Wonderland at The North Central Florida YMCA
Experience Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Spectacle in Gainesville, FL. Ignite Your Holiday Spirit with over 100,000 Dazzling Lights at ...
- 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
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Race into 2025 New Years Playgroup
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup and RACE into 2025! We're counting down til noon in the park. On December ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks Winter Break Sessions
Winter Break Sessions. December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025 (closed 5 pm on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas)
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission starts at $14.95, $5 Spectator Fee
- Website: funworks.com
- 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.facebook.com
- 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 dazzling fireworks show from the comfort of ...
- 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: cademuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Skate Station Funworks: New Year's Eve Late Skate
New Year's Eve Late Skate!
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Skate Station Funworks: 1311 NW 76th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Admission $22
- Website: funworks.com
- Category: Holiday Events
