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December

Family friendly shows and concerts

 

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Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Matilda

Directed by: Lauren Wilkinson Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Liberté Equestrian Theater Performance

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Liberté Equestrian Performance! Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible skills ...

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 ...

The Rock of Gainesville Christmas Concert

Join us Wednesday at 6pm for Kickoff to Christmas. We’ll have music, food, and hot drinks outdoors. Dress warmly and ...

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Grace Bible Church Gainesville presents Joy to the World- A Christmas Concert

Join us for a night filled with joy, adoration, and the uplifting sounds of Christmas!

Fathom presents for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE

Embrace the most wonderful time of the year with the holiday event of the season – for KING + COUNTRY’s ...

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

Westside Baptist Church - Family Christmas Movie Night

Like popcorn and movies? Join our kids and families for Family Christmas Movie Night on Friday, December 6th, at 6:00 ...

Buy a Tree, Change a Life: Community Christmas Party & Food Truck Rally

Join us for our annual Community Christmas Party & Food Truck Rally. Bring the whole family and enjoy a movie ...

Grace at Fort Clarke Church Christmas Movie Night

Santa Claus is coming to town at Grace! Join us Friday, December 6th from 6-8 pm with your crew to ...

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Journey to Atlantis

Join us for an underwater adventure full of magic and mystery with the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase: Journey to ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies Moana 2

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

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 ...

Momentum Dance Presents Winter Recital – Holiday Fantasy

Momentum Dance Presents 4th Annual Winter Recital Holiday Fantasy Holly Jolly Holiday & Jazzed Up Nutcracker

Fathom presents The Magic Flute

The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide: the ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Lake Area Bible Church presents Castaway Christmas: A Christmas Musical

Join us for a fun Christmas Island adventure as we discover the true meaning of Christmas! Performance times: Saturday, December ...

Unity Holiday Concert

Welcome to the Holiday Concert! Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM for a festive celebration of ...

UF Carillon Annual Holiday Concert

Annual UF Carillon Studio Holiday Concert! The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon ...

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents Radio TBS

For their second show of the 2024-2025 season, Buchholz Players proudly presents Radio TBS. In this hilarious comedy radio hostesses ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: General admission $15 online, $17 at the door | Student tickets $12 online, $15 at the door | Group tickets $10 online | Free for Buchholz High School faculty
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

1000 Voices of Florida, INC: Holiday Unity Orchestra and Choral Concert

Join the Holiday Unity Chorus and Orchestra, inspired by Tacachale, for this free concert to get in the spirit of ...

Healthy Learning Academy Holiday Performance at Tioga

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy a Holiday Performance, featuring Healthy Learning Academy on Wednesday, December 11th ...

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 ...

Studio Ghibli Fest My Neighbor Totoro

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a classic tale of magic and adventure for ...

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 ...

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Matilda

Directed by: Lauren Wilkinson Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Morning Star Church presents a Walk to Bethlehem

Every year Morning Star Baptist Church puts on a beautiful walk through Bethlehem highlighting the story of Jesus’s birth! Event ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

City of Gainesville presents Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Disney's Frozen

City of Gainesville presents Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Disney's Frozen Movie begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments are available for ...

Annasemble Holiday Concert

Come out and enjoy Holiday Tunes from Around the World! Presented by Annasemble Community Orchestra of Gainesville. Bring the family ...

4th Ave Food Park presents The Oak Duo

On Saturday, December 14th enjoy live music from the Oak Duo from 11 AM-2 PM. Musicians playing improvisational swing, blues, ...

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 ...

Shining Star Music Academy Jingle on the Lawn at Town of Tioga

Exciting things are happening! Bring a blanket and join us on the lawn!

Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- A Westside Christmas

Join us for our multi-generational Christmas Concert, A Westside Christmas! There will be three showings at our Newberry Road campus ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Matilda

Directed by: Lauren Wilkinson Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: www.gcplayhouse.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Chief Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

In this fresh, fun and lively adaptation of A Christmas Carol, you'll meet Mr. Bentley, learn about the letters Scrooge ...

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 ...

First Presbyterian Church Advent Organ Concert

The American Guild of Organists Gainesville Chapter presents Music of the Season at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, December 17, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Elf Double Feature on the Big Screen at First Magnitude Brewing Company

You don't want to be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins and miss this Double Feature of Elf on the BIG screen! Join us ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company: 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Young Annasemble Winter Concert

The Young Annasemble Orchestra will give a concert full of Holiday Tunes to help spread Holiday Cheer! Come enjoy the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Micanopy Academy Movie Night & Parent Workshop

Join us for an evening of fun, connection, and inspiration! This free event is open to everyone—a perfect opportunity for ...

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 ...

Christmas with the Currys at Heartwood Soundstage

The Curry return for their epic Christmas Concert! It's one of our favorite shows of the whole year - tons ...

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 ...

Jonesville Baptist Church: Community Movie on the Lawn Fundraiser

All Aboard! This Community Movie on the Lawn is a fundraiser for children going to summer camp! Come join us ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: Jonesville Baptist Church 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669-3571
  • Cost: Tickets are only $3 and kids 5 and under are free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series

3rd Friday Concert Series held on the 3rd Friday of every month until May Evening prayers begin at 6:40 pm Concert starts ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Winter)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

Hawthorne Christmas Concert

Lakeside Baptist Church, Hawthorne, FL is hosting their 6th annual Christmas Concert to benefit Hawthorne Area Resource Center. Come out ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: 22027 65th Ave, Hawthorne, FL 32640
  • Cost: The concert is free but we are asking for a free will offering/donation to support the Hawthorne Area Resource Center (Hawthorne Food Pantry).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Voices Rising Holiday Concert

Voices Rising Community Chorus will present two performances of their Holiday Concert, featuring music for Christmas, Hanukkah and Winter Solstice, ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow

Come enjoy a "Music 360" experience for the whole family with Music 360: Let It Snow! This 30-minute full-dome show features ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Star Center Theatre presents Black Nativity

Journey with us in this heartfelt retelling of the Nativity, where traditional and contemporary gospel music brings Langston Hughes' timeless ...

  • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-3642
  • Cost: $22 General Admission, $18 Seniors/Military, $15 Students, $10 Students/Youth under 18
  • Website: www.ticketleap.events
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Be enchanted by The Royal Ballet in this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Join Clara at a delightful ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Be enchanted by The Royal Ballet in this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Join Clara at a delightful ...

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 ...

Liberté Equestrian Theater Performance

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Liberté Equestrian Performance! Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible skills ...

Liberté Equestrian Theater Performance

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Liberté Equestrian Performance! Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible skills ...