Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays for Homeschoolers - Fun at the Park
Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community the ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Cofrin Nature Park 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
Join us for the 2025 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 7; Saturday, November 8; and Sunday, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 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
Bikers on Parade - Honoring Veterans and First Responders
American Hometown Veteran Assist is a dedicated nonprofit rooted in compassion and effectiveness. Through emergency assistance, outreach, scholarships, and data-backed ...
- 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Amvets Post 88 of Florida 10050 Florida 24 Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: Free to watch parade - $28.52-$44.52 to ride in
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Melrose Center Veterans Day
Join us Saturday, November 8th! 8:30 am Melrose Center for Meet and Greet 9:30 am Walk to Heritage Park Dedication. Ceremony for ...
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 307 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: the-melrose-center.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
Join us for the 2025 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 7; Saturday, November 8; 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
City of Gainesville Veterans Day Flag Placing
Join us to honor the Veterans buried at Evergreen Cemetery. Help place a flag on each of the 1,100 graves ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Evergreen Cemetery 401 SE 21st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Garden Club: Veterans Garden Tour
Enjoy a patriotic-inspired day at 4 gardens in Fort White, Florida on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 12 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: SW Paisley Ct, Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: $10
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Marketplace at First UMC
Join us for the 2025 holiday shopping event of the year on Friday, November 7; Saturday, November 8; 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
Gainesville Community Band Veterans Concert for a Cause
Come celebrate Veteran's Day with the Gainesville Community Band as we play songs in tribute to our Veterans and also ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1stpcmusic.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Florida Museum of Natural History Pop-up Museum: Florida's First Feast
Meet us at the farmers market! While you’re browsing local vendors and artisans at the Grove Street Farmers Market, look ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Grove Street Farmers Market 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park
The Veteran Memorial Committee is excited to work with Alachua County Veteran Services again this year for a wonderful Veterans’ ...
- 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park: 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Museum Veterans Day Service
1918: The armistice to end World War I was signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
City of Newberry Veterans Day Tribute
The City of Newberry invites you to our annual Veterans Day Tribute as we come together to honor the brave ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Newberry’s Veteran’s Memorial at Lois Forte Park, 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Williston Veteran’s Day Celebration
The City of Williston will be "Honoring all who Served" on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Park. Please ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 50 NW Main St , Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Corks and Colors Clay Day: Snowman
Class is 6:30-8:30pm is perfect for people with any level of experience— even if you’ve never touched clay before!. Arrive 10 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $45 per person
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Tioga Movie Night Experience: Frozen with Special Guest, Elsa
Join us for a very special movie night, starting with a guest Character visit featuring the one & only, ELSA! ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 13085 SW 1st Lane Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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: See website for pricing
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child: Pumpkin Run 5K
100% of the proceeds from the Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child® goes to feed hungry children in Alachua County ...
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Town of Tioga 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: $40 (Price increases after October 31, 2025)
- Website: runsignup.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!
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 23075 NW 179th Place High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
1000 Voices of Florida, INC: Veteran's Day Celebration Luncheon
We invite all local veterans and their families to be honored on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12 pm. This ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: TB McPherson Center 1717 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Contact for details
- Website: www.1000voicesofflorida.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Boathouse Riverfront: Milk and Cookies with Santa on the Water
All aboard the Pride of Palatka for a 45-minute river adventure with the jolliest captain of them all — Santa ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 301 River St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: $40 per person, Children under age 2 years are not permitted on the boat.
- Website: boathouseriverfront.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Micanopy Branch Clay Turkey Craft
Bring your child to the Micanopy Branch Library at 2:00 p.m. on November 15th to make a special Thanksgiving craft. ...
- 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
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 40 years! Grammy Award winner ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Unit 2110, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $41- $72
- Website: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Traditions
77th Sounds of the Season: Traditions | For the very first time the Sounds of the Season will be presented ...
- 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
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Turkey Fun at the Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup with Turkey Fun in the park. Turkey crafts, Turkey games. Come ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
UF School of Music presents Sounds of the Season - Traditions
77th Sounds of the Season: Traditions | For the very first time the Sounds of the Season will be presented ...
- 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
Holy Family Catholic Church Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Holy Family Catholic Church Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 17353 US-27 ALT, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
Enjoy traditional games and crafts, food, live old-time and Americana music, and sugar cane syrup production as we transport you ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
Light Up Ocala
Light Up Ocala is a longstanding community tradition to kick off the holidays that attracts thousands to downtown Ocala. This ...
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Ocala Downtown Historic Square FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College
- Cost: $6-$8
- Website: www.showpass.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Sequential Artists Workshop Comics for Teens - Holiday Session
Do you have a teen artist in Gainesville who loves comics? Whether they’re just getting started or already deep into ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $20-$35 per session
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Thanksgiving In The Park
You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 23rd at 11 am. This worship service and a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Lois Forte Park 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Peekaboo Turkey
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27-$29 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Painting with a Twist: Kid's Class! Colorful Turkey
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $27-$29 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Norfleet Homes presents Turkey and Trucks
Join us in giving back to our community this Thanksgiving and enjoy an afternoon of equipment, tractors, free photo ops, ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: CountryWay Town Square 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: As admission, please bring a turkey, canned goods, or a grocery gift card.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Gobble Gobble
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, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun
Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online 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 ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: The Prickly Palm 495 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
- Cost: Donations only. All proceeds will benefit Cedar Key School.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k
We are BACK with our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day!! This year we are once again partnering with Critter ...
- 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
High Springs Lions Club Thanksgiving Feast
You have been invited to Join us at The High Springs Lions Club for a Thanksgiving Feast. Club will be open ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: High Springs Lions Club 26900 West US Hwy 27 High Springs, Florida 32643
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Meizon Church: Thanksgiving Together
At Meizon Church, we know just how painful the holidays can be for those who have nowhere to go. Many ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Bull, 18 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: TBA
- Website: www.meizonchurch.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Aimee's Acres Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs Santa
Kick off the Christmas season at Aimees Acres! Santa & Mrs. Claus are stopping by for a special meet-and-greet! - Snap ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 7570 St. State Rd 47, Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Corks and Colors: Ornaments
Open 12-9pm Friday 11/28 for Walk Ins Paint your own pottery or canvas. Most people spend about 2 hours painting so ...
- 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $10 Ornaments
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th 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
Gainesville Post Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
Thanksgiving attire, furry friends, and canned goods donations welcome! 8:30 am Registration | 9 am Start
- 8:30 am
- Location: 1811 NW 39th Ave Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Home Depot Kids Workshops-Teddy Bear Ornament
Time to pull out your apron! Kids Workshops are back in-store. Join us from 9 am-12 pm for this fun, ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Local Home Depot Store Locations
- Cost: free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Jolly’s Home for the Holidays Market
Join us for Home for the Holidays – a Christmas market filled with antiques, unique collectibles, delicious baked goods, and ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1555 NW 27th Ct, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Garden Club Holiday Market
Shop for the holidays! Featuring: local artisans, crafters, plant and food vendors.
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ggcfl.org
- Category: Holiday Events
AUK Market Small Biz Saturday Event
Goods, gifts and more on display by talented local vendors + makers at our open-air oasis on November 29! Come ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cross Point Church of God Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner
Join us for our Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner at Cross Point Church of God on Sunday, November 30th at 5 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Cross Point Church of God 1001 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission, all are welcome!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
