Gainesville Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event
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.
Shoppes at Thornebrook Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland attire as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival
The Woman’s Club of Hawthorne, FL and American Legion Post 0230 will be taking on the festival and parade this ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 7700 SE 221st St, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Operation Santa Delivery
Come see Santa arrive, not by sled or by reindeer, but by helicopter! This event is a carnival-like celebration that is ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe College North Fields, Intersection of NW 39th Ave and NW 91st Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Category: Holiday Events
City of Gainesville Holiday Parade & Events
Bring the family to downtown Gainesville on Saturday, December 6 for A Very GNV Holiday Parade! Starting at noon, enjoy ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Along University Avenue from W. 6th St. to 620 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
Light Up Tioga
This year’s event will take place Saturday, December 6th from 5-8 pm, and all proceeds will benefit United Way North ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival! In true Christmas spirit, local ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
City of Gainesville Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Elf
The city of Gainesville presents Movie night at Bo Diddley Plaza featuring Elf Film will begin at 8 p.m. Come enjoy a ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua Conservation Trust Holiday Mingle
Bring your friends and family for a celebration of this year's conservation victories! Enjoy light food, drinks, and plenty of ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Cozy Classroom Cottage Celebration
Join us for a heartwarming holiday event full of Santa magic, sweet treats, and cozy classroom fun! Here’s what’s in store: - ...
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: 18634 NW 231st St, High Springs, FL 32643-7043
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Hoggtowne Bronze presents Christmas at the Matheson concert: Dancing Through the Snow
Hoggtowne Bronze presents our 1st Annual 'Christmas at the Matheson' concert, "Dancing Through the Snow" on December 14 at 4:00 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker
The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: $45-$65, Seniors and Students $45
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker
The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: $45-$65, Seniors and Students $45
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Dance Alive National Ballet presents Class with Clara
Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of The Nutcracker ballet for a fun filled ballet class onstage! Training is not required. ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $25 tickets only need to be purchased for class participants, spectators may attend for free.
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker
The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: $45-$65, Seniors and Students $45
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker
The all-time family favorite with beautiful dancing, sets and costumes is here again! Everyone needs a hero, and in this ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
- Cost: $45-$65, Seniors and Students $45
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Dance Alive National Ballet presents Class with Clara
Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of The Nutcracker ballet for a fun filled ballet class onstage! Training is not required. ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $25 tickets only need to be purchased for class participants, spectators may attend for free.
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
