Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
V Pizza V for Victory Holiday Pizza Party
This year marks our 9th Annual V for Victory Holiday Pizza Party, a night of joy, community, and giving back! ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: V Pizza 115 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
- Cost: Adult: $40, Kids Age 11-20: $25, Child Age 10 and under: $15
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - The Gingerbread Man
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
Gainesville Master Chorale presents Hurry Up, Holidays
Free holiday choral concert featuring the University of Florida Choral Union and the Gainesville Master Chorale.
- 7:30 pm
- Location: University Auditorium 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Impact Health 360: Holiday Market
Join us for our Annual Holiday Market — a festive celebration of Small Business Saturday and our incredible community of ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 2550 SW 76th St, Gainesville, FL 32608-0346
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
United Country Real Estate Smith & Associates Pictures with Santa
Picture time is getting closer! Be sure you have your calendars marked for our annual Pictures with Santa event. Plus ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 934 E Wade St, Trenton, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ravine Gardens State Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Please come to our Christmas Tree Lighting to celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season. Free to everyone.
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Yellow Acres Boutique: Christmas Open House With Santa
Join us for a magical evening of vintage Christmas charm! - Giveaways every 15 minutes - Hors d’oeuvres & wine - A real ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 24875 SW 17th Lane Suite 10, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities presents Ringing in the Season with the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra
University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities presents Ringing in the Season with the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra. Free ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Toys Tour
Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: thetoystour.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing
It's the most wonderful time of the year...Time for our 9th Annual Christkindlmarkt! Join us for our outdoor holiday market featuring ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Blackadder Brewing, 618-A NW 60th St, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market Christmas Event
Get ready for a magical night of holiday cheer at the Annual Christmas Event at the Chiefland Farmers Flea Market! ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 1206 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Artisans' Guild Gallery Holiday Open House & Ornament Sale
It is that wonderful time of year! Celebrate with us at our 55th Annual Holiday Open House.. this year it ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Paws 5k-9 & 10k-9
The 4th Annual Santa Paws 5K-9 & 10K-9 is coming to town December 6th at Westside Park in Gainesville, Florida! We’re ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $38-$48
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Toys Tour
Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: thetoystour.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Francis Catholic Academy: Breakfast with Santa
Join us for a magical morning at Saint Francis Catholic Academy on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 8:30 AM to ...
- 8:30 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy, 4100 NW 115th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: $7 for adults and $5 for children (K-8th Grade)
- Website: www.sfcawolves.org
- Category: Holiday Events
High Springs Holly Jolly Thrift Crawl
I’m so excited to present a local thrift crawl in our small town. This crawl will start at Colsie Coffee, ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Colsie Coffee 23519 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar
Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 6th from 9am - 1pm. We will have homemade ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Celebration United Methodist Church 9501 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Toys Tour
Join the largest Toys Collection Charity/Event on the water! Toys Tour is a nonprofit company 501(3)C helping children who are ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka Florida
- Cost: Free
- Website: thetoystour.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Sensory Santa at the Oaks Mall
Santa is making an early pit stop on Sunday, December 7th, sneaking in before the mall even yawns awake! It's ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Oaks Mall (Belk Court) 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, Florida, 32605
- Cost: See website for prices
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lake Area Bible Church presents The Night to Remember
LABC’s annual Christmas production filled with music, captivating story, and dance! Join us and invite someone for The Night to Remember. Saturday, ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 7085 CR-214, Melrose, FL 32666-8941
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
GLAM Holiday Craft Show
Come join us on Sunday, Dec. 7 for the 17th annual winter edition of GLAM Craft Show, once again at ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: glamcraftshow.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Appleton Museum of Art: Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event
Join us for a memorable ASL experience featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus! Get your photo taken and receive a downloadable ...
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes
Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $82.50 per child for all 6 classes or $13.75 per class and you pick and choose what you can come to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Archer Farmers Market: Holiday Market
Mark your December calendars for the Holiday Festival. Farmers | Artisans | Crafters | Food | Family Friendly
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
1000 Voices of Florida, INC: Holiday Unity Orchestra and Choral Concert
Third Annual Holiday Unity Community Concert, a complimentary event open to the public, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1000voicesofflorida.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at The Windsor of Gainesville
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at The Windsor of Gainesville. Join us for Christmas music, crafts, and a visit ...
- 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 - 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, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes
Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $82.50 per child for all 6 classes or $13.75 per class and you pick and choose what you can come to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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 and Cantata
An Advent Celebration Dinner | December 10, 2025 | 5:30-7 PM | Worship Center Invite friends and register now for an ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trinity United Methodist Church: 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: trinitygnv.org
- 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, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes
Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $82.50 per child for all 6 classes or $13.75 per class and you pick and choose what you can come to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Category: Holiday Events
Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays
By Flip Hobler & Cindy Marcus | Directed by Claude Smith After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: $17
- Website: app.arts-people.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas on Bridge Street White Springs
Annual Christmas on Bridge Street. Christmas Parade 6 pm Food, Crafts, Vendors, Live Christmas Music, Kids Zone and Santa!
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Suwannee Hardware & Feed 10572 Bridge Street, White Springs, FL 32096
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Camp Kulaqua Road to Bethlehem
Come walk the Road to Bethlehem and experience a Live Production of the night of Jesus' birth. The “Road to Bethlehem” ...
- 4:45 pm
- Location: Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave, High Springs FL 32643
- Cost: Non-ticketed free event
- Website: www.campkulaqua.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The High Springs Historical Society will partner for the third consecutive year with Saint Bartholomew's Church. Our volunteers are hard at ...
- 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
Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social
Oh What Fun! Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see website for location, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members.
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Trenton Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Celebrate the holiday season with a fun, festive & energetic morning on the Nature Coast Trail! The Jingle Bell Jog ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ray's Reindeer Rumble- 3v3 Soccer Tournament
The Reindeer Rumble is right around the corner! Ray’s Reindeer Rumble, named for the legendary Ray Rivera, highlights quick-paced 3v3 games. Each ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jonesville Soccer Park 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.sportinggainesville.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch
We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas on the Ranch event at Cracker House Winery! Petting zoo, ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 518 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL 32680-7373
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Breakfast with Santa Cow at Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall
Come Enjoy a Holly Jolly Breakfast with Chick-fil-A Oaks Mall! Join us in the food court for a festive morning ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Oaks Mall: 6419 W Newberry Rd Ste G8, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $10 per person, Family bundle (4 tickets) for just $30! Kids under 2 attend for free!
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Local Provisions Brunch with Santa
Step into a holiday wonderland at Local Provisions as Santa stops by for a magical and delicious family brunch. Our ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Local Provisions: 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 129, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Kids are $19.95 and adults are $34.95
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Breakfast with Santa at Dave and Buster's
It's Time for Dave & Buster's Annual Breakfast with Santa! A Holly Jolly Magical Morning filled with fun & festivities for ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Dave and Buster's 3023 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Santa Ticket (Breakfast & Play) $36.45, Elf Ticket (Breakfast Only) $29.76
- Website: www.prekindle.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Corks and Colors: All Ages Snowglobe
Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step-by-step and includes all materials ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 per person
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Greater Gainesville Yuletide Pop-Up Market
Join us for a Yuletide Pop-Up Market! We're bringing in vendors from all over Greater Gainesville for your shopping pleasure. ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Depot Event Space 149 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7005
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Gingerbread House Workshop
Still searching for that perfect holiday decoration? Come craft a gingerbread house with us to take home! All materials provided. Still ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (HQ Makerspace Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Category: Holiday Events
Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes
Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $82.50 per child for all 6 classes or $13.75 per class and you pick and choose what you can come to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Category: Holiday Events
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - Do you want to build a Snowman?
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
Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes
Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $82.50 per child for all 6 classes or $13.75 per class and you pick and choose what you can come to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Christmas Event
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids Playgroup at Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency. We are getting ready for Christmas! Writing letters to ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 9145 SW 49th Pl, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608-8154
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Home With Dee Homeschool Services Holiday Classes
Come join us on an adventure back in time to discover how some of our most treasured holiday traditions were ...
- 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $82.50 per child for all 6 classes or $13.75 per class and you pick and choose what you can come to.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Walk to Bethlehem – Free Event for All! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the season ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Category: Holiday Events
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Reindeer Games in the Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We're playing Reindeer Games in the park. Fun Christmas-themed games and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Green Tree Park 3600 NW 19th Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.signupgenius.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: The Jolly Jammie Jam
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Dare to Be Different Youth Empowerment organization, along with MyTime Tutoring, are ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The High Springs Historical Society will partner for the third consecutive year with Saint Bartholomew's Church. Our volunteers are hard at ...
- 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
Town of Fort White Breakfast with Santa
Town of Fort White Pancake Breakfast with Santa. Free pancake breakfast and visit with Santa for Fort White Elementary and ...
- 8:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Fort White Community Center - 17579 SW State Road 47 Fort White, FL 32038
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.fortwhitefl.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: $34.95 (2 and under are free)
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Holiday Events
BJ’s Brewhouse’s Santa's Pancakes for a Purpose
BJ’s Restaurant is hosting a fundraiser for Foster Florida on December 20th! Join us for Breakfast with Santa and family ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 6611 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids | cash only
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Ravine Gardens State Park Christmas Ranger Read Along
Save the date! Book: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- 10:00 am
- Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
- Cost: Free with park Admission, $5 per vehicle
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lake Butler: Mistletoe on Main Featuring The Grinch
Get ready for a day full of holiday cheer at Mistletoe on Main! Bring the family for photos with The Grinch, ...
- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 275 W Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054-1656
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Metro Diner: Brunch with Santa
Santa's coming to town! Join us from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, December 21st for Brunch with Santa! Stop ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Metro Diner 2130 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Meet Santa at Gainesville Harley-Davidson
Santa’s rolling into Gainesville Harley! Join us for pictures and games with Santa, burgers & hotdogs hot off the grill, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: gainesvilleharley.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Ocala Downtown Market: Winter Wonderland
Step into a Winter Wonderland! Join us for a magical holiday market full of festive cheer, delicious food, and family ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Ocala Downtown Market 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Corks and Colors: All Ages Christmas Tree
Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! Arrive 10 minutes early to choose your seat ...
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 per person
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Paint a Gingerbread Man
Customize your own clay gingerbread man with paint and other craft supplies. Once you’re done, he can be fashioned into ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (HQ Makerspace Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Step into a Winter Wonderland in Central Florida! Stroll through our glowing 20-acre botanical garden filled with sparkling lights, waterfalls, ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids (6–13): $5 | 5 & under: Free | Military/First Responders: $5 | Cedar Lakes Members (before 12/1): Free | (after 12/1): $5
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.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
Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer is on a quest to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker doll ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Regal Butler Town Center 14 3101 SW 35 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.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, Must sign up on the website!
- Website: www.dirtybirdartco.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Tales with Santa
Christmas Tales with Santa! Every Tuesday, starting November 4th! One reservation is needed per family.
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Step into a Winter Wonderland in Central Florida! Stroll through our glowing 20-acre botanical garden filled with sparkling lights, waterfalls, ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids (6–13): $5 | 5 & under: Free | Military/First Responders: $5 | Cedar Lakes Members (before 12/1): Free | (after 12/1): $5
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.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
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights - Silent Night
The 2025 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 5, and end on December 24. December 5 through the 23 ...
- 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
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour
The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s a ...
- 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
Carson Springs Wildlife Christmas Walk or Ride Tour
The Christmas-Themed Walk or Ride Tour is great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. It’s a ...
- 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
Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.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
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.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
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead decorated for the holidays! The 1856 plantation house is unique in the Nation for ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8500 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: $5 per person, under 12 free! Group tours available. Private weekday tours available: Fewer than 10 people, $10 per person; 10 or more, group rate of $4 per person.
- Website: www.hailehomestead.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 3:00 pm - 7:45 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch 18655 NE 81st St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: $28 Adult (Admits One Adult Plus Up to 2 Children Ages 2-12 With Just One Ticket | $8 Additional Child
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Dirty Bird Art Co Art and Sensory Workshop - New Years Eve Party
Welcome to the Sensory Studio. Let's celebrate New Year's Eve together! Open to ages 7 and under this week! Process ...
- 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
Sparks in the Park at Depot Park
Sparks in the Park is back, come out and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Depot Park. This event is 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
