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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.


Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

October 17th - November 8th. Saturdays 10-7 | Sundays 12-6 Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn pit, duck races, games, photo spots, local vendors, food & more! NEW: Cow Snuggle Sessions! Snuggle, brush, take photos and make memories with our cows. Limited availability, so add your session when purchasing tickets! Click to learn more.
The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access to all art supplies, child enrichment toys, sensory tables, dramatic play areas, and much more! All ages are welcome, from 12 months to teens. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 12th, 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 12th, 6-9pm

Join us for an evening of art and activities connecting us to the places — in and outside of Florida — that make us who we are. Experience the interactive musical light instrument designed and played by local composer Riey Ferretti. Rediscover Harn artworks through student-led highlight tours. Dive into water sanitation with Eastside High students in the Life at Sea gallery. Pose in the Florida photobooth and create a personalized frame. And enjoy light bites while chatting with our campus and community tabling partners. Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each month as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
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7:30 pm Gainesville Master Chorale presents Hurry Up, Holidays
 
4:30 pm Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
12:00 pm Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies: Zootopia 2
 
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Diwali - Circus of Lights
1:00 pm Momentum Dance Presents Winter Recital – Holiday Fantasy
 
 
 
 
 
6:30 pm Westside Baptist Church - Family Christmas Movie Night
1:00 pm Fathom presents The Magic Flute Encore
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Heartwood Presents Fall-La-La: A Holiday A Cappella Showcase
2:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert
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10:00 am Lake Area Bible Church presents The Night to Remember
 
 
6:00 pm The Rock of Gainesville presents The Bethlehem Beat
 
4:30 pm Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
2:00 pm Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
 
 
 
 
5:30 pm Greenhouse Church Christmas Family Movie Night
2:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
2:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach
 
 
 
 
6:00 pm Grace at Fort Clarke Church Christmas Movie Night
3:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow
2:00 pm Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Gainesville Dance Academy presents Christmas in Ireland
4:30 pm Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
3:00 pm Capella Nova Gainesville Community Choir presents Ideas of Winter
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Annasemble Orchestra Holiday Concert
6:00 pm Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- Light of the World: From the Beginning of Time
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11:00 am Unity Holiday Concert
 
7:00 pm Community Christian Band Christmas Concert
6:30 pm Holiday Movie Night at South Main Station
7:00 pm Grace Bible Church Gainesville Christmas Concert
4:30 pm Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
1:00 pm Melrose Center Christmas Show & Santa
2:00 pm Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- Light of the World: From the Beginning of Time
 
 
 
7:00 pm ShabbaTones Chorus: Channukah Extravaganza
6:30 pm Hawthorne Community Christmas Concert
2:00 pm Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
 
 
 
8:00 pm Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday
6:40 pm St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series-Hoggtowne Bronze Dancing Through the Snow
2:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows
2:00 pm Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Gainesville Community Band: A Season of Music
3:00 pm Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday
2:00 pm Chief Theatre presents Closed for the Holidays
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Christmas with the Currys at Heartwood Soundstage
3:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Let It Snow
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11:00 am Unity of Gainesville Christmas Concert
7:00 pm Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
 
 
 
4:30 pm Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
4:30 pm Loomis Bros. Circus Santa's Big Top Circus
3:00 pm Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday
 
 
 
 
 
 
3:00 pm Fathom presents The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Gainesville Master Chorale presents Hurry Up, Holidays

Free holiday choral concert featuring the University of Florida Choral Union and the Gainesville Master Chorale.

05Dec

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Diwali - Circus of Lights

Celebrate Diwali like never before at the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase! Supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County and ...

Westside Baptist Church - Family Christmas Movie Night

Like popcorn and movies? Join our kids and families for Family Christmas Movie Night on Friday, December 5th, at 6:30 ...

Heartwood Presents Fall-La-La: A Holiday A Cappella Showcase

The holidays are almost here! And you know what they say, “The best way to spread [Holiday] cheer is singing ...

Gainesville POPS Christmas Concert

Join us for Gainesville POPS' annual Christmas Concert. Admission is free and all are welcome. Christmas Concert 1 - Friday, December ...

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06Dec

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies: Zootopia 2

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

Momentum Dance Presents Winter Recital – Holiday Fantasy

Momentum Dance Presents 5th Annual “Holiday Fantasy” Recital

Fathom presents The Magic Flute Encore

The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to movie theaters worldwide ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

Gainesville Circus Center Afterschool Showcase: Diwali - Circus of Lights

Celebrate Diwali like never before at the Gainesville Circus Center's Afterschool Showcase! Supported by the Children's Trust of Alachua County and ...

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07Dec

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, ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

Capella Nova Gainesville Community Choir presents Ideas of Winter

Capella Nova Gainesville community choir warmly invites you to experience the magic of winter at our concert on Sunday, December ...

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10Dec

The Rock of Gainesville presents The Bethlehem Beat

Make plans to Kick-off to Christmas with us on Wednesday, December 10th, at 6PM at our North Campus Worship Center. ...

12Dec

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Greenhouse Church Christmas Family Movie Night

Get ready for a fun and festive evening! Join us for Family Movie Night as we kick off the holiday ...

Grace at Fort Clarke Church Christmas Movie Night

Our annual Family Christmas Movie Night is almost here! Join us this Friday, December 12th, from 6-8 pm for an ...

Gainesville Dance Academy presents Christmas in Ireland

Gainesville Dance Academy’s elegant Christmas show is proud to be Gainesville’s most unique holiday dance production. Our rousing Irish Dance ...

Annasemble Orchestra Holiday Concert

We are delighted to invite you to the Annasemble Community Orchestra’s annual Holiday Concert! This year’s program will take you ...

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13Dec

Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Step into a world of Pure Imagination on Gainesville’s Southwest side as Ripple Theatricals opens its doors with Charlie and ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

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 ...

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- Light of the World: From the Beginning of Time

A powerful Christmas Concert that shares the story of Jesus' life-changing love from the beginning of time! There will be ...

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14Dec

Unity Holiday Concert

Unity of Gainesville, Florida presents Kona Harp Ensemble, the magic of Harps, Woodwinds, Voices and Orchestration featuring world music and ...

Westside Baptist Church Christmas Concert- Light of the World: From the Beginning of Time

A powerful Christmas Concert that shares the story of Jesus' life-changing love from the beginning of time! There will be ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Roald Dahl’s James And The Giant Peach

Words & Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book by Roald Dahl Directed by ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets $25, Senior/Student Tickets $20, Children 12 and under Tickets $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

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 ...

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16Dec

Community Christian Band Christmas Concert

Celebrating the big heart and sonorous tunes of the multi-generational Community Christian Band at our Christmas concert. Many of our ...

17Dec

Holiday Movie Night at South Main Station

Free family movie night on the lawn with a screening of Dr. Suess' The Grinch on Wednesday, December 17th from ...

18Dec

Grace Bible Church Gainesville Christmas Concert

We will be holding our GBC Christmas Concert at the Historic Thomas Center on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 7:00 ...

ShabbaTones Chorus: Channukah Extravaganza

Get ready for a lit Channukah Extravaganza with delicious food, festive music, and fun activities for everyone to enjoy! Come join ...

Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday

Soulful Holiday is a Motown fairytale — Cinderella’s courage, Christmas Carol’s redemption, and Hallmark’s heart — where the magic isn’t ...

19Dec

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Hawthorne Community Christmas Concert

Hawthorne’s Seventh Annual Christmas Concert is almost here — and this year’s event promises to be one of the most ...

St Patrick Catholic Church: Third Friday Concert Series-Hoggtowne Bronze Dancing Through the Snow

Join us at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for the 3rd Friday Concert Series. Featuring Hoggtowne Bronze “Dancing Through the Snow.”

Gainesville Community Band: A Season of Music

Come join the Gainesville Community Band as we celebrate the festivities of the Holiday Season! December 14, 2025 at 3 pm ...

Christmas with the Currys at Heartwood Soundstage

The Currys return to Heartwood for their beloved Christmas with The Currys tour — a heartwarming night of harmonies, storytelling, ...

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20Dec

Melrose Center Christmas Show & Santa

Celebrating the Holidays! 1:00 pm - UP Singers 1:20 pm - Mr. & Mrs. Claus (A Visit from St. Nicholas) 1:35 pm - ...

Ripple Theatricals presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Step into a world of Pure Imagination on Gainesville’s Southwest side as Ripple Theatricals opens its doors with Charlie and ...

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows

High Springs Playhouse presents Old Time Christmas Radio Shows: World War II Radio Christmas Play By Pat Kruis Tellinghusen Christmas Thieves By Greg ...

Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday

Soulful Holiday is a Motown fairytale — Cinderella’s courage, Christmas Carol’s redemption, and Hallmark’s heart — where the magic isn’t ...

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 ...

View All 10 Events For December 20
21Dec

Unity of Gainesville Christmas Concert

The community is invited to celebrate the season at Unity of Gainesville, Florida's Annual Christmas Concert. An inspiring musical event ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Unity of Gainesville, Florida - 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Free to attend, but space is limited. Families and community members are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents Soulful Holiday

Soulful Holiday is a Motown fairytale — Cinderella’s courage, Christmas Carol’s redemption, and Hallmark’s heart — where the magic isn’t ...

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 ...

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts
22Dec

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 ...

26Dec

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts
27Dec

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts
28Dec

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: Shows, Movies & Concerts