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.
Smart Start at Zion Christmas
Friends, November flew by and we are excited to announce our wait for the next class is almost over! Christmas ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch Make-It Monday: Embroidery Bookmarks
Make your own winter bookmark using plastic canvas and yarn! Freestyle your design or use available patterns.
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room B) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Gatorball Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts
December 1-4 Monday, December 1 8U: 5:30-7:30 Tuesday, December 2 9u/10u: 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, December 3 11u/12u 5:30-7:30 Thursday, December 4 13u/14u: 5:30-7:30 Ages: 8-14
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: No cost for tryout
- Website: gatorballtraining.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:45 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Park Play Pals
Join the fun with this FREE playgroup tailored for awesome youth with special needs, led by our pals from Alachua ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: see description for exact locations, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: alachua.recdesk.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for an activity or craft appropriate for school-age children.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Tower Road Branch (Meeting Room) 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center Open Gym
Open Gym Schedule for the week of 12/01 - 12/07
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch: B is for Baby! for new and expecting parents and caregivers
Join us for a deluxe version of our regularly scheduled Baby Time program! In addition, we will have community organizations ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - High Springs Branch
Toddlers and preschool age children will enjoy music, dance, and play while bonding with their caregivers. Music plays an essential role ...
- 10:30 am - 11:45 am
- Location: High Springs Branch Meeting Room 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Tri-County Outreach Thrift Store Christmas Sidewalk Sale
Lots of Christmas decor, name brand jackets, coats and jeans. Don't forget Side Walk has been changed to Friday due ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 708 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626-1102
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Baptist Church Friendship Fridays
Friendship Fridays is a ministry of Gainesville Baptist Church developed with the purpose of giving homeschooling families in our community ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Gainesville Baptist Church, 3570 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public
- Website: www.gainesvillebaptistchurch.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Homeschool Creators - High Springs Branch
Art and science explorations will be offered for homeschool children and teens on the first Friday of the month. These activities ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions
Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free event · No registration required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Elite Baseball Tryouts
9u-10u Spring 2026 Tryouts Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm Champions Park 11u-12u Spring 2026 Tryouts Friday, December 5 at 6 pm Champions Park 13u-18u Spring/Summer ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: see description for exact locations, Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.elitebaseballfl.com
- Category: Free
Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE
Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Aikido of Gainesville, 4424 SW 35th Terrace, Gainesville FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.aikidoofgainesville.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
CityLight's Christmas Celebration benefiting Alachua County Toys for Tots
We love partnering with Alachua County USMCR Toys For Tots and their goal to bring hope to children every Christmas. ...
- 9:15 am
- Location: CityLight Church 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Free
- Website: citylightgnv.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Festival at Fort King
Step into the early 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! Historic themed crafts, games, demonstrations, reenactments, artillery, archaeology, artists, ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Crafty Gemini Maker’s Market & Youth Biz Fair
We are hosting a fabric/sewing supply shopping event right here in Alachua, FL this weekend! And because we wanted to take ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Smart Start at Zion Christmas
Friends, November flew by and we are excited to announce our wait for the next class is almost over! Christmas ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1700 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Suggested donation: $5 per family
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre Open Auditions: Julius Caesar
Auditions: December 7-8, 7 PM Showing January 16-February 1, 2026 | Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM Open ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: ART Mainstage 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2800
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Hawthorne Branch
Story Time for babies designed to engage very young children with language-building play, music, and stories. Pre-literacy activities presented in ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Hawthorne Branch 6640 SE 221 Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:45 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Gainesville Fire Rescue Fire Station Holiday Open House with Santa
Join us for a festive and family-friendly evening at the fire station! This free community event is the perfect way ...
- 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: 525 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6721
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Tonewood Family Music at Millhopper Branch
Join local studio, Tonewood Family Music, for a fun afternoon of musical education! Nurture musical growth in your child as ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Project ATLAS: Free Autism Testing
Big news from the Melrose Center! We are thrilled to announce our incredible new initiative - Project ATLAS: Autism Testing, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 307 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Homeschool Winterfest
Come make fun winter crafts, hands-on activities, and play games with your Homeschool Friends!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Baby Time - High Springs Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Project ATLAS: Free Autism Testing
Big news from the Melrose Center! We are thrilled to announce our incredible new initiative - Project ATLAS: Autism Testing, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 307 State Road 26 Melrose, FL 32666
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Parent/Child Demo
These free classes are our chance to introduce you to the Music Together® method of early childhood education. Be prepared ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Tonewood Family Music Babies Demo
Every child's development benefits from early exposure to music and movement. Families with children under 9 months old can take ...
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 4923 NW 27th Court, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free, register online
- Website: www.tonewoodfamilymusic.com
- Category: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions
Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free event · No registration required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk and Talks
RSVP encouraged but not required. WHAT TO BRING Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Santa Fe River Preserve 27025 North State Road 121, Alachua, FL, 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Oak Hall Saturday Tours
Each spring, Oak Hall hosts monthly Saturday Tours for families to visit campus for an immersive experience the whole family ...
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: portals.veracross.com
- Category: Free
Haile Farmer's Market Holiday Bazaar
Our annual Holiday Bazaar is on Saturday, December 13th! There’s no better place to get all of your holiday gifts, ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 5213 Southwest 91 Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Cars and Coffee
Gainesville Cars and Coffee is a gathering for automotive enthusiasts of all types from exotics and classics to imports and ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Whole Foods Market Parking Lot 3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Gainesville Church of God Christmas Extravaganza
December 14th is our Christmas Extravaganza Service! It’s going to be a wonderful Christmas celebration, and we want to invite ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Church of God 7003 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Unity Holiday Concert
Unity of Gainesville, Florida presents Kona Harp Ensemble, the magic of Harps, Woodwinds, Voices and Orchestration featuring world music and ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville FL 32606
- Cost: Free / Monetary Donations Encouraged
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Buddy's Home Furnishings: Santa Sunday
Santa Sunday - December 14th! Bring the whole family out for a festive day of holiday cheer at Buddy’s! Join us ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 1108 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-4372
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library: Elementary Book Club at Headquarters Branch
Please join a group from the University of Florida as we read and discuss popular books at the 3rd-5th grade ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Storywoods Room 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
UF Facilities Services Christmas Parade
Experience the excitement and joy of the holiday season at the 6th Annual UF Facilities Services Children’s Christmas Parade on ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: UF Campus, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: free
- Website: calendar.ufl.edu
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Millhopper Branch
It's Storytime! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Combined Meeting Room) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music and Movement - Tower Road Branch
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Story Time at the Zoo
Join Us for Story Time at the Zoo! The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library invite ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (On the lawn in front of the zoo) 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: Storytime is free. See description for zoo prices.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - High Springs Branch
Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing with us at our weekly story times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us ...
- 10:30 am - 11:45 am
- Location: High Springs Branch 23779 W US HWY 27 High Springs, FL 32643
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Music Lab - Library Partnership Branch
Kids can play with a variety of musical instruments in this "learn at your own pace" program. Instruments available include ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Archer Branch: Artful Adventures and Hidden Clues
It's early release day. Are you looking for adventure? Visit the Archer Branch Library each Wednesday afterschool to search for ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Archer Branch,13266 SW State Road 450, Archer, FL 32618
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Millhopper Branch- Kid Gaming
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch Children's Area 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Bronson United Methodist Church Santa Visit
Santa and Mrs. Clause are stopping by Bronson United Methodist Church for your photos. Bring the kiddos. Beautiful Setting.
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 235 S Court St, Bronson, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Alachua County Library: Music and Movement at Headquarters Branch
Join us to sing, dance, and make music during our Music and Movement program. Sing songs, dance and move, and play ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Story Time - Tower Road Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch Children and caregivers can read, laugh, and sing at story ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tower Road Branch 3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Millhopper Branch
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces and more! Geared for babies and their caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
LEGO League Regional Championship
The 2025 First LEGO League Regional Championship is happening Friday & Saturday, December 19-20 at Legacy Park in Alachua, FL- ...
- 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: FREE and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Tiny Tot Bundles: Meet Santa & Holiday Photo Sessions
Santa is coming to Tiny Tot Bundles! Join us for a magical Meet & Greet + Photo Session with Santa ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Tiny Tot Bundles 14874 Main Street, Alachua, FL
- Cost: Free event · No registration required
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library MakerSpace - Millhopper Branch
Join us for a fun morning of making and crafting! Supplies provided, ages 6-11.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Millhopper Branch (Room A) 3145 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park Holiday Ugly Sweater parkrun, FREE 5K
Join us on 12/20 with your ugliest mismatched holiday sweater. No color scheme is off the table! Event starts promptly ...
- 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: Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
LEGO League Regional Championship
The 2025 First LEGO League Regional Championship is happening Friday & Saturday, December 19-20 at Legacy Park in Alachua, FL- ...
- 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd. Alachua, Florida 32615
- Cost: FREE and open to the public
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
December to Remember at The Alachua County Farmers' Market
Get ready for a December to Remember at the Alachua County Farmers Market! Join us and enjoy festive vendors, seasonal ...
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alachua County Farmers' Market 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Greenhouse Church Christmas Extravaganza
We’ve planned an amazing day for the whole family with holiday treats, an outdoor Christmas party with inflatables, a petting ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: 11200 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606-4919
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
SonLife Church of Christ: Christmas Worship Service and Lunch Party with Santa
Please join us on Sunday, Dec 21st at 10am-noon for our Christmas worship service and lunch party with Christmas carols, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4870 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.mysonlife.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
GGIC International Food and Craft Market
Enjoy traditional dishes from around the world prepared by local home chefs, art and games by local creators, and great ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group - Meets Second and Fourth Monday of each month. This is for adults that have a family ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: ONLINE
- Cost: free
- Website: www.namigainesville.org
- Category: Free
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: Free
Tioga Town Center Grinch Visit
Have you heard?? The Grinch will be out and about at Tioga Town Center this Tuesday, December 23, starting at ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1 Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Josh’s Place, Inc. Community Outreach
Make sure to visit Josh's Place a community outreach for people to feel welcome and safe. It is a place ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: First Baptist Church of Alachua 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Light-up Homestead Park
Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Swing Dance
Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
La Leche League State-wide Virtual Meeting
State-wide Virtual Zoom Meetings: Third Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. | Fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. Zoom
- 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Dave's New York Deli Chess Club
Did you know?? Dave's New York Deli has started a Chess Club, each and every Friday, from 3:00-5:00 pm! Please ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 12921 SW 1st Rd Suite 105 Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
The Ice Cream Vault Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and Teen Hangout
Upstairs every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm-11 pm. Dirty Dawg Pop Shop and teens. Hangout area for the TEENS ...
- 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 14841 Main Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: See menu for details!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center: UMOJA A Kwanzaa Celebration
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at UMOJA! Bring the family to enjoy games, crafts, and delicious food in a ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.cottonclubmuseum.com
- Category: Free
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Saturday Story Time at Micanopy Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Micanopy Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Saturday Story Time - Millhopper Branch
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: A-Maze-ing Fun with Q-BA-Maze
Elementary age children 6+ configure models to form marble runs. Build 3D marble mazes using printed maze designs or create your ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Winter Market Series
In time for the holidays and into the new year, The Streatery will be the site of Gainesville’s new Downtown ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: SW First Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
GNV Arts: Gainesville Steppin’ Into Dance
Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Light-up Homestead Park
Williston's Most Dazzling Tradition is Back! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! The Light-up Homestead Park returns starting ...
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Fun 4 Gator Kids New Year's Family Day at Greentree Park
Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a New Year's Family Day! We are Racing into 2026. We'll have fun games, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Greentree Park 3600 NW 19th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Alachua Branch: Baby Adventures
Each week, we will have fun and learn through play that stimulates the babies' and toddlers' senses of touch, hearing, ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Alachua Branch (Meeting Room) 14913 NW 140 Street Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: Baby Time at Headquarters Branch
Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers. Babies will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Waldo Branch 15150 NE US Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Come Build with ME
Enjoy using our construction kits to create 2D and 3D models. Welcome to building models with our exciting construction kits. An ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library (Storywoods Room) 401 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
Archer Farmer's Market and Train Museum
Farmer's Market will be held every Tuesday from 2 pm- 6 pm at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum - ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 16994 SW 134 Avenue, Archer, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Every Wednesday, September–May, at 3 pm at the Living History Farm Come down to the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature ...
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
- Category: Free
Alachua County Library: LegoSpace at Headquarters Branch
Create new LEGO masterpieces every week at the Headquarters Library.
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters Library Youth Services Area 401 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: attend.aclib.us
- Category: Free
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: Free
Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration at the Cade Museum
Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum! Watch Depot Park’s spectacular firework show from the comfort ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Adults (18 and up): $40 | Youth (5-17): $30 | Youth (0-4): Free
- Website: cademuseum.org
- Category: Free
City of Gainesville Downtown Countdown
Ring in the New Year at Bo Diddley Plaza! Performances by The Savants, The Jupiter Troupe, Now Leaving Space and ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free and Open to the Public!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
