Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Painting with a Twist: Cozy Holiday Dragon
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $37-$39 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Holiday Events
UF Performing Arts presents Kings Return: We Four Kings
Sponsored by : Russell and Brenda Robinson | Heather Harrell and Pauline Lawrence Kick off the holiday season with the viral ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: $30-$40 | UF Students $15
- Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
- Category: Holiday Events
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley-Preview
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: There will be a $10 preview performance on Thursday, December 3rd, at 8PM.
- Website: www.acrosstown.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Gainesville Big Band presents A Big Band Christmas
The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents a Big Band Christmas with TWO performances this year! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Meizon Church 3411 Northwest 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Shoppes at Thornebrook Holiday Market and Santa
Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland fun as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus
The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...
- 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
Corks and Colors: Hot Cocoa & Christmas Pottery
Join us for a night of Christmas fun! We’ll have a hot cocoa bar, holiday music, and Christmas pottery ready to ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.corkscolors.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Queens Arms Pub & Haile Bistro Santa Dash 5K Fun Run
Run, walk or jog for a great cause! Proceeds shared between Mary’s Meals and Give Kids the World Registration starts November ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Haile Village, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Cost: More info to come
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Lake Butler Christmas at Lakeside Park
The time is here… we can’t keep it a secret any longer! Join us for Christmas at Lakeside Park on Saturday, ...
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 155 NW 3rd St Lake Butler, FL 32054
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kennedy Collective Co.: Christmas Thrift & Gift Crawl
Get into the holiday spirit at the Christmas Thrift & Gift Crawl, presented by Kennedy Collective Co. and hosted by ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 18559 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL 32643-0003
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Celebration UMC Christmas Bazaar
Celebration UMC will be hosting our Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 5th 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
Hawthorne Christmas Parade & Festival
Join us for a magical day of fun in Downtown Hawthorne! Vendors, Santa’s workshop, bounce house, games, holiday cheer and ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Downtown, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fresh Pick’n Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to Fresh Pick’n! There’s nothing quite like Christmas on the farm! Join us for a magical ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 237 NE 11th Ave, Trenton, FL
- Cost: $30 per person, and children under 1 are FREE!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Market at Homestead Park
Crafts, boutique, farmer’s market and more! December 6, 13, 20, 2026 | 12 pm-4 pm
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
ACRES Foundation: Family Joy Market
Parents and caregivers are invited to shop free of charge for holiday gifts for their family members aged 0-18. All items ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Hilda Hair Salon 534 N Main Street, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Corks and Colors All Ages: Gingerbread House
Perfect for kids (ages 5+) or adults with any level of experience! This class is step by step and $25 ...
- 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
Gainesville Big Band presents A Big Band Christmas
The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents a Big Band Christmas with TWO performances this year! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Meizon Church 3411 Northwest 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
1000 Voices of Florida, INC: Holiday Concert
4th Annual Holiday Community Concert! Concert Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7 pm Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611
- Cost: free
- Website: www.1000voicesofflorida.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
North Central Florida Community Center: Friday Night at the Center-Christmas Village, Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland
Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with your neighbors. We will have food trucks, entertainment, ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
The Pentecostals of Gainesville: Christmas Concert & Market
Make this Christmas Concert part of your family’s holiday tradition—you won’t want to miss it! In our 2026 Christmas Concert we ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: The Pentecostals of Gainesville 2022 SW 122nd St, Gainesville, FL 32607-1029
- Cost: free
- Website: www.thepentecostalsgnv.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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 "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...
- 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
Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Gilchrist County Old Fashioned Christmas Festival! In true Christmas spirit, local ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Trenton Train Depot Park 111 NW 4th Ave Trenton, FL 32693
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa & his reindeer! Celebrate Christmas at Mayhem Ranch-the only farm in Florida with reindeer! Join us for a festive ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: TBA
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade
Annual Christmas Festival, 5K Rudolph Run and Lighted Christmas Parade. Free activities for the kids with meet and greet with ...
- 7:00 am
- Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 Trailhead Park 209 SW 1st Ave. Chiefland, FL 32626S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: free, donations for parking
- Website: www.chieflandchamber.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Santa Paws 5k-9 & 10k-9
5th Annual Santa Paws 5k-9, 10K-9 Run/Walk hosted by The Mills Group of Keller Williams This race benefits the North Central ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park 1001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Cost: $40-$50
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Christmas Under the Barn Craft Show
Come celebrate Christmas Under the Barn at Rafter Cross Cowboy Church! Join us Saturday, December 12 for a festive day of ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 4631 NE 162nd CT, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch Returns
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: 522 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL 32680-7373
- Cost: Free admission
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Market at Homestead Park
Crafts, boutique, farmer’s market and more! December 6, 13, 20, 2026 | 12 pm-4 pm
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
Michaels Holiday Junk Journal
Come in-store for a fun, free, Hallmark-inspired event! Create a fun alternative to traditional scrapbooking, we will provide the basic ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.michaels.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Alachua Conservation Trust Holiday Mingle
Bring your friends and family for a celebration of this year's conservation victories! Enjoy light food, drinks, and plenty of ...
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
- Cost: free
- Website: www.alachuaconservationtrust.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
- Website: www.acrosstown.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Live Nativity at Morgan Road Baptist Church
Live Nativity- Experience the Story of Christmas. Walk-through experience. December 17, 18 & 19, 2026 | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Morgan Road Baptist Church, 3748 NW County Road 233, Starke, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Experience a Holiday Wonderland in Central Florida. Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens! Gather your family ...
- 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
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Painting with a Twist: A Very Retro Christmas
Recommended age is 6 and up to work independently on their canvas, but all children are welcome! Children under 12 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 618 NW 60th St., Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $37-$39 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Live Nativity at Morgan Road Baptist Church
Live Nativity- Experience the Story of Christmas. Walk-through experience. December 17, 18 & 19, 2026 | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Morgan Road Baptist Church, 3748 NW County Road 233, Starke, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th 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’s Big Screen Classics It’s A Wonderful Life 80th Anniversary
Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 80 years with ...
- 6:00 pm
- Location: Select Regal Locations Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa & his reindeer! Celebrate Christmas at Mayhem Ranch-the only farm in Florida with reindeer! Join us for a festive ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
- Cost: TBA
- Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social
Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by food, socializing, and ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see website for location, Gainesville, FL, 32608
- Cost: FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $25 for non-members.
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Wild B Boutique Christmas At The Park
Another look into future events… our 5th Annual Christmas in the Park! Join us December 19th for our last event of ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Heritage Park Williston 116 N. Main St, Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Michaels Kids Club: Cookie Decorating
Come in-store for a fun, free, Hallmark-inspired event! We will provide cookies and supplies to decorate a holiday treat!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels, 3644 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.michaels.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
Fathom’s Big Screen Classics It’s A Wonderful Life 80th Anniversary
Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 80 years with ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Select Regal Locations Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Winter Market at Homestead Park
Crafts, boutique, farmer’s market and more! December 6, 13, 20, 2026 | 12 pm-4 pm
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.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
Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical
Chief Theatre presents Elf the Musical
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 25 E Park Ave Chiefland, FL 32626
- Cost: Adult $17, Military $15, Senior $15, Student $15
- Website: onthestage.tickets
- Category: Holiday Events
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and heroes (military/teachers/first responders).
- Website: www.acrosstown.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th 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
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom’s Big Screen Classics It’s A Wonderful Life 80th Anniversary
Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 80 years with ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Select Regal Locations Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom’s Big Screen Classics It’s A Wonderful Life 80th Anniversary
Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 80 years with ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Select Regal Locations Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Experience a Holiday Wonderland in Central Florida. Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens! Gather your family ...
- 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
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th 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
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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
Experience a Holiday Wonderland in Central Florida. Celebrate the holiday season at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens! Gather your family ...
- 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
- Website: cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th 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
Living Water Life Center: Walk to Bethlehem
Get excited for the Best FREE Family Event for December 2026! Mark your calendar now to make sure you don't ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4551 SE State Road 121, Morriston, FL 32668-3757
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom’s Big Screen Classics It’s A Wonderful Life 80th Anniversary
Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 80 years with ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: Select Regal Locations Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Fathom’s Big Screen Classics It’s A Wonderful Life 80th Anniversary
Embraced as a cherished holiday tradition by families around the world, Frank Capra’s heart-warming masterpiece now celebrates 80 years with ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Select Regal Locations Gainesville, FL
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Website: www.fathomentertainment.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights - Silent Night
The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 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. Witness big ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $55 Adults, $25 - 3 years-11 years, Under 2 Years: 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. Witness big ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: $55 Adults, $25 - 3 years-11 years, Under 2 Years: Free
- Website: www.carsonspringswildlife.org
- 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
Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train
We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th 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
A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center presents A History of Kwanzaa-Storytelling, Music and More Around the Kitchen Table
An evening of stories and music rooted in the celebration of community and families at the kitchen table.
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.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
After Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Daytime Admission Perk: Planning to visit earlier in the day? Keep your daytime ticket/wrist band for re-entry to the evening ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $12 | Kids (6–13): $7 | 5 & under: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
After Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Daytime Admission Perk: Planning to visit earlier in the day? Keep your daytime ticket/wrist band for re-entry to the evening ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave., Williston, Florida
- Cost: Adults: $12 | Kids (6–13): $7 | 5 & under: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Holiday Events
