Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social

Haile Plantation West Park 3846 SW 98th Terr., Gainesville, United States

Oh What Fun! Join the Florida Track Club this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by food, socializing, and some reindeer games. This race is FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $20 for non-members.  

4-H State Field Archery Match

Easton Newberry Archer Center 24880 NW 16 Ave, Newberry, FL, United States

The 4-H State Field Archey Match will be a 56 arrow round for 4-H participants. For more information please consult the 4-H Shooting Sports page by following the link. For questions, contact Jerry Culen, grculen@ufl.edu or Julia Kelly, julia.kelly@ufl.edu

A Christmas Carol

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience the Magic of A Christmas Carol at the Hippodrome Theatre Step into the holiday spirit with A Christmas Carol, a beloved tradition in Gainesville! Follow Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation as he’s guided by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. This timeless tale is brought to life through captivating...

$10 – $50

Gainesville Race for Inclusion

Flavet Field Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Special Olympics Florida’s Race for Inclusion is coming! The Gainesville Race for Inclusion helps raise money to support more than 70,000 Special Olympics Florida athletes across the state and in our region. It’s a movement to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities are treated with dignity and respect and given...

$15 – $35

7th Annual River Rise Poker Ride

River Rise Preserve State Park 373 SW US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, United States

Come Ride the Poker Trail on Saturday, December 7, 2024, collect your hand, and you could win! CASH PRIZES FOR: 3 “Best Hands," and 1 each “Oldest Rider” “Youngest Rider” and “Oldest Horse Ridden” CHECK-IN & DAY-OF Registration opens at 9:00 AM Pre-Registered Entries: $20/first scorecard per person. Day-Of Entries:...

Fall Farm & Cane Festival / Cane Day

Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, United States

See an original Florida working farm from the post Civil War to the 1940s as they grind sugar cane and boil it into syrup. Old-time demonstrations include woodworking, blacksmithing and butter churning, children's games and toys, old-time music and washday. Also the Dudley Farm Market and vendors.

$8

Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike

Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd,, Micanopy, FL, United States

This 1.5-mile hike meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. The hike begins at the La Chua Trail Horse Barn, promptly at 10 a.m. Hikes take place on Saturdays through March 29, 2025

Event Series Rim Ramble Hike

Rim Ramble Hike

Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd,, Micanopy, FL, United States

Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park La Chua Trail This 1.5 mile trail meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. The hike originates at the La Chua Trail Horse Barn, promptly at 10 a.m. Note: the hike is limited to the first 25...

LifeSouth’s Operation Santa Delivery

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Santa arrives by air December 7 A Gainesville holiday tradition continues December 7 with the annual Operation Santa Delivery at Santa Fe College. The free event, that’s sponsored by Santa Fe College, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, and ShandsCair runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The highlight is Santa’s arrival...

Free

Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead

Historic Haile Homestead 8500 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

Come visit the 1856 Historic Haile Homestead and enjoy our Vintage Holidays decorations on our guided tours! Come see the Talking Walls! Tours will be conducted from December 7th to December 29th on weekends. Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM and Sundays 12 PM to 4 PM. Last tour begins...

$5
Event Series Porch Swing the Band

Porch Swing the Band

4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy this weather, and live music! Porch Swing the Band will be playing Jazz and swing tunes at 4th Ave. Food park! Located at 409 SW 4th Ave, enjoy delicious coffee, food, beer and cider! Bring your camping chair or sit at one of the many picnic tables! Or dance!...

Home for the Holidays – Adoption Event & Crafts Fair

Humane Society of North Central Florida

Celebrate the season on December 7 for the Humane Society of North Central Florida’s "Home for the Holidays" adoption event! Give a deserving pet the gift of a forever home and begin creating cherished memories and holiday traditions together. With waived adoption fees for dogs and cats ages 5 months...

Free

Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Time for the 8th Annual Christkindlmarkt at Blackadder Brewing! Join the outdoor holiday market featuring local craft & food vendors, music & holiday fun Do some holiday shopping & enjoy a delicious, hot mug of our signature seasonal beverage, Gluhwein! Friday, Dec...

Holiday Kids’ Dance Party

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Get ready to boogie at the ultimate Holiday Kids’ Dance Party with DJ E-LO! Let’s dance, sing and celebrate the holidays in style! Food from Five Star Pizza, Eim Thai, Frenchman Street Food, Bleu Rain Fish & Chips and Cosmic Snow Cones is available for purchase.

Free

Pet Costume Contest

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd AVE, Gainesville, FL, United States

Get ready for loads of fun when you bring your dog to Swamp Head Brewery December 7 from 2-5 to participate in Shakespeare Animal Funds’ Holiday Pet Costume Pageant. The event includes dog costume contests with incredible prizes, dog games, photos with Santa, raffle for your pet’s photo on a...

Holiday at Santa Fe

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Santa Fe College Performing Arts students, children in the SF Little School, staff of the SF Teaching Zoo and the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium will collaborate to bring a gift of holiday magic to the community. Following the performances, people can take photographs with Santa in the dance studio, meet...

$10 – $16

Matilda the Musical

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience Magic, Mischief and Matilda at the Opening Weekend of “Matilda The Musical” Join Matilda as she discovers remarkable power to stand up to the adults in her world. This beloved Tony Award-winning musical portrays the adventures of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. Roald Dahl’s Matilda is brought...