Florida Museum members receive holiday discounts Nov. 26-Dec. 17

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

Florida Museum members can enjoy special cheer this holiday season! Associates and curators society members receive a 20% discount in the museum gift shop Nov. 26 through Dec. 17. For more information, visit www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/holiday-sale.

Event Series UF Poinsettia Sale

UF Poinsettia Sale

Horticulture Greenhouse at Fifield Hall 2475 Memorial Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

The UF Environmental Horticulture Club presents the annual Poinsettia Sale. The sale features over 3,500 plants and over 20 cultivars. Sale dates: Thursday, December 5, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. by appointment only Schedule an appointment online. Friday, December 6, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. or until sell out.  ...

Voctave | It Feels Like Christmas

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Elevate your spirit and find yourself smiling ear-to-ear as you experience one of the most popular a cappella groups in the United States. Voctave is an 11-member ensemble guaranteed to put you in the holiday mood with their joyful repertoire of wintery arrangements including retro classics and contemporary seasonal hits....

$12 – $50

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...

Holiday Open House

Artisan's Guild Gallery 201 Southeast 2nd Place, Suite 113, Gainesville, United States

Experience an enchanting evening of festive holiday shopping, live music, and delightful champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the Artisans’ Guild Gallery. Explore a stunning selection of handmade holiday ornaments and unique, creative gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Meet talented member artists as they showcase their incredible work and...

Blues with the Sauce Boss and Dr. Jules’ Cool Blues

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Catch a special bonus performance of the Sauce Boss before he heads off to represent the NCFBS at the International Blues Challenge. Great music and also FREE GUMBO! The Sauce Boss is a powerhouse entertainer, mixing his Bluesy slide guitar and soulful voice into a high-energy show. His very own...

$15

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

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...