Diamond Cheer and Dance Championships

Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Diamond Cheer and Dance Championships at Alachua County Sports and Events Center

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

Fall Farm and Cane Day

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

Fall Farm and Cane Day Festival at Dudley Farm

Annual Hawthorne Christmas Parade and Festival

Downtown Hawthorne 6605 SE 221st St, Hawthorne, United States

Celebrate the season with the 40th Annual Hawthorne Festival & Parade with a day of food, crafts, and live entertainment. Shop from a variety of vendors, enjoy the parade from 2 to 3 p.m. and take pictures with Santa at the Hawthorne Library. The Kids' Zone offers fun for the...

Free

The Making of Alachua County: Past, Present, and Future

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Alachua County’s bicentennial with a symposium hosted by the Alachua County African & African American Historical Society. Explore the history of the county’s Black community through talks by ten speakers, multicultural food, music, exhibits, and more. Discover history, culture and community at the Matheson History Museum.

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

Step back in time with Vintage Holidays at the Historic Haile Homestead. Explore festive 1856-era decorations and discover the famous Talking Walls on guided tours. Tours run on weekends through December, with the last tour starting 45 minutes before closing. Learn more at www.hailehomestead.org . Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville,...

$5

The Village Holiday Bazaar

The Village at Gainesville 8000 NW 27th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, United States

Stop by the annual Holiday Bazaar at The Village Gainesville to shop local vendors, handcrafted goods, treats and gifts. Featuring local honey, greeting cards, beautiful wood and resin items from the Village Woodshop, jewelry and more! We recommend bringing cash or check. Some vendors may accept cards.

Free

Home for the Holidays – Adoption Event & Crafts Fair

Humane Society of North Central Florida 4205 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

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

$25 and Under Market

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

$25 and Under Market at 4th Ave Food Park

Micanopy Holiday Stroll

Micanopy FL NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL, United States

Stroll under the oak trees in historic Micanopy for an all day holiday gathering. Enjoy holiday music, plein air artists, museum tours and antique and boutique shopping. Get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and view the tree lighting at 5 p.m. Sponsored in part by Visit...

Maker Workshops: 3D Modeling

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Maker Workshops: 3D Modeling – Holidays at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

A Very GNV Holiday Parade

Downtown Gainesville 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Grand Marshal Shaquille O’Neal and the City of Gainesville to celebrate the season with a festive parade. The procession starts at noon and moves along University Avenue from West 6th Street to 620 E University Ave. Holiday festivities continue in downtown Gainesville with The Bo Diddley Plaza Kids Holiday Dance...

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...

Momentum Dance Winter Recital

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

Momentum Dance Presents the 4th Annual Winter Recital: Holiday Fantasy

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

Holidays on the Prairie

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd,, Micanopy, FL, United States

Holidays on the Prairie