Rural Pride Summit

Join the NCLR’s Rural Pride Summit! Launched in 2014, Rural Pride aims to elevate and address the needs of LGBTQ people living in rural communities. The Summit will bring community members and leaders together to address the issues that matter to rural communities, such as increased rates of economic insecurity,...

Free
Event Series Whisker Wonderland Adoption Drive

Whisker Wonderland Adoption Drive

Alachua County Animal Resources 3400 NE 53rd Ave., Gainesville, United States

Give the gift of a forever home this holiday season at the Whisker Wonderland Adoption Drive Join Alachua County Animal Resources for two full days of holiday festivities, visits from Santa Paws and the Grinch, and FREE pet adoptions both days! Even if you are not in the market to...

Free

Alachua’s Christmas on Main

Main Street Alachua 15000 Bob Hitchcock's Main Street, Alachua, FL, United States

Stroll down Main Street Alachua for a Tree Lighting and Pictures with Santa at Christmas on Main Kickoff the holiday season Friday night in Alachua. Enjoy train and carriage rides, pictures with Santa, bounce house, hot chocolate and popcorn, live music and more. Admission is free. RSVP for pictures with...

Free

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

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

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

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, 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...

Shakespeare Animal Fund’s Pet Costume Pageant

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

Costume contest for dogs and their owners (with multiple categories), silent auction, photos with Santa, dog games, and a raffle for your pet's photo on cans of one of Swamp Head's beers. Come join the fun and support the mission of Shakespeare Animal Fund.

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

Holiday Bar Crawl

Downtown Gainesville 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, United States

Join the Holiday Bar Crawl hosted by the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals! With this bar crawl, ugly holiday sweaters are heavily encouraged! Load up on holiday cheers at local bars around downtown. Though this event is hosted by GGYP, they are also opening it up to those that are "young...

$40 – $50