Holiday Afternoon Tea at Camellia Rose Inn

Camellia Rose Inn 205 SE 7th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring a friend and enjoy the lovely historic Inn, great food, great companies and great tea. Looking for a perfect quality time holiday gift for a loved one? The Camellia Rose Inn is hosting a Holiday Afternoon Tea Saturday, December 21 from 3 - 5 PM.

$50

Blues with Terraplane at The Great Outdoors

Great Outdoors Restaurant 18587 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Join the Terraplane Blues Band on the outdoor stage on the patio at The Great Outdoors Restaurant.

Newberry Main Street Gingerbread Village and Christmas Parade

Downtown Newberry 25370 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

Celebrate the Season with Festive Events at Newberry Main Street Christmas Gingerbread Village. Saturday, December 21 features a lineup of festivities: 4 p.m. :  Nana's gingerbread house decorating contest and snowy block party 5:30 p.m. : Newberry Christmas Parade 6 p.m.: Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square Find...

Gainesville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl at Kairos

Kairos Events and Catering 6 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

Show off your ugly sweater at Kairos and enjoy a night of holiday fun for ages 21+.

Event Series Class with Clara

“Class with Clara” at UF Phillips Center

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

Dance Alive National Ballet presents A Class With Clara. Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of the Nutcracker Ballet for a prince or princess style ballet class onstage! Gifts will be handed out following the event. All ages are welcome. Parents can watch from the audience or join on stage their...

$25

Stargazing at Paynes Prairie

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

Join the Alachua Astronomy Club for an unforgettable night under the stars. Learn about constellations, planets, and the wonders of the night sky. Get tickets online and enter at the Hickory Ranch gate, located at 9300 CR 234 Micanopy, FL 32667.

8th Annual Christmas on the Square

CountryWay Town Square 1739 SW 248th Dr., Ste. 20, Newberry, FL, United States

Ring in the Holiday Spirit at Christmas on the Square. Celebrate the season with festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy music, bounce houses, crafts, food, drinks, and wagon rides. The celebration kicks off following the Newberry Christmas Parade, offering an evening filled with holiday cheer and entertainment.

Blues with John Ford at Lightnin’ Salvage

Lightnin Salvage 1800 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join John Ford for pre-war blues at Lightnin' Salvage located behind Satchel's Pizza.

A Very Harry Christmas Trivia Night

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

What's on your Christmas list? Wizard crackers, an invisibility cloak or a maybe handmade Molly Weasley sweater... Join Blackadder Brewing for a festive and magical evening of Harry Potter Christmas Trivia! Saturday, December 21st at 7PM. Questions will be specific to the Harry Potter Christmas breaks (books & movies). And...

Veterans for Peace Winter Solstice Peace Concert

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville 4225 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gainesville’s local chapter of veterans for peace invites you to their 38th annual winter solstice celebration on Saturday, Dec 21st. Enjoy an evening of peace-inspired music, poetry, and art exhibits among family and friends at the unitarian universalist fellowship beginning at 7pm. For more information and tickets visit vfpgainesville.org. Suggested...

Event Series The Game’s Afoot at the Acrosstown Theatre

Ken Ludwig’s “The Game’s Afoot” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

See a holiday mystery unfold on stage at "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays." Set in December 1936, this comedic whodunit follows Broadway star William Gillette, famed for his role as Sherlock Holmes, as he hosts a weekend gathering at his Connecticut castle. When one of the guests...

Dark Sparkle- Gothic Winter Fantasy Ball

The Midnight Underground

Step into a magical realm at Dark Sparkle, a Gothic Winter Fantasy Ball celebrating the winter solstice. Dance to dark electronic beats by DJs Wild Creatrix and Baby Goth Back, enjoy live performances by LustMusik, Apex, and Black Magic M66, and shop from local artists and vendors. Costumes encouraged—think Labyrinth...

$15.00

Beer and Cookie Pairing at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Enjoy a holiday-themed beer and cookie pairing with Campfire Cookies. Swamp Head and Campfire Cookies have curated a lineup of four scrumptious cookies, each paired perfectly with a Swamp Head beer. As part of Wonderland at the Wetlands, the Swamp Head tasting room will be decked out in lights, decorations,...

From Blues to the Beatles at Creek’s 19th

Turkey Creek Golf Course 11400 Turkey Creek Blvd., Alachua, FL, United States

Live music from Perfessor Eddy featuring tunes from country blues, to the Beatles, Billy Joel, CCR, and gospel.

Free

Brewery Yoga at First Magnitude

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Relax and get centered with yoga at First Magnitude Brewing Company. Join Kardiya Yoga for a session open to all experience levels. Bring your own mat, flexibility not required. Stick around for a refreshment as "The Source" tap room opens after the class at 2 p.m.

(Sold Out) All About Pies Cooking Class at the Fat Tuscan

The Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st St., Gainesville, United States

Learn to make the perfect pie at the Fat Tuscan. This class is for anyone who wants to bring a freshly made pie to their holiday meal to impress everyone.  Students will learn the process for make fresh pie dough from scratch, rolling it out, filling it and creating lattice...

Acoustic Music with The Robinson Duo at Blackadder Brewing

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

Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic music with Mike and Lauren Robinson, a father-daughter duo known for their stunning vocals and harmonies in a mix of covers and original compositions. Lauren, a professional singer and actress from New York City, brings her vocal versatility spanning Rock 'n' Roll to Opera, while...