Survivors of Suicide Day Vigil

International Survivors of Suicide Day Vigil at the Judy Broward Survivors of Suicide Garden at Cofrin Park. Parking is available next door at University City Church of Christ. This is a day when people who've lost a loved one to suicide come together.

Free

Traditional Music on the Farm

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

The music will reflect the traditional music played between 1880 to the 1930’s. Old time music at its best! Musicians will gather at the Dudley Farm for an afternoon of music. Stop by, sit, relax and listen to the traditional music, Five old-time bands will be playing.

Florida Volleyball vs. UCF

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Florida Gators Volleyball team takes on the UCF Knights Saturday, November 23rd at 4:30 pm! The first 500 Gators fans in attendance will receive a FREE $5 concession voucher! You don’t want to miss this showdown! Get your tickets today at Floridagators.com/tickets See you, only in the O’Dome!

$7

An Evening with Lemony Snicket: Daniel Handler in Person

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

Join an unforgettable evening with the one and only Daniel Handler, also known as Lemony Snicket. Handler’s incredible body of work spans a huge variety of genres and age groups. His works include the beloved children’s books A Series of Unfortunate Events, adult works such as The Basic Eight, a...

$10 – $15

2024 Turkey Trot Trail 5K & 10K

Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW CR 231, Gainesville, FL, United States

This year we are once again partnering with Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary to host our 5k & 10k trail race on Thanksgiving Day. Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in 2016 by Chris and Erin Amerman. Their driving mission is to promote compassion for farm...

A Blackadder Black Friday!

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

It's time once again for the annual bottle release of Hildegard of Bingen. Friday, November 29, 2024 Brewed without hops, this ale (Gruit) is bittered with herbs: Marsh Rosemary/Sweet Gale/Meadowsweet/Yarrow/Elderflower/Juniper Berries/Hibiscus. Come early, they'll go fast! It wouldn't be Black Friday without a deal or savings? Save 20% off all...

Event Series Craft Festival 2024

Craft Festival 2024

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Stephen C. O'Connell Center is excited to host the Craft Festival on Saturday, November 30th from 10am - 5pm and Sunday, December 1st from 10am - 5pm. Our Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases crafts that are authentically made by talented artisans and crafters. The Craft Festival...

$6

“A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre

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

“A Christmas Carol” presented by the Hippodrome Theatre Adapted by Niall McGinty from Charles Dickens November 30 to December 23 Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow in Florida, join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation...

$20 – $50

Backyard Birds

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center 1500 NW 45th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Almost 400 birds have been found in Alachua County. Where are these birds? State parks, preserves, nature centers? Would you believe that more than 100 of those birds have been found in the backyards of Gainesville? This presentation by Danielle Zukowski of the Alachua Audubon Society will introduce you to...

Free

An Evening with David Sedaris

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

David Sedaris will catch you off guard with his irreverent laugh-out-loud storytelling. His distinctively gentle and sardonic voice is instantly recognized by anyone who has tuned into his classic Santaland Diaries, broadcast on NPR each holiday season. A GRAMMY®-nominated radio contributor, his autobiographical essays are written for the listener as much as...

$12 – $55

Flamy Grant Live in Concert

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Flamy Grant Live in Concert at United Church of Gainesville Plus talkback featuring Flamy Grant & Rev. Talia Raymond Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes...

$20
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

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

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
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!...