Giggle Magazine

Story Time at the Zoo
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library host the free Story Time at the Zoo event in front of the zoo on the lawn the third Wednesday of each month. Feel free to visit the zoo afterward!

Swamp Chomp
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | 3910 Northeast 156th Avenue, 3910 Northeast 156th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States
At Swamp Chomp, join the Girls Place family in a tailgate-style celebration with music, food, games and more!

UF vs. Kentucky
2025-11-22 | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32603, United States
The Swamp heats up Nov. 22 as the Gators battle the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Haile Farmers Market
2025-11-22 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-29 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Haile Plantation, 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Haile Farmers Market

Head out to Haile to enjoy fresh, local produce, meats, honey, oils and more! This event repeats every Saturday.

Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series
2025-11-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-29 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Cade Museum, 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Visit the Cade Museum every Saturday for its Maker Workshop Series! This is an innovative program for kids ages 9 and up to participate in hands-on “maker sessions” to build and create using different materials, electronics and coding platforms. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Light Up Ocala
2025-11-22 15:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Ocala, Ocala, FL, United States
Don’t miss the 40th annual Light Up Ocala! There will be over 100 vendors, live entertainment, a holiday parade, a visit from Santa and, of course, the lighting of downtown Ocala.

Sensory Friendly Circus
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Gainesville Circus Center, 1925-B SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
The Gainesville Circus Center hosts the Sensory Friendly Circus. We turn the lights up and the sound down,
so you can feel free to be you!
Sensory Friendly Circus is a designed for highly sensitive people, such as small children and neurodivergent people of all ages. The performance includes dance, aerialists, and juggling acts. Participants will have the option to sit, stand, lay down or move around throughout the performance. Check out the Social Story for our event here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qtFxWgtmBZpo3LrqKPCB60zqj-PIeXbK/view
Free tickets and parking, donations welcome.

Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue
2025-11-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
At Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue, join the Gainesville Fire Rescue every month for family-friendly fun while learning important health and safety information and connecting with the community. Check their Facebook for updated meeting information!

Magic, Moonlight and Mistletoe Concert
2025-12-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
Enjoy a festive evening at the UF Phillips Center as Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox presents “Magic, Moonlight and Mistletoe,” a 7:30 p.m. holiday concert featuring live retro swing–inspired music.

Christmas Open House
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
Enjoy a festive evening at The Yellow Acres Boutique on Thursday, December 4, from 6–8 p.m., featuring holiday giveaways, hors d’oeuvres, wine, and photo opportunities with Santa.

Holiday Market at the Shoppes at Thornebrook
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Shoppes At Thornebrook, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Join us as Thornebrook transforms into a festive winter marketplace, filled with local vendors, delicious food, and holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to shop small, support local businesses, and celebrate the season with family and friends. There will also be performances and free photo opportunities with Santa!

Christmas on Main Tree Lighting in the Good Life Community
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Main Street, Alachua, Fl, 14436 NW 232nd St, Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
Celebrate the magic of the season and enjoy a snow play area, live music, bounce houses, horse carriage rides, games, giveaways and photos with Mr. & Mrs. Clause!

Operation Santa Delivery
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Santa Fe College, 3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Fun for the whole family, there will be games, food trucks and a chance for a photo with Santa. Brought to you by LifeSouth, UF Health and Santa Fe College.

A Very GNV Holiday Parade
2025-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | University Avenue, University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States
This outdoor holiday parade will have floats, dancers, live bands and more!

Newberry’s Main Street Christmas Market
2025-12-06 14:00 - 20:30 | Newberry Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States
Newberry Main Street will be hosting their annual Christmas Market in Barry Park! There will be food, gifts, pony rides and lots of holiday cheer!

Christmas at Butler Plaza
2025-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Butler Town Center, 3217 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Come join in for a festive night of holiday cheer!

Holiday Lights Celebration
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Celebrate Christmas with twinkling lights, Christmas tree lighting, a Santa Claus meet-and-greet, Holiday craft activities, free horse and carriage rides, live entertainment and more!

High Springs Tree Lightning Ceremony
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | 23517 NW 185 RD High Springs, FL
Join in the fun at the annual Tree Lighting Celebration! There will be festive vibes, live entertainment, fun games and engaging crafts, and of course, the moment we’ve all been waiting for, Santa’s arrival to light up our magnificent tree!

Light Up Tioga
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669, United States
Come see the annual lighting of Tioga! There will also be activities, vendors and a holiday market.

Newberry's Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Newberry Historic District, 25440 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Celebrate the season at Newberry’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be photos with Santa, hot cocoa, kids activities and more!

Newberry’s 7th Annual Tree Lightening Ceremony
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Newberry City Hall
Come kick off the holiday season with hot cocoa, popcorn, photos with Santa, fun kid activities and so much more!

Winter 2025 GLAM Craft Show
2025-12-07 10:00 - 17:00 | First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, 32601, United States
Visit the GLAM Craft Show for artisan gifts, food trucks, beer and wine from First Magnitude and more!

Holiday PJ Party – Pop-Up Camp
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | IndepenDANCE Studio, 13537 NW 1st Ln, Newberry, FL, 32669, United States
Give your dancer a magical night of holiday fun… and give yourself a night off! There will be dancing, holiday crafts, games, activities, music, friends and lots of holiday cheer! Dancers are invited to arrive in their coziest pajamas! Tickets are required.

Annasemble Holiday Concert
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL, 32605, United States
The Annasemble Community Orchestra will give its Annual Holiday Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, on Friday evening, December 12th (7 PM):
Tickets: free entrance
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville -4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
Event website: www.annasemble.org
Join the Annasemble Community Orchestra for our annual Holiday Concert!
Travel with us around the world through music as we celebrate the season with a message of peace.
The Annasemble Community Orchestra of Gainesville, Inc. is a non-competitive, intergenerational community of musicians of all skill levels—from beginners to accomplished players—dedicated to music enrichment, education, and performance through a variety of orchestras and ensembles.
Each year, Annasemble celebrates the holidays with a joyful musical program, and we invite you to be part of this special tradition. Let the music help us rediscover peace in our hearts as we share familiar holiday favorites alongside lesser-known selections from around the world.
