• Bagels & Co. Grand Opening Celebration

    Bagels & Co. 1111 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Bagels & Co. is taking a chomp out of Gainesville! Located in the retail space on the ground level of the HUB Gainesville University (1111 W University Ave., Suite 80) student housing complex steps from the University of Florida campus, the popular quick-serve, family-friendly bagel shop is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, December 4.

    Free
  • Christmas Open House

    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

    Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 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!

    Free
  • Christmas on Main Tree Lighting in the Good Life Community

    Main Street, Alachua, Fl 14436 NW 232nd St, Alachua, FL, 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!

  • Haile Farmers Market

    Haile Farmers Market

    Haile Plantation 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

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

  • Operation Santa Delivery

    Santa Fe College 3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 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.

  • Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

    Cade Museum Maker Workshop Series

    Cade Museum 904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, 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.

    $5
  • A Very GNV Holiday Parade

    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

    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

    Butler Town Center 3217 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Come join in for a festive night of holiday cheer!