Make the holidays swing with Big Band Holidays. A celebrated tradition under the Music Direction of Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra features vocalist Ashley Pezzotti. An uplifting event perfect for the entire family. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year alongside fellow music lovers with soulful arrangements of classic holiday songs.
Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road. This year’s festivities will feature hot chocolate, apple cider, and other holiday treats, as well […]
Join us for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to include pictures taken with Santa Claus, a children's train, bounce house, arts and crafts for kids, live music, carriage rides, free hot chocolate and popcorn and more!
Alachua County Animal Resources (ACAR) is hosting a “Whisker Wonderland” pet adoption event to kick off its holiday adoption drive. The animal adoption event is on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shelter will open an hour later and stay open an hour and a half later than its regular […]
More than 90 dance troupes, marching bands, floats, and community groups will make their way down University Avenue in the 2023 A Very GNV Holiday Parade, the City of Gainesville’s first parade in decades. Former Florida Gators Head Football Coach Steve Spurrier will appear as its grand marshal. Start: intersection of W. University Ave. […]
Discover the rich culture and history of Florida heritage crops at this year’s Crops and Colors Festival!
Audiences at “Holiday at Santa Fe” will delight as Perry the Beach Mouse learns to believe in himself after journeying through a forest with Santa Claus and learning what makes snow in a winter wonderland.
SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thrilling performance to young and adult imaginations alike. Come watch Perry the mouse and Santa Claus himself journey through the forest to make it snow in the Fine Arts Hall! Enjoy familiar Holiday music during this interactive and educational performance, followed by a meet […]
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!
The High Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold a big old-fashioned Norman Rockwell Christmas tree lighting with a special story time for the children of Polar Express including Christmas train crafts, train rides, a special visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, a live nativity scene, and carolers.
Join us Saturday, Dec. 2 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. as we present holiday lights in the Thomas Center Gardens, an illuminated holiday treat for the whole family! Watch the Thomas Center Gardens become a winter wonderland of shimmering, magical lights at this annual celebration. Thousands of lights adorn the garden's trees, inviting you […]
Audiences at “Holiday at Santa Fe” will delight as Perry the Beach Mouse learns to believe in himself after journeying through a forest with Santa Claus and learning what makes snow in a winter wonderland.