• The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)

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

    Back by popular demand, "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" is a rollercoaster of a holiday ride that will have you rolling in the isles. Join in the festive slapstick fun with our three brave souls as they try to celebrate ALL our cherished holiday traditions - at the same time! "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" will make […]

  • The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)

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

    Back by popular demand, "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" is a rollercoaster of a holiday ride that will have you rolling in the isles. Join in the festive slapstick fun with our three brave souls as they try to celebrate ALL our cherished holiday traditions - at the same time! "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" will make […]

  • Big Band Holidays

    Phillips Center 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

    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.

  • Holiday Gator lighting

    University Auditorium 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL, United States

    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 […]

  • Alachua Tree Lighting

    Main Street Alachua Main Street, Alachua, FL, United States

    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!

  • Whisker Wonderland Pet Adoption Event

    Alachua County Animal Resources 3400 NE 53rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

    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 […]

  • A Very GNV Holiday Parade

    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. […]

  • Crops and Colors Festival

    Grow Hub 2900 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Discover the rich culture and history of Florida heritage crops at this year’s Crops and Colors Festival!

  • Holiday at Santa Fe

    Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    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.

  • Holiday at Santa Fe

    Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

    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 […]

  • Holiday Kids Dance Party

    Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

    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!

  • Old-fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting

    Downtown High Springs 18609 S. Main Street, High Springs, FL, United States

    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.