Light the Village

Haile Village Center 5346 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

Light the village is a night of festive cheer in the Haile Village Center! Everything will be decked out with holiday decorations and there will be arts and crafts and refreshments and food trucks. There will also be a station for kids to write their letters to Santa. The village will be lit up with

GFAA ARTWALK – GROWTH

Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA Gallery) 1314 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join GFAA for the last Artwalk of 2023 in celebration of our reception GROWTH. GROWTH is one of GFAA's 5 governing values, and the last exhibition we have for 2023. Don't miss out! There will be live music, hors d'oeuvres, and refreshments! . . . Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.

Free

Visit the Animals at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary 1208 County Rd 315, Melrose, FL, United States

Spend a weekend in the country at the beautiful Rooterville Animal Sanctuary where you can interact with every sort of friendly farm animal from goats to horses and everything in between! The kids will love visiting the animals and then playing in our fun playground area with a big sand pile full of toys. Watch

Craft Festival 2023 at The Stephen C. O’Connell Center

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, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 10am - 5pm. Our Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases handmade crafts made by talented artisans and craftsmen. The Craft Festival provides an excellent opportunity to shop for unique merchandise and gifts;

Country Christmas at Douberly Farms

Douberly Farms 14351 NE CR 339, Trenton, FL, United States

Mark your calendars for Country Christmas at Douberly Farms, the event of the holidays! Over 100 vendors, food trucks, SANTA, and more!

22nd Annual Chili Cookoff at GHD

Gainesville Harley-Davidson 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join us for the 22nd Annual Chili Cookoff at GHD! It's the best time of the year... CHILI TIME AT GHD! Crossfire Creek Band performing on stage! Food and Drink available! Family Friendly OPEN TO ALL!

Free

Holiday at Santa Fe

Santa Fe College Fine Arts 3000 NW 83rd St E-127, 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

Sycamore Lane Vintage Christmas Market

Downtown Newberry 25435 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL, United States

At the Sycamore Lane Vintage Christmas Market, enjoy shopping for unique vintage items! There will be antiques, handmade items and more! There is also a tree lighting at 6 p.m.

Light Up Tioga

Tioga Town Center 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, United States

Light Up Tioga will be held Saturday, December 2nd from 5-8pm and will offer even more magic than ever before! This year’s expanded event will feature Santa’s Workshop, a magical Candy Lane experience, a Winter Wonderland Lounge area, festive activities, and fun for all ages. Plus, all your traditional favorite vendors and activities from years

Visit the Animals at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary 1208 County Rd 315, Melrose, FL, United States

Spend a weekend in the country at the beautiful Rooterville Animal Sanctuary where you can interact with every sort of friendly farm animal from goats to horses and everything in between! The kids will love visiting the animals and then playing in our fun playground area with a big sand pile full of toys. Watch