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Celebrate the Season with Holiday Events in Gainesville and Alachua County 2025

The holidays are the perfect time to make memories with loved ones in Alachua County. Whether you’re here for the weekend or the entire holiday season, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and remember for years to come. Wander through dazzling light displays, enjoy live theater and performances, and explore charming holiday markets for unique gifts and treasures. Fit in a little shopping and delicious local dining to round out your adventures and make spirits bright.

“Magic, Moonlight and Mistloe” Holiday Concert with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at UF Phillips Center 
Monday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. 

Holiday Market at Shoppes at Thornebrook 
Friday, December 5, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

“Old Time Christmas Radio Shows” at High Springs Playhouse 
Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 21 

“The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 21 

A Very GNV Holiday Parade on University Avenue 
Saturday, December 6, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. 

Kids Holiday Dance Party at Bo Diddley Plaza 
Saturday, December 6, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting at Farmers Market Pavillion 
Saturday, December 6, 5 p.m. 

Light Up Tioga 2025 at Tioga Town Center 
Saturday, December 6, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Holiday Lights Celebration at the Thomas Center Gardens 
Saturday, December 6, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

“A Christmas Carol” at the Hippodrome Theatre 
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 21 

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at Main Street High Springs 
Saturday, December 13, 6 p.m. 

“Elf” Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza 
Saturday, December 13, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. 

Dancing Through the Snow “Christmas at the Matheson” Concert at Matheson History Museum 
Sunday, December 14, 4 p.m. 

Movie Night: “Elf” at Tioga Town Center 
Friday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. 

Dance Alive National Ballet Presents The Nucracker at UF Phillips Center 
Friday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. 
Saturday, December 20, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 
Sunday, December 21, 2 p.m. 

Dance Alive National Ballet Presents Class with Clara at UF Phillips Center 
Saturday, December 20 – Sunday, December 21, 4 p.m. 

Sparks in the Park at Depot Park 
Wednesday, December 31, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

Downtown Countdown at Bo Diddley Plaza 
Wednesday, December 31, 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 

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