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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.
A Christmas Carol at the Hippodrome Theatre
Now through Monday, December 23
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Gainesville Christmas Show at the Hippodrome Theatre
Now through Monday, December 23
Lights Show and Holiday Market at Winter Wonderland at North Central Florida YMCA
Now through Sunday, December 29
Holiday Markets at Celebration Pointe
Wednesday, December 4 – Wednesday, December 18, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Voctave – It Feels Like Christmas at the UF Phillips Center
Thursday, December 5, 7:30 p.m.
UF Environmental Horticulture Club presents the annual Poinsettia Sale atFifield Hall Greenhouse
Thursday, December 5 (appointment only) – Friday, December 6, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.or until sell out
Christmas on Main Tree Lighting Event on Main Street Alachua
Friday, December 6, 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Holiday Open House at Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Friday, December 6, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Candlelight Shopping in Downtown High Springs
Friday, December 6, 6 p.m.
“Farndale Avenue… Christmas Carol” at High Springs Playhouse
Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 22
Vintage Holidays Guided Tours of the Historic Haile Homestead
Saturday, December 7 – Sunday, December 29
LifeSouth’s Operation Santa Delivery at Santa Fe College North Field
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Home for the Holidays – Adoption Event & Crafts Fair at Humane Society of North Central Florida Thrift Store
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Christmas Parade and Festival in Downtown Hawthorne
Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting in Micanopy
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Holiday at Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall
Saturday, December 7, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Pet Costume Contest with Shakespeare Animal Fund at Swamp Head Brewery
Saturday, December 7, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
A Very GNV Holiday Parade with Grand Marshall Shaquille O’Neal on University Avenue in Gainesville
Saturday, December 7, 12 p.m.
Holiday Kids’ Dance Party at Bo Diddley Plaza
Saturday, December 7, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Light Up Tioga at Tioga Town Center
Saturday, December 7, 5 p.m. -8 p.m.
Holiday Lights Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center
December 7, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Newberry Main Street’s Christmas Market in Newberry
Saturday, December 7, 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in High Springs
Saturday, December 7, 5 p.m.
Holiday Bar Crawl with Greater Gainesville Young Professionals in Downtown Gainesville
December 7, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s
Sunday, December 8, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Unity of Gainesville Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m.
Christmas at Butler Town Center
Sunday, December 8, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Holiday Unity Concert with 1000 Voices of Florida, Inc. at UF Phillips Center
Tuesday, December 10, 7 p.m.
Holiday Lights Tour in Downtown Gainesville
Friday, December 13, 7 p.m.
Holiday Concert with Annasemble Orchestra at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville
Friday, December 13, 7 p.m.
“The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 22
Christmas Parade on Main Street Alachua
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.
Holiday Harmonies XI – A Musical Celebration at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville
Saturday, December 14, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Nutcracker Christmas Parade in High Springs
Saturday, December 14, 6 p.m.
Christmas with The Currys at Heartwood Soundstage
Thursday, December 19, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Alive National Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at UF Phillips Center
Thursday, December 19 – Sunday, December 22
“Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes at Star Center Theatre
Thursday, December 19 – Saturday, December 21
A Very Merry Gainesville Nostalgia Event at Dragonfly Graphics
Saturday, December 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Newberry Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 21, 5:30 p.m.
Christmas on the Square at CountryWay Town Square
Saturday, December 21, 6 p.m.
Veterans for Peace Winter Solstice Celebration at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville
Saturday, December 21, 8 p.m.
A History of Kwanzaa at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center
Friday, December 27, 7 p.m.
Choral Songs to Enlighten Hanukkah with the ShabbaTones Chorus at Congregation B’Nai Israel
Sunday, December 29, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Diamond Disco Dance Party with DJ A-Train at Heartwood Soundstage
Tuesday, December 31, 7 p.m.
Sparks in the Park New Year’s Eve Celebration at Depot Park
Tuesday, December 31, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Spark Wonder at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Tuesday, December 31, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Countdown at Bo Diddley Plaza
Tuesday, December 31, 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
