Football Friday (UF vs Tennessee) at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Pre-game your football weekend with beer, live music, food trucks and good times at Football Fridays. Get ready for the ultimate pre-game party! Join Swamp Head Brewery every Friday before every Gator home game for Football Fridays, a celebration like no other. Swamp Head Brewery has everything you need to...

Opening Weekend of Roald Dahl’s Beloved Story “James and the Giant Peach” Live on Stage

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a family-friendly holiday musical as Roald Dahl's beloved story "James and the Giant Peach" comes to life on stage. Follow the adventures of young James as he escapes from his conniving aunties in a magi-potion-induced giant peach with a group of human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. James' quick...

$15 – $25

Dog Day at The Bryer Patch

The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St., Newberry, United States

Bring your furry four-legged friend and join us for a Dog Day at The Patch! There will be pumpkins & and fall flowers (Sunflowers, zinnias, and many more) will be in bloom. Location- 5700 SW 250th ST Newberry, FL 32669 $10/per person. 2 & under are free. Dogs are free....

$10.00

Football Friday at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Pre-game your football weekend with beer, live music, food trucks and good times at Football Fridays. Get ready for the ultimate pre-game party! Join Swamp Head Brewery every Friday before every Gator home game for Football Fridays, a celebration like no other. Swamp Head Brewery has everything you need to...

The Gainesville Garden Club’s 2nd annual Holiday Market

Gainesville Garden Club 1350 NW 75th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse a variety of local artisans, crafters, plant and food vendors featuring unique, quality merchandise. Join in the fun with this family friendly event while keeping watch for our elves and all of the wonderful goodies available to you! Admission is FREE! You are invited to bring a non-perishable food...

Free

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: “Magic, Moonlight and Mistletoe”

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Swing into the holiday season in a whole new way. PMJ is known for reinventing today’s chart-topping hits as retro swing tunes. Famous for launching new artists and garnering millions of fans online, their vintage arrangements and high-energy shows make everyone feel welcome, whether you’re a longtime fan or a...

Cocoa & Culture: Sweet Stories from Trinidad to St. Augustine

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore chocolate’s cultural legacy with sweet stories from Trinidad and Tobago to St. Augustine. Dr. Clarissa Carr and graduate researcher Anthea Grant of UF’s Historic Preservation Program present a fascinating evening. Discover how cocoa shaped identity, economy and tradition across centuries through immersive storytelling, oral histories and digital preservation techniques. Presented...

Thornebrook Holiday Market

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland attire as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, food trucks and the annual tree lighting.

Event Series Holiday at Santa Fe

Holiday at Santa Fe

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

Join Perry the mouse and Santa Claus on a magical journey through the forest to make it snow in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall! SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thrilling performance that captivates both young and adult...

Free – $20

Light Up Tioga 2025 at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

This year's Light Up Tioga benefits United Way North Central Florida! The magical setup from ThemeWorks is back, so don’t miss your chance to take a picture on the rooftop with Santa, and climb up to the chimney for an extra special photo opp you won’t see anywhere else. Plus,...

Springs Academy Lecture: Springs Advocacy at the Florida Springs Welcome Center

Florida Springs Welcome Center 18645 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Find out how to get your voice heard in this session of Springs Academy. Join Ryan Smart for a discussion of how to be involved with environmental advocacy. Springs Academy classes are tailored to make learning quick and easy so you’re ready to hit the ground running as a springs...

Free

Dancing Through the Snow: 1st Annual “Christmas at the Matheson” Concert

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the season with the inaugural "Christmas at the Matheson" concert "Dancing Through the Snow," presented by Hoggtowne Bronze. The advanced community ensemble, deftly utilizes English handbells to bring you music ranging from orchestral, classical rock and even jazz and blues. Join Hoggtowne Bronze to waltz, sway and samba your...

Free

Movie Night: “Elf” at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

This year’s holiday movie at Tioga Town Center features "Elf!" Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Elf © Warner Bros....

Event Series Camellia Show

Camellia Show

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

View prize-winning camellias of all sizes, shapes, and colors. This show is geared toward educating the public about the care, culture, and appreciation of camellias. Camellias will be available for sale while supplies last! Regular admission price for non-members, which includes entry into the gardens and the show. Members who...

$7 – $12

Prague Philharmonia

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Prague Philharmonia has continued to solidify their status as a world-class ensemble. Excelling in works from Viennese Classicism, they have become known for their innovative and energetic performances. Under the expert direction of Emmanuel Villaume, and with the talents of violinist Blake Pouliot and pianist Andrew von Oeyen, this...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Guitarist Jesse Cook

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Jesse Cook is an acclaimed guitarist who has built an extraordinary career over 25 years, earning 10 platinum and gold studio albums. Cook’s music blends flamenco with classical, jazz, Zydeco, blues, and Brazilian samba, creating a unique tapestry. His smooth, beachy sound is as technically impressive as it is inviting....

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Liz Longley

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley is celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply emotional songs. She is known for blending folk, pop, and Americana with a touch of grit from the guitar to create her distinctive sound. Since becoming a mother, Longley’s music reflects the significant changes in perspective, routine, and...

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, January 24-25

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step back in time as Depot Park transforms for a weekend of medieval revelry. Enter a medieval village where artisans ply their trades with skill, olde world demonstrations shall enchant and the clash of swords shall resonate through the air. Medieval music and dance shall lift thy spirits and a...

Dinosaur World Live

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roar-some-ly thrilling show, and a must-see for all the dinosaur enthusiasts in your family. Discover the prehistoric world and meet the creatures that inhabit it, including Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Segnosaurus, and every child’s favorite - the flesh-eating giant...

UpState at the Phillips Center with Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

As an accomplished composer, saxophonist, vocalist, and interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the leading standard bearers of the art form. Her unique style combines both jazz standards and her own music, showing off her skills as a powerhouse singer and instrumentalist. Thurman’s performances...