Ignite Life to host Festival of Trees
All proceeds will be donated for Christmas gifts for kindergarteners of Metcalf Elementary School.
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Ignite Life to host Festival of Trees
All proceeds will be donated for Christmas gifts for kindergarteners of Metcalf Elementary School.
Vintage Christmas guided tours to be offered at Haile Plantation
Tours will be available throughout December.
“Holiday at Santa Fe” play slated at SF College
Play follows Perry the Beach Mouse and his journey through the forest with Santa Claus.
UF experts give tips to lower stress during holidays
Help with problematic relatives and plan ahead.
Museum for Me events provide calm, learning space for those on autism spectrum
Concept started in 2016 and allows early access to exhibits.
UF food safety expert gives the scoop on holiday leftovers
Illness can occur if food not properly prepared and stored.
Morningside Nature Center to host annual Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
Celebrate the old tradition of celebrating the fall harvest.
Kirby Family Farms’ annual Christmas Train opens Friday
Event benefits programs for at-risk and special needs children.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park contest closes in 8 days
Share your top photo to enter.
Five short, Alachua County walks to check out in the holiday season
Walks spaced throughout the county.
UF/IFAS experts offer healthy eating tips for holiday travel
Maintaining healthy eating habits when traveling during holidays is challenging.
Former campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake
Grounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.
UF/IFAS: Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays
Edibles include corn, potatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and more.
Hippodrome Theatre Christmas plays to premiere Thanksgiving weekend
"The Ultimate Christmas Show" and “A Christmas Carol” will both run during holiday season.
Alachua County restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving
A roundup of dine in and take out options for your holiday feast.
Hundreds participate in annual UF/IFAS catch and release event
More than 360 fished and released on Saturday.
Largest Newberry Fall Festival to launch Saturday
Event will include more than 160 vendors.
Porters Quarters Community Farm to host Thanksgiving Harvest Festival
Festival to raise awareness for Porters Quarters garden and community.
Alachua County Crisis Center to host suicide loss vigil
Vigil will be held on Saturday.
GNV Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show slated for weekend
Event to take place around streets of Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville.
Newberry Buy a Tree, Change a Life opens for holidays
All donations and profits from the sale of 600 trees go to helping children locally and globally.
Update: Farm Share event in Gainesville canceled
Event will take place at Project Youthbuild.
North Central Florida YMCA to host Winter Wonderland event
Event occurs every Friday and Saturday through the Christmas season.
Friendship Families Holiday Host program seeks Thanksgiving host families
Program has 178 international students signed to participate with only 14 host families.