Don't wait until Christmas to have holiday fun! Check out these events in Gainesville and Ocala from December 16-19. Get ready for Christmas in Gainesville with some of the top events nearby!

Check out all the top things to do in Gainesville this weekend and really prepare for Christmas and New Year's Eve in Gainesville, FL.

Open Air Concert Series 2021: Almost ABBA

on Thursday, 16 Dec, 2021 7:00 PM
at The Villages Polo Club
703 N Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32162
Attending Interested

ALMOST ABBA recreates the magic & nostalgia of ABBA in a costumed, choreographed and audience-interactive show boasting intricate harmonies and top-notch musicianship!

Christmas Super Jam in North Central Florida

on Thursday, 16 Dec, 2021 7:00 PM
at Morgan's Music Junction
6981 SE 147th St, Summerfield, FL 34491
Attending Interested

Yes it is a Christmas SUPER Jam! Jammers will be celebrating the season by singing some of their favorite Christmas songs!

Tampa Bay Balloon Festival

on Friday, 17 Dec, 2021 5:00 PM
at Little Everglades Events
17951 Hamilton Rd, Dade City, FL 33523
Attending Interested

Join us for an evening of fun at the Tampa Bay Balloon Festival.

Christmas Family Movie Night

on Friday, 17 Dec, 2021 6:00 PM
at Shepherd's Community United Methodist Church
6885 Chelsea Oaks Drive, Lakeland, FL 33811
Attending Interested

Bring canned food & enjoy a movie to ring in the holiday season! S'mores kits, pizza ($5 a head, please) and a great family Christmas movie. Join Shepherd's Community UMC as we welcome the holiday season with s'mores, pizza ($5 a head, please) and a great

TRINA LIVE IN GAINESVILLE!

on Friday, 17 Dec, 2021 10:00 PM
at 6 W University Ave
6 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Attending Interested

TRINA PERFORMING LIVE DECEMBER 17TH 2021 9PM-2AM

Breakfast with Santa (2021)

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 7:30 AM
at Weeki Wachee Springs
6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL 34606
Attending Interested

Breakfast with Santa is back! Join us on December 11th and 18th in the morning for a breakfast with Santa, including photo ops with Santa.

Silver Springs Adventure

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 8:00 AM
at Silver Springs State Park
5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34488
Attending Interested

We'll paddle the Fort King trail and downstream a bit then will turn around and paddle back through the head spring and back to the launch.

Bottemless Mimosas

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 11:00 AM
at Big Top Brewing Company Gainesville
201 SE 2nd Ave #101,, Gainesville, FL 32601
Attending Interested

Bottemless Mimosas every Saturday! Good day for some brunch!

Holiday Pop Up Shop

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 11:00 AM
at Lake Square Mall
10401 US Hwy. 441, Leesburg, FL 34788
Attending Interested

Holiday Pop Up Shop

THE OSCARS CHRISTMAS GALA (RED CARPET EVENT)

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 6:00 PM
at 1 Dozier Cir
1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg, FL 34748
Attending Interested

Join Us for The Event of the year!

KidX Club Holiday Krafts

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 1:00 PM
at Paddock Mall
3100 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
Attending Interested

Join Olaf from Frozen in making holiday crafts and memories that will last a lifetime! Enjoy music, goodies, crafts, and much more!

2021 Annual Dinner

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 6:00 PM
at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
3877 Southwest 37 Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
Attending Interested

It's that time of year where Dream on Purpose reviews the previous, looks forward to another and thanks our supporters and friends. Join us!

Downtown Ocala Christmas Golf Cart Parade

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 5:00 PM
at City of Ocala
110 Southeast Watula Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Attending Interested

3rd annual downtown Ocala Christmas golf cart parade. Come Spread holiday spirit in the downtown wood fields area with your decorated cart.

The First Annual Comedy Show

on Saturday, 18 Dec, 2021 8:00 PM
at 1610 N Temple Ave
1610 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
Attending Interested

The biggest comedy show to hit Starke, Fl! “THE FIRST ANNUAL COMEDY SHOW” A night full of good vibes, fun & filled with laughter.

Santa Experience Downtown at The Magnolia

on Sunday, 19 Dec, 2021 10:00 AM
at Magnolia Event & Conference Center
108 North Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475
Attending Interested

Santa Experience Downtown at The Magnolia