Want to know where to see Santa this Christmas in Gainesville? There are lots of places around town to see ole' Saint Nick - from the mall to some of your favorite shopping in Gainesville locations! You'll find Breakfast with Santa events, cookie decorating and ornament making festivities and lots of places offering photos with Santa too. Start of the season with some Christmas tree lighting events around town to get you into the yuletide spirit!
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Tree Lighting 2022
at Skinner Field
Join us in Ocala for our annual classic Tree Lighting on Main Street. This FREE event includes kids' photos with Santa, kids' Ornament Decorating and Popcorn and Hot Chocolate!
Tavares Christmas Parade
at North Central Florida YMCA
"The Sounds of Christmas in Ocala" that includes a downtown parade and post-parade activities that include visits with Santa, stiltwalkers, "snow" storms. Grab your tickets for one of the best Christmas in Gainesville.
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
at Mayhem Ranch
The 2nd Annual In Ocala at Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival opens December 3, 2022! Come see Santa and his Reindeer on the farm!
Santa in The Shed
at Agapanthus Ocala
Make your reservation today for a photo with Santa In Ocala! Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Sensational Selfies are back to capture a beautiful Christmas memory for you, your family, and your pet! Christmas cookies for the kids.
Light the Village
at BHGRE Thomas Group
Come and us for a night of lights, holiday spirit, festive spirits, entertainment, and fun in North Central Florida.
Mount Dora Holiday Grinch Fest
at Gilbert Park
Enjoy the annual free festival in Ocala with the Grinch and Santa along with over 100+ holiday themed crafters and other vendors, plus food trucks, and holiday music.
Christmas at the zoo
at Petting Zoo Ocala
Come join us at the zoo to celebrate the holidays. Live Nativity, Camel rides , zoo at night, Santas performing dogs, photos with Santa, food, beverages and much more.
Santa & Grinch Photo Experience at Deluca YMCA
at Frank Deluca YMCA Family Center
Bring your children for a memorable photo with Santa in North Central Florida.