See all Gainesville Christmas happenings this year!
Gainesville rolls out Christmas 2025 around key attractions and downtown, where festive lights and seasonal performances fill the evenings. Throughout December find light displays, seasonal performances and festive events including markets and community concerts that invite everyone to join the celebration.
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Gainesville Christmas Events
Gainesville Christmas Light Displays
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Experience the enchantment of Christmas on Green Street, a beloved annual celebration. Wander along historic Green Street, where homes open their doors for visits, and the air fills with music from front porch performances. Delight in entertainment from magicians, storytellers, and jugglers, while children enjoy face painting and balloon art. Miniature train rides add to the festive fun before the grand Christmas parade and the traditional lighting of the Rotary Tree.
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Experience the unique "Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken" in Historic Downtown Gainesville Square. This family-friendly event kicks off the holiday season with a festive atmosphere, featuring live entertainment, kiddy train rides, carriage rides, and the quirky lighting of a 25-foot chicken sculpture. Meet Santa, enjoy s'mores, and explore open houses in historic buildings.
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