Holiday Lights Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

302 NE 6th Ave Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601 | Gainesville, FL

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Experience the magic of the season at the City of Gainesville's annual Holiday Lights Celebration!
Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer with dazzling lights, seasonal activities, and entertainment for all ages. πŸŽ‰
πŸ“… Date: December 6, 2025
πŸ•  Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
πŸ“ Location: Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Event highlights:
✨ Garden lighting at 6:00 p.m.
πŸŽ… Santa Claus Meet and Greet beginning at 6:00 p.m.
🎨 Holiday kids craft activities
πŸŽ„ Lighted tree
🐴 Horse and carriage rides
πŸ•―οΈ Luminarias
🎢 Live entertainment all night long!
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
The horse and carriage rides are free. The sign-up line will open at 4:30 p.m. with the first ride at 5:00 p.m. You will be given a wristband with a time to return for your ride.
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Event brought to you by the City of Gainesville, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.
Luminarias courtesy of the Duckpond Neighborhood Association.
Holiday dΓ©cor courtesy of the Thomas Center Associates.
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302 NE 6th Ave Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601, 305 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5477, United States

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