Holiday Lights Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center

Name: Holiday Lights Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center
Start: 2025-12-06T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-06T20:00:00-05:00
Location: The Historic Thomas Center

Schedule

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

UTC-05:00

Location

The Historic Thomas Center | Gainesville, FL

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. 🎉
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Location: Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Event highlights:
Garden lighting at 6 p.m.
Santa Claus Meet and Greet beginning at 6 p.m.
Holiday kids craft activities
Lighted tree
Horse and carriage rides
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 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 décor courtesy of the Thomas Center Associates.