December 9
December 9
Teen Driver Challenge
Alachua Christmas Parade
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Alachuasheriff.org
2–3 p.m. Main Street Cityofalachua.com
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office staff will train your teen to be a safer driver during this free one-day, eight-hour course. This hands-on challenge requires your teen to bring her own vehicle and lunch. Find the paperwork on the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office website.
Take the kiddos out to see Santa, floats and bands as they make their way down Main Street in Alachua!
December 9
UF Health Shands Childbirth Education Class 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. UF Health Shands Hospital Ufhealth.org This expansive course covers the birthing process, pain management options, and postpartum care. It includes a tour of the labor and delivery and mother/baby units. The class costs $50. December 9
Dudley Kid’s Day 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Dudley Farm Historic State Park Friendsofdudleyfarm.org Join your friends at Dudley Farm for a day filled with crafts, old fashioned games, hands-on demonstrations and some educational fun! Ages 5 and up are welcome and admission is $5 per vehicle. December 9
Back Handspring and Tuck Boot Camp 1–4 p.m. Sun Country Sports – West Suncountrysports.com Send your aspiring tumbler to this boot camp to help him/her finally master the back handspring and back tuck. Prices range from $26.25 for members and $29 for nonmembers when paid in advance to $40 the day of the event. December 9
Danscompany presents Cinderella 1:30 & 7 p.m. Philips Center for the Performing Arts Danscompanyofgainesville.org Bring the family out to experience this classic. Meet Cinderella, the Prince, and all of your favorite dancers after each show. General admission is $15; children under 10 are free with a new, unwrapped toy or book.
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December 9–10
All Aboard! Holiday Train Show Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 1–5 p.m. Alachua County Library District’s Headquarters Library Take the family out to the library to enjoy a model train show and interactive displays including Thomas the Tank Engine. Admission is free.
a Nutcracker performance up close and personal for their final dress rehearsal. December 13
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group 5–6:30 p.m. Postpartum Wellness and Family Counseling Pwandfc.com If you are pregnant or recently gave birth and feel guilt, depression or anxiety, you may benefit from attending this free support group. Learn from other mothers who have been in the same place as you, and develop the tools you need to start feeling better. December 14
December 10
Stop Children’s Cancer Holiday Traditions Concert 4–5:30 p.m. Curtis M. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Stopchildrenscancer.org See holiday performances from P.K. Yonge, Eastside High School, Buchholz High School, the Gainesville Youth Chorus and the Alachua County Youth Orchestra. A VIP reception will be held after the event with catering, champagne and silent auctions.
Harn Museum Nights: pARTner for a Cause 6–9 p.m. The Harn Museum Harn.ufl.edu Learn how you can support your community through art and various other activities while enjoying free refreshments. Admission is free. December 15
Date Night
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UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Class 7–9 p.m. UF Health Shands Hospital Room 2147 Ufhealth.org Perfect for expecting mothers, this class teaches you the benefits of breastfeeding, optimal latch positions, how to store pumped milk and more. The class costs $15 to attend. December 13
Santa Fe College Zoo Storytime 10–10:30 a.m Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Bring the kids out for a free story time hosted by Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Alachua County Library. December 13
Mommy and Me Onstage! 5 p.m. Curtis M. Philips Center for the Performing Arts Dancealive.org Join the dancers onstage and experience
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6:30–9 p.m. The Academy Preschool Academyatfamily.com Drop your children off at The Academy Preschool and enjoy a parent's night out! Infants through children in third grade are welcome, and the cost is $20 per child. December 15 -17
Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker Friday: 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. Curtis M. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Dancealive.org Don’t miss this holiday classic sure to fill your little one’s head with dancing sugar plum fairies and Christmas spirit. Tickets prices range from $15 to $45. December 16
Ninja Jam 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Sun Country Sports – West Suncountrysports.com Designed for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13, this class includes 30 minutes of mixed group instruction and 45 minutes of open ninja time. Prices range from $15.75 for members to $19 for non-members.