A Once a Year Treat, Visit the Historic Haile Homestead for a Candlelight TourFriday, December 13, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Haile Homestead8500 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608See the old Homestead, decked out for the holidays and aglow with candlelight and soft lights. Docents in costume top off the stunning beauty of the 1856 plantation home and its “Talking Walls.” This is the only time during the year the house is open at night.

Find out If Dreams Really Do Come True as Danscompany Presents CinderellaSaturday, December 14, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. | UF Phillips Center3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32611Don’t miss this timeless love story and a truly magical ballet performance. Will the two step sisters capture the heart of the prince? Cheer on Cinderella as she dances the night away at the ball and sigh as she rides away in her beautiful carriage.

HOLIDAY PARADES AND FESTIVALS: Merrymaking in Historic MicanopySaturday, December 14, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Main Street Micanopy37th Annual Christmas Festival and Parade in HawthorneSaturday, December 14, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | HawthorneMerry Melrose Christmas Parade: Past and PresentSaturday, December 14, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MelroseThe Alachua Christmas Parade on Main Street AlachuaSaturday, December 14, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Main Street AlachuaHigh Springs 22nd Annual Twilight Christmas ParadeSaturday, December 14, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | High SpringsShowcase of Global Holiday Festivities at Celebrations Around the WorldSunday, December 15, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Celebration Pointe

Cruise the Best Holiday Lights Displays in Town Via a Guided Bus TourNow through Sunday, January 12, 5:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. | Haile Village Center9158 SW 51st Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608The Brew Bus Company invites you to go on a 45-minute family-friendly tour and see the some of the best light displays around town. Hot chocolate and blankets are provided. Group rates and private reservations are available.

Art Making and the Local Art Community at Museum Nights’ Our 352Thursday, December 12, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Harn Museum of Art3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32611Enjoy Art Blast gallery tours and make your own creations. Meet local artist and makers, or browse the “Books for Bucks” sale for unexpected finds. Enjoy a Mini Art Sale all evening. Local artists sell 6x6 inch painted canvases for $40 each.

Unwind at Jazz on the Green with AM JazztetSaturday, December 14, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Celebration Pointe4949 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608Spread a blanket under the setting sun, or snuggle up by the fire pit in the promenade and catch some beautiful music.

WHAT’SGOOD.

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Spend a Festive Evening at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic Farm’s Open HouseSaturday, December 14, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park18700 S CR 325, Cross Creek FL 32640Enjoy holiday festivities and tour the historic farm by candlelight. The evening includes live music, Christmas caroling and holiday refreshments.

Visit Historic Homes and Sites at Melrose Holiday House TourSunday, December 15, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Multiple LocationsMelrose, FL 32666Visit 6 homes and 8 historic structures in the charming town of Melrose, FL. Homes range from 1878 Bay View to a 2018 Craftsman Revival home.

Be Amazed by Acrobatic Feats as Cirque Musica presents Holiday WishesMonday, December 16, 7:30 p.m. | O’Connell Center250 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611A holiday story comes to life in a full theatrical cirque event for the entire family. Featuring the world-renowned cast of Cirque Musica with holiday hits all performed LIVE by a full symphony orchestra.

Listen to Holiday Harmonies at Jewel Box Concert: The Currys Holiday ShowWednesday, December 18, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | The Historic Thomas Center302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601The Currys’ annual show features an entertaining high-energy performance of holiday favorites in the intimate setting of the Thomas Center. Patrons are invited to arrive early and bring their own bottle of wine if desired.

Make Holiday Memories with A Christmas Carol and Scrooge in RougeNow through Sunday, December 22 | Hippodrome Theatre25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32601A Christmas Carol is a delight for the entire family. Share wonderment and joy with your loved ones at the Hippodrome during this annual holiday performance. And for grown-up fun that breaks with convention don’t miss the hilarious and fast-paced Scrooge in Rouge, and English Music Hall version of A Christmas Carol. Deck the halls with bawdy humor, bad puns and witty songs.

Witness the Guitar Artistry of Bluesman and Master Storyteller Roy Book BinderSaturday, December 14, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Heartwood Soundstage619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601Binder is known to shift from open tunings to slide arrangements set to his original and sometimes quirky tongue-in-cheek compositions, with both traditional and self-styled licks, drawing on many musical influences. He combines his Blues with Hokum, Dixie Jazz licks, and Old Timey acoustic Hill Country music with ease.

WHAT’SGOOD.

ALACHUA | ARCHER | GAINESVILLE | HAWTHORNE | HIGH SPRINGS | LA CROSSE | MICANOPY | NEWBERRY | WALDO

Plan your weekend with the official events guide from Visit Gainesville, Alachua CountyDecember 12-15, 2019