City of Gainesville

Experience the magic of the season at the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department's annual Holiday Lights Celebration on Saturday, December 2nd, at the Historic Thomas Center. The festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m. Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward will welcome residents and officially light the gardens at

For one magical weekend, the 37th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will come to life as Hoggetowne goes Downtown. This smaller scale event features many of the beloved highlights such as talented artisans and craftspeople, olde world demonstrations, exciting stage combat, medieval music and dance. At the marketplace, visitors will find one-of-a-kind blacksmithing, jewelry, hand-blown glassware,