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SUMMARY:Great Halloween Costume Sale by Dance Alive
DTSTART:20260912T130000Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T182432Z
UID:visitgainesville-641440b7a7@gainesvilleevents.com
CATEGORIES:dance,holiday
DESCRIPTION:Shop costumes for kids and adults during Dance Alive’s Great
  Halloween Costume Sale. Browse hip-hop\, jazz\, ballet\, contemporary and
  tap costumes suited for Halloween\, dress-up and costume parties\, includ
 ing some that have never been worn. Proceeds from the sale support Dance A
 live National Ballet’s arts education programs.\n\nSource: Visit Gainesv
 ille — https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/great-halloween-costume-sa
 le-by-dance-alive/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T182432Z
LOCATION:Pofahl Studios\, 1325 NW 2nd St.\, Gainesville
URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/great-halloween-costume-sale-by
 -dance-alive/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music
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SUMMARY:The Shimmy Shake Revue – Almost Halloween Burlesque Show
DTSTART:20261017T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260818T060839Z
UID:glorydays-6bda2df49f@gainesvilleevents.com
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Source: Glory Days Presents — https://wl.seetickets.us/event
 /the-shimmy-shake-revue-almost-halloween-burlesque-show/702652?afflky=Glor
 yDaysPresents
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T060839Z
LOCATION:Signal\, Gainesville
URL:https://wl.seetickets.us/event/the-shimmy-shake-revue-almost-halloween
 -burlesque-show/702652?afflky=GloryDaysPresents
X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Annual Halloween Spooktacular
DTSTART:20261030T233000Z
DTEND:20261031T004000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013540Z
UID:31575-1793388600-1793392800@arts.ufl.edu
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Members of the UF organ and carillon studios present a Hallowe
 en-themed program. The event will begin in the University Auditorium on th
 e Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ. After about a half-hour\, the event
  moves outside to Century Tower\, where a large screen will allow audience
  members to view carillonneurs performing on the 61-bell cast bell carillo
 n. Fun for all ages!\n\n\n\n    \n		\n                    \n              
   Andrew Anderson Memorial Organ in the University Auditorium.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013540Z
LOCATION:University Auditorium\, 333 Newell Dr\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 3
 2611\, United States
URL:https://arts.ufl.edu/event/annual-halloween-spooktacular/
X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Florida | College of the Arts
X-SOURCE-URL:https://arts.ufl.edu/event/afro-roots-fest-gainesville-2023
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Holidays with “Songs of the Season”
DTSTART:20261114T003000Z
DTEND:20261114T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260816T060806Z
UID:visitgainesville-00b5145b79@gainesvilleevents.com
CATEGORIES:holiday,music
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the sounds of the season as the Santa Fe College Sin
 gers and Voices of Santa Fe present “Songs of the Season.” Featuring h
 oliday favorites from a variety of musical styles and decades\, the concer
 t includes classical\, jazz\, pop and gospel selections performed by two o
 f Santa Fe College’s premier vocal ensembles. Directed by Alek Concepcio
 n\, Wendy Gunther and Lynn Sandefur\, this festive performance offers a jo
 yful way to welcome the holiday season through live choral music.\n\nSourc
 e: Visit Gainesville — https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/celebrate-
 the-holidays-with-songs-of-the-season/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T060806Z
LOCATION:Santa Fe College\, 3000 NW 83rd St\, Gainesville
URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/celebrate-the-holidays-with-son
 gs-of-the-season/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Cookie Exchange  (Kids 12 & Up Welcome)
DTSTART:20261122T190000Z
DTEND:20261122T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013533Z
UID:10001064-1795356000-1795366800@fattuscan.com
CATEGORIES:family,holiday
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, November 22nd\, 2026 – Thanksgiving Cookie Exchange
  – 2pm – 5pm – 16 STUDENTS  \nHands on Class – Kids Welcome – P
 erfect Friend Group Class – Baking \nEnjoy an afternoon baking with us a
  fun day of making cookies.  In this class we will learn the basics of 4 
 different cookie recipes.  The class will consist of (4) four different g
 roups\, where each group makes a different cookie recipe.  The groups wil
 l make and bake off enough of their assigned cookie for everyone share.  
 Students will go home with a bakers dozen\, or more\, of assorted cookies.
  Traditional Chocolate Chip\, Buttery Shortbread\, Coconut Macaroons\, and
  Cantucci\, an Italian Almond Cookie (and perhaps another type of cookie t
 o be determined).  While cookies are baking students will enjoy a full be
 verage bar set up to make coffee and/or hot chocolate as well as an assort
 ment of teas\, perfect to go with a warm cookie or two when they come out 
 of the oven. Make one kind of cookie\, but go home with four to five diffe
 rent types. Recipes for all cookies will be included in the handout. This 
 class is a hands-on class\, so aprons are recommended.  This is a great c
 lass to attend with a friends group or family for some baking fun.  $70.0
 0 per seat includes chef lead cooking class instruction\, printed recipes 
 for all cookies made\, all supplies and groceries needed to produce cookie
 s\, and a bakers dozen of cookies to bring home for each student.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013533Z
LOCATION:Fat Tuscan\, 725 NE 1st Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, Unite
 d States
URL:https://fattuscan.com/event/thanksgiving-cookie-exchange-kids-12-up-we
 lcome/
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fat Tuscan
X-SOURCE-URL:https://fattuscan.com/venue/fat-tuscan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Holiday Classic "A Christmas Carol" at the Hippodrome\, December 5
 -20
DTSTART:20261206T000000Z
DTEND:20261206T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T001742Z
UID:10042015-1796497200-1796504400@www.visitgainesville.com
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Embrace a Gainesville holiday tradition with the Hippodrome Th
 eatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” Follow Ebenezer Scrooge o
 n his journey from cold-hearted miser to joyful soul in Charles Dickens’
  timeless tale\, brought to the stage with lively music\, laughter and hea
 rtfelt moments. The cherished production welcomes audiences of all ages to
  share in the warmth and wonder of the holiday season. Sponsored in part b
 y Visit Gainesville\, Alachua County. Photo courtesy of the Hippodrome / 
 Michael Eaddy
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T001742Z
LOCATION:Hippodrome Theatre\, 25 SE 2nd Pl.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, U
 nited States
URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/a-christmas-carol-at-the-hippod
 rome/2026-12-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cookie Exchange
DTSTART:20261209T220000Z
DTEND:20261210T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T002903Z
UID:10001103-1796835600-1796844600@fattuscan.com
CATEGORIES:food,holiday
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, December 9th\, 2026 – Holiday Cookie Exchange 
 – 5pm to 7:30pm – 16 STUDENTS  \nHands on Class – Kids Welcome – 
 Perfect Friend Group Class – Baking \nEnjoy an evening of fun baking for
  our Holiday cookie exchange cooking class.  In this class we will learn
  the basics of 4 different cookie recipes.  The class will consist of (4)
  four different groups\, where each group makes a different cookie recipe.
   The groups will make and bake off enough of their assigned cookie for e
 veryone share.  Students will go home with a bakers dozen\, or more\, of 
 assorted cookies. Types of cookies\; Traditional Chocolate Chip\, Buttery 
 Shortbread\, Coconut Macaroons\, and Cantucci\, an Italian Almond Cookie (
 and perhaps another type of cookie to be determined). While cookies are ba
 king students will enjoy coffee and/or hot chocolate and a warm cookie or 
 two out of the oven. Make one kind of cookie\, but go home with four to fi
 ve different types. Recipes for all cookies will be included in the handou
 t. This class is a hands-on class\, so aprons are recommended.  This is a
  great class to attend with a friend or family member for some baking fun.
   $70.00 per seat includes chef lead cooking class instruction\, printed 
 recipes for all cookies made\, all supplies and groceries needed to produc
 e cookies\, and a bakers dozen of cookies to bring home for each student\,
  plus refreshments during class.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002903Z
LOCATION:Fat Tuscan\, 725 NE 1st Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, Unite
 d States
URL:https://fattuscan.com/event/holiday-cookie-exchange-8/
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fat Tuscan
X-SOURCE-URL:https://fattuscan.com/venue/fat-tuscan
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration with Vicki Morrison & In Cahoots
DTSTART:20261219T000000Z
DTEND:20261219T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T013525Z
UID:3135-1797620400-1797631200@godsdance.org
CATEGORIES:community,dance,holiday
DESCRIPTION:G.O.D.S. 18 December Winter Solstice Celebration\n \nHobnob wi
 th oracles\, astrologers\, tarot readers\, palm readers\, diviners\, mysti
 cs\, and seekers!\nOur winter solstice-themed dance of 18 December will ga
 ther more than dancers. You will be able to freely consult astrologers\, p
 alm readers\, tarot card readers\, and kindred spirits. They will set up t
 heir stalls\, and share their knowledge\, as we add a little “contra mag
 ic” to the evening.\nAll are welcome to join the circle\, no partner or 
 experience necessary. Come for the music\, the movement\, the solstice ene
 rgy\, and the cosmic joy of community dancing as caller John Rogers leads 
 us through an evening where every turn\, swing\, and promenade may feel wr
 itten in the stars.\nVicki Morrison and In Cahoots\n \n\n\n\nVicki Morriso
 n of Tallahassee is a beloved contra dance caller whose warmth\, clarity\,
  and deep love for the tradition shine through every dance she leads. Know
 n for her thoughtful programing and inclusive style\, Vicki fosters a welc
 oming atmosphere that encourages both new and experienced dancers to conne
 ct with the joy of the music and movement.\n\nIn Cahoots is a fixture in t
 he Tallahassee contra dance scene\, playing regularly at the Tally Contra 
 Dance. \n\n\n\n\nIn Cahoots is:\n\nAndrea Stanley on five-string violin\;
 \nSteve Hodges on mandolin and guitar\; and\nLaura Gayle Green on bass.\n\
 nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of Gainesville\n
 1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm - 7:00 - Setu
 p\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:45 – 10:15p
 m — Cleanup\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – 
 – –\nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers 
 ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.\n– – – 
 – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n• Please bring yo
 ur own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreati
 onal activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is nece
 ssary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special 
 dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-mark
 ing shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at o
 ur dances. \nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of G
 ainesville\n1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm -
  7:00 - Setup\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:4
 5 – 10:15pm — Cleanup\n– – – – – – – – – – – 
 – – – – –\nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25
 )\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.\n
 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n• Ple
 ase bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcom
 ing recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experi
 ence is necessary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n•
  No special dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-s
 oled non-marking shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not 
 allowed at our dances.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013525Z
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\,
  FL\, 32603\, United States
URL:https://godsdance.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society
X-SOURCE-URL:https://godsdance.org
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