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Gainesville Celebrates America 250 - The American Story Through Play

Published on December 22, 2025

Join us for Plays in the Park: The American Story as we celebrate America250 with live performances and hands-on activities. Journey through pivotal moments in U.S. history from 1774 and the American Revolution to WWII, honoring our past and inspiring the future. Free, educational and fun for all ages.

Cold Night Shelter Program available Dec. 19

Published on December 19, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Friday, Dec. 19. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F.

City closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1; impacts to transit and garbage

Published on December 18, 2025

In observance of the holiday season, city offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25; Friday, Dec. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 1.

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