Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville families can enjoy Santa photo sessions at local retailers, including festive setups at Bass Pro Shop (open through Christmas Eve) and pet-friendly sessions at Petco and PetSmart, offering a chance for kids and pets to capture holiday memories.

UF Interim President Donald Landry proposed a policy to bar UF leadership from making public statements on social issues + the measure is under review to keep campus communications neutral.

Saturday night the UF Board announced its commitment to name a new president after Interim President Fauch stepped down.

Board Chair Hosseini said the board will soon interview candidates (search began in September) while Interim President Landry outlined his vision for UF.

Trainer Melissa from Gainesville Health & Fitness demonstrates stress-relieving yoga techniques today at her studio & live session to help locals manage holiday stress.

Liv McGill scored 32 points and Yiech recorded her first double-double as the Florida Women’s Basketball Team won 75-61 over South Alabama Sunday at Exactech Arena (improving their record to 9-2) and will face West Georgia on Dec.

14 with a 2 p.m. tip.

Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Christmas through beautiful string renditions of your favorite holiday carols in a candlelit setting.

Gainesville's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9:00 p.m. — Silver Q Billiards & Sports Bar — Tickets required — Dress in your ugliest holiday sweater for a night of festive fun with games, contests, and prizes.

Florida Gators vs. St. Francis (PA) Red Flash

7 PM — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting NCAA basketball matchup featuring the Gators and the Red Flash.

Dance Alive National Ballet - The Nutcracker

7:30-9 p.m. — Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with live music by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.

Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social

1-5 p.m. — Haile Plantation — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a family-friendly 5k jog followed by festive food and games.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Florida Gators Women's Basketball

2:45 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Tickets available — Cheer on the Gators as they face off against Tulsa in women's basketball action.

Dartmouth Big Green vs. Florida Gators Basketball

6-7:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Admission varies — Watch the Gators take on Dartmouth in an exciting basketball showdown, followed by postgame layups!

Family New Year’s Eve Bash

4-8 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gainesville — Tickets required — Celebrate 2026 early with food, games, and family-friendly countdown fun.