10/03/2026
🇵🇭🌟 Sama-Tayo, Gainesville! Upcoming Fil-Am Community Events & December Save-the-Dates! 🌟📣
Our local Filipino-American community is busier and more vibrant than ever! Check out these fantastic upcoming gatherings, sports tournaments, cultural celebrations, and festive holiday events coming up in our area. Mark your calendars and let’s celebrate together! 🎉🇵🇭
🗓️ October & November Events
✨ Feast of Nuestra Señora la Virgen del Pilar
Date: October 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Monday)
Location: Holy Faith Catholic Church (Fiesta celebration follows at the Parish Life Center)
Details: In celebration of the Patroness of Zamboanga, hosted by the Zamboangueños de Gainesville, with Fr. Rafael Lavilla.
🏓 Dada’s Cup Pickleball Tournament
Dates: October 24 & 25 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Tom Petty Park
Details: Hosted by PAMANA (Philippine American Alliance of North America, Inc.). Divisions for Under Age 45, Age 45 & Over, and Open Age Group. Benefitting UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital & Children's Miracle Network! Registration is $35.
🎃 Halloween Costume Party
Date: October 30 at 6:00 PM
Location: 747 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
Details: Hosted by PAG-ASA Inc. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 7–15, and FREE for ages 6 and below! Come in your best costumes!
📣October 25 Save the Date for the monthly Filipino American Mass @ Holy Faith (TBA)
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🇵🇭 PAMANA Christmas Party & Boodle Fight
Date: December 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Kanapaha Veteran's Park
Details: Join the Philippine American Alliance of North America (Pamana) for a festive holiday gathering featuring a grand Boodle Fight, community spirit, and joyful celebration ("Pamilyang Nagkakakaisa, Komunidad na Mas Matatag!").
⭐ Simbang Gabi sa Gainesville 2026
Dates: December 15–23, 2026 | 7:00 PM nightly
Details: Organized by the Filipino Ministry Diocese of St. Augustine. Let's come together to honor this cherished holiday tradition of faith and anticipation!
🎄 December Save-the-Dates (Paskong Pinoy Season!)
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday season filled with faith, food, and community togetherness (Mas masaya ang Paskong Pinoy kapag magkakasama!):
💡 More Fil-Am celebrations, community updates, and holiday details are on the way and will be posted soon! Stay tuned, tag your friends and family, and let's spread the word!