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The Fun 4 Gator Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Gainesville area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


Harn Museum Days: A Glimpse of France | Saturday, October 25th 1-4pm

Harn Museum Days: A Glimpse of France | Saturday, October 25th 1-4pm

Visitors of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon exploring the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950. Tour the exhibition, pose in a French landscape in our photo booth, make your own frame and learn about French culture by visiting UF and community partner tables. Free, fun and for everyone! Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, October 16th 5-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, October 16th 5-9pm

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. Click to learn more.
Chomp the Block

Chomp the Block

Before the Gators take to the Swamp on Saturday, join us at Celebration Pointe on Friday night. Chomp the Block, the official block party of the Florida Gators®, is the pre-game event no Gator should miss. Fun, food, drinks, music, Gator legends and good times are everywhere from 6 to 10 pm. Kids activities from 6 pm – 8 pm Entertainment Zone with bounce houses, balloon animals, face painting and more Click to learn more.
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetups

Open to ALL Alachua County families with homeschooled and virtual schooled children. Join Fun 4 Gator Kids each week as we plan activities designed for kids learning at home. We will go on field trips, join homeschool programs around town, and plan special workshops and presentations just for our group. MUST RSVP for each program as spaces are limited. Click to learn more.
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Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.

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2:00 pm Peaceful Paths: Strength in Strides
 
 
 
 
9:00 am UF Homecoming & Gator Growl- Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'
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UF Homecoming & Gator Growl- Gator Gallop 'Fun Run'

Gator Gallop is a 2-mile fun run through the University of Florida’s campus and along the parade route before the ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Plaza of the Americas (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Cost: $18: Ages 0-13, $28: Ages 14-100, $30 + $2.80 SignUp Fee
  • Website: www.gatorgrowl.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
18Oct

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

19Oct

ACYTC: Not So Scary Triathlon

Second annual kids triathlon hosted by the Alachua County Youth Triathlon Club (ACYTC). The event will be at the North ...

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: acytc.com
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25Oct

West End Community parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Cancer Chomp

Please join us for the 4th annual Cancer Chomp happening at the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on the beautiful ...

Halloween Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk

It's time for the 14th Annual Habitat Hustle 5K Run/Walk! This event benefits UF Habitat for Humanity. Wear your favorite ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Boulware Springs Park, 3400 SE 15 Street Gainesville, FL US 32641
  • Cost: $25 | Children 5 years old and under run for FREE!
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Future Endeavors LLC 5K for Another Way - Color Run

Come join us for a 5K for Another Way Color Run on October 25, 2025. October is Domestic Violence Awareness ...

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29Oct

Celebration Pointe Boo Run

Get ready to run in our spooky Celebration Pointe Boo Run - a fun-filled event with costumes, candy, and plenty ...