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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 Nights: | Thursday, February 12th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, February 12th 6-9pm

Experience the Harn’s annual celebration of arts in Africa and beyond through its global Diaspora. The evening blends dance, music, and art to highlight the contributions of African culture. Enjoy exciting performances led by Professor Rujeko Dumbutshena, Assistant Professor of neo-traditional and contemporary African Dance, alongside talented musicians and students. Plus, immerse yourself with hands-on art and activities designed by students to bring you closer to the creativity and cultural traditions of specific African countries. Join us for an unforgettable evening of sharing cultures. Admission is free and open to all with lite bites and refreshments. Click to learn more.
High Springs BMX | Thursday Night Races

High Springs BMX | Thursday Night Races

Registration and practice until 7PM. $5 Race Entry fee. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
F4GK Playgroup

F4GK Playgroup

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids as we explore family fun destinations around Gainesville! New playgroups EVERY week! 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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7:30 am Hero’s Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk
 
 
 
 
 
 
8:00 am Flatwoods 5K at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run
 
 
 
 
 
9:00 am Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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9:00 am Gators March For Babies
 
 
 
9:30 am Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College
 
7:30 am Joey’s Wings 5k and Kids Obstacle Run
 
 
 
 
 
 
8:00 am Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child: Pumpkin Run 5K
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:15 am Pre-Nursing Student Association: Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk
 
 
 
 
 
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7:30 am Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun
 
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01Nov

Hero’s Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

Join us for the first annual Hero’s Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk — a community celebration of wellness, unity, and gratitude! ...

Flatwoods 5K at UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest

The Flatwoods 5K is touted by many local runners as Gainesville’s most beautiful, memorable 5K venue, run just after sunrise ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: Registration is $20. Runners 12 years and under race for free.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
02Nov

Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run

The Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run is Gainesville’s most colorful race of the year, designed to celebrate community, fitness, ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: www.aeduf.org
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
08Nov

Gainesville Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Many people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities nationwide. In our ...

09Nov

Gators March For Babies

Attention all supporters of healthy babies and strong families in Gainesville, FL, and the surrounding areas. This is a volunteer-Led, Community ...

13Nov

Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College

Run with the Cops is back! Join us Thursday, November 13, at 9:30 a.m. on the Santa Fe College track ...

15Nov

Joey’s Wings 5k and Kids Obstacle Run

The 11th annual Joey’s Wings 5k & Obstacle Run will be on November 15th, 2025, at Santa Fe College! Race starts ...

  • 7:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Santa Fe College (Charles R. Perry Construction Institute) Building O, NW 91st St Gainesville, FL US 32606
  • Cost: Starting at $25
  • Website: runsignup.com
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Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child: Pumpkin Run 5K

100% of the proceeds from the Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child® goes to feed hungry children in Alachua County ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Town of Tioga 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $40 (Price increases after October 31, 2025)
  • Website: runsignup.com
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Stride Color 5K

STR;DE is a 5k color run arranged by Buchholz High School DECA. This run is in honor of Ryan Howell ...

16Nov

Pre-Nursing Student Association: Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk

Lace up your sneakers — it’s Turkey Trot time! Join us for the 5K Run & Walk hosted by the ...

22Nov

Girls on the Run 5K

Girls on the Run 5K - Greater Alachua

  • 8:30 am
  • Location: Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: 16 and Older $20, 15 and Younger $15
  • Website: www.gotrnefl.org
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27Nov

Thanksgiving Day, 5K parkrun

Join us at the East Overlook at Depot Park for a FREE 5K on Thanksgiving morning! Please register online at ...

Cedar Key Turkey Trot

A 5k race (3.1 miles) where participants can either run or walk. The event is meant to be a fun ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Prickly Palm 495 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: Donations only. All proceeds will benefit Cedar Key School.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k

We are BACK with our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day!! This year we are once again partnering with Critter ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $30-$45
  • Website: runsignup.com
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29Nov

Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k

We are BACK with our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day!! This year we are once again partnering with Critter ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $30-$45
  • Website: runsignup.com
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