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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.


Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

Bristol Oaks Fall on the Farm

October 17th - November 8th. Saturdays 10-7 | Sundays 12-6 Fall fun is back at Bristol Oaks! Bring the family and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, sunflowers, our maze, corn pit, duck races, games, photo spots, local vendors, food & more! NEW: Cow Snuggle Sessions! Snuggle, brush, take photos and make memories with our cows. Limited availability, so add your session when purchasing tickets! Click to learn more.
The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

The Curious Child Open Studio | Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays | $12/Hour per child

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access to all art supplies, child enrichment toys, sensory tables, dramatic play areas, and much more! All ages are welcome, from 12 months to teens. Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, November 12th, 6-9pm

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

Join us for an evening of art and activities connecting us to the places — in and outside of Florida — that make us who we are. Experience the interactive musical light instrument designed and played by local composer Riey Ferretti. Rediscover Harn artworks through student-led highlight tours. Dive into water sanitation with Eastside High students in the Life at Sea gallery. Pose in the Florida photobooth and create a personalized frame. And enjoy light bites while chatting with our campus and community tabling partners. 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 month 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 Old Florida Gravel
 
9:30 am Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College
8:30 am Alachua County Veterans Day 5K
 
 
7:30 am Depot Park parkrun
1:00 pm ACYTC Skills Clinic
 
 
 
 
 
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7:30 am Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run
 
 
 
 
 
 
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8:00 am Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run
 
 
 
 
 
Otter Springs Park & Campground: The Otter Jubilee
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07Nov

Old Florida Gravel

Calling all little adventurers! Old Florida Gravel is taking place November 7-8 in Lake City, FL and features a little ...

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! ...

08Nov

Old Florida Gravel

Calling all little adventurers! Old Florida Gravel is taking place November 7-8 in Lake City, FL and features a little ...

ACYTC Skills Clinic

Come join the Alachua County Youth Triathlon Club (ACYTC) where we learn about the sport of triathlon (swim - bike ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: North Central Florida Community Center 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: $25
  • Website: acytc.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
10Nov

Run with the Cops at Santa Fe College

Run with the Cops is back! Join us Tuesday, November 10, at 9:30 a.m. on the Santa Fe College track ...

11Nov

Alachua County Veterans Day 5K

Join us for a free Veterans Day Community 5K! Race begins: 8:30 am The first 200 registrants will get a commemorative T-shirt. ...

14Nov

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

Joey's Wings 5K & Bubble Crane Kids Run

Join us in Gainesville, Florida, for the 12th Annual Joey’s Wings 5K! For 12 years, this community has come together in ...

  • 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
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs

Children's Miracle Network Dash & Bash 5K

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Dash & Bash: Supporting Pediatric Trauma Services at UF Health, will be on November 14th, 2026 ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Stadium North Lawn - 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: May 1-31: $25, June 1-August 14: $30, June 15-November 13: $35
  • Website: runsignup.com
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Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child: Pumpkin Run 5K

Get ready for an extraordinary event this year – the Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child initiative presents the Pumpkin ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Town of Tioga 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $40 (Price increases after October 30, 2026)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
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15Nov

Florida Diabetes Camp 5K Color Run

Next Sunday, November 15th, we are hosting our annual FDC 5K Color Run supporting Florida Diabetes Camp! Florida Diabetes Camp is ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Flavet Field- University of Florida Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $35 for runners and $15 for general attendees
  • Website: www.instagram.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 ...

21Nov

Otter Springs Park & Campground: The Otter Jubilee

Join us for a fun-filled day at Otter Springs Park & Campground featuring: - 5K - Car Show - Vendors - Food Vendors - Live ...

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! ...

Otter Springs 5k Run/Walk

Join us for an invigorating 5K trail run/walk through the beautiful natural terrain of Gilchrist County. Whether you're a seasoned ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Otter Spring Campground and Park 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693
  • Cost: $15 for Ages 5-17, $25 for Ages 18+
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
26Nov

Starke Community Thanksgiving Run/Walk Turkey Trot

Get the family together, grab your friends, and bring your pups to kick off Thanksgiving with a fun morning of ...

  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Starke Downtown Music Pavilion 538 East Call Street Starke, FL 32091
  • Cost: 1 Free childs ticket per 2 canned goods (under 12). Adults $33.85
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
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Cedar Key Turkey Trot

Join us for the 3rd Annual Cedar Key Turkey Trot!

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Prickly Palm 495 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
  • Cost: Donations only - cash or Venmo! Donations are optional and this year they will go to the Cedar Key Summer Youth Program.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
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Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k

This year we are once again partnering with Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary to host our 5k & 10k trail race ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231 Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: $30-$40
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races/Walks/Runs
28Nov

Depot Park parkrun

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

West End Community parkrun

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

Walk with a Doc

Join us for Walk with a Doc! On the last Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m., community members are invited ...