Gainesville Family Events Calendar
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.
Races, Walks, 5Ks includes listings for all types of athletic competitions that kids can participate in - not just watch.
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Gator Band 5K & Field Day
In-Person 5K The in-person race date is April 4th. Our start and finish line is the Gator Band Practice Field, located ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Gator Band Practice Field 1273 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL
- Cost: $35 for community members, $30 for students with a valid UF ID. Prices increase on the day of the event! Field Day cost is included in the registration for either option of the 5K, or it can be purchased separately for $10.
- Website: kkpsiah.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Stride for Scholarships 5K Fun Run
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Rays of Hope Foundation’s Stride for Scholarships 5K Fun Run ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: $35, Kids 10 and under can join the race for free
- Website: www.raysofhope.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Gator Clot Trot 5K/Fun Walk & Easter Egg Hunt
Hop or run over to the Gator Clot Trot 5K Run and Fun Walk on April 4th for an afternoon ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: The Walk/Egg Hunt: Free! | The Run: $25 for adults and $10 for students.
- Website: secure.qgiv.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Sweat Life Fun Run
Join us April 12th at 8:30 AM for a feel-good community event open to all ages + fitness levels. We’ll ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: 12830 SW 1st Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk
Join us on April 18th as the colorectal cancer community gathers at Jonesville Park for the Inaugural Get Your Rear ...
- 8:30 am
- Location: Jonesville Park: 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Cost: See description for details
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Guano Run 5K Fun Run
3rd Annual Guano Run 5K - Run or Walk for Bats! It’s Guano Be Awesome! Join Lubee Bat Conservancy and Blackadder ...
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
- Cost: $38/person | Register after March 29th $48/person
- Website: www.lubee.org
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race
The 49th Wild Hog Canoe Race is officially scheduled for April 18, 2026! The 2026 Wild Hog Canoe Race is taking ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Waccassa River Bridge, Bronson FL
- Cost: see website
- Website: www.wildhogcanoerace.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Depot Park parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
West End Community parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...
- 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Location: 12830 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
- Cost: free
- Website: www.parkrun.us
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Free to Fly 5k Trail Race
Join us for the Free to Fly 5k Trail Race, an exciting event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park 13201 Progress Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615
- Cost: $30
- Website: runsignup.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series
The 2026 Scorpion Racing E.T. Bracket Series at Gainesville Raceway will feature 6 classes of racing, including Super Pro, Pro, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: Gainesville Raceway: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Cost: Adult Spectators $20 | Children under 12 FREE with paying adult
- Website: gainesvilleraceway.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
Aveda Florida Walk For Water/Earth Month
This Earth Month, we're giving back - and you're invited to be part of it. We're proud to support clean ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Races/Walks/Runs
