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License-free Freshwater Fish Days

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Best places to fish are Rodman Reservoir, Orange Lake, Doe Lake, Ocklawaha River and Lake Kerr
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: myfwc.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Jog for Jesus 5K

WELCOME to the Second Annual Blessed Trinity Catholic School 5K - Jog for Jesus 5K. The run / walk will ...

Silver Springs Half Marathon & 5K

Enjoy a beautiful trail run at Silver Springs State Park! Come for the run and stay for the fun! Loop ...

  • 7:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park: 1425 N.E. 58th Ave., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Pirate 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not ...

City of Belleview Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Lillian

Fishing is Fun, and whether your kids are beginners or pros, they will have a great time at our annual ...

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3300 SW 35th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free - Register Online to reserve your spot
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Parent Partnership Presents Catch The Summer Wave

Free Resources and Giveaways! Features community partners, school district offices and community organizations. Participants will then break into up to ...

Santa Fe College Party for the Planet

In honor of Earth Day, we are hosting Party for the Planet: Spring into Action! We will be celebrating April ...

Saturdays at Ocala Downtown Market

The Ocala Downtown Market is a vibrant and bustling marketplace located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. The market is ...

Science Saturdays with IHMC

Science Saturdays is a hands-on science program for kids in grades 3rd-6th. Events take place on Saturday morning, once each ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 15 Se Osceola Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free tickets required!
  • Website: www.ihmc.us
  • Category: Classes, Free

EARS Animal Tours

Animals to see: Lions, Liger, Tigers (Orange & White) Bears, Leopards, Bobcats, Cougar, Monkeys and more! Description: This is a slow ...

Ocala Learn to Skate at Skate Mania

Roller skating is great fun! It promotes fitness and strengthens gross motor skills, so come join us for our fun ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Skate Mania: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Call for cost
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

Wayne's World of Paintball will be open Saturdays and Sundays for Walk-On Paintball Games. Minimum age on the field - ...

Appleton Museum Free First Saturday

Enjoy free admission all day to see the permanent collection and special exhibitions, and to make art in the Artspace!

Carson Springs Wild Adventure Open House

Roam on your own and see all the animals, big cat feeding demonstrations, food trucks, meet the zookeepers, and celebrity ...

Children's Business Fair

Our Hearts Align and Grateful Hearts Educational Resource Center is excited to announce that we are hosting the 3rd Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $20 for (1) child registration; $50 for group registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dunnellon First Saturday Market In The Park

Starting November thru April. Come out to Ernie Mills Park in Dunnellon and shop our local vendors in a safe, ...

Family Fun Health Fair

Bring the family receive resources from a wide audience of passionate health care providers and educators in our County clients ...

First Saturday Studio & Gallery Tour

Each location will be independently hosting their own exhibitions & activities. Appleton Museum of Art appletonmuseum.org 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 Marion ...

Historic Homesteading (Ages 13+)

A year-round program that teaches early pioneer skills and crafts. Some of the previous lessons included, rag rugs, broom making, ...

LaKilla Boxing at Mary Sue Rich Community Center (Ages 10+)

This boxing class is designed for everyone ages 10+, regardless of body or fitness level. Experience a variety of boxing ...

Letters From the Frontline

Remember loved ones and those abroad by listening to readings of the letters collected through the years. Volunteers from the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tuscawilla Park WW 1 Commemorative Fountain: 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Programs in the Parks

These programs provide a great way for the community to enjoy the natural resources within our parks. Join our Park ...

Super Saturday Therapeutic Basketball

Bring your friends for a pickup game at Super Saturday Therapeutic Open Rec Basketball. This is a great opportunity to ...

Tours at Kindred Spirits Sanctuary

Public tours are the first and third Saturday of every month at 10am from September-May. During the tour, you will ...

Annual Super Hero FUN Walk

Join us for our 11th Annual FUN Walk in Marion Oaks! Dress up as your favorite Super Hero (all ages!), ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center: 280 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala 34473
  • Cost: Registration Donation-minimum $15 donation.
  • Website: oasn.info
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks, Special Needs

Doggone Good Reading with Humane Society of Marion County

ALL children grades 1st-5th are invited to read to a Humane Society of Marion County dog on select Saturday mornings ...

Hammer & Stain Pick Your Project Workshop

Grab a friend, pick your project, and come create!

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Hammer & Stain: 6158 SW State Road 200, Ocala, Florida 34476
  • Cost: Varies See Website
  • Website: hammerandstainocala.com
  • Category: Classes

STREAM Dreams at Fort McCoy Library

Science + art = fun for the whole family!

Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book. Recommended for ages 2-6

StarLab Planetarium Shows at Discovery Center

StarLab is an inflatable planetarium that brings the wonder of the night sky, the solar systems, an even the Galaxy, ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $8 |Child (3-17): $8 |Family of 4 day pass: $28 |Members: Free |2 and under: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Creation Station at Discovery Center

Unlock access to a variety of art materials and create your heart out! Participants of all ages and skill levels ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 add on with admission
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Open Family Skate at Skate A Way South

Open skate for family fun!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates-$7 if you bring skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Preparedness, Home Safety, Storm and Survival Class

Take part in our 3 part class series (April 6, 7 and 13) and learn how to make a fire ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Class is free, state park entry fee is required - $2/person.
  • Website: silversprings.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Family Night/Open Skate at Skate Mania

Fun for the whole family, every Saturday night.

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL, United States
  • Cost: $10 admission | $45 for family of 5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GLOW (Age 5+) at Sky Zone Ocala

We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are ...

Pokemon League at Goblin King Games

Come play, trade and have some fun! Each participant will receive 1 Booster Pack of their choice + 1 League Prize ...

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