Free Programs

This page lists free kids programs and classes in the Marion County, Florida area.
Kids Marion County: Free Programs - Fun 4 Ocala Kids
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AdventHealth Ocala Community Outreach and Education

Extending the healing ministry of Christ means reaching out to offer help and support to all the res ...

Age: 1st Grade
Barnes and Noble Storytime

Barnes And Noble offers fun and interactive story time hours and other programs and events. Check th ...

4414 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474
Belleview Youth Commission

Members of the Commission meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at Belleview City Hall to evaluate, ...

5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL, 34420
Child ID Program from Dunnellon Police Department

The Dunnellon Police Department offers free Child ID and fingerprinting at several special events th ...

Child Safety from Ocala Police Department

Important Phone Numbers You can make a report to a police officer at 352-369-7000 There are Vict ...

Community Council Against Substance Abuse

Our Goal is to work together to reduce the impact of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco and other drugs on ...

3482 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34475
Crime Prevention from Ocala Police Department

We are committed to equipping citizens with the tools necessary to create safe and more caring commu ...

Developing Recreation Professionals

The primary goal of this program is to engage talented and driven young people within our community ...

Age: 14-19 years
Doggone Good Reading Program

All children ages 6-13 are invited to come read to a Humane Society of Marion County dog on select S ...

Select Saturdays at 11am
Age: 6-13 years
701 NW 14th Road, Ocala, FL, 34475
Drop Out Prevention Services from Marion County Public Schools

The Mission of the Dropout Prevention Program is to provide a continuation of educational services t ...

Fire Prevention and Safety with Marion County Fire Rescue

Marion County Fire Rescue believes when people are informed they can make better decisions, so MCFR ...

Fire Truck for Display

BIG. RED. TRUCK. No matter your age, there's something about fire engines that evoke childhood memor ...

Monday - Friday at 8am to 5pm
3001 NE 21st Street, Ocala, FL, 34470
Florida Offender Alert Services

Florida Offender Alert System, is a free service provided through a partnership between the Florida ...

Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides the opportunity for young people to learn, se ...

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network Kids Resource Page

Youth conservation group dedicated to getting kids and families outside and "creating the next gener ...

Free Booster Seat Program

Need a booster seat? The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County has a free booster seat program. ...

Tuesdays by Appointment
2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL, 34471
Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses

An award winning 501c)(3) non-profit charity celebrating over 20 years of service. Teams of tiny the ...

Gopher Tortoise Education

Welcome teachers, students, and parents! Here you will find gopher tortoise related information and ...

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Join the first Saturday of every month from 9am-12pm for kids workshop. Ages 5-12 years. See website ...

First Saturday of the Month
Age: 5-12 years
3300 SW 35th Terrace, Ocala, FL, 34474
Hunter Safety Courses

Traditional Courses and Skills Day: The traditional hunter safety course is a face-to-face, instruct ...

Age: 12-17 years
IHMC Science Saturdays

Science Saturdays is a hands-on science program for kids in grades 3-6. Events take place one Saturd ...

Age: Grades 3-6
15 SE Osceola Avenue, Ocala, FL
JCPenney Grab and Go Kids Zone Craft

Join us on the Second Saturday of every month, free craft activity and more!

Second Saturday of the Month
3100 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474
Junior Hunter Safety Program - Online

A Youth Program presented by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. This program provi ...

Age: K-5 Grades
Kut Different

Kut Different (KD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to school & community-based male m ...

Age: 4th - 12th Grades
3010 NE 14th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470
Leadership Ocala/Marion Youth (LOMY)

The Leadership Ocala Marion Youth (LOMY) program is for students entering their junior year of high ...

runs from September through May
Age: 11th Graders
310 SE 3rd Street, Ocala, FL
Lowes Grab and Go Kids' Workshops

DIY Kids' Workshops are free, monthly events designed to inspire the next generation of builders whi ...

Age: 5-12 years
Multiple Locations - See Description
Marion Audubon Society Nature Walks and Education Programs

Experience the diverse natural resources and scenic environment of North Central Florida's Marion Co ...

September - May
Marion County Library Programs

Marion County libraries offer a variety of story times and programs for babies, preschoolers, childr ...

Check WORDS or the calendar for programs at a library l...
Age: Birth - 18 years
Multiple Locations
Marion County Sheriff - Teen Driver Challenge

In partnership with the Florida Sheriff’s Association, the Marion County Sheriff’s office proudly of ...

Age: 15-19 years old
3001 SW 67th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34474
Marion County Teen Court

Teen Court is made up of volunteers from local middle and high schools. These volunteers serve as ju ...

110 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34601
Marion County Water Resources

The Marion County Water Resources Liaison presents fun and exciting water saving tips. Learn about t ...

Ocala Fire Rescue Community Connect

Intended as a tool that facilitates property and occupant information to firefighters before they ar ...

Ocala Fire Rescue Mentoring Program

Combining emergency medical services, fire suppression, and special operations, the fire service is ...

505 NW MLK Jr. Ave., Ocala, FL, 34475
Patriot Service Dogs Volunteer Puppy Raising

Volunteer to help train a service dog for an American veteran! It's a great project for the whole fa ...

Year-round
Age: 4+
ReadingPals United Way of Marion County

ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students fr ...

Age: VPK to 3rd Grade
1401 NE 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34470
Ready Kids

Disasters happen everywhere, and every member of the family can prepare. Preparedness for the future ...

Red Ribbon Campaign

The largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the nation. Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from ...

Safe Kids Marion County

Safe Kids Marion county is the local branch of Safe Kids Worldwide- is a global organization dedicat ...

3482 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34475
Salvation Army Marion County Youth Council

The Salvation Army offers character-building programs, music training, and summer camp. Volunteers a ...

2901 NE 14th St, Ocala, Florida, 34470
Sea Turtle Education and Information

Learn all about sea turtles and their habitats.

Silver River Museum Educational Resources

A variety of teaching kits and classroom book sets are available for MCPS classroom use and are idea ...

1445 NE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34470
Smoke Detector Request from Ocala Fire Rescue

A home fire impacts the life of an American family every 85 seconds. The simple act of having a work ...

Monday - Friday at 8am to 5pm
Story Time with Mayor Dobkowski

Read a story with the Mayor, enjoy a free snack, and receive a book from Goodwill BookWorks of Centr ...

First Tuesday of every month, 5:00PM
Age: K-5th
5615 SE 110th Place, Belleview, FL, 34420
Young Adults Leading Library Awareness (YALLA)

Be a part of your library and make the library experience a better one for all! Join Young Adults Le ...

Age: 13-18 years