Free Programs

This page lists free kids programs and classes in the Ocala, Florida area.
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Adopt-A-Park Program

Do you need community service hours for school credit? Is your scout troop looking for a service pro ...

AdventHealth For Children Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at AdventHealth for Children, formerly Florida H ...

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
Boys and Girls Club of Marion County

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Marion County provide a wide array of programs and services to its membe ...

Age: 6-18 years
Multiple Locations (see description)
Brother's Keeper at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Brother's Keeper is the social service outreach ministry of our parish. We have been assisting the n ...

320 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470
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

Children’s Advocacy Center: Free counseling for abused children with agency referral. 873-4739. S ...

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 ...

Episcopal Children's Services Volunteer

ECS values our volunteers and recognizes the positive impact they make in a child’s development. Whe ...

Age: 16 years and older
1701 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34475
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 Kids Helping Kids

We offer volunteer and community service hours for our teens. Florida Kids Helping Kids is a non-pro ...

3560 SE 137th Lane, Ocala, FL, 34491
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 ...

Florida's Fish and Wildlife (FWC) Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to conserve Florida's fish and wildlife. With increasing ...

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 ...

Habitat For Humanity of Marion County

Habitat For Humanity of Marion County is a volunteer driven organization, so we depend heavily on a ...

Age: 14 yrs and older
1321 SE 25th Loop, Ocala, FL, 34471
Heart of Florida Youth Ranch, The

Ranch Hand Work Groups: Every ranch needs ranch hands. At HOFYR volunteer workgroups are a vital p ...

15833 N US Hwy 301, Citra, FL, 32113
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
Hospice of Marion County Volun-Teen

High schoolers may be eligible to gain valuable retail experience at one of our five Thrift Stores, ...

Age: 16 yrs and older
3231 SW 34th Avenue, 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
Interfaith Emergency Services

Interfaith Emergency Services was created in 1983 by the local religious pastoral community who saw ...

435 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL, 34475
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 ...

March
Age: 11th Graders
310 SE 3rd Street, Ocala, FL
Live Galactic Volunteer Opportunities

Live GALACTIC Inc., helps make an impact by advising and assisting in non-profit program development ...

Tuesday - Saturday
Age: 12 yrs and older
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 Public Library Volunteering

Prospective volunteers must be 14 years of age or older in order to be eligible to apply. Volunteers ...

Age: 14 yrs and older
Marion County Sheriff - Teen Driver Challenge

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Department, is conducting a free Teen Drivers Challenge ...

Age: 15 yrs - 19 yrs
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 ...

Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) Volunteering

MTRA provides therapeutic horseback riding and Equine Assisted Learning Activities at a very minimal ...

6850 SE 41st Court, Ocala, FL, 34480
Ocala Civic Theatre Volunteer

You must be 14 years or older to volunteer. Ocala Civic Theatre is a volunteer-based organization. W ...

Age: 14 yrs and older
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, 34470
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
Ocala Recreation and Parks

Studies have shown that volunteering strengthens communities, is good for your health and can even h ...

Age: 16 yrs and Older
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+