Ocala Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 Ocala Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Ocala 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.
Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.
Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.
Informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly shows and concerts.
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.
One time classes open to kids and families.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Walk to End Alzheimer's at Tuscawilla Park
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Tuscawilla Park Historic District: 829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Website: act.alz.org
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Toddler Time at Sky Zone Ocala
Toddler Time / Every 3rd Sat / 9-10:30AM Toddler Time is Back with the Rescue Pups!!! Look who's on the case! Get ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Sky Zone: 2400 SW College Rd Ocala, Florida 34471
- Website: www.skyzone.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Learn to Skate at Skate-A-Way South
Learn to Skate every Tuesday and Saturday for just $7! There's no commitment - you can pay as you go!
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Cost: $7 per lesson
- Website: skateawaysouth.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Learn-2-Skate Classes at Skate Mania
Learn-2-Skate Classes (Beginner-Intermediate Class) 9:30am - 10:30pm, Intermediate Class 10:30am-11:15am, Beginner Class $7 admission (includes skates, group lesson, & beginner session) $10 stay for ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Skate Mania: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, Florida 34480
- Website: www.skatemania.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes
It's Sew Fun!
Master the basics of sewing and complete simple projects with the American Sewing Guild, Lady Lake Chapter. Ages 10-18. Call ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Baby & Me Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Introducing our new Baby & Me Storytime for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join us as we read a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Barnes and Noble: 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Family Skate at Skate A Way South
Every Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm! $30 for family of four, includes skate rental, 16 inch pizza and a ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Website: skateawaysouth.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Family Fun: Daddy or Mommy and Me Bubble Fish at Painting with a Twist
All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work by themselves. There ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
- Cost: $30
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Classes
Habitat Annual Bowl2Build Bowl-a-thon
Join us for the annual Bowl2Build Bowl-a-thon for an afternoon of family fun with raffle items, silent action, games, 50/50 ...
- 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: AMF Bowling Co.(Galaxy West Lanes, FL): 1818 SW 17th St, Ocala, Florida 34471
- Cost: Visit site
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Matilda: The New Musical at Ocala Civic Theatre
Matilda is a clever little girl with the extraordinary ability to move things with her mind. Unloved by her cruel ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: Ocala Civic Theatre: 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, Florida 34470
- Cost: Price: $27 | Full Time Students: $13
- Website: ocalacivictheatre.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows & Concerts
Story Time Art at Picasso's Palette
Each week we read a seasonal, age appropriate book. After our book, the little ones have the opportunity to create ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Picasso's Palette: 106 SW 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471
- Cost: $10 and up
- Website: www.picassospalette.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Story Time at Twice Upon A Time
Join us for story time on Mondays! Small snack and craft will be provided for the kids. And as always, ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Twice Upon A Time: 6650 S Pine Ave, Ocala, Florida 34480
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Just Another Mah-Jongg Monday!
Learn and play with other enthusiasts. For families.
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
The Monday Matinee
Movie for adults and teens. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library for ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
The Monday Matinee
Movies for adults and teens. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library for ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Preschool Story Time
A variety of stories, songs and activities for children aged 3-5 and caregivers.
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Joy's Afternoon Cinema at Joy Lutheran Church
The film will be shown in Joy's Sanctuary, so bring a friend and enjoy the movie. Afternoon cinema is the ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Joy Lutheran Church Ocala: 7045 SW 83rd Pl, Ocala, Florida 34476
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Shows & Concerts
FUNtasmagoria
Explore the world with stories and fun-filled activities. For families.
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Reddick Public Library, 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Kids Code
Learn computer programming through games. Ages 7-12. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins Monday, Sept. 9. Call 352-671-8551 ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Games on a Table
Play classic and contemporary tabletop games! For families.
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Preschool Adventures at Freedom Public Library
Stories, songs and activities for ages 3-5 with caregivers.
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St., Ocala
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Toddling Twos Story Time
A variety of stories, songs, and activities for children and caregivers.
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Preschool Story Time
A variety of stories for young children with caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Reddick Public Library, 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Preschool Adventures
A variety of stories, songs and activities for children aged 3-5 with caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Story Time!
A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers. For families.
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Bouncing Babies Time
A variety of stories, songs and activities for infants-23 months and caregivers.
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Little Sparks
Ages 0-4 Little Sparks Introduce your preschooler to STEAM learning through hands-on, educational activities! Topics will change each week. Program included with ...
- 10:15 am - 11:15 pm
- Location: The Cade Museum
- Cost: Adults (18+): $12.50 | Youth (ages 5-17): $7.50 | Child (ages 0-4): Free | Seniors + College Students: $10 | Cade Museum Members: Free
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Little Sparks
Ages 0-4 Little Sparks Introduce your preschooler to STEAM learning through hands-on, educational activities! Topics will change each week. Program included with ...
- 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Location: The Cade Museum
- Cost: Adults (18+): $12.50 | Youth (ages 5-17): $7.50 | Child (ages 0-4): Free | Seniors + College Students: $10 | Cade Museum Members: Free
- Website: www.cademuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Toddler Time
A variety of stories, songs and activities for infants-age 2 with caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Family Fun Thursday at Sky Zone
Family Fun Thursday | Every Thursday | 1-8pm Family Fun is at Sky Zone Ocala every Thursday! Get 4 X 90 ...
- 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Sky Zone Ocala: 2400 SW College Road, Ocala, Florida 34471
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Nature Walk at Silver Springs State Park
Meet main entrance just inside the ticket booth area at 8:00 a.m. Friday Sept 27, 2019 Friday Jan 24, 2020 Friday Mar 27, ...
- 8:00 am
- Location: 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
- Website: www.marioncountyaudubon.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Family Story Time
A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers.
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
Timberline Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Festival
Timberline Farm’s Annual Corn Maze Festival is back! This year, homemade candles and soap, more carnival games, and trick or ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Timberline Farm: 3200 SE 115th Street, Belleview, FL 34420
- Website: timberlinefarm.net
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs
Pokemon Club at Just Kid'n Around
Join us for Pokemon Club on Friday Family Fun Nights. A slice Pizza and Drink come with each paid admission. ...
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Just Kid'n Around: 2023 E. Silver Springs Blvd. #101, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
River Rhythms at Silver Springs State Park
You're invited for an evening full of music and entertainment featuring a live drum circle. From 4 p.m. to sundown, ...
- 4:00 pm
- Location: Silver Springs State Park: 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida 34488
- Cost: Free with paid park admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Shows & Concerts
Marion County Heart Walk at Baseline Road Trail Park
You did it! You made it another full journey around the sun, and you're still beating strong. Celebrate the last ...
- 7:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Baseline Road Trail Park: 4255 SE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34480
- Website: www2.heart.org
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Learn to Skate at Skate-A-Way South
Learn to Skate every Tuesday and Saturday for just $7! There's no commitment - you can pay as you go!
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Cost: $7 per lesson
- Website: skateawaysouth.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes
Fall Craft Show at Countryside Presbyterian Church of Ocala
Come visit our many vendors. Hand-made items, gift ideas, and many more. Food and drink will be available.
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Countryside Presbyterian Church of Ocala: 7768 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, Florida 34476
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Learn-2-Skate Classes at Skate Mania
Learn-2-Skate Classes (Beginner-Intermediate Class) 9:30am - 10:30pm, Intermediate Class 10:30am-11:15am, Beginner Class $7 admission (includes skates, group lesson, & beginner session) $10 stay for ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Skate Mania: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, Florida 34480
- Website: www.skatemania.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Classes
2019 Jacksonville Beauty Preliminary Pageant
2019 Jacksonville Beauty Preliminary Pageant Competition date is Saturday September 28th, 2019. Registration is $50.00 plus optionals. --Discounts for Sibling or ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: River City Science Academy Elementary School 7450 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32216
- Cost: 50
- Website: www.floridasolm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Competitions
WPRA Barrel Race at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Fundraiser for the Southeastern Youth Fair!
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Sporting Events
Family Fun Day at Just Kid'n Around
To round-out National Family Fun Month, Family Times Magazine has partnered with Just Kid'n Around to bring you Family Fun ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Just Kid'n Around: 2023 E. Silver Springs Blvd. #101, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Cost: $10 child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Baby & Me Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Introducing our new Baby & Me Storytime for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join us as we read a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Barnes and Noble: 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Timberline Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Festival
Timberline Farm’s Annual Corn Maze Festival is back! This year, homemade candles and soap, more carnival games, and trick or ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Timberline Farm: 3200 SE 115th Street, Belleview, FL 34420
- Website: timberlinefarm.net
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Ongoing Programs
Family Skate at Skate A Way South
Every Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm! $30 for family of four, includes skate rental, 16 inch pizza and a ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida 34470
- Website: skateawaysouth.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Story Time Art at Picasso's Palette
Each week we read a seasonal, age appropriate book. After our book, the little ones have the opportunity to create ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Picasso's Palette: 106 SW 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471
- Cost: $10 and up
- Website: www.picassospalette.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Story Time at Twice Upon A Time
Join us for story time on Mondays! Small snack and craft will be provided for the kids. And as always, ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Twice Upon A Time: 6650 S Pine Ave, Ocala, Florida 34480
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Just Another Mah-Jongg Monday!
Learn and play with other enthusiasts. For families.
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
The Monday Matinee
Movie for adults and teens. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library for ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
The Monday Matinee
Movies for adults and teens. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library for ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon
- Cost: Free
- Website: library.marioncountyfl.org
- Category: Library Programs
