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11December

Elf at Ocala's Marion Theatre

One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf, Buddy ...

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025 5:30 pm
  • Location: Ocala's Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $5- Tickets Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Santa on the Square

Santa's made his list and checked it twice, now he's coming to Ocala where all the children are nice. Santa ...

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Square: 1 SE Broadway Street, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Storytime and Cookies with Santa at Sensational Selfies

Join us for Storytime & Cookies with Santa on Thursday, December 11th from 6–8 PM! Event Details: $40 per family ...

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Sensational Selfies: Market Street at Heath Brook, 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Tickets $40 per family of 4 $5 for each additional person.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
12December

Villages Model Train Club Christmas Show

The Villages Model Train Club will host a Free model train show at the Colony Recreation Center. There will be ...

Gingerbread House Painting Party at Marion Oaks Community Center

Everyone is welcome! Gather your friends, neighbors and family for a delightful time designing a holiday gingerbread house. Now this ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: $3 in Advance or $5 Cash day of
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...

Madison's Mini Makers (Ages 3-8)

Our art classes are designed for kids ages 3–8 and are all about sparking creativity, building confidence, and having FUN! ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 10:00 am
  • Location: All About Art: 5162 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL
  • Cost: Class: $10 | Supplies: $10 (optional)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Christmas Cookie Exchange at Marion Oaks Recreation

Sugar and spice makes Christmas nice! Christmas cookies and happy hearts this is how the holiday starts... All bakers will ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center: 280 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free- RSVP by December 8th
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Family Day at Painting with a Twist - Happy Penguins

All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work by themselves. There ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $24-$45 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Classes

Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 4:30 pm
  • Location: Two Tails Ranch: 18655 NE 81 St., Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adult (13+): $28 Includes Free Admission for up to 2 Kids ages 2-12 | Ages 2 and Under: Free
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts

Santa Paws at Citizen's Circle

Join the Humane Society of Marion County for our annual Santa Paws event, presented by Scent Hound Ocala and professional ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Citizens Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Photo packages $15-$30
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Parents Night out at First Baptist Church

Parents’ Night Out: Christmas Edition! Friday, December 12 | 5:30–9:00 PM Need time to catch up on Christmas shopping or enjoy a ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Registration: $5 per child | $25 family max
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes families back for another enchanting year of Winter Wonderland presented ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: World Equestrian Center: 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
  • Cost: $5-$12 per person (Children 4 and under are always free)
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Elf at Ocala's Marion Theatre

One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf, Buddy ...

Kids Night Out at Picasso's Palette

Looking for a festive night off while your kiddos have a blast? Drop them off for Kids Night Out from ...

Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights will be bigger, brighter, and better! • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands of lights & displays • ...

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Gate Price: $25/$15 | Children 2 & under are FREE and may be required to sit on their parent/guardians lap.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Digimon Trading Card Game at Vibranium Comics

Come out and play the Digimon tcg!

Danscompany of Gainesville presents Cinderella

Experience the magic and wonder of the holidays at this family friendly live dance performance that has been our tradition ...

Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

  • Friday, December 12, 2025 7:30 pm
  • Location: Two Tails Ranch: 18655 NE 81 St., Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adult (13+): $28 Includes Free Admission for up to 2 Kids ages 2-12 | Ages 2 and Under: Free
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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