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17March

St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Spanish Springs Town Square

Sham-rock your day with live entertainment, tasty food, green beer, and festive market vendors.

Marion County Fair

Marion County Fair presents Winter Carnival sponsored by Florida Kids Helping Kids. Featuring Petting Zoo, Live entertainment, Food, and exhibits.

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1-75 Flea Market: 4121 NW 44th Ave, Ocala
  • Cost: See website for costs.
  • Website: dreamlandamusements.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dog Tales with Moka at Freedom Public Library

Hi, I’m Moka. Won’t you read to me? Please? (woof!) Dog Tales with Moka Tuesdays, 4 p.m., March 17, April 21

Games on a Table at Belleview Public Library

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games and chess!

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Marion Oaks Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Afterschool Youth Club at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Jan. 6 - March 31 | Tuesdays| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.| Ages 5 - 12 Let kids get creative and have ...

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free Program
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Free

Youth Line Dancing with KDC and the Sunshine Sliders at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Starting Jan. 6 | Tuesdays | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Ages 5 - 17 | Free Program Get ready to ...

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Free

Family Fun Night at Marion Oaks Recreation Center

Come enjoy outdoor fun! Children ages 5-10 yrs with adult caregivers (must be present at all times). Bring your water ...

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Marion Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center: 280 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Dunnellon Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Southern Dance Club (Ages 4-14) at Forest Community Center

Classes every Tuesday for ages 4-18 will cover dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Classes follow the ...

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park, 777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Website: www.marionfl.org
  • Category: Classes, Free

Games on a Table at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games! Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17

Cheap Skate Nights at Skate A Way South

We have great food, live, DJ, and tons of games to play! Come join us for an easy stress-free night ...

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $5 Admission (Skating or Not)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Shadowverse Evolve Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for our weekly store tournament. Entry fee is $5

18March

Toddler Music Class at Nieves Music Studio

Toddler music classes are a weekly 45 minute class where young children and their caregivers can explore melody making, rhythms, ...

  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2620 SW 17th Rd Ste 500, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Trial (1st Class): $20 | Single Class: $30
  • Website: www.nievesmusicstudio.com
  • Category: Classes

Toddler Time (ages 0-4) at Forest Community Center

Join us for this free, fun-filled play group for families with children ages 0-4. This program is designed to encourage ...

Appleton Artspace Spring Break

The Artspace engages adults and children in hands-on art experiences through colorful activity stations and projects that promote the understanding ...

  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $10 |Youth (6-17): $5 |Children 5 & under: Free |Members: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Bouncing Babies Story Time at Marion Oaks Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers. For birth-23 months.

Family Story Time at Dunnellon Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.

Family Story Time at Fort McCoy Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers.

Preschool Adventures at Belleview Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for young children with caregivers. For ages 3-5.

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