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19December

Cookies with Santa (Sensory-Friendly) at Wildwood Community Center

We’re proud to offer a designated Sensory-Friendly Hour for children and families who prefer a calmer, quieter holiday experience. During ...

  • Friday, December 19, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Wildwood Community Cente: 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wildwood-fl.gov
  • Category: Special Needs
20December

Sensory Santa Meet & Greet (All Ages) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Sensory Santa provides a calm and welcoming space for kids and families with sensory or developmental needs to meet Santa ...

  • Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place-1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free (Registration is Required)
  • Website: ocalafl.perfectmind.com
  • Category: Special Needs
23December

Bowling Tuesday with Champions for Champions

This is one of our most social programs, perfect for building confidence and enjoying an afternoon of community! It doesn’t ...

30December

Bowling Tuesday with Champions for Champions

This is one of our most social programs, perfect for building confidence and enjoying an afternoon of community! It doesn’t ...

04January

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Our Sensory events ...

  • Sunday, January 4, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Chuck E Cheese: 3500 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.chuckecheese.com
  • Category: Special Needs
09January

Homeschool Center Open House

L.I.G.H.T. – Learning in God’s Homeschooling Together. A Christian homeschool co-op created especially for children with special needs. L.I.G.H.T. offers ...

29January

Very Special Painting at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center

Join us at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for another installment of our "Very Special Painting Series" with Christopher ...

  • Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Eighth Avenue Adult Center: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs
31January

Truckin' It to Preschool

Learn about the many preschool options available in Marion County and meet local preschool providers. Receive assistance with VPK applications. ...

  • Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.elc-marion.org
  • Category: Special Needs
01February

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Our Sensory events ...

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Chuck E Cheese: 3500 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.chuckecheese.com
  • Category: Special Needs
05February

Very Special Painting at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center

Join us at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for another installment of our "Very Special Painting Series" with Christopher ...

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Eighth Avenue Adult Center: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

Please Pass the Peas Therapeutic Program

Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to navigate around the kitchen, safe food handling skills, and budgeting through ...

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
  • Location: Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center: 830 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala
  • Cost: $5 per person per class | Registration closes one week prior to class.
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Special Needs
12February

Very Special Painting at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center

Join us at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for another installment of our "Very Special Painting Series" with Christopher ...

  • Thursday, February 12, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Eighth Avenue Adult Center: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

UF CARD Strategies That Work Series

Join us for a series of “duo trainings” on important topics. Each month, we will highlight a specific area of ...

17February

UF CARD Helping Individuals with Autism Understand Death and Grieving

The session will deal with explaining the concept of death to your child with Autism. The concept of death can ...

19February

Very Special Painting at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center

Join us at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for another installment of our "Very Special Painting Series" with Christopher ...

  • Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Eighth Avenue Adult Center: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs
20February

UF CARD Parent/Caregiver Lunch and Learn Series

Each session focuses on one of the following areas: - A special guest speaker addressing topics based on your interests ...

21February

Disability Resource Round Up with Early Learning Coalition

Explore the available disability services at the Disability Resource Round-Up event on Saturday, February 21, 2026, rom 10:00 a.m. to ...

  • Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.elc-marion.org
  • Category: Special Needs
26February

Very Special Painting at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center

Join us at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for another installment of our "Very Special Painting Series" with Christopher ...

  • Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Eighth Avenue Adult Center: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

UF CARD Strategies That Work Series

Join us for a series of “duo trainings” on important topics. Each month, we will highlight a specific area of ...

01March

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Our Sensory events ...

  • Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Chuck E Cheese: 3500 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.chuckecheese.com
  • Category: Special Needs
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