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06March

Brick City Builders at Forest Public Library

For ages 5-12 with caregivers. March 6-April 24

  • Friday, March 6, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Electric Light Party at Lake Sumter Landing

Illuminate the night at Lake Sumter Landing dressed in your glow and lights! The evening will shine all night long ...

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Ocala

First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, Sept. through May. Join us for the following: • ...

  • Friday, March 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Retro Sounds at Downtown Square

Join us for First Friday Art Walk Presents Retro Sounds! Every March, Retro Sounds turns First Friday Art Walk into a ...

  • Friday, March 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Square: 1 SE Broadway Street, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ocalametroartscene.com
  • Category: Free
07March

Teen Driver Challenge with MCSO

The Teen Driver’s Challenge is a free driver safety course that is offered by The Marion County Sheriff’s Office to ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3001 SW 67th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.marionso.com
  • Category: Free

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9am – 12pm for free in-person Kids Workshops (while supplies last). ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 3300 SW 35th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free - Register Online to reserve your spot.
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

Science Saturdays with IHMC

Science Saturdays is a hands-on science program for kids in grades 3rd-7th. Events take place on Saturday morning, once each ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 15 Se Osceola Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free tickets required!
  • Website: www.ihmc.us
  • Category: Free

Brownwood Paddock Square Hometown Market

The Hometown Market brings a vibrant, large-scale outdoor shopping experience to Brownwood Paddock Square each Saturday, filled with fresh local ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Spanish Springs Town Square I 2705 W Torch Lake Dr, The Villages, FL 32163
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.thevillagesentertainment.com
  • Category: Free

Saturdays at Ocala Downtown Market

The Ocala Downtown Market is a vibrant and bustling marketplace located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. The market is ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house for the general public and is organized by faculty and ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 13515 Northwest County Road 237 Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: animal.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival

Festival hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Marion County featuring live music, entertainment, vendors, food, & STRAWBERRIES. All proceeds go ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: McPherson Complex: 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Engineering Day at Discovery Science Center

In partnership with the North Florida Engineering Society, Discovery Center presents this fun free family event. Children ages 5-15 will ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Discovery Science Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free- Registration is Required by March 5th
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ready, Set, Kindergarten at Library Headquarters-Ocala

Before your preschooler takes off on a new adventure, prepare! Help your child make sense of the big, big world ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters-Ocala: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Appleton Museum Free First Saturday

Enjoy free admission all day to see the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly art making activities in the ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Fat Tire Festival at Santos Trailhead

10:00am Kids Epic Ride with Grom Squad MTB. We will have 2 groups, one mini EPIC for the the littles ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00 am
  • Location: Santos Trailhead, 3080 S.E. 80th St., Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: This event is open to the public, with no charge.
  • Website: santosfattire.com
  • Category: Free

Saturday Block Out at Marion Oaks

We enjoy bringing the community together, in a unique and family-friendly way! - Games - Food Vendors - Live Music & More

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community: 294 Marion Oaks Ln
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Festival Latino Downtown Ocala

The beloved multicultural event will highlight different Latin American countries with music, food and handicrafts. All members of the community ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Ocala Citizens' Circle, SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Doggone Good Reading with Humane Society of Marion County

All children grades 1st-5th are invited to read to a Humane Society of Marion County dog on select Saturday mornings ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 11:00 am
  • Location: Humane Society of Marion County Florida, 701 NW 14th Rd. Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free-Registration is Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book. Recommended for ages 2-6

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 11:00 am
  • Location: Barnes and Noble Ocala: 4414 SW College Road Ste 500 Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
  • Category: Free

Love of Life Music and Arts Festival

An annual music & arts festival providing a platform for artists and musicians to show off their talents, and skills, ...

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Grand Oaks Resort: 3000 Marion County Rd, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Ticket costs: Pay what you wish! All ticket prices are set by YOU as your preferred donation amount. The fair market value of this event is around $25 per person.
  • Website: www.kltfoundation.com
  • Category: Free

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