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16April

Adventures in Bookland at Dunnellon Public Library

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00 pm
  • Location: Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Brick City Builders at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Can you build your way through the challenges? For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00 pm
  • Location: Headquarters-Ocala: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club: ConFAB at Forest Public Library

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

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:00 pm
  • Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Belleview Public Library

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

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:00 pm
  • Location: 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

SNAP-Trail Trotters with Marion County Parks and Recs

SNAP (Special Needs & Adaptive Programming) Join us for Trail Trotters! An outdoor program for youth & adults of all abilities ...

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Location: Baseline Road Trailhead, 4255 SE 58th Ave Ocala, FL, 34472
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Forest Jam at Forest Community Center

All ages. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join in for an evening of music. Bring your instrument or ...

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park: 777 S CR 314A Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Ocala Steel Orchestra Class (Ages 7+)

Ocala Steel Orchestra (OSO) is offering free music lessons on steelpans and percussion for kids (ages 7-18). Our mission is ...

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church (Room 104): 3453 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Classes
  • Website: ocalasteelorchestra.org
  • Category: Free
17April

Mom Support Group at Loving Arms Birth and Wellness Center

Support group for moms of young children. Get together each week with other moms to have some adult time and ...

  • Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1008 NE 2nd Street, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tyke Time (Ages 4 and Under) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Young children will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports and games that are suited for their ...

  • Friday, April 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

The Reading Derby: Ready, Set, Library!

And we’re off… for some reading fun! Celebrate National Library Week all month long with our latest reading adventure. It’s ...

Family Story Time at Forest Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.

  • Friday, April 17, 2026 10:30 am
  • Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • Friday, April 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: card.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8pm except for when there is ...

  • Friday, April 17, 2026 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Brick City Builders at Forest Public Library

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

  • Friday, April 17, 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

Friday Foodie Fest at Lake Lillian

Foodie Fest will be held every third Friday of the month. Come out and enjoy a variety of food trucks ...

  • Friday, April 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: SE Robinson Road Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.belleviewfl.org
  • Category: Free
18April

Forest Community Center Camp Registration (In person only)

Registration can be done in-person starting April 18th, 2026. Check in is at 6am and registration begins at 8am. Sign up ...

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:00 am
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park:777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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, April 18, 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, April 18, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lowes Kids' Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Lowes Locations, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Water Safety Day at Florida Fast with Harlow's Helping Hands

Join us for a family-fun day at FAST for FREE swimming and water safety education. CPR Training Scuba Pool Fence Company Blood Donation ...

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 4635 SW 67th Avenue Road , Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: Admission is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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