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07August

Back To School Glow Party at Marion Oak Community Center

Youth Glow Party to celebrate Back To School! Dress in your neon colors and get ready to dance, dance, dance! ...

  • Thursday, August 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free- Food Available for Purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
08August

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

  • Friday, August 8, 2025 - All Day Event
  • Location: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free with new or gently used book.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Read in Color at Dunnellon Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 6 Marion County Fire ...

  • Friday, August 8, 2025 10:30 am
  • Location: Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Read in Color at Forest Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 6 Imagine Music June 13 Art ...

  • Friday, August 8, 2025 11:00 am
  • Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Summer Breakspot Fridays

Fabulous Fridays! Free meals and fun times for children, 18 years of age or younger. Come early for the program ...

  • Friday, August 8, 2025 12:00 pm
  • Location: Dunnellon Public Library and Forest Public Library
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Summertime Fun Story Time at Forest Public Library

Drop-in for stories, songs and activities. Come for the fun, stay for lunch!

  • Friday, August 8, 2025 12:00 pm
  • Location: 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Nerf Wars at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

Bring your nerf guns and prepare for battle.

  • Friday, August 8, 2025 6:00 pm
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center, 590 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free for the community
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
09August

Back to School Immunizations at Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is providing immunizations for the 2025-26 school year. This includes the ...

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Florida Department of Health in Marion County, 1801 SE 32nd Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Free

Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church Back to School Bash with Help Agency of the Forest

Backpacks, school supplies, new shoes, hygiene kits, underwear, haircuts, and nail painting. While supplies last.

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00 am
  • Location: 14100 East HWY 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free for children living within the Ocala Forest boundaries
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Full Moon Night Hikes at Fort King National Historic Landmark

Join us for a full moon night hike led by an Ocala Park Ranger, and discover the fascinating stories behind ...

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Program
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free
12August

Rainbow Lakes Estates Tater Tot Tuesday

Join Us for Tater Tot Tuesdays! Open play for your child(ren) up to 4 years of age. Meet other parents ...

  • Tuesday, August 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Rainbow Lakes Estates Community Center: 4030 SW Deepwater CT. Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, August 12, 2025 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: Free
15August

Playtime with Bunnies at Marion Oaks Community Center

Are you looking for a fun family-friendly afternoon activity? We have just the program for you! Join us weekly starting ...

  • Friday, August 15, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center (Small Pavilion), 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free for the community
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cypress Valley Farm Open House

Open House to come check out all the programs and classes we have to offer.

  • Friday, August 15, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 4981 Northwest 177th Place. Citra, FL 32113
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: cypressvf.square.site
  • Category: Free
16August

Outdoor Expo at WEC

Educating and celebrating outdoor activities in North Central Florida! Vendors, food, activities and exhibits! Fun for the whole family. Whether ...

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: World Equestrian Center: Expo 2, 1390 NW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: Tickets are $10 Cash Only at the door. Attendees 17 and under enter Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Comic Fest at Paddock Mall- Superheroes

Join us for this FREE family friendly community event located at the Paddock Mall in Ocala, FL. Show us your ...

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 3100 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, United States
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kingdom Dance Academy Gand Opening

Come and join us for the fun and check out our facility! Open to all.

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Kingdom Dance Academy, 1903 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
17August

Community Family Fun Day

Join us for a Community Family Fun Event including a Bounce House/Water Slide and water play area, a fire truck ...

  • Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church: 3453 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
19August

Rainbow Lakes Estates Tater Tot Tuesday

Join Us for Tater Tot Tuesdays! Open play for your child(ren) up to 4 years of age. Meet other parents ...

  • Tuesday, August 19, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Rainbow Lakes Estates Community Center: 4030 SW Deepwater CT. Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, August 19, 2025 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: Free

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