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07October

YALLA Teen Club: ConFab at Dunnellon Public Library

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

  • Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4:30 pm
  • Location: 20351 Robinson Road Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • 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, October 7, 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
09October

Community Reading and Ice Cream with Levonda Goodson

Come enjoy a community event with reading and ice cream.

  • Thursday, October 9, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center, 819 NW 7th St, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
10October

Halloween Festival presented by the Gray Family

It’s that time again! Join us for Ocala’s biggest and Best Halloween festival! We’re going to have costume contests, Candy, ...

  • Friday, October 10, 2025 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Market I 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ocala Electric Customer Appreciation Day

Customer Appreciation Day is celebrated and held in conjunction with Public Power Week to celebrate community-owned electric utilities nationwide. To ...

  • Friday, October 10, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Citizens Circle: 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
11October

Cottom's Fall Market and Festival

Join us for a day of festive fun at our Fall Harvest Market & Festival! Bring the whole family out to ...

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Wayside at Cottom Farm, 41407 Edna C Blvd, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pioneer Village Tour at Silver River Museum

Public tours of the pioneer “cracker” village are offered October through April, on the second and fourth Saturday mornings. Tours ...

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1445 NE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: Free with park admission
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Free

Crystal River Scarecrow Fest

The City of Crystal River and Heritage Village proudly brings you the 2025 Scarecrow Fest. The kick-off to fall and ...

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Heritage Village, 657 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Happy Birthday, Mr. Appleton at The Appleton Museum

Join us for a special weekend of free admission in celebration of the life and legacy of museum founder Arthur ...

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Appleton Museum of Art: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Shoppes at Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year. This ...

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: At Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Flicks at Reddick Public Library

Movies for the whole family. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 2:00 pm
  • Location: 15150 NW Gainesville Road Reddick, Florida 32686
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Two Rivers Music Festival

The festivities will offer music acts of different genres playing at a handful different locations throughout the festival area. Visit ...

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Dunnellon
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
12October

Shoppes at Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year. This ...

  • Sunday, October 12, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: At Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
  • Category: Free

Happy Birthday, Mr. Appleton at The Appleton Museum

Join us for a special weekend of free admission in celebration of the life and legacy of museum founder Arthur ...

  • Sunday, October 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Appleton Museum of Art: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free
13October

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

  • Monday, October 13, 2025 11:00 am
  • Location: 5870 SW 95th St. Ocala, Florida 34476
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free
14October

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, October 14, 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

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:00 am
  • Location: 5870 SW 95th St. Ocala, Florida 34476
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • 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, October 14, 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
15October

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:00 am
  • Location: 5870 SW 95th St. Ocala, Florida 34476
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Jeeper Treat at Gator Joe's Beach Bar and Grill

We will be hosting a trunk or treat in our parking lot with our jeeps. All kids and families are ...

  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6:30 pm
  • Location: 12431 Southeast 135th Avenue, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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