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16July

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, July 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

Play DJ Bingo/Trivia on Thursdays (multiple locations)

Our Games are always free to play!! Open to the public, and family-friendly. Winners win prizes! * DJ Bingo: The Anchor ...

  • Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 pm
  • Location: See description for locations and times
  • Cost: Free to Play
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
17July

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, July 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

Tykes will go on mini adventures around the city while exploring nature and learning about our beautiful city parks. Come ...

  • Friday, July 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

Stars, Stripes and Art: Free Admission July at Appleton Museum

Museum admission is free throughout the entire month of July in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Explore ...

  • Friday, July 17, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Appleton Museum: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.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, July 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: card.ufl.edu
  • Category: Free

Reading with the Rangers

Reading with the Ranger is a family-friendly literacy program led by a City of Ocala Park Ranger. Children and their ...

  • Friday, July 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: See description weekly location.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • 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, July 17, 2026 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.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, July 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: SE Robinson Road Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.belleviewfl.org
  • Category: Free
18July

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, July 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, July 18, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Picnic in the Park in Wildwood

Bring your lunch, picnic blanket, and chairs for a picnic party in the park. Enjoy story time, crafts, and snacks ...

  • Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Wildwood Community Center: 6500 Powell Rd., Wildwood, FL 34785
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wildwood-fl.gov
  • 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, July 18, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Lowes Locations, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Stars, Stripes and Art: Free Admission July at Appleton Museum

Museum admission is free throughout the entire month of July in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Explore ...

  • Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Appleton Museum: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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

Furr-Ends with Humane Society of Marion County

Want a 4-legged friend by your side? Come join us at our New Cat Event for Children in 4th to ...

  • Saturday, July 18, 2026 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: 701 NW 14th Road, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free-Registration is Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Corn Hole at Forest Community Center

Join us at the Forest Community Center for cornhole, open to all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re brand new ...

  • Saturday, July 18, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Forest Community Center: 777 S Hwy 314 A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free- No Registration Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Orange Blossom Ramblers at Forest Community Center

Join us for a free bluegrass concert every third Saturday of the month!

  • Saturday, July 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free
19July

Stars, Stripes and Art: Free Admission July at Appleton Museum

Museum admission is free throughout the entire month of July in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Explore ...

  • Sunday, July 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Appleton Museum: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free
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