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Events and Programs Cancelled and/or Rescheduled

Due to the inclement weather events and programs may be cancelled and/or rescheduled. Before attending, please contact the business or ...

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Kayak Adventures (Ages 8+) with Marion County Parks and Rec

Join us for an unforgettable guided Kayak Adventure and discover the joy of paddling through nature's wonders. Dive into the ...

CANCELED: McIntosh 1890's Festival

Annual arts, crafts and antiques festival. Over 280 vendors, and all day free entertainment in Victorian town of McIntosh. Admission ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Spanish Springs Mercado: Outdoor Market and Music

Our newest edition to the Villages Markets, The Mercado at Spanish Springs features Handmade Crafts, Art and Locally Grown Produce. ...

Ocala Learn to Skate at Skate Mania

Roller skating is great fun! It promotes fitness and strengthens gross motor skills, so come join us for our fun ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Skate Mania: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Call for cost
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

Wayne's World of Paintball will be open Saturdays and Sundays for Walk-On Paintball Games. Minimum age on the field - ...

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival

Our biggest festival of the year is back. Pick pumpkins, get lost in our crop maze, pet animals in our ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Online $14.95 (Children under 2 Free)
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brown's Fall Harvest Festival and Maze

Join us this Fall and enter Central Florida’s largest corn maze and get lost in the fun! Wander through our ...

Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival

Come CELEBRATE the HARVEST season at Coon Hollo! Bring your family and friends to our family’s farm, where the beauty ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441 N, Micanopy, FL, 32667
  • Cost: $14 Admission (3 and under FREE)
  • Website: coonhollo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Forge Care Days at Fort King with The Bearded Brotherhood

Stop by Fort King National Historic Landmark and check out the Bearded Brotherhood. They are working on our portable forges ...

Great Scott Farm Fall Festival

Get lost in our Corn Maze, challenge gravity on the Jumping Pillow, and feel the rush on our Super Slide! ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 26216 County Road 448A Mount Dora, Florida 32757
  • Cost: $16 online | $19 at gate (Children 2 and under are FREE)
  • Website: www.visitgreatscott.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Happy Birthday, Mr. Appleton at The Appleton Museum

Enjoy free admission on October 12th and 13th, in honor of Arthur I. Appleton (1915-2008). Hours on Saturday are 10 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Appleton Museum of Art: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Jurassic Farm Dino at Brown and Brown Farms

An event like no other! Brown & Brown Farms is turning into JURASSIC FARM! Step back in time and experience ...

Lowes Kids' Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer. Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops. - Complete 6 workshops and become a ...

NextGen Jazz at Brick City Adventure Park

ALL INSTRUMENTS WELCOME - This program is designed for middle and high school students who want to improve their musical ...

Ready to Read Together at Headquarters-Ocala Library

For ages birth-3 with caregivers. Make a playdate with your child to read, sing and talk together.

Super Saturday Therapeutic Basketball

Bring your friends for a pickup game at Super Saturday Therapeutic Open Rec Basketball. This is a great opportunity to ...

Tag Team Field Day

Join us for a rejuvenating and uplifting experience at Webb Field. Our therapeutic field day aims to promote physical and ...

Creation Station at Discovery Center

Stop by Creation Station to relax and make a fun arts and crafts activity. Participants can choose to display their ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 add-on to admission
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Festival at Ascension Lutheran Church

Live Steel Drum Music with Sean Thomas. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Ice Cream! Rocket launch, face painting, ring toss, ...

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft

Join us on the Second Saturday of every month, free craft activity and more!

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Pumpkin Patch, corn maze, hay rides, HUGE petting farm, cow train, super slide, fun races, kids zone pumpkin painting and ...

Rocktoberfest at Williston's Heritage Park

Experience the ultimate rock-n-roll celebration featuring a Battle of the Bands contest, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, and a ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 606 NE 2nd St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

StarLab Planetarium Shows at Discovery Center

StarLab is an inflatable planetarium that brings the wonder of the night sky, the solar systems, an even the Galaxy, ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $8 |Child (3-17): $8 |Family of 4 day pass: $28 |Members: Free |2 and under: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

World Equestrian Center Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Exposition Center 1 for two, back-to-back Saturdays of German-themed fun on October 5 and 12! Break out ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Expo 1: 1284 NW 87th Ave, Ocala, Florida, 34482
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: www.showclix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tea Party - The Nightmare Before Christmas at Bee the Artist

It's finally spooky season! Let's get into the spirit with a tea party! Our host for this event is bringing ...

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Spy Science at Discovery Center

Ever wonder what spies do in their spare time? Learn how to be a spy and take these techniques to ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 add-on to admission
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Books and Books:Teen Book Club at Forest Public Library

Make new friends and talk about books! For teens. Sept. 14 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Oct. 12 The Graveyard Book by ...

Creepy Cupcakes at Marion Oaks Public Library

Trick and treat!

Family Flicks at Reddick Public Library

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

Indoor R/C Car Racing at Newred Hobbies

Indoor R/C car racing!

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 609 NW 4th Ave, Unit C, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mini Bikes at Marion County Speedway

Where friends and families go to race! Gates Open 1pm Hot Laps and Drivers Meeting 4pm Race starts at 5pm

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion County Speedway: 7197 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: $15 per person |Kids 7 and under FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

YALLA Teen Club: ConFab at Fort McCoy Public Library

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

DIY Trick or Treat Canvas Bags (6 and older) at AR Workshop

Join us for a $15 Halloween Mini Workshop! Join us for a Halloween Canvas Tote Bag workshop! We provide all the ...

Over the Rainbow: An Oz-tacular Celebration at Dunnellon Public Library

All things Oz! Costumes encouraged.

Pokemon League at Vibranium Comics

Come in! Play! Trade! Just have a good time and make some new friends! Every Saturday!

Rock Art Paint On at Forest Public Library

Paint miniature masterpieces on rocks. Every 3rd Saturday.

CANCELED: Fall Festival at Warren Willis U.M. Camp

Important Update: Fall Festival Cancellation Due to the impact of Hurricane Milton, we are canceling the Fall Festival that was scheduled ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Warren Willis Camp and Conference Center, 4990 Picciola Road, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
  • Cost: $5 per person (Ages 4 and under are free)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Where in the World at Belleview Public Library

Explore different cultures through food, art and music! Sept. 7 The Amazon Oct. 12 Mexico

Heritage Festival at Spanish Springs

Celebrate cultures from around the world during The Heritage Festival in Spanish Springs Town Square on October 12th from 4pm-9pm. ...

Board Game Night at Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe

Open Board Game Nights are the Best at Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe! We have shelves full of games ready ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe, 3101 SW 34th Ave #803, Ocala FL 34474
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: meeplemovers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Sunset Polo at Ocala Polo Club

Join us for the Fall Sunset Polo Season! Each Saturday we have a different theme: October 5th- Apple Pie Classic (We're ...

Homestead Haunt

Every Friday and Saturday Night! The Maze (8pm-11pm): Come to Homestead Haunt for a haunted house experience like you’ve never seen ...

  • 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston: 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, Florida, 32696
  • Cost: Kids Daylight Maze: $5 online |The Haunted Maze: $20 online
  • Website: www.homesteadhaunt.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Family Night/Open Skate at Skate Mania

Fun for the whole family, every Saturday night.

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL, United States
  • Cost: $10 admission | $45 for family of 5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GLOW (Age 5+) at Sky Zone Ocala

We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are ...

Haunted Trail

Haunted Trail open all Friday and Saturday evenings in October from 7pm to 11pm, Including Halloween Night! For all ages, ...

Kirby Family Farm Scary Train

Scary Train chugs Friday and Saturday nights from October 4 - November 2, 2024! WARNING: The Scary Train is an ...

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $11 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Night Mare on Pine Street at Wayne's World of Paintball

Ocala’s infamous Haunted Trail is back again at Wayne’s World of Paintball! So, grab some friends for a night of ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 4841 S Pine Ave, Ocala, Florida 34480
  • Cost: Admission is Cash Only: $15 for Adults and $10 for Children (12 and under)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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