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Archaeology Day at Fort King Historic Landmark (All Ages)

Join Gulf Archaeology Research Institute archaeologists as they excavate Fort King for artifacts. See how excavations are done, data is ...

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 ...

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. ...

Mobile Health Unit at Dunnellon Public Library

The Mobile Health Unit will be providing services at Dunnellon Public Library. Services provided: HIV/STD, Immunizations, & WIC If you are visiting ...

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

Animal Yoga at Homestead Park Williston

Join Cyndi and her animal friends at The Park for yoga and fun!

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 (plus tax and service fee)
  • Website: www.homesteadparks.com
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

CANCELED: Cedar Key Seafood Festival

Organized by the Cedar Key Lions Club, this festival marks over a half-century of locally prepared seafood, art & crafts ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Key City Park: 188 2nd St Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

Countdown to Kindergarten at Headquarters-Ocala Library

Before your preschooler takes off on a new adventure, prepare!

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

Historic Homesteading (Ages 13+) Witchy Brooms

Step back in time with our Historic Homesteading classes, which include broom making, woodworking, and more. Registration is required as ...

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 ...

Super Saturday Therapeutic Basketball

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

Tours at Kindred Spirits Sanctuary

Public tours are the first and third Saturday of every month at 10am from September-May. During the tour, you will ...

Iberian Horse Spectacular and Li'L Herc Kids Fest

Saturday at 10:30am-5:00pm: The Li'L Kids Fest guarantees a full line-up of fun and excitement! The following list of activities ...

  • 10:30 am -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center Arena 5: 1750 NW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: Li'L Herc Kids Fest: FREE |Iberian Horse Spectacular: $20 per person
  • Website: www.purplepass.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 14-21 Community Voting: Oct. 23-28 Outft your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary fgure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd as it suits ...

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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Humane Society of Marion County Florida, 701 NW 14th Rd. Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thehsmc.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

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

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

Lost Souls River Tour at Silver Springs State Park

Dare to step aboard a vessel where only a sliver of glass separates you from the nightmares lurking below. Peer ...

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 - ...

Community Block Party at Calesa Township

Join Calesa Township for a fun afternoon featuring activities for the whole family to enjoy! Food Trucks, Fun Maze, Rock Climbing, ...

Family Flicks at Reddick Public Library

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

  • 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

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

Ocala Civic Theatre All the World's a Stage - WORKSHOP (Ages 16+)

To be or not to be a great actor… Acclaimed actor Tim Mooney will lead students through an exploration of ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Classes

Pokemon League at Vibranium Comics

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

Stories Alive with Windell Campbell at Sankofa Public Library

Back by popular demand! Dynamic, highly animated Florida storyteller Windell Campbell brings his puppets and stories to life!

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 ages 10-15! Ages ...

Spanish Springs Cruise In

Cruise on down to Spanish Springs for The Villages Entertainment monthly car show. Residents and non-residents alike are welcome to ...

Waldron Pumpkin Patch Opening Night

Join us for some Pumpkin Pickin’ on October 19th we’re extending our normal pumpkin patch hours, we will be open ...

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

FKHK (Florida Kids Helping Kids) Fall Carnival

Our Annual Fall carnival is family friendly. We will have various vendors and activities including not limited to Ocala Knocker ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: I-75 Flea Market: 4121 NW 44th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: Free admission. Ride cost varies.
  • Website: fkhk.org
  • 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 ...

Ocala Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin Pie Night

Come join us and receive a complimentary piece of Pumpkin Pie while you shop for the best pumpkin in the ...

Belleview Youth Baseball Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat at the Belleview Sports Complex.

Kids Night Out Halloween Edition at Picasso's Palette

Come join us at Picasso's Palette for our Kids Night Out! Get ready to create, play and have a night ...

The Great Pumpkin Hunt Fall Festival at Ocala First Assembly

The Great Pumpkin Hunt, Pumpkin Pinata Break, Refreshment Area, Games, "The Great Pumpkin," Face Paint, P-A-T-C-H BINGO & Prizes, Inflatables, ...

Trunk or Treat at The Mojo Grill in Belleview

A family-friendly trunk or treat event with giveaways, trophies, and spooky decorations. Hosted by Scumbag Mafia and Mojo's in Belleview, ...

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

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial at Advent Health

Advent Health Ocala is hosting a memorial to honor those who have experienced child loss on National Pregnancy and Infant ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Advent Health Ocala Waterfall Garden,1500 SW 1ST Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.adventhealth.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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

Fortunato's 5K at Citizen's Circle

Join us for a thrilling night of literary-inspired running at the Fortunato's 5k in Ocala, FL! This Edgar Allan Poe-themed ...

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

Phantoms in the Fort

Goblins and ghouls return to Fort King for an evening of spine-tingling tales. Bring your own chair, blanket, and snacks ...

St. John Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat

Get ready for St John's Annual Trunk or Treat. FREE Family Event! We transform the upper parking lot into a line ...

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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