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Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cottom Farm's Christmas Village

Bring your little ones for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Join us for Breakfast with Santa & ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cottom's Farm, 4650 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: $15 per person *Tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Breakfast with Santa and his Reindeer at Mayhem Ranch

Experience the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa & his Reindeer! Join us for a cozy morning, ...

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 ...

Countdown to Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair at Cottom Farm's Christmas Village

Local Vendors, Bounce Houses, and Crafters, Food Vendors, and Free Pictures with Santa at noon.

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 ...

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 ...

Villages Model Train Club Christmas Show

The Villages Model Train Club will host a Free model train show at the Colony Recreation Center. There will be ...

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

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

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...

Cookies with Santa at Midtown Station-Sipping Grounds

Florida Advantage Realty Group is excited to bring our favorite holiday tradition to a brand-new spot this year! Bring the ...

Discovery Center Winter Wonder Week

Come and join us for our Winter Wonder-Week at the Discovery Center! Enjoy wintertime activities and learn the science of ...

Madison's Mini Makers (Ages 3-8)

Our art classes are designed for kids ages 3–8 and are all about sparking creativity, building confidence, and having FUN! ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: All About Art: 5162 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL
  • Cost: Class: $10 | Supplies: $10 (optional)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Pictures with Santa at Ocala's Best

We’re spreading holiday cheer and you’re invited! Join us on December 13th from 10:00am–2:00pm for a FREE festive event for ...

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 ...

Super Grateful Weaving Workshop

Celebrate the season of gratitude through creativity and connection in this hands-on weaving workshop! Join AIHOM Artist Practitioners Shannon Kelly ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Heart of the Park in Tuscawilla Park, 516 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

The Birth of Sports Science at Cade Museum

We’re kicking off a NEW museum-wide Sports theme — with hands-on activities, games, and our NEW exhibit: The Birth of ...

Learn to Skate at Skate Mania

Want to learn to skate?? Every Saturday morning we have our Learn to Skate class. Recommended for beginner skaters and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $5 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Bowl with Santa at Bowlero East

We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, December 13th from 11am - 2pm for our Bowl With Santa event! All kids ...

Christmas Community Event presented by HOPI Church

Joyful community event with inflatables and kids activities, food and drinks, and games for all ages.

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 ...

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft

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

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, ...

Sunburst Ocala Merry Christmas Pageant

Celebrate this joyous season with Sunburst in Paddock Mall. Encouraging individuality and boosting self-confidence! Every participant wins a darling Christmas ...

Two Hawk Hammock Country Circus

The annual Two Hawk Country Circus is back with live music, circus shows, equestrian acts, kids activities and more!

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 Northeast 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Daytime Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Great DJ music, awesome lights, and a perfect way for kids, families, and friends to roll into the weekend together!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates ($7 with your skates)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pop, Lock and Dance (Ages 13+) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join our dynamic dance class and unleash your inner dancer with hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our professional instructors bring ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

Ranger Program at Silver Springs

Join us every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm (unless otherwise posted) for a Ranger-led program! Program will vary every weekend ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Program included with Park admission fee: $2 per pedestrian, $5 for single occupant vehicle, $8 for 2-8 visitors in vehicle.
  • Website: silversprings.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR.

Community Stages brings a joyful, low-tech reimagining of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR to the Mary Sue Rich Community Center! ...

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 ...

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8 p.m. This fitness center is ...

Reindeer Run 5K

Join us for the 48th Annual Reindeer Run Presented by the Gaekwad Family. The event is one of the oldest ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:25 pm 
  • Location: NDS Global, 512 East Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Search for the King: A dramatic Christmas Musical at First Baptist Belleview

Join us as at FBC Belleview on the journey of Searching for The King on December 13 and 14! Bring ...

Ocala Christmas Parade

This year is the 70yj Anniversary! The Parade Route: The route begins at the intersection of SE 25th Avenue and Ft. King ...

Rainbow Lakes Estates Holly Jolly Holiday

Bring your cameras, because Santa Claus is coming to Rainbow Lakes Estates HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY! There will be Cookie Decorating, Hot ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Rainbow Lakes Estates Community Center- 4030 SW Deepwater CT., Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Candy Cane Lane at Warren Willis

Step into a winter wonderland at Candy Cane Lane! Warren Willis Camp and Conference Center invites you and your family ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Warren Willis Camp and Conference Center: 4990 Picciola Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Gate Price: $25/$15 | Children 2 & under are FREE and may be required to sit on their parent/guardians lap.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Union Arena Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for weekly store tournament. Event Entry is $5

Dance Alive National Ballet: The Nutcracker with Ocala Symphony at Reilly Arts Center

For the first time ever, experience the magic of live orchestra and ballet when the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and Dance ...

Evening Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Great DJ music, awesome lights, and a perfect way for kids, families, and friends to roll into the weekend together!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $11 includes skates ($9 with your skates)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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