Hiking Club (Ages 13+) at Brick City Adventure Park
Join us for a different monthly hike through one of Marion County's famed parks and trails. Transportation is provided. Any ...
- 7:45 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 1121 SE 22nd Road Ocala, Florida 34471
- Cost: $7 per participant
- Website: parks.marionfl.org
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Appleton Museum Holiday Fun
Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: See website for costs
- Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: $8 per person
- Website: www.ocalafl.gov
- Category: Holiday Events
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
Trains at the Holidays at College of Central Florida
Immerse yourself in a magical world of miniature trains, winding their way through charming tiny towns and festive displays that ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Webber Center, at the College of Central Florida: 3100 SW College Road, Ocala, 34474
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.ocalamodelrailroaders.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Milk and Cookies at The Villages Chick-Fil-A
Join us at Chick-fil-A The Villages from 2–4 PM for a sweet treat. Stop by and enjoy milk and cookies — ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 730 N US Highway 441, The Villages, FL 32159
- Cost: Free to attend, Food available for purchase.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 4:30 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch: 18655 NE 81 St., Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Adult (13+): $28 Includes Free Admission for up to 2 Kids ages 2-12 | Ages 2 and Under: Free
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Cookies with Santa (Sensory-Friendly) at Wildwood Community Center
We’re proud to offer a designated Sensory-Friendly Hour for children and families who prefer a calmer, quieter holiday experience. During ...
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Wildwood Community Cente: 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wildwood-fl.gov
- Category: Holiday Events, Special Needs, Free
Evening with Santa at Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center
Inflatables, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Decorate Cookies with Santa. Bring your family to take pictures with Santa, Sponge Bob, and Frosty.
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 590 Silver River Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
- Cost: Free for the community
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes families back for another enchanting year of Winter Wonderland presented ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: World Equestrian Center: 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
- Cost: $5-$12 per person (Children 4 and under are always free)
- Website: fun4ocalakids.com
- Category: Holiday Events
Home Alone at Ocala's Marion theatre
Eight-year-old Kevin McAllister is accidentally left behind in suburban Chicago while his family travels on vacation to France during the ...
- 5:30 pm
- Location: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
- Cost: $5 Tickets
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Sweet Tunes and Treasures to Gift: Community Sing-Along and Artisan Market
Celebrate the season with Community Stages and Chelsea Art Center! Enjoy a joyful community sing-along hosted by Heartstrings & Harmonies ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Chelsea Art Center: 3305 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: Reservations Requested-Donations Accepted
- Website: www.zeffy.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Cookies with Santa at Wildwood Community Center
Get ready for one of the City of Wildwood's sweetest traditions of the year. Cookies with Santa is coming soon, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Wildwood Community Center: 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Family Paint Night Christmas Edition at Picasso's Palette
Join us for a whoville-worthy night of family fun! In this special Family Paint Night, we’ll be creating a Grinch-themed ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 106 SW 17th Street, Ocala, Fl 34471
- Cost: See description for cost
- Website: app.getoccasion.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
Movie Night at The Garden Worship Center
"Heaven Scent” Movie Night @ The Garden Worship Center Friday Dec 19 6:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 12740 SE County Highway 484, Belleview, FL 34420
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts, Free
Nights of Lights
Nights of Lights will be bigger, brighter, and better! • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands of lights & displays • ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: St. John Lutheran Church: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
- Cost: Free (donations welcome)
- Website: fun4ocalakids.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
St. Matthews Live Nativity
Experience a live adventurous walkthrough Bethlehem in search of a rumored savior-baby to be born tonight. Fun activities and snacks ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: St. Mathews Lutheran Church, 3453 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
- Cost: Free
- Website: stmattocalafl.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Now Church Worship Jesus Presentation
Join us for "Worship JESUS", a powerful Christmas presentation dedicated to lifting up the name of Jesus through music and ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6405 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Two Tails Ranch: 18655 NE 81 St., Williston, FL 32696
- Cost: Adult (13+): $28 Includes Free Admission for up to 2 Kids ages 2-12 | Ages 2 and Under: Free
- Website: www.loomiscircus.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Elf at Ocala's Marion Theatre
One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf, Buddy ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
- Cost: Tickets $5
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
