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Holiday 5K

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the ...

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, ...

Breakfast with Santa at First Christian Church

Come one, Come all to Breakfast with Santa.

Breakfast with Santa at World Equestrian Center

November 29, December 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, WEC Exposition Center 1 Gather for a magical breakfast from 9am-11am including ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center Exposition Center 1 (indoors): 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Find Santa in Tuscawilla Park

He’s coming back THREE TIMES. The only question is...can you find him? Santa Pop-Up Visits: • Tue Dec 9 · 11–12 PM • Mon ...

Lil Ranchers Program and Pictures with Santa (Age 5 and under)

Bring your little ones, ages 5 and under, to enjoy a fun-filled morning on the farm! Siblings are welcome to ...

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 ...

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

Merry Morning Fest at Silver Springs Shores Recreation

Breakfast and pictures with Santa, while supplies last. All Ages Admitted. Come play dodgeball with the Grinch.

Next Level Gamers Holiday Tournament (ages 6-13) at Brick City Adventure Park

Join us for a one-day holiday Esports event where players compete in festive-themed gaming tournaments, enjoy holiday snacks, and celebrate ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Florida Safari Tram Tour at Silver Springs

This immersive tram ride takes you through the heart of the park’s unique sandhill ecosystems along scenic, unpaved trails. Enjoy ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Tram ride is free with valid $2 park admission.
  • Website: silversprings.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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

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 ...

Old Tyme Christmas Fest in McIntosh

Join us for unforgettable old Tyme Christmas Free admission.

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, ...

Dodgeball with the Grinch at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

Come play dodgeball with the Grinch at Merry Morning Fest.

The Polar Express at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards the mysterious train that waits for ...

Reindeer Romp at Reddick Public Library

Festive, frosty, in-person fun has begun! Join in all the reindeer games, romp to the music and take home amazing ...

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

Sensory Santa Meet & Greet (All Ages) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Sensory Santa provides a calm and welcoming space for kids and families with sensory or developmental needs to meet Santa ...

Skate with Santa at Skate A Way South

Join us for a festive holiday skate filled with: Christmas music Meet Santa Claus (yes… on roller skates!) Skate alongside Santa’s elves Christmas raffles Great ...

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 ...

Holiday Cupcake Decorating Class at Laguna Bakery

Family friendly Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class for ages 8+! Learn fun holiday designs with step-by-step guidance. All supplies included! Designed ...

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

The Nutcracker presented by Sheila Ruotola Dance Company

Sheila Ruotolo Dance Company brings back a beloved Christmas tradition to Ocala Civic Theatre this winter with Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. ...

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 ...

Scooter's Christmas Pajama Bash at Brownwood

‘Tis the season to rock your Christmas pajamas and join Scooter The DJ for a festive night of music, dancing, ...

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 ...

Orange Blossom Ramblers at Forest Community Center

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

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock! Live Music Venue in a relaxed Outdoor Dog/Kid ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $5.00 cover charge - Kids and Dogs free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Christmas in the Quarry

During select nights this December, wander through a glowing botanical wonderland during Christmas in the Quarry: Cedar Lakes Woods & ...

Good Shepherd Annual Living Nativity Pageant

FREE and Fun for the whole family - live animals, actors, large-as-life constructed scenes that tell the whole story of ...

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

Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights will be bigger, brighter, and better! • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands of lights & displays • ...

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 ...

Union Arena Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

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

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Bah! Humbug! This new adaptation of Dickens’ ever-popular classic fills the stage with first class professional actors, lush costumes, stunning ...

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

Movies at Ocala Drive In

Showing Dec. 19 through Dec. 23: Screen Two: The Spongebob Movie at 7:00 PM followed by to be determined.

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Drive-In, 4850 S Pine Ave Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Adults $6 |Children (6-12) $3 |Children 5 and under FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Parents Night Out at Sky Zone Ocala

New weekend program at Sky Zone Ocala. Parents can drop off the kids and enjoy a worry-free evening while they ...

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 ...

The Nutcracker presented by Sheila Ruotola Dance Company

Sheila Ruotolo Dance Company brings back a beloved Christmas tradition to Ocala Civic Theatre this winter with Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. ...

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