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Bring the Harvest Home

Marion County is excited to launch the annual Bring the Harvest Home food drive, supporting local food pantries including Brother’s ...

Spring Hoppers (Ages 13+)

Join us for a visit to a beautiful Florida spring! This guided interpretive tour will take guests on a trip ...

Mom Support Group at Loving Arms Birth and Wellness Center

Support group for moms of young children. Get together each week with other moms to have some adult time and ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

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

Student Day at Fort King Historic Landmark

Calling all public, private, and homeschool students—and families from neighboring counties! Join us for an unforgettable journey into the cultural and ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark I 3925 E. Fort King St. Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 per Student- Registration Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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 ...

Tyke Time (Ages 4 and Under) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Young children will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports and games that are suited for their ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Free

Homeschool Hop at Sky Zone Ocala

Home School Hop- FIRST FRIDAY of each month (1-4pm) This is a great way to meet your child’s physical fitness ...

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 ...

Christmas at Amber Brooke Farms (Eustis)

We’re already getting ready to deck the halls and bring the magic of the holidays to the farm! Get ready for ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms Eustis, 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis, FL
  • Cost: Fridays: $15.95 online | $17.95 at the gate Saturdays & Sundays: $17.95 online | $19.95 at the gate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Christmas Tree Lighting Festival of Crystal River

This is one of the City's most highly anticipated events of the year! Join us in the town square to ...

Kids Night Out (Ages 10-14) at Forest Community Center

Kids Night Out is a monthly opportunity for kids to visit awesome places with their peers and learn social and ...

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: worldequestriancenter.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Winterfest and Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade

Winterfest & Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade Join us for a magical evening of holiday fun! We’re lighting up the season ...

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 ...

Table Tennis Nights (Teens 13 and up) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join us and the Ocala Table Tennis Club for a night of learning and playing high-quality table tennis. Whether you're ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free Program
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Festival of Trees at Cottom Farm's Christmas Village

Join us for our 2nd Annual Festival of Trees! This year the proceeds will benefit The Dandelion Project, a non-profit ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cottom's Farm, 4650 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: See Website for General Admission Tickets
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Ocala

First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, Sept. through May. Join us for the following: • ...

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

St. John's Nights of Lights

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

Digimon Trading Card Game at Vibranium Comics

Come out and play the Digimon tcg!

Family Night at Skate Mania

Friday night is Family Night! Bring the whole family for some great exercise and fun!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • 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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Sky Zone: 2400 SW College Rd, Ocala, Florida 34471
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

FNM Commander at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

We host a $3 FNM its 1v1 Commander using the official WotC ban list. We hope to see you there!!!

Sunset Songs Series Downtown Square

Sunset Songs Series – Now on Friday Nights at Citizens’ Circle! Music lovers, rejoice! The Sunset Songs Series is back ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Citizen's Circle: 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Symphony Under the Lights at Tuscawilla Park

Free outdoor community concert presented by Jenkins Auto Group. Family, friends, and festive music! What more could one ask for? The ...

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 ...

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