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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 ...

  • 12:00 am -  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

Santa's Circus at The Tracy Performing Arts Center

Step into a world of wonder and holiday magic with Santa’s Circus, a jovial and whimsical cirque showcase that brings ...

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Baseline Road Trailhead, 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Toys For Kids Cruise In

The Twilight Cruisers presents the Annual Toys for Kids Cruise-In. Special Vehicles on Display: Hot Wheels Corvette, Fire Truck and ...

  • 8:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Don Garlits Museum: 13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34473
  • Cost: Spectators bring a new toy for donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Holiday Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Join us for free in-person Kids Workshops for our Holiday December Workshop- Holiday Cocoa Mug. While supplies last. These workshops ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3300 SW 35th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free - Register Online to reserve your spot
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

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 ...

Science Saturdays with IHMC

Science Saturdays is a hands-on science program for kids in grades 3rd-7th. Events take place on Saturday morning, once each ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 15 Se Osceola Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free but tickets required!
  • Website: www.ihmc.us
  • Category: Classes, Free

Sweet Berry Farms Christmas Market

The Christmas Market at Sweet Berry Farms LLC is a shopping experience that provides a spectacular one stop shopping event ...

EARS Animal Tours

Animals to see: Lions, Liger, Tigers (Orange & White) Bears, Leopards, Bobcats, Cougar, Monkeys and more! Description: This is a slow ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 2615 E Highway 318 Citra, FL
  • Cost: 13 to adult is $20/person, 3 to 12 years is $12/person, Kids under 2 are FREE
  • Website: earsinc.net
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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 Community Day

Join us for the annual Holiday Community Day, held on Free First Saturday and generously sponsored by Dr. Paul and ...

Christmas Party For Kids with Langley Health

Join us for our Christmas Party for Kids on Saturday, December 6th from 10AM to 1PM in Sumterville! Enjoy music, ...

Festival at Fort King

Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two-day event will feature historic-themed crafts, games, workshops, activities, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King: 3925 E. Fort King St. Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Nerf Challenge at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join us for an action-packed Nerf Wars event designed exclusively for kids aged 5 to 12! Get ready for an ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave.
  • Cost: $5 per person- Registration Required
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Santa's Quiet Workshop

Join Forest Community Center for a winter wonderland of sensory-safe delights at Santa's Quiet Workshop. This event is for all of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Navidad Latin Fest

¡Feliz Navidad, Ocala! Navidad Latin Fest brings its inaugural event to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Come dressed in your favorite ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

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, ...

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 ...

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

Yalla Teen Club: ConFAB at Reddick Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Annual Whobilation Pageant

This is a ONE category pageant. Holiday wear is the only mandatory category. Formal wear is available as an optional ...

Arctic Blast at Forest Public Library

Have a cool day of stories, games and delicious arctic treats with book giveaways. Co-sponsored by Publix Supermarkets.

Emmanuel, God with Us Hosted by Dance Divine School of Ballet

Light of Joy Ballet Company presents the anniversary showing of Emmanuel, God with Us! a classical rendition of the Christmas ...

Light Up Lake Lillian Belleview

Join the City of Belleview for Light Up Lake Lillian. Meet Santa, enjoy FREE kids face painting, bounce houses, games, ...

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

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 Extravaganza and Light Up Marion Oaks Community Center

Something for everyone!!! All types of business & craft vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa and his friends, The Grinch, ...

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 ...

Downtown Ocala Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Join us at Ocala City Hall for a fun, festive, family friendly event. The parade will BEGIN and END at ...

Holiday Celebration at The Town Square at Circle Square Commons

Holiday Celebration - Lights, Bites & Beats! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, dancing, games, food trucks, and festive fun! The ...

Santa's Workshop and Jingle Bazaar at Forest Community Center

This festive holiday market is more than meets the eye. There will be local artisans with handcrafted goods, seasonal decor, ...

Tree Lighting Festival at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square

Celebrate the season at the Tree Lighting Festival at Lake Sumter Landing. Enjoy festive lights, holiday music, local vendors, and ...

Lake Weir Christmas Boat Parade at Gator Joe's

We will have Santa here to take pictures with the kids. We will also have a Christmas bounce house on ...

Light Up Lake Weir Annual Christmas Boat Parade

The Lake Weir Boat Parade has become a family tradition around beautiful Lake Weir. A Parade of Pontoon, Power Boats, ...

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

Dunnellon Christmas Parade

Dunnellon's 2025 Small Town Christmas Parade, A Florida Christmas, will take place on December 6, 2025.

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

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 • ...

Union Arena Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

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

Williston Winter Wonderland

Join the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and its supportive community partners as we kick off the Christmas season with ...

Emmanuel, God with Us Hosted by Dance Divine School of Ballet

Light of Joy Ballet Company presents the anniversary showing of Emmanuel, God with Us! a classical rendition of the Christmas ...

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

Pokemon League Challenge Events at Goblin King Games

Greetings, Pokémon Trainers!! Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our Pokémon League Challenge Event! Player Cap - ...

Santa's Circus at The Tracy Performing Arts Center

Step into a world of wonder and holiday magic with Santa’s Circus, a jovial and whimsical cirque showcase that brings ...

The Snowman and the Snowdog with Ocala Symphony Orchestra

Kickstart the holiday season with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra at the Reilly Arts Center! Experience the warmth of Christmas Canticles and ...

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 ...

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