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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 ...

Breakfast With Santa at Anthony Women's Club

Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa. Take your photos with Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Christmas crafts ...

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

Clan Kringle Scottish Highland Reindeer Games

Florida boasts one of the largest Scottish Highland Games communities in the United States! With an average of 8 games ...

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

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 ...

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 at Waldron Farms

This Saturday between 10:00am-1:00pm bring the children and meet Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause, and receive a complimentary photograph with ...

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 ...

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

My Way Matinee Sensory-Friendly Movies at Regal Cinemas

These showings will be the first show of the day on select Saturdays each month. Regal’s My Way Matinee gives ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

Winter Polo at Florida Horse Park

Matches are family friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash. Don't worry if you don't know anything about horses or ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Horse Park: 11008 S Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 34480
  • Cost: $5 when booked online $10 at the gate on gameday. General Admission for children under 12 is FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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, ...

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

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

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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