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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: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Berry Farms LLC, 4851 NE 190th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1389 S US HWY 301, Sumterville, FL 33585
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center: 777 S Hwy 314 A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Barnes and Noble Ocala: 4414 SW College Road Ste 500 Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick, Florida 32686
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

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.

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Public Library: 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474
  • Cost: Free admission - No tickets required; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Website: www.dancedivineocala.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Lillian Park, Belleview, Florida 34420
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free Admission- Activities may have a fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 110 Southeast Watula Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free for spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Town Square, 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park:777 S County Road 314A Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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, ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15790 SE 134 Ave, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Free for Spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Dunnellon Christmas Parade

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

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Dunnellon Middle School, 21005 Chestnut St, Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 • ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. John Lutheran Church: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Williston Winter Wonderland

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

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 116 N Main St,, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474
  • Cost: Free Admission - No tickets required; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Website: www.dancedivineocala.com
  • Category: Free
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