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License-free Freshwater Fish Days

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Best places to fish are Rodman Reservoir, Orange Lake, Doe Lake, Ocklawaha River and Lake Kerr
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: myfwc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Junk In The Trunk

Runs every first Saturday of every month - perfect for people who love YARD SALES and FLEA MARKETS. There will ...

  • 7:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Brown and Brown Farms: 13940 US Hwy 301, Oxford, FL 34484
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Belleview Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lake Lillian

Fishing is Fun, and whether your kids are beginners or pros, they will have a great time at our annual ...

Friendship Festival at Friendship Baptist Church

Come and enjoy the great tastes of BBQ (and more!) You don't want to miss all the good fixins'! Come ...

Marion Oaks EGGtraordinary Spring Celebration

It's our Annual EGGtraordinary Spring Celebration taking place on the grounds of the Marion Oaks Community Center. Enjoy live entertainment, ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL, 34473
  • Cost: See description
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Appleton Museum Free First Saturday

Enjoy free admission all day to see the permanent collection and special exhibitions, and to make art in the Artspace!

Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts

Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts ...

Easter Egg Hunt at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Join us for Our Redeemer Lutheran Church’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled morning of ...

Family Fun Health Fair

Bring the whole family as the Florida Department of Health in Marion County hosts this free event to promote health ...

Heart of Florida BBQ Competition

Join us for the Inaugural Heart of Florida BBQ Competition on April 5th at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion! This Florida ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Adults - $5 Children and Seniors - $3
  • Website: selp.marionfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Marion County Children's Business Fair

Our Hearts Align and Grateful Hearts Educational Resource Center are excited to announce that we are hosting the 4th Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $35 Registration for 1 Business Space| $60 for Family/Group Space
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Truck Yeah! By 102.3 FM

It’s a Free Truck and Jeep Show for the whole family with music, cool prizes, and fun!

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Mojo Grill, 4620 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

UF VetMed Open House

Join us on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our annual Open House, a free event ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: UF College of Veterinary Medicine: 2015 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.vetmed.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Art Club at Forest Community Center

This free program is open to all artists! Bring your tools and join a group of individuals with a passion ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center, 777 S Hwy 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 add-on to admission
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Makin' Bacon Festival

Calling all bacon lovers! Don’t miss the 5th Annual Makin' Bacon Fest – a FREE, sizzling celebration of all thing's ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park: 803 SW 19th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moonstone Play/Learn to Play Day at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Moonstone is a fantasy skirmish game for 2-4 players, which sees you leading fairytale inspired characters in search of precious ...

Ocala Oyster Festival

Get ready for a shuckin’ good time with live music and tasty bites from our food hall restaurants all day ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Midtown Station Ocala, 235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Tie Dye Workshop with Artify

Join Artify Ocala for a Fun and Free workshop where you will learn to create your own Stunning Designs on ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Cultural Alliance: 23 SW Broadway St Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free Admission ($5-$10 Suggested Donation)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storywalk at Scott Springs Park

Step into a world of imagination, culture, and adventure with Elements at Play, an interactive theatre experience designed for audiences ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Scott Springs Park | 2825 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 344741
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

College of Central Florida vs. Hillsborough Community College Baseball Game

Come cheer on the Patriots at their home baseball game.

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: College of Central Florida, Goodlett Field, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.cfpatriots.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Pony Rides at D and D Ranch

D & D Ranch is thrilled to announce that pony rides will now be available 3 days a week! Friday-Sunday from ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6 Hialeah Dr., Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $20 per ride or $30 for 2 rides.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Viva Europe

Step into a world of color, culture, and creativity at Viva Europe! This lively celebration brings the rich traditions of ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza: 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ces.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Storywalk at Scott Springs Park

Step into a world of imagination, culture, and adventure with Elements at Play, an interactive theatre experience designed for audiences ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Scott Springs Park | 2825 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 344741
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Lorcana Weekly Play at Goblin King Games

Beginning with Archazia's Island, we will be hosting weekly tournaments with prizing! Format - Core Constructed Max 3 Rounds of Swiss Pairings Top ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2750 E. Silver Springs Blvd. #201-202 , Ocala
  • Cost: $5 entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Furr-Ends with Humane Society of Marion County

Want a 4-legged friend by your side? Come join us at our New Cat Event for Children in 4th to ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Humane Society of Marion County, 701 NW 14th Road, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free-Registration is Required
  • Website: www.giveffect.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bolt Action Play/Learn to Play Day at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

We are hosting a play/learn to play day for Bolt Action. Bolt Action is the ultimate World War II tabletop ...

Saturday Night Pokémon Trade and Game Night at Grand Slam Collectibles

We’ve had a great response to the community on our Pokémon and other TCG products, so on Saturday April 5th ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1749 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Union Arena Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

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

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 500 SW 10th St #200, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $5 entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park

Join us for magical nights where the trees along the boardwalk come alive with thousands of twinkling fireflies. Please Arrive ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
  • Cost: $14 After Hours Pass Per Vehicle (does not include park admission)
  • 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: $29.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.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 - ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2750 E. Silver Springs Blvd. #201-202 , Ocala
  • Cost: $10 entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Willy Wonka Performance at CF Theatre

Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Dassance Fine Arts Auditorium: 3001 SW College Road Dassance Fine Arts Center Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Tickets: $12 adult, $6 non-CF student, free for CF student, faculty and staff.
  • Website: cf.universitytickets.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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