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PacWest Barrel Race

Barrel racing is a rodeo event that is known for quick turns, high speeds, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. Like other timed ...

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 ...

International Coastal Cleanup® at Tuscawilla Park

In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Tuscawilla and Art Park | 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, Fl
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Other, 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 ...

Villages Model Train Club Show

The Villages Model Train Club will host a large model train show and sale at the Savannah Regional Recreation Center. ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Savannah Recreation Center, 1545 N. Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, Fl.
  • Cost: $8 (12 and under Free)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Park Clean-Up

Join our friends at the Tobacco Free Partnership of Marion County and Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) for a Community ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Carney Island Park – Little Lake Weir Side, 13275 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival

Join us on weekends from September 20th–November 9th for the ultimate celebration of fall at Amber Brooke Farms! Explore our ...

Girls in Aviation Day hosted by Women in Aviation International Ocala

We’re honored to present our 3rd Annual Girls in Aviation Day — a FREE, family-friendly event designed to inspire the ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Airport: 1770 SW 60th Ave, Main Terminal, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Just Between Friends Fall Sale

Shop Just Between Friends pop-up sales to save hundreds of dollars on new and gently-used clothes, toys, shoes, books, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: ​Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: ​2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala
  • Cost: $2 entry fee or FREE with ticket!
  • Website: jbfocala.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Lowes Kids' Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer. Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops. - Complete 6 workshops and become a ...

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

Move Together: Dance for All Ages

Arts in Health Ocala Metro in collaboration with Heart of the Park, invite you to join us for a free ...

Ocala Comic Con at World Equestrian Center

Ocala Florida's LARGEST convention returns on September 20th-21st, 2025 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL! Kids 10 and ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center: 2732 NW 30th Ter, Ocala FL 34482
  • Cost: Kids 10 and Under are Free
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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 ...

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 ...

Dinosaur Discovery at Dunnellon Public Library

Calling all paleontologists. Stomp, roar and explore in a ‘dino-mite’ adventure packed with prehistoric fun!

Enchanted Fairy Festival and Craft Fair at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

Face painting, Balloon art, Storytelling fairy, Mermaids, and food trucks.

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center, 590 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Enjoy a family event with free parking, kid-friendly art activities, information booths by Hispanic-owned businesses, food trucks, live music and ...

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, ...

Williston Fiesta

The 4th Annual Williston Fiesta is a vibrant and lively celebration of Latin culture, cuisine, and community. Attendees will be ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston, 606 NE 2nd St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

Family Day at Painting with a Twist

All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work by themselves. There ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Classes

Live On Stage: Into The Woods at Ocala Civic Theater

Fairytales tell the truth: Everyone is wishing for something. Curses can last for generations. No one is alone. And children ...

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

Sprint Car Racing at Marion County Speedway

Where friends and families go to race! Gates Open 2pm Practice 6pm Race Starts 7pm

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion County Speedway: 7197 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Adults: $20 |Kids 6-9: $10 |Kids 5 and under: Free
  • Website: marioncountyspeedway.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Fall Sunset Polo with Ocala Polo Club

Fall will be here before we know it and we can't wait for more Sunset Polo fun! Gates open at ...

Just Between Friends: HALF PRICE DAY PRESALE

Did someone say HALF PRICE? Get a jump start on the half price sale. Many items will be an additional ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala
  • Cost: $10 per family (Tickets Required)
  • Website: jbfocala.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Other

Orange Blossom Ramblers at Forest Community Center

Join us for a free bluegrass concert every third Saturday of the month!

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock! Live Music Venue in a relaxed Outdoor Dog/Kid ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $5.00 cover charge - Kids and Dogs free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Union Arena Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

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

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

Live On Stage: Into The Woods at Ocala Civic Theater

Fairytales tell the truth: Everyone is wishing for something. Curses can last for generations. No one is alone. And children ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34470
  • Cost: $35-$40 for adults and $17-$20 for ages 18 and younger
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
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