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McIntosh 1890's Festival

Annual arts, crafts and antiques festival. Over 280 vendors, and all day free entertainment in Victorian town of McIntosh. Admission ...

Garden Replant Day at Community Garden

Join our garden community to replant your garden with seasonal veggies and help tidy up the garden area.

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: West Ocala Wellness Community Garden | 2233 W Silver Springs Blvd
  • Cost: $10 Annual Fee
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Fishing with the Stars at Lake Lillian

Fishing, friendship, and fun for everyone,

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Lake Lillian: SE Robinson Rd, Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: FREE for individuals with special needs! (Registration Requested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs, 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 ...

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 ...

Brown's Adventure Farm Weekends of Fall

We’re getting ready for our biggest fall season yet, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the farm.This ...

Great Scott Farm Fall Festival

Get lost in our Corn Maze, challenge gravity on the Jumping Pillow (socks required), and feel the rush on our ...

Happy Birthday, Mr. Appleton at The Appleton Museum

Admission to the museum is free October 13–18, 2026, in honor of the birth date of museum founder Arthur I. ...

Lowes Kids' Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer (while supplies last). Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops (registration required). Each workshop ...

Michaels Kids Club: Lil' Witching Hours

Join us in-store for kids (4 and older) fall and Halloween crafts. Sep 26 at 10am Fabric Ghosts Oct 10 at 10am ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Gaitway Plaza: 2701 SW College Rd #700, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Ocala Pet Palooza

Get ready for the ultimate weekend of PLAY. SHOP. LEARN. ADOPT. at the 4th Annual Ocala Pet Palooza on October ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center: 1598 NW 87th Ct Rd Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: Adults: $10 | Kids 12 & Under are FREE
  • Website: www.bmgevents.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pet Festival at Advent Episcopal Church

A FREE family event. Bring your leashed pet to receive a special blessing, plus GAMES for all ages! - Animal Organizations - ...

Red House Ranch Fall Festival

Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Here’s just a taste of what’ll get your spurs jinglin’: - Get ...

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 ...

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd as it suits your fancy! Bring in ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $12 per person (includes entry to 12-3 session)l)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Lost Souls River Tour at Silver Springs State Park

The Lost Souls River Tour returns to Silver Springs starting October 16th! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the rest of ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:15 pm 
  • Location: 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, FL,
  • Cost: $20 Adults/ $19 for Kids
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our biggest festival of the year! From our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch to meeting animals from all ...

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, ...

Construction Zone at Fort McCoy Public Library

Imagine what you can build!

Family Skate at Skate Mania

Bring the kids and the whole family out for a fun, high-energy skate session designed for all ages. From beginners ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $10 per person (includes skate rental)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Rainbow Lakes Estates Youth Center Super Saturdays

Join us at the Rainbow Lakes Estates Youth Center for Super Saturdays! We’re open every third Saturday from 12:00 PM ...

Calesa Township Fall Block Party

Free & Open To The Public! (Weather Permitting). Join Calesa Township for a fun afternoon featuring activities for the whole ...

Cypress Valley Farm Autumn Harvest Community Night

A fall evening at the farm for the whole family. Everything is donation-based - give what you can, when you can. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Cypress Valley Farm Inc 501c3, 4981 NW 177th Place, Citra, FL 32113
  • Cost: Free Admission- Donations Accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin to Talk About at Forest Public Library

Trick or treat! Family fun, no-carve pumpkin decorating event.

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

Corn Hole at Forest Community Center

Join us at the Forest Community Center for cornhole, open to all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re brand new ...

Epic Theater Studio Ghibli Fest

We're bringing 7 beloved masterpieces back to the big screen from June to October. October 17-21: Spirited Away (PG)

Fall Sunset Polo with Ocala Polo Club

Catch the action at the Florida Horse Park!! Fall Sunset Matches - September gates open at 5pm and matches start at ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Tickets are $5 online and $10 at the gate on Gameday
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Family Fun at the Fort

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 with Family Fun in the Fort, featuring food trucks, field games, photo ...

Orange Blossom Ramblers at Forest Community Center

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

Phantoms in the Fort and Fort King Haunted Trail

Families can enjoy free kid‑friendly activities inside the fort from 5-7 PM. Family-friendly costumes are welcome and candy is provided ...

Mocha's Silversprings Line Dancing

Grab some dinner and get your boots on the floor because Saturday nights at Mocha’s are NOT for sitting at ...

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 ...

Iberian Horse Spectacular at World Equestrian Center

One of the highlights of IBERICON 2026 is back! Experience an unforgettable night of Iberian horses, breathtaking horsemanship, Wild West action, ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center Arena 5: 1750 NW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Parents Night Out at Sky Zone Ocala

New weekend program at Sky Zone Ocala. Parents can drop off the kids and enjoy a worry-free evening while they ...

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