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Teen Driver Challenge with MCSO

The Teen Driver’s Challenge is a free driver safety course that is offered by The Marion County Sheriff’s Office to ...

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 ...

Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival

Festival hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Marion County featuring live music, entertainment, vendors, food, & STRAWBERRIES. All proceeds go ...

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9am – 12pm for free in-person Kids Workshops (while supplies last). ...

  • 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

Reel Fun Fishing with Ocala Recreation and Parks

Enjoy a fun-filled day by the water and learn how to fish. We’ll teach you how to bait a hook, ...

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 ...

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 tickets required!
  • Website: www.ihmc.us
  • Category: Classes, Free

UF IFAS Family Day at the Dairy Farm

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house for the general public and is organized by faculty and ...

Youth Pickleball Lessons at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

These fun and engaging sessions will teach kids the fundamentals of pickleball through drills, games and match play. March 7 - April ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: $20 Per Person
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

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: Adult (13+): $20 | Child (3-12 years): $12 | Kids under 2: FREE
  • Website: earsinc.net
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Engineering Day at Discovery Science Center

In partnership with the North Florida Engineering Society, Discovery Center presents this fun free family event. Children ages 5-15 will ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Science Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free- Registration is Required by March 5th
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Competitions & Games, 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 ...

Appleton Museum Free First Saturday

Enjoy free admission all day to see the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly art making activities in the ...

Connected In Motion Therapeutic Program

Celebrate self-expression and fun through gentle, playful movement! Use scarves, streamers and balloons to explore movement in a welcoming space ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala
  • Cost: $25 per person
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Special Needs

Fat Tire Festival at Santos Trailhead

10:00am Kids Epic Ride with Grom Squad MTB. We will have 2 groups, one mini EPIC for the the littles ...

Florida Springs Fest

Join us Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8yh from 10 am until 4 pm at Silver Springs State Park ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida, 34472
  • Cost: Park Admission: $2
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ready, Set, Kindergarten at Library Headquarters-Ocala

Before your preschooler takes off on a new adventure, prepare! Help your child make sense of the big, big world ...

Spring Book Sale at Friends of the Ocala Public Library

The booksale is coming! You may have notced we skipped our December sale so this will be much bigger than ...

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

Construction Zone at Fort McCoy Public Library

Imagine what you can build! Saturdays, 11 a.m. March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18

Doggone Good Reading with Humane Society of Marion County

All children grades 1st-5th are invited to read to a Humane Society of Marion County dog on select Saturday mornings ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Humane Society of Marion County Florida, 701 NW 14th Rd. Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free-Registration is Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Festival Latino Downtown Ocala

The beloved multicultural event will highlight different Latin American countries with music, food and handicrafts. All members of the community ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Citizens' Circle, SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Saturday Block Out at Marion Oaks

We enjoy bringing the community together, in a unique and family-friendly way! - Games - Food Vendors - Live Music & More

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, ...

Annual BBQ Bash for The Villages Charter School

The BBQ Bash is an annual fundraising event benefiting The Villages Charter School (TVCS) and hosted by the Buffalo HERD, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Middleton, 2219 Dr. Randy McDaniel Way, Middleton, FL
  • Cost: $10 Wristbands for BBQ Samples
  • Website: www.tvcs.org
  • Category: Competitions & Games

Crotchet with Margo at Chelsea Art Center

Crochet has an incredibly long history, dating back to early Egyptians. Crochet is a calming, repetitive, creative art. Begin your ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: FREE for young people ages 7-12 accompanied by their registered adult! $15 per session
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Love of Life Music and Arts Festival

An annual music & arts festival providing a platform for artists and musicians to show off their talents, and skills, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Grand Oaks Resort: 3000 Marion County Rd, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Ticket costs: Pay what you wish! All ticket prices are set by YOU as your preferred donation amount. The fair market value of this event is around $25 per person.
  • Website: www.kltfoundation.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

One Piece Store Tournaments at Goblin King Games

Join us on Saturdays* for our weekly One Piece tournaments! 100% of the entry fees paid out to Top 3 ...

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 - ...

Stomp the Swamp for Autism

The 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL (Gate 7)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: card.ufl.edu
  • Category: Special Needs, Free

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 ...

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

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 ...

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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