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Kimberly's Center 5K Run/Walk

Kimberly’s Center's 5K Race/Walk Against Child Abuse is an annual fundraiser that takes place in the beautiful master-planned community of ...

Fishing for Autism by UF Fishing for Success

UF Fishing for Success Presents: Fishing for Autism Fishing, Activities, Games, Food, Prizes, and More! Gainesville. ***PLEASE NOTE*** This event is not ...

Mayor's Spring Clean Up Day

Gather your family and friends and join us in keeping Ocala clean and green in honor of Earth Day! Volunteers ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tuscawilla Park: 829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free- Registration Recommended
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Ocala Soap Box Derby Rally Race

Racing starts at 8am and is free to spectators. The Local Race Program is a race held annually by this ...

Teen Driver Challenge with MCSO

In partnership with the Florida Sheriff’s Association, the Marion County Sheriff’s office proudly offers our young drivers the Teen Drivers ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3001 SW 67th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474. Ocala, FL. 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.marionso.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

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 ...

Community Cleanup Day with City of Belleview

Join City staff as we come together to clean up the vacant lot at 10133 S US HWY 441 on ...

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 ...

2026 Warmachine Slow Grow League at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

We have a couple tournaments scheduled in Jan/Feb already, but starting in March we are doing a slow grow league ...

Marion Maker Fest

Join us at the Marion Maker FEST at Midtown, where creativity comes alive through the talents of Ocala's Maker Community. ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Midtown Station: 235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $15 | Kids (5-18): $5 | Kids under 5 FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Petting Zoo Ocala Tours

Explore Petting Zoo Ocala today! Tickets are available for purchase at the main gate. You and your family members will ...

Pioneer Village Tour at Silver River Museum

Public tours of the pioneer “cracker” village are offered October through April, on the second and fourth Saturday mornings. Tours ...

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 ...

The Reading Derby: Ready, Set, Library!

And we’re off… for some reading fun! Celebrate National Library Week all month long with our latest reading adventure. It’s ...

Town of McIntosh Arbor Day Celebration

Come out and celebrate Arbor Day with your neighbors.

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Van Ness Park, 20400 10th Street, McIntosh, FL 32664
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Clay Fairy Door (Adult and Child Workshop) at Appleton Museum

This workshop is designed for children and their accompanying adult to make art together! In many Celtic and Irish folktales, ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Appleton Museum: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $55 for Appleton members | $80 for nonmembers
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Classes

Aquability Water Safety Workshop

Drowning is the leading cause of death for those with autism. Our certified instructors will lead a fun, therapeutic swim ...

Great Scott Farm Florida Flower Fest

Make a day of it with live music, farm tours, games, a kid zone, local vendors, delicious food, beer, wine, ...

Greek Festival at St Mark Greek Orthodox Church

St Mark Greek Orthodox Church is having their Annual Greek Festival! Authentic Greek food and pastries, Live Band, Folk Dancers, ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: St Mark Greek Orthodox Church: 9926 SE 36th Avenue, Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: $3 Donation | Children under 12: Free
  • Website: www.stmarkgreekfestival.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mayhem Ranch Sunflower Picking Opening Weekend

The fields will be open for picking sunflowers.

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mayhem Ranch, 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: Admission: $5 per person /65+ are FREE /Ages 2 & under are FREE
  • 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

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, ...

Turning Red at Ocala's Marion Theatre

A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And ...

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

Saturday Afternoon Skate Session at Skate Mania for Kids

Saturday afternoon is kids and family skate session! Bring the whole family for some great exercise and fun!

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $10 per person (includes roller skates)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Daytime Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Afternoon open skate for all ages.

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $10 includes skates ($8 with your skates)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Family Fun Classes at Painting with a Twist - Hanging Around

Family fun class! All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work ...

Mad Hatter’s Masquerade at Marion Oaks Public Library

Mad Hatter’s Masquerade Saturday, April 25, 1 p.m. Tumble down the rabbit hole for a tea-rrific party inspired by the whimsical world ...

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: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

The Lightning Thief Musical by West Port High School

West Port High School Thespians present The Lightning Thief-The Percy Jackson Musical. Live on-stage April 23-24 at 7:00pm and April ...

Wizard of Oz at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical ...

Magical Kitties Role-Playing Game for Kids at Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe

Join us for Magical Kitties, in the Case of the Stolen Meowsterpiece - a Role Playing Game for kids (and ...

Song Farmers at Dunnellon Public Library

Share a love of music with other hometown musicians. Player and listeners of all ages welcome!

Spring Sunset 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 ...

  • 5:00 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

International Jazz Art and Poetry Festival at Appleton Museum

Welcome to the International Jazz, Art & Poetry Festival Ocala – Tribute to Roy Haynes! The third installment of OSO’s ...

Family Night at Skate Mania

Saturday night is Family Night! Bring the whole family for some great exercise and fun!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $12 per person (includes roller skates)
  • 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 ...

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 ...

The 25th Annyal Putnam County Spelling Bee by Vanguard High School

The show serves as a poignant, funny look at the complexities of being a teenager, culminating in the crowning of ...

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