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01December

Brown's and Brown's Holly Day Out

This family friendly event will kick off the holiday season and will feature shopping from over 200+ vendors, 25+ farm ...

Family Brunch at Bank Street

Looking for something to do with the family on a Sunday morning… come join us for our brunch that starts ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 E Fort King Street Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: No entry fee, menu prices, see website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonderland Kids Fun Fest

Come out and Join us for another amazing Kids Fun Fest at the Ocala Downtown Market! This is a Winter ...

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Elf at Ocala's Marion Theatre

One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf, Buddy ...

Light Up Marion Oaks

This fun with something always unexpected is a blast for all ages. Music, food trucks, Santa with his friends, games ...

Revo Church Christmas Tree Lighting

Come join us for the First-Annual Revo Christmas Tree Lighting!

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Revo Church, 3140 SW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
02December

Monday Night Sports at Brick City Adventure Park

Come join the Marion County Recreation Staff at Brick City Adventure Park for some fun with "unorganized sports" under the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1121 SE 22nd Road Ocala, Florida 34471
  • Cost: Free family fun!
  • Website: www.marionfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun
03December

Spanish Springs Market Night

Market Night is a popular enhancement to the Nightly Entertainment at all three of our town squares. With a wide ...

Storytime with The Mayor

Our Mayor will read a book to the kids while they enjoy snacks, activities, and the excitement of getting a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Belleview Community Center: 5615 SE 110th Pl, Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Play DJ Bingo/Trivia on Tuesdays (multiple locations)

Our Games are always free to play!! Open to the public, and family-friendly. Winners win prizes! Tuesdays - * Charlie Horse ...

04December

Tree Lighting Festival at Brownwood Paddock Square

Join us as we usher in the holiday season at our annual Tree Lighting Festival, with festive lights, music, it's ...

Lake Sumter Landing Market Night

Market Night is a popular enhancement to the Nightly Entertainment at all three of our town squares. With a wide ...

Play DJ Bingo/Trivia on Wednesdays (multiple locations)

Our Games are always free to play!! Open to the public, and family-friendly. Winners win prizes! Wednesdays - * Charlie Horse ...

Rocket Entertainment Family Trivia Night

Welcome to Rocket Knowledge Trivia. A weekly trivia game show for the whole family to enjoy while visiting some of ...

05December

Four Square Club at Brick City Adventure (Ages 5 and up)

Get ready to bounce into action with our 4-Square Club! This classic playground game is back and better than ever. ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Brick City Adventure Park: 1211 SE 22nd Road Ocala, Florida 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brownwood Paddock Square Market Night

Market Night is a popular enhancement to the Nightly Entertainment at all three of our town squares. With a wide ...

Rocket Entertainment Family Trivia Night

Welcome to Rocket Knowledge Trivia. A weekly trivia game show for the whole family to enjoy while visiting some of ...

Forest Jam at Forest Community Center

All ages. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join in for an evening of music. Bring your instrument or ...

Indoor R/C Car Racing at Newred Hobbies

Indoor R/C car racing!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 609 NW 4th Ave, Unit C, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Play DJ Bingo/Trivia on Thursdays (multiple locations)

Our Games are always free to play!! Open to the public, and family-friendly. Winners win prizes! Thursdays - * The Anchor ...

06December

Homes School Hop at Sky Zone Ocala

Home School Hop- FIRST FRIDAY of each month (1-4pm) This is a great way to meet your child’s physical fitness ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 SW College Rd Ocala, Florida 34471
  • Cost: $24.99 for 90mins
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tree Lighting Festival at Spanish Springs

Join us as we usher in the holiday season at our annual Tree Lighting Festival, with festive lights, music, it's ...

Winter Fest at Amber Brooke Farms

Our Winter Fest is back, and we’re excited to announce our December dates! Mark your calendars for a month filled ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See website for ticket prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Tree Lighting Festival of Crystal River

Join us in town square to light our beautiful tree. There will be live entertainment, holiday shopping vendors, children's activities, ...

Festival of Trees at Cottom Farm's Christmas Village

Join us for our 1st Annual Festival of Trees!! This exciting event will feature beautifully decorated trees by local businesses, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cottom's Farm, 4650 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Ocala

First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, Sept. through May. Join us for the following: • ...

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

Experience the Florida's Christmas Train! You’ll get to see Christmas lights like you’ve never seen before as you take the ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $19.99 | Children 3-9: $12.99 | Children 2 and under: Free
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winterfest and Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade

Two events in one: Winterfest and Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade! The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. from City Hall and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 100 N Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785
  • Cost: Free 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: See website for costs
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $11 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Symphony Under the Lights at Tuscawilla Park

Free outdoor community concert presented by Jenkins Auto Group with support from the City of Ocala. Family, friends, and festive ...

07December

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
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Craft Bazaar at Forest United Methodist Church

Christmas Craft Bazaar at the Forest United Methodist Church. From 9AM to 2PM. Vendors will be inside and outside.

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest United Methodist Church, 17635 E Hwy 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Extravaganza at Marion Oaks Community Center

Our Annual Holiday Extravaganza has something for everyone! Arts & Craft Vendors, Business Vendors, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment! Plus ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free Admission- Activities may have a fee
  • 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 ...

Spanish Springs Mercado: Outdoor Market and Music

Our newest edition to the Villages Markets, The Mercado at Spanish Springs features Handmade Crafts, Art and Locally Grown Produce. ...

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!

Appleton Museum Holiday Community Day

Visit on the December 7 Free First Saturday for the annual Holiday Community Day. Enjoy free admission all day to ...

Cookies with Santa at Gathering Cafe

Get ready for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer! Florida Advantage Realty Group invites you to our 2nd Annual ...

Festival at Fort King

Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two-day event will feature historic-themed crafts, games, workshops, activities, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King: 3925 E. Fort King St. Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Visit at Hammer and Stain

Join us to make and take a photo with Jolly Old St. Nick and Mrs. Clause and create a special ...

Santa's Workshop at Forest Community Center

Mark your calendars for this year's Santa's Workshop at Forest Community Center! This free annual event will be full of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park:777 S County Road 314A Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Party For Kids with Langley Health

Free Christmas party for kids!

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

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
  • Website: thehsmc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Kut Different Annual Community Fun Day

There will be our main event Kickball, bounce houses, face painting, games, free food & more. There will be both ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Central Christian Church: 3010 N 14th Street, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: 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, ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $8 |Child (3-17): $8 |Family of 4 day pass: $28 |Members: Free |2 and under: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Fest at Amber Brooke Farms

Our Winter Fest is back, and we’re excited to announce our December dates! Mark your calendars for a month filled ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: See website for ticket prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Santa Clause at Ocala's Marion Theatre

When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take ...

Holiday Crafting Pop-Up at Arts in Health

Holiday Crafting Pop-Up at Arts in Health Ocala Metro! Bring the whole family for a cozy, creative afternoon at Arts ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Arts in Health Ocala Metro, 507 NE 8th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $5 per person, or $10 for a family *up to 3 children included
  • Website: aihocala.networkforgood.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Indoor R/C Car Racing at Newred Hobbies

Indoor R/C car racing!

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 609 NW 4th Ave, Unit C, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates
  • 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 ages 10-15! Ages ...

Holiday Celebration at The Town Square at Circle Square Commons

Holiday Celebration - Jingle All the Way! Dancing and live entertainment by ICON and SmileTime 360 DJ. Photo ops with ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Town Square, 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Board Game Night at Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe

Open Board Game Nights are the Best at Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe! We have shelves full of games ready ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe, 3101 SW 34th Ave #803, Ocala FL 34474
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: meeplemovers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas in the Quarry at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Celebrate the Magic of the Season Join us for Christmas in the Quarry, where the gardens transform into a dazzling winter ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens: 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $10 | Children 6-13: $5 |Free Children 5 and under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lake Weir’s Annual Christmas Boat Parade

ALL are invited! Whether a participant of or spectator, enjoy the festivities and have fun!

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Carney Island Boat Marina, 13275 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free for Spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dunnellon Small Town Christmas Parade

Join us for the Dunnellon Christmas Parade!

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Starts at Dunnellon Middle School-21005 Chestnut St, Dunnellon, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Festival of Trees at Cottom Farm's Christmas Village

Join us for our 1st Annual Festival of Trees!! This exciting event will feature beautifully decorated trees by local businesses, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cottom's Farm, 4650 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Light Up Williston and Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade

A celebration of the season where the only money you'll need is if you buy food from a food truck. ...

Family Night/Open Skate at Skate Mania

Fun for the whole family, every Saturday night.

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL, United States
  • Cost: $10 admission | $45 for family of 5
  • 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: See website for costs
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $11 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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