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December 21 - 27

Breakfast with Santa and his Reindeer at Mayhem Ranch

Experience the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa & his Reindeer! Join us for a cozy morning, ...

Santa vs. The Grinch at Wayne's World

Santa is tired of The Grinch ruining Christmas! He’s putting his foot down and taking on The Grinch on himself! Will ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Wayne's World of Paintball, 4841 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $15 or a new unwrapped toy donation for Toys for Tots
  • 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. ...

Breakfast with The Grinch at Beautiful Creatures Animal Ranch

He may STINK, STANK and STUNK but he will be visiting the animal ranch for two special events!! That’s right! ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 19410 SW 25th Pl, Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: fareharbor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Discovery Center Winter Wonder Week

Join us for Winter Wonder Week at Discovery Center! Enjoy fun activities to get you in the holiday spirit. Scavenger Hunt ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $8 per person | Free 2 and under
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Merry Morning Fest at Silver Springs Shores Recreation

Breakfast and pictures with Santa, while supplies last. All Ages Admitted. Come play dodgeball with the Grinch.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 590 Silver River Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free for the community
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonder Week Scavenger Hunt at Discovery Center

Answer all of the questions correctly and collect your prize.

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: Free with admission I Admission $8 for adults and children 3+
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Havensight Farm Holiday Escape Room

Join us for our first holiday escape room at Havensight Farm. Join one of our favorite ponies to find the Christmas ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 15550 SE 36th Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491
  • Cost: $35 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holi-DIY Ornaments and Hot Cocoa at AR Workshop

Join us for this special Holi-DIY family workshop! Create a set of 3 Holiday Wood Ornaments at this festive and ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: AR Workshop Ocala: 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $15-Registration is Required
  • Website: www.arworkshop.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 Wonder Week Candy Cane Slime at Discovery Center

Make a candy cane slime complete with colors and scents to get you in the holiday spirit.

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: $ add on I Admission $8 for adults and children 3+
  • 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 ...

Kid's Candle Pouring at Picasso's Palette

Let your little ones' creativity shine as they design and pour their very own unique soy candle! They can customize ...

  • 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

Kid's Candle Pouring at Picasso's Palette

Let your little ones' creativity shine as they design and pour their very own unique soy candle! They can customize ...

Winter Wonder Week Snowball Fight at Discovery Center

Learn about the science of snow and make your snowballs to get ready for a Florida snowball fight!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: Free with admission I Admission $8 for adults and children 3+
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Ornament Open House at AR Workshop

Create a collection of Holiday Wood Ornaments at this festive and family-friendly event! Each individual participant will need to be registered ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: AR Workshop Ocala, 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $29-$39 (Registration is Required)
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spanish Springs Christmas Cruise In

Cruise on down to Spanish Springs for The Villages Entertainment monthly car show. Residents and non-residents alike are welcome to ...

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

Polar Express Parents Night Out at MAC

All aboard the Polar Express! Join us on December 21st from 5pm-9pm for a night filled with a craft, Christmas ...

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

Dunnellon Community Church Christmas Family Festival

Welcome to our Annual Christmas Family Festival! Admission, Santa's Lighted Hayride, Movies, Elves Play Zone, and Cake Walk are FREE ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Turkey Hollow Farm, 19890 SE 62nd Pl, Morriston, FL 32668
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

St. John Lutheran presents Nights of Lights

St John Lutheran Church and School invites you and your family to: • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Bah! Humbug! This new adaptation of Dickens’ ever-popular classic fills the stage with first class professional actors, lush costumes, stunning ...

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

Sunday Junk In The Trunk

This Giant Community Yard Sale, Junk In The Trunk, will be back for the Sunday shoppers (and the last minute ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Brown and Brown Farms: 13940 US Hwy 301, Oxford, FL 34484
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mistletoe and Goats at De Novo Farms Christmas

Goat parties now open Saturdays and Sundays! Times available are from 12-2 and 3-5. Minimum group is 5, $20 per person, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: De Novo Farms, 13120 NW 25th Court, Citra FL 32113
  • Cost: See Website for Details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ocala Downtown Holiday Market

Enjoy shopping with multiple vendors and food trucks. There will be entertainment and activities for children. The Ocala Downtown Market is ...

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

Treats for Santa at Hammer and Stain (Ages 10 and up)

The possibilities are endless with our all new SANTA event. You'll create a mouthwatering array of treats fit for the ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Hammer and Stain, 6158 SW State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476
  • Cost: $65 (for ages 10 and up) Registration is Required
  • Website: hammerandstainocala.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Scooter's Christmas Pajama Bash at Brownwood

Scooter’s Christmas Pajama Bash brings all of your favorite Christmas activities to Brownwood for this amazing event. Come out for ...

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 ...

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

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

St. John Lutheran presents Nights of Lights

St John Lutheran Church and School invites you and your family to: • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas at the Farm at Diamond A Farm

Join us Sunday, December 22nd at 6:30pm for carols, hay rides, candlelight, communion, birthday cake for Jesus, & fun for ...

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.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

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

St. John Lutheran presents Nights of Lights

St John Lutheran Church and School invites you and your family to: • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Rocket Entertainment Family Trivia Night at Beef O Brady's West Ocala

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

The Muppets Christmas Carol at Ocala's Marion theatre

Scrooge, an old miser who dislikes Christmas, is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:55 pm 
  • Location: Ocala's Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

St. John Lutheran presents Nights of Lights

St John Lutheran Church & School invites you and your family to: • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • 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! * The Anchor on Sunset ...

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Muppets Christmas Carol at Ocala's Marion theatre

Scrooge, an old miser who dislikes Christmas, is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:55 pm 
  • Location: Ocala's Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. John Lutheran presents Nights of Lights

St John Lutheran Church & School invites you and your family to: • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wildwood New Year's Party and Fireworks

Join us for the City of Wildwood's annual Happy New Year fireworks celebration. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785
  • Cost: Free
  • 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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