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26December

Mobile Health Unit at Fort McCoy Public Library

The Mobile Health Unit will be providing services at Fort McCoy Public Library. Services provided: HIV/STD, Childhood Immunizations, & WIC

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Fort McCoy Public Library: 14660 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy, FL 32134
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 12th! - Dickens Village Miniature - Nutcracker Collection - Santa Collection - ...

Story Time Science at Discovery Center

Come get cozy as we read a story about science and complete a science experiment based on the story. All ...

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

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

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. ...

Open Recreation at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 13+. Wednesdays: Indoor Soccer Thursdays: Volleyball Fridays: Girls Basketball These are ongoing open recreation programs housed at E.D. Croskey that diversifies the sports ...

Star Wars League at Vibranium Comics

Every Thursday is casual play for Star Wars Unlimited! Come play a game, get a weekly promo pack for free, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

27December

Mom Support Group at Loving Arms Birth and Wellness Center

Support group for moms of young children. Get together each week with other moms to have some adult time and ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 12th! - Dickens Village Miniature - Nutcracker Collection - Santa Collection - ...

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 Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Critter Meet and Greet at Discovery Center

Introducing Discovery Center’s Critter Meet & Greet! Get up close and personal with one of Discovery Center’s resident critters! Each ...

Open Recreation at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 13+. Wednesdays: Indoor Soccer Thursdays: Volleyball Fridays: Girls Basketball These are ongoing open recreation programs housed at E.D. Croskey that diversifies the sports ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hanukkah at Temple Beth Shalom Ocala

Celebrate Hanukkah with us at Temple Beth Shalom Ocala! Candle-lighting at 6:30pm. There will be a special Shabbat-Hannukah service and ...

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 ...

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
28December

5k for Good at Baseline Road Trailhead

Join us for the inaugural "Run for Good" 5k, a heart-pumping complement to our beloved "Concert for Good" event! The "Run ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Registration is $30 before October 31st.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

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. ...

Ocala Learn to Skate at Skate Mania

Roller skating is great fun! It promotes fitness and strengthens gross motor skills, so come join us for our fun ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Skate Mania: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Call for cost
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

Wayne's World of Paintball will be open Saturdays and Sundays for Walk-On Paintball Games. Minimum age on the field - ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 12th! - Dickens Village Miniature - Nutcracker Collection - Santa Collection - ...

Super Saturday Therapeutic Basketball

Bring your friends for a pickup game at Super Saturday Therapeutic Open Rec Basketball. This is a great opportunity to ...

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

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

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 ...

Afternoon Tea in the Paris Room at World Equestrian Center

An enchanting teatime awaits in the Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel on the last Saturday and Sunday of every ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Paris Room within The Equestrian Center, 8510 Northwest 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $70 per person for adults/$33 ages 6-12/5 and under free
  • Website: www.showclix.com
  • Category: Other

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 Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

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

Pokemon League at Vibranium Comics

Come in! Play! Trade! Just have a good time and make some new friends! Every Saturday!

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Concert for Good

Join us for the 4th Annual Concert for Good! (And don't forget to start your day at the 5K for ...

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 ...

29December

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

Wayne's World of Paintball will be open Saturdays and Sundays for Walk-On Paintball Games. Minimum age on the field - ...

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

Learn to Skate at Skate A Way South

Learn to skate! There are several options to choose from concerning skating lessons: the Learn to Skate Class Program on ...

Afternoon Tea in the Paris Room at World Equestrian Center

An enchanting teatime awaits in the Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel on the last Saturday and Sunday of every ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Paris Room within The Equestrian Center, 8510 Northwest 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $70 per person for adults/$33 ages 6-12/5 and under free
  • Website: www.showclix.com
  • Category: Other

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 12th! - Dickens Village Miniature - Nutcracker Collection - Santa Collection - ...

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

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

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 ...

  • 1:00 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

Family Fun Classes at Painting with a Twist - Holiday Buddies

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

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $32 per person
  • Website: paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Classes

Brownwood Paddock Square Menorah Lighting

Come join the Temple Shalom of Central Florida in lighting the Menorah this Holiday Season. This Annual Holiday Tradition takes ...

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 ...

Menorah Lighting at Downtown Ocala

Gather at the downtown square for the annual grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting in Ocala! Rabbi Yossi Hecht will lead the ...

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 ...

30December

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

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Spanish Springs Menorah Lighting

Come join the Temple Shalom of Central Florida in lighting the Menorah this Holiday Season.

Belleview Fit Camp

Be fit, be strong, kid-friendly, bring water and a mat!

31December

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 12th! - Dickens Village Miniature - Nutcracker Collection - Santa Collection - ...

Bowlero East Lanes Celebrate the New Year on the Lanes

Elevate your 2025 celebrations with our exclusive New Year's Eve packages! Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of crowded ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 am 
  • Location: Bowlero East Lanes: 3225 SE Maricamp Rd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Varies See Website
  • Website: www.bowlero.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

Cade Museum Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration

Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum. Watch Depot Park’s dazzling fireworks show from the comfort ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Adults (18 and up): $40 Youth (5-17): $30 Youth (0-4): Free
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

First Night Ocala: New Year's Eve Celebration

Inside Citizen’s Circle, enjoy entertainment from a live band, kid zone, dance performances and scheduled shows, and enjoy the vendors ...

  • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am 
  • Location: Downtown Ocala: SE 1ST Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $15- Children 5 years of age and under are Free! with the purchase of an adult button.
  • Website: ocalamainstreet.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

New Year's Eve Family Skate at Skate A Way South

Celebrate NYE with a late night skate party! Music and more!

New Year's Eve Dance Party at WEC

Ring in the new year at World Equestrian Center with a late-night party in Exposition Center 1! Dance the night ...

  • 8:30 pm - 12:30 am 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center-Expo Center 1-1284 NW 87th Court Rd, ​Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: Child: (Ages 5-12) $25 Adults: $75 per person
  • Website: www.showclix.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
01January

First Day Hike at Crystal River Preserve State Park

Get your New Year off on the right foot by taking a First Day hike at Crystal River Preserve State ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Seven Mile Loop at Crystal River Preserve State Park, 3266 N Sailboat Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun

First Day Hike at Price's Scrub Preserve State Park

Guided Hike at Price's Scrub Preserve State Park Kick off the new year with a scenic 2-mile guided hike led ...

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
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