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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.

31December

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Ocala

Dive into a morning of boundless joy at Sky Zone Ocala for our exclusive Little Leapers event. Picture this: a ...

Bowlero 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 ...

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 Bull Bash at Rafter Cross Cowboy Church

New Year’s Eve • Rafter Cross Cowboy Church BULL BASH Come on out for a night of family friendly fun!!

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

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

Eaton's Beach New Year's Eve Party

Join us in the Sandbar for live performances by Emma Forgette and Chase Ryland, dance favorites, drink specials, complimentary toast ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Eaton's Beach Sandbar and Grill, 15790 SE 134th Ave, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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
02January

Tyke Hikes (Ages 4 and under)

Tykes will go on weekly mini adventures around the city while exploring nature and learning about our beautiful city parks. ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

Little Leapers at Sky Zone Ocala

Dive into a morning of boundless joy at Sky Zone Ocala for our exclusive Little Leapers event. Picture this: a ...

Bouncing Babies Story Time at Forest Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers. For birth-23 months.

Happy Feet Fitness (Ages 4 and Under) at Mary Sue Rich Community

Let your kids get up, get out, and get moving! Join us along with the Sankofa Library staff for engaging ...

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 ...

Oaks Tiny Tots Noon Years Eve Party at Marion Oaks Recreation Center

Balloon Drop at Noon. Crafts and Snacks. Free program for ages 4 and under.

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 ...

YALLA Teen Club:MANGAlicious at Headquarters-Ocala Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

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, ...

Chess at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Discover the fundamentals of chess, from understanding the board and its squares to learning the value and moves of each ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

03January

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 - ...

Family Story Time at Forest Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers.

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 - ...

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 ...

Critter Meet and Greet at Discovery Center

Introducing Discovery Center’s Critter Meet and 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 ...

Kids Night Out at Forest Community Center

Kids Night Out is a monthly opportunity for kids to visit awesome places with their peers and learn social and ...

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: • ...

Digimon TCG Tournament at Vibranium Comics

One of our biggest communities and the biggest in Ocala! Don't miss out on the Digimon TCG! $5.00 entry gets you ...

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
04January

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 34484
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

  • 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

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 ...

Tag Team Flag Basketball at Ed Croskey

Tag Team Basketball is designed to give children with disabilities the chance to learn the basics of basketball, to promote skill ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Ed Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: $20 per person- Registration is Required
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Special Needs

EARS Animal Tours

Animals to see: Lions, Liger, Tigers (Orange & White) Bears, Leopards, Bobcats, Cougar, Monkeys and more! Description: This is a slow ...

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 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 Fun

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

First Saturday Studio and Gallery Tour

Each location will be independently hosting their own exhibitions & activities. Appleton Museum of Art appletonmuseum.org 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 Marion ...

Lowes Kids' Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer. Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops. - Complete 6 workshops and become a ...

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 ...

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

Florida Safari Tram Tour at Silver Springs

Explore the diverse natural beauty of Silver Springs State Park on this engaging tour led by our knowledgeable park volunteers! ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 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: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Mindful Mornings at the Dunnellon Public Library

Enjoy a morning full of mindful fun! Mindful Mornings is a FREE 1-hour class designed for ages 5-12 by Alison ...

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

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

Yalla Teen Club: ConFAB at Reddick Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Clay Workshop Highland Cow at Picasso's Palette

Get Mooo-ving with Clay Hand building: Highland Cow Edition! Description: Step into the world of creativity and join us at ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 106 SW 17th Street, Ocala, Fl 34471
  • Cost: $36 per person
  • Website: picassospalette.com
  • Category: Classes

Where in the World at Belleview Public Library

Explore different cultures through food, art and music! January 4th-Egypt February 1st-Japan

Clay Workshop Highland Cow at Picasso's Palette

Get Mooo-ving with Clay Hand building: Highland Cow Edition! Description: Step into the world of creativity and join us at ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 106 SW 17th Street, Ocala, Fl 34471
  • Cost: $36 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

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
05January

Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Our Sensory events ...

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 ...

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

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
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