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September 22 - 28

PacWest Barrel Race

Barrel racing is a rodeo event that is known for quick turns, high speeds, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. Like other timed ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Road Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: selp.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Pack Walk with Marion County Animal Services

Love shelter dogs and want to help them? You can meet our dogs away from the kennel environment and also ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park:5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: $2 park admission
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Free

Just Between Friends Fall Sale

Shop Just Between Friends pop-up sales to save hundreds of dollars on new and gently-used clothes, toys, shoes, books, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: ​Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: ​2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Ocala Community Forage

A peaceful, slow, 1-mile loop walk in nature. We will be looking for wild mushrooms, plants, and other local treasures ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Santos Trailhead: 3080 SE 80th Street, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City Walkers (All Ages)

Come walk with us! Bring your friends or come make new friends as we get our steps in at the ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Tyke Time (Ages 4 and Under)

Young children will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports and games that are suited for their ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

E-Sports Drop In Program

Drop in program for gamers of all levels to play, connect and compete!

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

After School Tutoring with Ramal Services

Free after school tutoring for grades 1-5.

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 306 NW 7th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ramalservices.org
  • Category: Free

Belleview Fit Camp

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

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 5615 SE 110th Place, Belleview Fl. 34420 (behind the community center)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City Walkers (All Ages)

Come walk with us! Bring your friends or come make new friends as we get our steps in at the ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Rainbow Lakes Estates Tater Tot Tuesday

Join Us for Tater Tot Tuesdays! Open play for your child(ren) up to 4 years of age. Meet other parents ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Rainbow Lakes Estates Community Center: 4030 SW Deepwater CT. Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Games on a Table at Belleview Public Library

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games!

YALLA Teen Club: Art Guild at Dunnellon Public Library

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

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! * Charlie Horse Ocala at ...

City Walkers (All Ages)

Come walk with us! Bring your friends or come make new friends as we get our steps in at the ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Playgroup (Birth to 5 years)

Free weekly playgroup for children birth to age 5 and their caregiver/parent. Includes snacks! Sing songs, tell stories, create art ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Adams Bay Apartments Community Room: 621 NW 2 St, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.elc-marion.org
  • Category: Free

WIC Breastfeeding Class

The Marion County WIC Program offers a free breastfeeding class for new or expecting moms. The class will go over ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: WIC Main Office: 1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Free

Bouncing Babies Story Time at Freedom Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.For birth-23 months.

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 - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Finding Fossils in Florida at Reddick Public Library

Take a trip through time! Explore the various fossils found in Florida with Derek Demeter, Director at the Emil Buehler ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Reddick Public Library: 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Games on a Table at Reddick Public Library

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games!

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 15150 NW Gainesville Road Reddick, Florida 32686
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Master the Arts at Library Headquarters-Ocala

For ages 5-12 with caregivers. Take the stage and shine like a star! A hands-on, all-in acting series perfect for thespians-to-be.

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters-Ocala: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

After School Tutoring with Ramal Services

Free after school tutoring for grades 1-5.

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 306 NW 7th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ramalservices.org
  • Category: Free

Science Explorers at Belleview Public Library

Flex your mind with STEM-based crafts and activities

Midweek Magic at Goblin King Games

Casual, Fun and FREE! All formats are welcome! Come in, play a few games of MTG!

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2750 E. Silver Springs Blvd. #201-202 , Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Belleview Fit Camp

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

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 5615 SE 110th Place, Belleview Fl. 34420 (behind the community center)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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! * Charlie Horse Ocala at ...

Pop, Lock and Dance (Ages 13+) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join our dynamic dance class and unleash your inner dancer with hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our professional instructors bring ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: 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 ...

City Walkers (All Ages)

Come walk with us! Bring your friends or come make new friends as we get our steps in at the ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Oaks Tiny Tots at Marion Oaks Recreation Center

This program is for children 4 and under is a perfect opportunity for parents to connect, share tips, and watch ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

TOT Time at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

Join us for a time only for parents and children (4 years & under) to socialize together. TOT TIME will ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center: 590 Silver Road, Ocala FL 34472
  • Cost: FREE Program
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2801 S.W. 20th Street, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

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 ...

City Walkers (All Ages)

Come walk with us! Bring your friends or come make new friends as we get our steps in at the ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Tyke Time (Ages 4 and Under)

Young children will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports and games that are suited for their ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Walk and Stroll

This is a free program that walks the paved trails here at the Marion Oaks Community Center. We will meet ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center: 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala FL 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

The Garden Worship Center Ice Cream and Music Festival

Live entertainment, ice cream, and fun.

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 12740 SE County Highway 484, Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop, Lock and Dance (Ages 13+) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join our dynamic dance class and unleash your inner dancer with hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our professional instructors bring ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Miss Rodeo Florida Pageant Horsemanship Competition

Don’t miss your chance to witness the crowning of the next Miss Rodeo Florida! Horsemanship Competition.

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: BG Ocala Ranch:11800 S Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: No Admission Cost
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

Super Saturday Therapeutic Basketball

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

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Enjoy a family event with free parking, kid-friendly art activities, information booths by Hispanic-owned businesses, food trucks, live music and ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Oktoberfest at Midtown Station Ocala

Grab your Dirndl dress or lederhosen and us for our annual Oktoberfest Party!!! From Pretzel tossing, to stein holding, we will ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free to attend (Food available for purchase)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Barnes and Noble Ocala: 4414 SW College Road Ste 500 Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
  • Category: Free

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 - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free

Pokemon League at Vibranium Comics

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

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2801 S.W. 20th Street, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bubba Raceway Park Racing

Come watch some racing, fun for the whole family!

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bubba Raceway Park: 9050 NW Gainesville RD. Ocala, FL 34882
  • Cost: See Website - 12 and Under Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Falltoberfest at Circle Square Commons

Free and open to the public (weather permitting). Vendors and entertainment are subject to change without notice. - Live Entertainment - Dancing - ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Town Square at Circle Square Commons 8405 SW 80TH ST, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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