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09March

Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival and KidZone

Spring Festival brings together commercial and educational vendors as well as representatives from community services - all in one place. ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala RL 34470
  • Cost: $3 admission | Free 12 and under
  • Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Southern Series Games at Florida Horse Park

Competitors will compete in teams as they navigate several challenging games on horseback. Enjoy the sport of mounted games with ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: See Website
  • 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

Family Fun Classes at Painting with a Twist - Rainbow Llama Cutie

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

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $32 per person
  • Website: paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pony Rides at D and D Ranch

D & D Ranch is thrilled to announce that pony rides will now be available 3 days a week! Friday-Sunday from ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6 Hialeah Dr., Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $20 per ride or $30 for 2 rides.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Iron Giant at Ocala's Marion Theatre

A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. March films sponsored ...

Trivia Night at Ocala Civic Theatre

Join us for a TRIVIA NIGHT on Sunday, March 9, sponsored by ACT 4! It’s a fun night of trivia, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Civic Theatre Studio A, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
10March

Rec It Studio Club (13-17) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

The Rec It Studio Teen Club is a program designed for teen development, offering engaging activities that help participants earn ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21 Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free - Registration is required, and participants must cover any extra costs.
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

African Dance Fusion with Denaya Wilkerson

Immerse yourself in the rhythms and energy of African dance in this engaging workshop led by Arts in Health practitioner ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center: 590 Silver Road, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Starting at $25 for 5 classes
  • Website: www.denayawilkerson.online
  • Category: Family Fun
11March

Homeschool Play Day at Chuck E Cheese

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join us for Homeschool Play Days! From open – 4pm, score 90-minutes of ...

12March

Homeschool Meetup - Youth (6 and up) DIY Workshop at AR Workshop

Join us for this fun-filled DIY event! Kids are invited to learn the art of DIY in this youth workshop. We're ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: AR Workshop Ocala: 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training with Ocala Recreation and Parks

Field Trip to Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training. Transportation and game included.

  • 10:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: $40 per person| Registration Required
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Dragons in the Library at Sankofa Public Library

Explore new realms through tabletop game play.

Kids Night at Chick-Fil-A The Villages

Weekly Kids Night at Chick-Fil-A The Villages, includes a kids craft. If the event is cancelled it will be updated ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 730 N US Highway 441, The Villages, FL 32159
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Line Dance Lessons at Forest Community Center (Youth)

Every Wednesday, 6pm - 8pm, free for all ages Youth and adults welcome - Everyone can learn to line dance. Music ...

Sunset Songs Series Downtown Square

Music lovers of all ages will enjoy the new Sunset Songs Series! This free concert series on the downtown square ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Square: 1 SE Broadway St. Ocala, Florida 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Line Dancing Lessons (Ages 9 and up) at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

Come join a beginner lesson of line dancing for ages 9 and up. One-hour sessions.

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center 590 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: $5 Cash Only/ Per Class
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
13March

Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival

Family Fun, Concerts, Workshops, Jamming and Great Food. Come for a day or stay and camp the whole week or weekend. ...

Live Oak International

Join us March 13-16, 2025 at Live Oak Stud in Ocala, Florida for America’s largest combined driving and show jumping ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Live Oak Stud, 2215 SW 110th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Purchase a single-day ticket for $15, or get a 4-day pass for $45. Taxes and fees apply. Children under 6 are free. Parking is included.
  • Website: www.liveoakinternational.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Four Square Club at Brick City Adventure Park (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

Giant Game Night at Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center

Open to all ages. Come play giant connect four, giant darts, and giant board games.

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center: 590 Silver Road, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lake Sumter Landing

Join us for an unforgettable two-day St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lake Sumter Landing. Featuring live performances from Seven Nations ...

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 ...

Together We Read (Facebook Live)

Together We Read: Discover fun and effective ways to motivate students to read, along with helpful tips and tricks to ...

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 ...

Winter Concert Series at College Road Baptist Church

Our Winter Concert Series begins with The Lefevre Quartet on January 10th. 01/23-The Inspirations 02/28-The Perrys 03/13- The Guardians

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: College Road Baptist Church, 5010 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
14March

Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival

Family Fun, Concerts, Workshops, Jamming and Great Food. Come for a day or stay and camp the whole week or weekend. ...

Live Oak International

Join us March 13-16, 2025 at Live Oak Stud in Ocala, Florida for America’s largest combined driving and show jumping ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Live Oak Stud, 2215 SW 110th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Purchase a single-day ticket for $15, or get a 4-day pass for $45. Taxes and fees apply. Children under 6 are free. Parking is included.
  • Website: www.liveoakinternational.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate Pi Day at Discovery Center

How many numbers of pi can you recite? Join us for a day of pi-filled activities including a special scavenger ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: $8 per person over 2 years of age
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Strawberry U-Pick Homeschool Friday at Amber Brooke Farms

Join us every second Friday of the month for a fun and educational day designed just for homeschool families! Pick ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms - 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free Admission | Optional Farm Fun Pass: $10 per child for access to our play areas and activities
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pony Rides at D and D Ranch

D & D Ranch is thrilled to announce that pony rides will now be available 3 days a week! Friday-Sunday from ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6 Hialeah Dr., Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $20 per ride or $30 for 2 rides.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brick City Builders at Forest Public Library

For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lake Sumter Landing

Join us for an unforgettable two-day St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lake Sumter Landing. Featuring live performances from Seven Nations ...

Night of Lights Firefly Social Event at Blue Spring State Park

Join us at our Special Social Event to kick off to the Firefly Season on Friday, March 14! We invite you ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
  • Cost: $35 for adults and $25 for kids. (Park entry fee not included)
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Learn to Play Holi at Meeple Movers Cafe

Hindu spring festival, with Holi: Festival of Colors game. Every spring, celebrants gather to spread color and cheer during one ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Meeple Movers, 3101 SW 34th Ave Suite 803, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $7 (plus tax) per person.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park

Join us for magical nights where the trees along the boardwalk come alive with thousands of twinkling fireflies. Please Arrive ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
  • Cost: $14 After Hours Pass Per Vehicle (does not include park admission)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Night at Skate Mania

Friday night is Family Night! Bring the whole family for some great exercise and fun!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Call for rates
  • 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
15March

Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival

Family Fun, Concerts, Workshops, Jamming and Great Food. Come for a day or stay and camp the whole week or weekend. ...

Live Oak International

Join us March 13-16, 2025 at Live Oak Stud in Ocala, Florida for America’s largest combined driving and show jumping ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Live Oak Stud, 2215 SW 110th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Purchase a single-day ticket for $15, or get a 4-day pass for $45. Taxes and fees apply. Children under 6 are free. Parking is included.
  • Website: www.liveoakinternational.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 ...

Engineering Day at Discovery Center (Ages 5-15)

Engineering Day registration is open! In one month, on Saturday, March 15th, the Discovery Center will host our annual Engineering Day! ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Center: 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Williston Spring Fest

Join us for the Annual Williston Spring Fest, a FREE, family-friendly event at Heritage Park in downtown Williston! Enjoy a ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park: 116 N Main Street, Williston, Florida, 32696
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Art Club at Forest Community Center

This free program is open to all artists! Bring your tools and join a group of individuals with a passion ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center, 777 S Hwy 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Super Smash Bros Tournament at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join us for an epic tournament on the Nintendo Switch! Gather your friends, practice your moves, and get ready for ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: All Ages $5 (Must Pre-Register)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Iron Giant at Ocala's Marion Theatre

A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. March films sponsored ...

College of Central Florida vs. Polk State College Baseball Game

Come cheer on the Patriots at their home baseball game. Todays game is a double header, stick around for another ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: College of Central Florida, Goodlett Field, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.cfpatriots.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Come Meet The Budweiser Clydesdales

The Budweiser Clydesdales Are Returning to Live Oak International! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales make ...

Pony Rides at D and D Ranch

D & D Ranch is thrilled to announce that pony rides will now be available 3 days a week! Friday-Sunday from ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6 Hialeah Dr., Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $20 per ride or $30 for 2 rides.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet and Greet with Karen Chadwick at Silver Springs State Park

Join your hosts - The Friends of Silver Springs State Park - at the Welcome Center to meet local artist ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free event, $2/person park admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock on the Third Saturday of Each Month from ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $5.00 cover charge - Kids and Dogs free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park

Join us for magical nights where the trees along the boardwalk come alive with thousands of twinkling fireflies. Please Arrive ...

  • 6:15 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
  • Cost: $14 After Hours Pass Per Vehicle (does not include park 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: $29.99
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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