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Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free with new or gently used book.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fun in the Sun: Outdoor Adventures (All Ages)

This summer, Ocala Recreation and Parks invites the community to join us for Fun in the Sun! Enjoy a variety ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see flyer)
  • Cost: Free-Registration Encouraged
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Mom and Baby Club Support Group

The club is a free relaxed gathering for mommies, daddies, and children. We provide information, support, refreshments, and lots of ...

World Breastfeeding Week

Learn about breastfeeding and community agencies that support breastfeeding families in Marion County. This event will feature activities and information ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Free

Read in Color at Fort McCoy Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 4 Underwater Adventure Collage June ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE Highway 315 Ft. McCoy, Florida 32134
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Read in Color at Ocala Public Library-Headquarters

Wednesdays, 11a.m.-4 p.m. For ages 5-12 with caregivers, unless otherwise noted. Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. BreakSpot ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Public Library-Headquarters, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Family Flicks at Fort McCoy Public Library

Movies for the whole family. Come for the movie and have lunch too! Anyone younger than age 13 must ...

Summer Breakspot Wednesdays

Make memories all summer long. Bring your family to one or all of these library locations, do something fun and ...

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Fort McCoy Public Library and Headquarters-Ocala Public Library
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free with new or gently used book.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Games on a Table at Freedom Public Library

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games! Come for the fun, stay for lunch!

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Freedom Public Library; 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala, FL 34476
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Summer Breakspot Thursdays

Make memories all summer long. Bring your family to one or all of these library locations, do something fun and ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Public Library; 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala, FL 34476
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Zumba at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Let us take the "work" out of workout and come join us as we shake and groove our way to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Back To School Glow Party at Marion Oak Community Center

Youth Glow Party to celebrate Back To School! Dress in your neon colors and get ready to dance, dance, dance! ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free- Food Available for Purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free with new or gently used book.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Read in Color at Dunnellon Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 6 Marion County Fire ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Read in Color at Forest Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 6 Imagine Music June 13 Art ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Summer Breakspot Fridays

Fabulous Fridays! Free meals and fun times for children, 18 years of age or younger. Come early for the program ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Dunnellon Public Library and Forest Public Library
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Summertime Fun Story Time at Forest Public Library

Drop-in for stories, songs and activities. Come for the fun, stay for lunch!

Nerf Wars at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

Bring your nerf guns and prepare for battle.

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center, 590 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free for the community
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Immunizations at Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is providing immunizations for the 2025-26 school year. This includes the ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Department of Health in Marion County, 1801 SE 32nd Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Free

Yoga by the Lake at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

All ages are welcome to join Chef Anthony Scaife, offering Aromatherapy, Sound Therapy, Yoga and Guided Mindfulness. Please bring your ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:45 am 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Community Center 590 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free Class
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church Back to School Bash with Help Agency of the Forest

Backpacks, school supplies, new shoes, hygiene kits, underwear, haircuts, and nail painting. While supplies last.

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 14100 East HWY 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free for children living within the Ocala Forest boundaries
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Full Moon Night Hikes at Fort King National Historic Landmark

Join us for a full moon night hike led by an Ocala Park Ranger, and discover the fascinating stories behind ...

  • 8:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Program
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Greater Dunnellon Historical Society Train Depot Museum

Every Tuesday the museum is open from 9 am to noon. Come learn about the early days of Dunnellon. Admission ...

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

Southern Dance Club (Ages 4-14) at Forest Community Center

Ballet basics, jazz musicals, beginner hip-hop, modern and contemporary. This class is free, for ages 4-14, and is held in ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park, 777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.marionfl.org
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Zumba at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Let us take the "work" out of workout and come join us as we shake and groove our way to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free
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