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24August

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 34480
  • Cost: $2 park admission
  • Website: www.marionfl.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Free

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

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

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

Have you or your kids always wanted to learn how to skate? Now’s your chance! All ages welcome — from ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $8 per lesson after first (includes skates)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Ocala Roller Derby presents Mermaids vs Pirates

Ahoy, derby fans and sea adventurers! Prepare yourself for an exciting game as the Mermaids take on the Pirates in ...

Spirited Away at Ocala's Marion Theatre

During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and ...

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Come play in our weekly Yu-Gi-Oh store tournaments! $5 entry fee. If you don't have a konami ID, sign up ...

Community Stages Open House

Join us at our home-in-residence, Chelsea Art Center, for a playful birthday-style Open House as we kick off our third ...

Indoor Luau at Marion Oaks Community Center

Join us for a family-friendly tropical evening filled with music, fun games, and food.

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center (Building A), 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: $8 per person/ RSVP Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

One Piece Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for our weekly store tournament. Sign up in the Bandai TCG+ app. Entry fee is $5

25August

Homeschool Family Fun Day at Eaton's Beach Aquatic Sports

Hey homeschool families – summer’s not over yet! Come out for an exciting day of food, fun, and sun at ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 15790 SE 134th Ave, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Call for details
  • Website: ebasfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8 p.m. This fitness center is ...

Kids Club: Palette Pals Demo Class

Young artists ages 7–12 are invited to sample Chelsea Art Center’s afterschool Kids Club with a hands-on acrylic painting class ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Chelsea Art Center: 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Registration is FREE
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Junior Mountain Bike Class with Florida DEVO

Join us every Monday! Florida DEVO junior mountain bike development calls the rugged trail of Santos Trailhead located on the ...

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 ...

TangSooDo at Marion Oaks Recreation Center

Join us for TangSooDo and get fit and healthy with the family! TangSooDo held at the Marion Oaks Recreation and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 280 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Class fee is $10 per session and families with more children will receive a discount. First time attending class participate will only pay $5 to try class out.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Youth Roller Hockey at Skate A Way South

Join our Roller Hockey program. Practices start Monday, August 18th 2025. Youth (14 & Under) 6:00-7:30 PM Adults (16 & Older) 7:30-9:00 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $7 per practice (1st Time is Free)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

One Piece Weekly Locals at Vibranium Comics

Come on out pirates and play in a weekly tournament!

26August

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 ...

Mobile Health Unit at Marion Oaks Recreation

The Mobile Health Unit will be providing services at Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center. Services provided: HIV/STD, Immunizations, and WIC If ...

  • 9:30 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center: 280 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Other, 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: Ongoing Programs, Free

Tuesday Tales at Tuscawilla Park

Join us for Tuesday Tales, story time in Tuscawilla Park featuring a craft activity to complement the selected story. This ...

Community Stages Homeschool Theatre Arts Demo Class Open House

Drop in for a free demo of Performing Arts Local (PAL) and Visual Arts Local (VAL), our daytime classes designed ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Chelsea Art Center: 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Registration is FREE
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8 p.m. This fitness center is ...

Doodlebugs Club Drawing at Chelsea Art Center

Children (7-12) in the Doodlebugs Club will learn and practice drawing skills. Supplies needed: a sketchbook at least 9″ x ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $15 a class or $60 for 4 weeks
  • Website: chelseaartcenter.com
  • Category: Classes

Level Up Tuesday Video Game Day (Ages 5-12) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Level up your Tuesdays at the Rec It Studio! Join us on the third and fourth Tuesday of each month ...

Youth Line Dancing with KDC and the Sunshine Sliders at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Get ready to move and groove! This program is perfect for young participants to learn basic line dance steps from ...

  • 4:45 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Free

Belleview Girls Softball Fall Ball Registration

Come sign up in person at the Belleview Sports Complex. Belleview Girls Softball ages 5-18.

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: Classes, 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 ...

Cheap Skate Nights at Skate A Way South

Come join us for our Cheap Nights every Tuesday for Fall 2025!

Music Bingo Night at Brooklyn's Backyard

Music bingo is a fun and engaging variation of the classic bingo game that replaces numbers with songs. This fun, ...

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 ...

Shadowverse Evolve Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for our weekly store tournament. Entry fee is $5

27August

Mobile Health Unit at Interfaith Soup Kitchen

The Mobile Health Unit will be providing services at Interfaith Soup Kitchen. Services provided: Health screens, HIV/STI, Immunizations, and pregnancy testing.

Mornings with Mommy

Mornings with Mommy is an educational playgroup for caregivers and children infant to toddler along with age appropriate activities. Mornings ...

Toddler Music Class at Nieves Music Studio

MyLittleMusician classes are a weekly 45 minute class where young children and their caregivers can explore melody making, rhythms, and ...

WIC Breastfeeding Class

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

Homeschool Meetup - Youth (6 and up) Hand Sewn Stuffy 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 ...

  • 12:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: AR Workshop Ocala: 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Classes

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8 p.m. This fitness center is ...

Palette Pals Painting at Chelsea Art Center

A class in acrylic painting for budding artists, ages 7-12 with Maureen Fulginiti. All supplies included.

Midweek Magic at Goblin King Games

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

Wildlife Wednesdays

Come meet your local park ranger to learn about their favorite native species and enjoy exciting stories from their field ...

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 ...

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! * Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila ...

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: Classes

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 ...

28August

Diaper Assistance

Diaper distribution for eligible families takes place at the ELCMC office every Thursdays. Requirements include: - Marion County residency: Provide valid ...

  • 7:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: ELC: 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free for eligible families
  • Website: www.elc-marion.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Skate Park Expansion

The City of Ocala will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocala Skate Park expansion. The expansion will add more ...

  • 9:15 am 
  • Location: Ocala Skate Park: 517 NE Ninth St., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Other, 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 ...

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: Ongoing Programs, Free

Storytime Science at Discovery Center

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

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8 p.m. This fitness center is ...

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 ...

Community Stages Audition Prep Workshop (Youth) Open House

Ages 9–18: Ready to shine in the spotlight? Join our creative team for a free audition workshop to prep for ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Chelsea Art Center: 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Registration is FREE
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Classes, 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 ...

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 ...

Throwback Thursday - Modern at Goblin King Games

100% of the entry fees will be paid out to the winners in store credit. The more players, the bigger ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2750 E. Silver Springs Blvd. #201-202 , Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: $10 entry fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
29August

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 ...

Madison's Mini Makers (Ages 3-8)

Madison’s Mini Makers – Where Little Hands Make Big Magic! Art classes for kids ages 3-8. 3 times slots available: 10am morning| 1pm ...

Stand Up Looms at Fort King

Stand Up Looms with Ms. Shar learn to weave on a table-top loom; great for all ages. Looms available for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark: 3925 E. Fort King St. Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

Lake Sumter Landing College Colors Day

Kick off the college football season in style at our annual College Colors Day Event on Thursday, August 29, the ...

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8 p.m. This fitness center is ...

Playtime with Bunnies at Marion Oaks Community Center

Are you looking for a fun family-friendly afternoon activity? We have just the program for you! Join us weekly starting ...

Music in the Park at Marion Oaks Community Center

Come join us at the Marion Oaks Community Center! Everyone is welcome to hit the dance floor and have a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Ocala Shrine Rodeo

On Friday Night children 6 through 11 years of age get in for $15.00 accompanied by a paying adult. Children ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: $25 at gate (5 and under Free) | Friday Night children 6-11 are $15 with paying adult
  • Website: www.ocalashrinerodeo.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Table Tennis Nights (Teens 13 and up) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Table Tennis Nights are starting up this Friday, June 6! Join us and the Ocala Table Tennis Club at 5:30 p.m. ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free Program
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Kids Night Out at Picasso's Palette

Come join us at Picasso's Palette for our Kids Night Out! Get ready to create, play and have a night ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 106 SW 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $43 per child
  • Website: app.getoccasion.com
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

Digimon Trading Card Game at Vibranium Comics

Come out and play the Digimon tcg!

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: Ongoing Programs

FNM Commander at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

We host a $3 FNM its 1v1 Commander using the official WotC ban list. We hope to see you there!!!

30August

Labor Day Barrel Blast at WEC

Labor Day Barrel Blast, held from August 28 to September 1 in Indoor Arena 5 at World Equestrian Center – ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Indoor Arena 5 World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: See Website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

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

Madison's Mini Makers (Ages 3-8)

Madison’s Mini Makers – Where Little Hands Make Big Magic! Art classes for kids ages 3-8. 3 times slots available: 10am morning| 1pm ...

Move Together: Dance for All Ages

Arts in Health Ocala Metro in collaboration with Heart of the Park, invite you to join us for a free ...

Refuge of Hope IL Family Fun Fest

Join us for our FREE Family Fun Fest! Enjoy delicious food trucks, exciting games, local vendors, colorful face painting, and ...

Stand Up Looms at Fort King

Stand Up Looms with Ms. Shar learn to weave on a table-top loom; great for all ages. Looms available for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark: 3925 E. Fort King St. Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

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, ...

Spirited Away at Ocala's Marion Theatre

During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and ...

Daytime Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Great DJ music, awesome lights, and a perfect way for kids, families, and friends to roll into the weekend together!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates ($7 with your skates)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

Open Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - Saturdays, 3-8 p.m. This fitness center is ...

Ocala Shrine Rodeo

On Friday Night children 6 through 11 years of age get in for $15.00 accompanied by a paying adult. Children ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: $25 at gate (5 and under Free) | Friday Night children 6-11 are $15 with paying adult
  • Website: www.ocalashrinerodeo.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Trivia Night at Brooklyn's Backyard

Join us and Imagine Entertainment for Trivia Night in the 'Yard'. Enjoy beer specials, pizza and wing deals, and compete ...

Union Arena Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for weekly store tournament. Event Entry is $5

Evening Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Great DJ music, awesome lights, and a perfect way for kids, families, and friends to roll into the weekend together!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $11 includes skates ($9 with your skates)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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