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06October

Kids in the Kitchen at Forest Community Center

Join us for a fun and interactive cooking program designed just for homeschoolers ages 9-13! Learn to create easy, no-bake ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center: 777 S Hwy 314 A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: $20 per child (Monday's in Oct.)
  • Website: selfservice.marionfl.org
  • Category: Classes

Storytime on the Farm at Cypress Valley Farm

Bring your little ones to the farm for a magical day of fun and learning! Kids can gather around for ...

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 ...

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
07October

Homeschool Science and Ecology at Brick City Adventure Park

On-going home-school Science & Ecology program for youth ages 9-12. Meets at Brick City Adventure Park each Tuesday. Our homeschool ...

Homeschool STEAM and PE at SSS Community Center

We are offering an ongoing Homeschool PE/Steam program here at the Silver Springs Shores Community/Youth Center every Tuesday at 9:30am ...

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

Elevate Homeschool Math/Science Learning at Forest Community Center

This program will be an opportunity for homeschoolers ages 6 – 12 to supplement their math and science learning through ...

Amber Brooke Farms Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins & Photos Evening Slow down and savor the season every Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-6:30 PM). Come wander under the pole ...

YALLA Teen Club: ConFab at Dunnellon Public Library

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

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

Classes every Tuesday for ages 4-18 will cover dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Classes follow the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center at Sandhill Park, 777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Website: www.marionfl.org
  • Category: Classes, Free
08October

Amber Brooke Farms Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins & Photos Evening Slow down and savor the season every Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-6:30 PM). Come wander under the pole ...

09October

Homeschool Day at Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Homeschool Field Trip at Mayhem Ranch! This event is open to all homeschool families. Pig Race: 12:00 PM. Tickets purchased ...

Critter Chats at Discovery Center

Join our critter team for educational talks featuring one or more of our live animal exhibits. A range of topics ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free with Admission
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes

Amber Brooke Farms Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins & Photos Evening Slow down and savor the season every Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-6:30 PM). Come wander under the pole ...

Community Reading and Ice Cream with Levonda Goodson

Come enjoy a community event with reading and ice cream.

  • 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center, 819 NW 7th St, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
10October

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival

Join us on weekends from September 20th–November 9th for the ultimate celebration of fall at Amber Brooke Farms! Explore our ...

Madison's Mini Makers (Ages 3-8)

Our art classes are designed for kids ages 3–8 and are all about sparking creativity, building confidence, and having FUN! ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: All About Art: 5162 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL
  • Cost: Class: $10 | Supplies: $10 (optional)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Red House Ranch Fall Festival

Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Here’s just a taste of what’ll get your spurs jinglin’: - Get ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy, Florida
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: redhouseranch.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Festival presented by the Gray Family

It’s that time again! Join us for Ocala’s biggest and Best Halloween festival! We’re going to have costume contests, Candy, ...

Hocus Pocus at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Accidentally brought back to life in Salem on Halloween night, three witches, known as the Sanderson sisters, attempt to steal ...

Ocala Electric Customer Appreciation Day

Customer Appreciation Day is celebrated and held in conjunction with Public Power Week to celebrate community-owned electric utilities nationwide. To ...

Shuffle Skate Lessons at Skate A Way South

Come learn beginner-level shuffle skating skills, have fun, and vibe with the music! Learn how to move and groove with ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $6 per class, Skates Included
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes
11October

Wear Your Wings 5k Run/Walk

Wear Your Wings 5K Run / Walk is a fundraiser focused on raising awareness and funds to provide basic ...

  • 7:00 am 
  • Location: Dassance Fine Arts Center at College of Center Florida, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $40 Registration (Day of Race)
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Cottom's Fall Market and Festival

Join us for a day of festive fun at our Fall Harvest Market & Festival! Bring the whole family out to ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Wayside at Cottom Farm, 41407 Edna C Blvd, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Fall Festival at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

Celebrate the beauty of the season at our vibrant Fall Festival, a delightful event for all ages. Join us as ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens: 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $12 | Children 6-13: $7 | Free Children 5 and under
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival

Join us on weekends from September 20th–November 9th for the ultimate celebration of fall at Amber Brooke Farms! Explore our ...

Brown's Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Experience fall fun like never before with our 7-acre corn maze, 30+ attractions, barnyard animals, candy cannon blasts, and free ...

Crystal River Scarecrow Fest

The City of Crystal River and Heritage Village proudly brings you the 2025 Scarecrow Fest. The kick-off to fall and ...

Great Scott Farm Fall Festival

Get lost in our Corn Maze, challenge gravity on the Jumping Pillow, and feel the rush on our Super Slide! ...

Happy Birthday, Mr. Appleton at The Appleton Museum

Join us for a special weekend of free admission in celebration of the life and legacy of museum founder Arthur ...

Madison's Mini Makers (Ages 3-8)

Our art classes are designed for kids ages 3–8 and are all about sparking creativity, building confidence, and having FUN! ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: All About Art: 5162 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL
  • Cost: Class: $10 | Supplies: $10 (optional)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Pioneer Village Tour at Silver River Museum

Public tours of the pioneer “cracker” village are offered October through April, on the second and fourth Saturday mornings. Tours ...

Red House Ranch Fall Festival

Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Here’s just a taste of what’ll get your spurs jinglin’: - Get ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy, Florida
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: redhouseranch.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Shoppes at Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year. This ...

Learn to Skate at Skate Mania

Want to learn to skate?? Every Saturday morning we have our Learn to Skate class. Recommended for beginner skaters and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $5 per skater
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our biggest festival of the year! From our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch to meeting animals from all ...

North Central Florida Rocktoberfest at Williston's Heritage Park

The 2025 North Central Florida Rocktoberfest is set to be an electrifying day of music, brews, and fun! Bands from ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston, 606 NE 2nd St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Monster's Inc at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in ...

Dice Throne Tournament at Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe

Choose your hero and join us for an officially sanctioned Dice Throne Tournament ! It's the Age of Devotion. Join us ...

Painting with a Purpose: A Halloween Paint Party (Ages 13 and up)

The LILAC Foundation Presents: Painting with a Purpose We’re thrilled to announce that on October 11, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 pm, artist ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Brick City Center for The Arts, 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: The class is free, with a suggested donation of $25 to support Arts in Health Ocala Metro.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Classes

Family Flicks at Reddick Public Library

Movies for the whole family. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Silver Springs Shores Community Center Fall Festival and Car Show

Shores Fall Festival and Car Show October 11th from 3pm-8pm.

Fall Sunset Polo with Ocala Polo Club

Fall will be here before we know it and we can't wait for more Sunset Polo fun! Gates open at ...

Two Rivers Music Festival

The festivities will offer music acts of different genres playing at a handful different locations throughout the festival area. Visit ...

Horrified the game at Meeple Movers

Join Sofia and play Horrified. A great Halloween game - Horrified is a really fun. Together, we'll fight against iconic ...

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

Hocus Pocus at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Accidentally brought back to life in Salem on Halloween night, three witches, known as the Sanderson sisters, attempt to steal ...

12October

Boat and Brunch at Silver Springs

Enjoy a 30-minute ride on our world-famous glass bottom boats, gliding over crystal-clear waters filled with history and wildlife. After ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: $34.95 Adults (13+) $33.95 Seniors (55+) $33.95 Kids (12 & under) Price includes the boat tour and brunch. Park admission of $2 per person is paid separately at the ticket booth.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival

Join us on weekends from September 20th–November 9th for the ultimate celebration of fall at Amber Brooke Farms! Explore our ...

Great Scott Farm Fall Festival

Get lost in our Corn Maze, challenge gravity on the Jumping Pillow, and feel the rush on our Super Slide! ...

Shoppes at Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival

Get ready for a weekend of art and fun as Thornebrook’s Fall Arts Festival returns for its 40th year. This ...

Brown's Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Experience fall fun like never before with our 7-acre corn maze, 30+ attractions, barnyard animals, candy cannon blasts, and free ...

Intro to Polo Clinic with Ocala Polo Club

Fall Intro to Polo Clinics are now open! Now is your chance to try the Sport of Kings, and get ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: $60, but bring a friend and save with a pair of tickets for $100
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival

Come join us for our biggest festival of the year! From our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch to meeting animals from all ...

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

Happy Birthday, Mr. Appleton at The Appleton Museum

Join us for a special weekend of free admission in celebration of the life and legacy of museum founder Arthur ...

Red House Ranch Fall Festival

Saddle Up for Fall Fun at Red House Ranch! Here’s just a taste of what’ll get your spurs jinglin’: - Get ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 22480 N Hwy 441, Micanopy, Florida
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: redhouseranch.org
  • Category: Family Fun
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