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12October

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: At Shoppes at Thornebrook: 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: shoppesatthornebrook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Appleton Museum of Art: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free
13October

Tyke Time in the Sun at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join us for a morning of giggles, games, and outdoor fun! This free program offers a safe space for little ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Tyke Time (Ages 4 and Under) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

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

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Free
14October

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 Amex Foods

The Mobile Health Unit will be providing services at Amex Foods. Services provided: Health screens, HIV/STI, Immunizations, pregnancy testing, and WIC If ...

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

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1510 NW Fourth St. Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • 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
15October

Toddler Time (ages 0-4) at Forest Community Center

Join us for this free, fun-filled play group for families with children ages 0-4. This program is designed to encourage ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Forest Community Center: 777 S Hwy 314 A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Playgroup (Birth to 5 years)

KPL is closed November 26 through December. Please watch your emails and our Facebook page for announcements on KPLs return ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Salvation Army Church: 2901 NE 14 St., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.elc-marion.org
  • Category: Free

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

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 ...

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

Midweek Magic at Goblin King Games

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

  • 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

Jeeper Treat at Gator Joe's Beach Bar and Grill

We will be hosting a trunk or treat in our parking lot with our jeeps. All kids and families are ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 12431 Southeast 135th Avenue, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
16October

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

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

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 ...

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

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Belleview Public Library

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

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

Dreams and Nightmares (Ages 13 and Up) A Guided Writing Experience

Dreams & Nightmares: A Guided Writing Experience What do your dreams reveal? Join Arts in Health Ocala Metro artist practitioner Natasha ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Cultural Alliance, 23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free- Donations Accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 777 S CR 314A Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free
17October

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1008 NE 2nd Street, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Tyke Time (Ages 4 and Under) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

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

Family Story Time at Forest Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Forest Public Library, 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

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 ...

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

A Wonderland Celebration at Belleview Public Library

Fall down the rabbit hole with a whimsical party full of curious crafts, quirky games and tea party fun! Costumes ...

Rec It Fridays Outdoor Games (Any Age) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join us for the perfect family-friendly gathering of recreational games and activities. Our dedicated recreation staff will have a variety ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

Trunk or Treat at The Martial Arts Center

Bring the whole family for a night of safe, fun, and candy-filled adventures! Our parking lot will be packed with ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (Registration is Required)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ocala Symphony Orchestra: Open Rehearsals

Friday, October 17, 2025: Nights in the Gardens of Spain Friday, January 23, 2026: Romantic America Friday, February 13, 2026: Film Music ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Reilly Arts Center: 500 NE 9th St, Ocala
  • Cost: Free- RSVP Required
  • Website: www.reillyartscenter.com
  • Category: Free

Creatures of the Night

Join Ocala Water Resources on Friday, Oct. 17, from 7-9 p.m. for a free guided night tour at the Ocala ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Wetland Recharge Park, 2105 NW 21st St., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free- Registration is Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
18October

Brownwood Paddock Square Hometown Market

The Hometown Market brings a vibrant, large-scale outdoor shopping experience to Brownwood Paddock Square each Saturday, filled with fresh local ...

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

Cedar Key Seafood Festival

Enjoy FREE admission, seafood, arts & crafts, live music, and a parade in beautiful Cedar Key, FL. Don't miss out ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Key City Park: 188 2nd St Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lowes Kids' Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer. Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops. - Complete 6 workshops and become a ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Lowes Locations, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Ocala Health & Wellness Expo

Join us at the Ocala Health and Wellness Expo at the World Equestrian Center! This exciting indoor event is your ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center - Expo 2 1598 NW 87th Ct Rd Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.bmgevents.com
  • Category: Free

Toomey Tools Spooktacular Charity Car Show

Dress up the kids and bring them out! It's going to be fun! Enter a Car! Only $5 and the ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Toomey Tools, 12055 SE US Highway 441, Belleview, FL 34420
  • Cost: Free Admissiom
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating at Freedom Public Library

Pumpkin Drop-off: Oct. 13-20/Community Voting: Oct. 22-27 Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure? Kooky character? Garb a gourd ...

Fall Festival at Ascension Lutheran Church

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Ice Cream! Rocket launch, face painting, ring toss, parachute, cornhole, inflatable slide and more. Come ...

Paws and Pumpkins at Dunnellon Public Library

Decorate a pumpkin pet and meet adorable animals available for adoption.

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

Family Flicks at Reddick Public Library

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

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 15150 NW Gainesville Road Reddick, Florida 32686
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: 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 ...

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

Globalwide Realty Trunk Or Treat

Come join us for our annual Trunk or Treat event It's free!!

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 7620 SW 60th Avenue Ocala, FL 34476
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Orange Blossom Ramblers at Forest Community Center

Join us for a free bluegrass concert every third Saturday of the month!

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Phantoms in the Fort

Goblins and ghouls return to Fort King for an evening of spine-tingling tales. The darker it gets, the spookier the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort King: 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Free

Kid City USA Trunk or Treat

Come celebrate with us at our Safe Halloween. We will have some Tricks and Treats for all little ones. Join ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 819 SE 1st Terrace, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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