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30November

Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm

Join us on the farm to get your Christmas tree this year. We have choose-n-cut Florida Sand Pines and limited ...

Kandy Kane Christmas Treeland

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees!!! Enjoy the family tradition of cutting your own tree. We also offer Freshly Cut Premier North ...

Nicholas' Christmas Tree Farm

Customers can choose their perfect tree and cut it down themselves, creating a memorable family experience. The farm provides saws, ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...

Kid's Paint Party at Eaton's Beach

Hey parents! Looking for something fun and creative for your kiddos *after Thanksgiving*? Join us for a festive afternoon of painting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Eaton's Beach Sandbar and Grill, 15790 SE 134th Ave, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: $25 per kid- Registration due by Nov. 28th at noon.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Based on the first of J.K. Rowling’s popular children’s novels about Harry Potter, the live-action family adventure film Harry Potter ...

Snowman Cookie Class with Be Still Bakery (Ages 8 and up)

Well friends, the time has come. This is my LAST IN PERSON PUBLIC CLASS for 2025. Christmas classes sell out ...

Sunday Afternoons at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Family fun on us! Join us Sunday at 2 PM screenings in the month of November & December will be ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free for 12 & under
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Mark Emery and Manatees at Silver Springs State Park

Mark Emery, Ocala’s famous independent natural history cinematographer, will be speaking at Silver Springs State Park Sunday, November 30th in ...

  • 2:30 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Event is free with valid $2 park admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Parenting Class at Center For Spiritual Living

Jessica will be addressing expectations, safety, and routine in the first session. No childcare will be provided so please make ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Center for Spiritual Living Ocala: 1009 Northeast 28th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.cslocala.org
  • Category: Classes, Free

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at Ocala's Marion theatre

Clark Griswold, the well-intentioned, walking disaster who has dragged his family through the horrors of traveling in two previous National ...

Free Friendsgiving Meal by Neighborhood Church Ocala

Join us for a free meal shared with our neighbors. Everyone is welcome with no requirement of religious affiliations or ...

Anthony Women's Club Christmas Tree Lighting

Come welcome the season with us! Join Santa in lighting our Christmas tree, refreshments served.

02December

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...

Museum and Me Pre-K Program at Appleton Museum of Art

This engaging, multisensory program introduces children ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each Museum & Me session begins with a storybook ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Member: Free |Non-Member: Included with Admission Fee
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Classes

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Sankofa Library

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

Drive-Thru Sandwich Club at Ocala West United Methodist

Individuals, Couples, and Families of all ages are welcome. When life gets hard, and money runs short, come grab a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Ocala West United Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105th St, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free
03December

Look Up Marion Summit

Join us for the Look Up Marion Summit — a powerful event focused on helping families find balance with technology ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...

College of Central Florida Open House

Come see what CF is all about. The College of Central Florida offers 30-minute tours throughout the week. On the tour, ...

The King's Brass at First Presbyterian Church of Ocala

Join us for an inspiring evening of joyful music as The King’s Brass brings their dynamic and uplifting performance to ...

The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs and the Adventures of a Paleontologist

Unearth the real behaviours of prehistoric animals as we join acclaimed paleontologist, author, and TV presenter Dr Dean Lomax on ...

04December

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...

Homeschool Art and PE at Forest Community Center

Calling all young artists and active kids aged 6-12! Join us for our Homeschool Art and PE Class! Unleash your ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 777 S County Road 314A, Ocklawaha, Florida 32179
  • Cost: Art: $20/month and PE: $12/month, per location
  • Website: selfservice.marionfl.org
  • Category: Classes

YALLA Teen Club:MANGAlicious at Headquarters-Ocala Library

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

Home Alone at Ocala's Marion theatre

Eight-year-old Kevin McAllister is accidentally left behind in suburban Chicago while his family travels on vacation to France during the ...

Lights of Love Memorial Tree Lighting

On December 4, gather with us for Lights of Love, Hospice of Marion County’s annual memorial tree lighting. Let’s remember, ...

Merry Market at Recharge Clinic

Join us on December 4th from 6:30–8:00 PM for a night filled with holiday cheer, exclusive specials, exciting giveaways, and ...

05December

Bring the Harvest Home

Marion County is excited to launch the annual Bring the Harvest Home food drive, supporting local food pantries including Brother’s ...

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at The Retreat

Join us for a festive holiday arts and crafts fair where the magic of the season comes alive! Set in ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Retreat at Silver Springs, 6455 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

Christmas at the Appleton Museum of Art is happening now - January 11th! The display is different every year! - Dickens ...

Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

Christmas Tree Lighting Festival of Crystal River

This is one of the City's most highly anticipated events of the year! Join us in the town square to ...

Frights and Bites at Belleview Public Library

Frights and Bites Friday, Dec. 5, 5-7:30 p.m. Prepare for scares with a chilling night of pizza and suspense with a screening ...

Kids Night Out (Ages 10-14) at Forest Community Center

Kids (ages 10-14) Night Out is a monthly opportunity for kids to visit awesome places with their peers and learn ...

Winterfest and Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade

Winterfest & Light Up Wildwood Christmas Parade Join us for a magical evening of holiday fun! We’re lighting up the season ...

Home Alone at Ocala's Marion theatre

Eight-year-old Kevin McAllister is accidentally left behind in suburban Chicago while his family travels on vacation to France during the ...

Advent by Candlelight at Abiding Hope Ev. Lutheran Church

It’s never too early to mark your calendar for this important event! Abiding Hope Lutheran Church will be holding an ...

Christmas Tree Lighting at Market at Heathbrook

The Holidays are Back at Market Street at Heath Brook! Please join Sensational Selfies Ocala/Photo Kiosk at Santa’s Grand Arrival right ...

Festival of Trees at Cottom Farm's Christmas Village

Join us for our 2nd Annual Festival of Trees! This year the proceeds will benefit The Dandelion Project, a non-profit ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cottom's Farm, 4650 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: See Website for General Admission Tickets
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights will be bigger, brighter, and better! • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands of lights & displays • ...

Wrapping All the Way Children's Musical

Join us December 5th at 7pm and December 7th at 6pm for two incredible performances of “Wrapping All The Way” ...

Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

Elf at Ocala's Marion Theatre

One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf, Buddy ...

06December

Santa's Circus at The Tracy Performing Arts Center

Step into a world of wonder and holiday magic with Santa’s Circus, a jovial and whimsical cirque showcase that brings ...

Breakfast With Santa at Anthony Women's Club

Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa. Take your photos with Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Christmas crafts ...

Toys For Kids Cruise In

The Twilight Cruisers presents the Annual Toys for Kids Cruise-In. Special Vehicles on Display: Hot Wheels Corvette, Fire Truck and ...

  • 8:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Don Garlits Museum: 13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34473
  • Cost: Spectators bring a new toy for donation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Clan Kringle Scottish Highland Reindeer Games

Florida boasts one of the largest Scottish Highland Games communities in the United States! With an average of 8 games ...

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at The Retreat

Join us for a festive holiday arts and crafts fair where the magic of the season comes alive! Set in ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Retreat at Silver Springs, 6455 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Holiday Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Join us for free in-person Kids Workshops for our Holiday December Workshop- Holiday Cocoa Mug. While supplies last. These workshops ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3300 SW 35th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free - Register Online to reserve your spot
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Sweet Berry Farms Christmas Market

The Christmas Market at Sweet Berry Farms LLC is a shopping experience that provides a spectacular one stop shopping event ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Community Day

Join us for the annual Holiday Community Day, held on Free First Saturday and generously sponsored by Dr. Paul and ...

Christmas Party For Kids with Langley Health

Join us for our Christmas Party for Kids on Saturday, December 6th from 10AM to 1PM in Sumterville! Enjoy music, ...

Nerf Challenge at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join us for an action-packed Nerf Wars event designed exclusively for kids aged 5 to 12! Get ready for an ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place: 1821 NW 21st Ave.
  • Cost: $5 per person- Registration Required
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Santa at Waldron Farms

This Saturday between 10:00am-1:00pm bring the children and meet Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause, and receive a complimentary photograph with ...

Santa's Quiet Workshop

Join Forest Community Center for a winter wonderland of sensory-safe delights at Santa's Quiet Workshop. This event is for all of ...

Kut Different Annual Community Fun Day

We are excited to announce that Kut Different (KD) will be presenting our 6th Annual ‘Community Fun Day’ on the ...

Navidad Latin Fest

¡Feliz Navidad, Ocala! Navidad Latin Fest brings its inaugural event to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Come dressed in your favorite ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

The Polar Express at Ocala's Marion Theatre

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards the mysterious train that waits for ...

Yalla Teen Club: ConFAB at Reddick Public Library

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

Annual Whobilation Pageant

This is a ONE category pageant. Holiday wear is the only mandatory category. Formal wear is available as an optional ...

Arctic Blast at Forest Public Library

Have a cool day of stories, games and delicious arctic treats with book giveaways.

Light Up Lake Lillian Belleview

Join the City of Belleview for Light Up Lake Lillian. Meet Santa, enjoy FREE kids face painting, bounce houses, games, ...

Elf at Ocala's Marion Theatre

One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys… Raised as an elf, Buddy ...

Downtown Ocala Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Join us at Ocala City Hall for a fun, festive, family friendly event. The parade will BEGIN and END at ...

Holiday Celebration at The Town Square at Circle Square Commons

Holiday Celebration - Lights, Bites & Beats! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, dancing, games, food trucks, and festive fun! The ...

Santa's Workshop and Jingle Bazaar at Forest Community Center

This festive holiday market is more than meets the eye. There will be local artisans with handcrafted goods, seasonal decor, ...

Tree Lighting Festival at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square

Celebrate the season at the Tree Lighting Festival at Lake Sumter Landing. Enjoy festive lights, holiday music, local vendors, and ...

Winter Polo at Florida Horse Park

Matches are family friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash. Don't worry if you don't know anything about horses or ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Horse Park: 11008 S Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 34480
  • Cost: $5 when booked online $10 at the gate on gameday. General Admission for children under 12 is FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

Lake Weir Christmas Boat Parade at Gator Joe's

We will have Santa here to take pictures with the kids. We will also have a Christmas bounce house on ...

Light Up Lake Weir Annual Christmas Boat Parade

The Lake Weir Boat Parade has become a family tradition around beautiful Lake Weir. A Parade of Pontoon, Power Boats, ...

Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights will be bigger, brighter, and better! • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands of lights & displays • ...

Williston Winter Wonderland

Join the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and its supportive community partners as we kick off the Christmas season with ...

Santa's Circus at The Tracy Performing Arts Center

Step into a world of wonder and holiday magic with Santa’s Circus, a jovial and whimsical cirque showcase that brings ...

Loomis Bros. Circus: Santa's Big Top Circus

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Experience the wonder of the holidays at the all-new 2025 edition of Santa's ...

The Snowman and the Snowdog with Ocala Symphony Orchestra

Kickstart the holiday season with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra at the Reilly Arts Center! Experience the warmth of Christmas Canticles and ...

Home Alone at Ocala's Marion theatre

Eight-year-old Kevin McAllister is accidentally left behind in suburban Chicago while his family travels on vacation to France during the ...

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