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10December

WIC Breastfeeding Class

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

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: WIC Main Office: 1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Free

Polar Express at Ocala Public Library- Headquarters

Don your pajamas and hop aboard “The Polar Express” for a fun-filled night of stories, crafts and more based on ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: Library Headquarters: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
11December

Villages Model Train Club Christmas Show

The Villages Model Train Club will host a Free model train show at the Colony Recreation Center. There will be ...

Villages Christmas Parade

Come and cheer on these holiday – decked out golf cars and more in the Christmas Parade! Bring your golf ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 700 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, Florida, 32162
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.districtgov.org
  • Category: Free

Next Level Gamers (ages 6-13) at Brick City Adventure Park

Join our Esports program and level up more than just your game! Players (ages 6-13) will connect with teammates and ...

  • 2:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Brick City Adventures Park: 1211 SE 22nd Rd., Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club:ConFAB at Headquarters-Ocala Library

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

Breastfeeding Class at Advent Health

You want to provide nourishment and comfort to your newborn — and breastfeeding does both. You might already know the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: AdventHealth Ocala Wellness Center (Blue Roof), 1100 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.adventhealth.com
  • 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

Greater Dunnellon Historical Society Train Depot Holiday Christmas Cookie Extravaganza

Looking for a relaxing evening without staying at home? We offer that opportunity next Thursday, Dec 11 during our annual ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 12061 S Williams St, Dunnellon, Florida
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Santa on the Square

Santa's made his list and checked it twice, now he's coming to Ocala where all the children are nice. Santa ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Square: 1 SE Broadway Street, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free
12December

Villages Model Train Club Christmas Show

The Villages Model Train Club will host a Free model train show at the Colony Recreation Center. There will be ...

Nights of Lights

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

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. John Lutheran Church: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Free

After Dark In the Park Movie Series: Elf

It's movie time! Join us for FREE movies throughout the year at different City of Ocala parks. Be sure to ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Tuscawilla and Art Park | 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, Fl
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
13December

Family Fishing Day at Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center

Free For the Community. Come join us for Free Family Fishing Day. Equipment is provided or you can bring your ...

  • 8:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center, 590 Silver River Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free for the community
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Countdown to Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair at Cottom Farm's Christmas Village

Local Vendors, Bounce Houses, and Crafters, Food Vendors, and Free Pictures with Santa at noon.

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Cottom's Farm, 4650 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Villages Model Train Club Christmas Show

The Villages Model Train Club will host a Free model train show at the Colony Recreation Center. There will be ...

Cookies with Santa at Midtown Station-Sipping Grounds

Florida Advantage Realty Group is excited to bring our favorite holiday tradition to a brand-new spot this year! Bring the ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Midtown Station Ocala, 235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pictures with Santa at Ocala's Best

We’re spreading holiday cheer and you’re invited! Join us on December 13th from 10:00am–2:00pm for a FREE festive event for ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free-Register for Time Slot
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1445 NE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL, United States, Florida
  • Cost: Free with park admission
  • Website: silverrivermuseum.com
  • Category: Free

Super Grateful Weaving Workshop

Celebrate the season of gratitude through creativity and connection in this hands-on weaving workshop! Join AIHOM Artist Practitioners Shannon Kelly ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Heart of the Park in Tuscawilla Park, 516 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Polar Paradise: Fairy Tales and Fables at Belleview Public Library

Step into a storybook wonderland of enchanting tales, whimsical activities and magical surprises! Costumes encouraged.

Christmas Community Event presented by HOPI Church

Joyful community event with inflatables and kids activities, food and drinks, and games for all ages.

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: House of Presence Int., 674 Silver Road, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

A Season to Share at Sankofa Public Library

Celebrate the joys of giving, gathering, and song and story. This heartwarming show captures the wonder of winter and the magic ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Sankofa Public Library:1821 NW 21st Ave Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR.

Community Stages brings a joyful, low-tech reimagining of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR to the Mary Sue Rich Community Center! ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Free

Furr-Ends with Humane Society of Marion County

Want a 4-legged friend by your side? Come join us at our New Cat Event for Children in 4th to ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 NW 14th Road, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ocala Christmas Parade

This year is the 70yj Anniversary! The Parade Route: The route begins at the intersection of SE 25th Avenue and Ft. King ...

Rainbow Lakes Estates Holly Jolly Holiday

Bring your cameras, because Santa Claus is coming to Rainbow Lakes Estates HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY! There will be Cookie Decorating, Hot ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Rainbow Lakes Estates Community Center- 4030 SW Deepwater CT., Dunnellon, FL 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Nights of Lights

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

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. John Lutheran Church: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Free
14December

Breakfast with Santa at Ocala West United Methodist

Breakfast with Santa! Breakfast for the whole family, games, crafts and more! This is a FREE event! All children, youth, ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ocala West United Methodist Church: 9330 SW 105th St, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalawestumc.com
  • Category: Free

Villages Model Train Club Christmas Show

The Villages Model Train Club will host a Free model train show at the Colony Recreation Center. There will be ...

Brownwood Paddock Square Menorah Lighting

Celebrate Hanukkah with a special community Menorah Lighting hosted by Temple Shalom! Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring music from the ...

Chanukah Grand Menorah Lighting in Downtown Ocala

Live Music, Entertainment, Latkes, Donuts & More!

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 101 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida, 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ourchabad.org
  • Category: Free

Nights of Lights

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

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. John Lutheran Church: 1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (donations welcome)
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Free

Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Christmas Movie Night

Join us for a FREE family fun event! Christmas Movie Night

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Rafter Cross Cowboy Church, 4631 NE 162nd Ct, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
15December

Find Santa in Tuscawilla Park

He’s coming back THREE TIMES. The only question is...can you find him? Santa Pop-Up Visits: • Tue Dec 9 · 11–12 PM • Mon ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Tuscawilla Park, Locations Vary in Park
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Monday Night Sports at Brick City Adventure Park

Come join the Marion County Recreation Staff at Brick City Adventure Park for some fun with “unorganized sports” under the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1121 SE 22nd Road, Ocala, Florida 34471
  • Cost: Free family fun!
  • Website: parks.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free
16December

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

Next Level Gamers (ages 6-13) at Brick City Adventure Park

Join our Esports program and level up more than just your game! Players (ages 6-13) will connect with teammates and ...

  • 2:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Brick City Adventures Park: 1211 SE 22nd Rd., Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free Program
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Marion Oaks Public Library

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

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Public Library: 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Chanukah Wonderland

Klezmer Music Concert! - Chanuka Actvities - Memorah Lighting - Deli Dinner - Gifts - Latkes - Donuts - Gelt

  • 4:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 13030 Co Rd 103, Oxford, Florida, 34484
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ourchabad.org
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club: ConFab at Sankofa Library

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

  • 4:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Dunnellon Public Library

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

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: 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

Santa on the Square

Santa's made his list and checked it twice, now he's coming to Ocala where all the children are nice. Santa ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Square: 1 SE Broadway Street, Ocala
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free
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