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December 14 - 20

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: Family Fun

Christmas at Amber Brooke Farms (Eustis)

We’re already getting ready to deck the halls and bring the magic of the holidays to the farm! Get ready for ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms Eustis, 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis, FL
  • Cost: Fridays: $15.95 online | $17.95 at the gate Saturdays & Sundays: $17.95 online | $19.95 at the gate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

The Birth of Sports Science at Cade Museum

We’re kicking off a NEW museum-wide Sports theme — with hands-on activities, games, and our NEW exhibit: The Birth of ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free for Children 0-4| $10 for ages 5-17
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bowl with Santa at Bowlero West

We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, December 14th from 11am - 2pm for our Bowl With Santa event! All kids ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Bowlero West Lanes, 1818 Southwest 17th Street, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Varies See Website
  • Website: www.bowlero.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

St. John's 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: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Cheap Skate Nights at Skate A Way South

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

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $5 Admission (Skating or Not)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spanish Springs Menorah Lighting

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

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 730 N US Highway 441, The Villages, FL 32159
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Birth of Sports Science at Cade Museum

We’re kicking off a NEW museum-wide Sports theme — with hands-on activities, games, and our NEW exhibit: The Birth of ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free for Children 0-4| $10 for ages 5-17
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

St. John's 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: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Birth of Sports Science at Cade Museum

We’re kicking off a NEW museum-wide Sports theme — with hands-on activities, games, and our NEW exhibit: The Birth of ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free for Children 0-4| $10 for ages 5-17
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas at Amber Brooke Farms (Eustis)

We’re already getting ready to deck the halls and bring the magic of the holidays to the farm! Get ready for ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms Eustis, 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis, FL
  • Cost: Fridays: $15.95 online | $17.95 at the gate Saturdays & Sundays: $17.95 online | $19.95 at the gate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Sweet Tunes and Treasures to Gift: Community Sing-Along and Artisan Market

Community Sing-Along and Artisan Gift Market for All Ages 5:30 p.m. Gift Market Opens 6:30 - Sing-Along led by Heartstrings and Harmonies Festive ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Reservations Requested-Donations Accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cookies with Santa at Wildwood Community Center

Get ready for one of the City of Wildwood's sweetest traditions of the year. Cookies with Santa is coming soon, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Gate Price: $25/$15 | Children 2 & under are FREE and may be required to sit on their parent/guardians lap.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ocala Oddities Market at Ocala Downtown Market

Join us for this free, family-friendly shindig at the Ocala Downtown Market (403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471). Rain ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. John's 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: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: $10 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Breakfast with Santa and his Reindeer at Mayhem Ranch

Experience the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa & his Reindeer! Join us for a cozy morning, ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: 17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL, 32668
  • Cost: $37.20 each (2 and Under Free) Online Tickets Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

The Birth of Sports Science at Cade Museum

We’re kicking off a NEW museum-wide Sports theme — with hands-on activities, games, and our NEW exhibit: The Birth of ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free for Children 0-4| $10 for ages 5-17
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Christmas at Amber Brooke Farms (Eustis)

We’re already getting ready to deck the halls and bring the magic of the holidays to the farm! Get ready for ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms Eustis, 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis, FL
  • Cost: Fridays: $15.95 online | $17.95 at the gate Saturdays & Sundays: $17.95 online | $19.95 at the gate
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

Ocala Sip and Whip Cupcake Decorating with Laguna Bakery (Ages 8 and up)

Family friendly Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class! Ages 8+(parents required to stay). Learn fun holiday designs with step-by-step guidance. All supplies ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:15 pm 
  • Location: Soirees and Such, 3620 NE 8th Place Suite 2, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $40 per person-Reservations Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Scooter's Christmas Pajama Bash at Brownwood

‘Tis the season to rock your Christmas pajamas and join Scooter The DJ for a festive night of music, dancing, ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock! Live Music Venue in a relaxed Outdoor Dog/Kid ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Two Hawk Hammock: 17950 NE 53rd Lane, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $5.00 cover charge - Kids and Dogs free
  • Website: www.twohawkhammock.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2025 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 14th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 19630 NE 30th Street, Williston, Florida 32696
  • Cost: Gate Price: $25/$15 | Children 2 & under are FREE and may be required to sit on their parent/guardians lap.
  • Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

St. John's 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: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Bah! Humbug! This new adaptation of Dickens’ ever-popular classic fills the stage with first class professional actors, lush costumes, stunning ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th Street, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: $42-$45 plus tax
  • Website: csculturalcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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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