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22December

STEAM and Storytelling for Kids with Marion County Maker Collective

Marion County Maker Collective, a program of Artify Ocala Inc, offers a variety of kid friendly programming and opportunities for ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3650 Northeast 25th Street Unit 1A, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $15 per Child per Session (Registration Required)
  • Website: www.artifyocala.org
  • Category: Classes

Trains at the Holidays at College of Central Florida

Immerse yourself in a magical world of miniature trains, winding their way through charming tiny towns and festive displays that ...

Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes families back for another enchanting year of Winter Wonderland presented ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center: 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
  • Cost: $10-$12 per person (Children 4 and under are always free)
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas in the Quarry

During select nights this December, wander through a glowing botanical wonderland during Christmas in the Quarry: Cedar Lakes Woods & ...

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 ...

Nights of Lights

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

One Piece Weekly Locals at Vibranium Comics

Come on out pirates and play in a weekly tournament!

Movies at Ocala Drive In

Showing Dec. 19 through Dec. 23: Screen Two: The Spongebob Movie at 7:00 PM followed by to be determined.

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Drive-In, 4850 S Pine Ave Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Adults $6 |Children (6-12) $3 |Children 5 and under FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other
23December

STEAM and Storytelling for Kids with Marion County Maker Collective

Marion County Maker Collective, a program of Artify Ocala Inc, offers a variety of kid friendly programming and opportunities for ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3650 Northeast 25th Street Unit 1A, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: $15 per Child per Session (Registration Required)
  • Website: www.artifyocala.org
  • Category: Classes

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

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

Very Special Music at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center

Come share in the joy of music at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center! These interactive workshops are a chance ...

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trains at the Holidays at College of Central Florida

Come enjoy an Ocala tradition, the 30th annual "Trains at the holidays" Come experience the magic of model trains! We ...

Bowling Tuesday with Champions for Champions

This is one of our most social programs, perfect for building confidence and enjoying an afternoon of community! It doesn’t ...

Childbirth Class at Advent Health

Join us for Childbirth Class where you will learn all about pregnancy in the third trimester and how to prepare ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: AdventHealth Ocala Wellness Center (Blue Roof) Directions to AdventHealth Ocala Wellness Center (Blue Roof)1100 SW 1st A
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.adventhealth.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

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

Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes families back for another enchanting year of Winter Wonderland presented ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: World Equestrian Center: 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
  • Cost: $10-$12 per person (Children 4 and under are always free)
  • Website: fun4ocalakids.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Eve Eve at Cross Pointe Ocala

Join us on December 23rd for our Christmas Eve Eve Services at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. This special night ...

Christmas in the Quarry

During select nights this December, wander through a glowing botanical wonderland during Christmas in the Quarry: Cedar Lakes Woods & ...

Kid's Pottery Wheel Class at Picasso's Palette

Let your child’s imagination come to life with clay! In this fun, hands-on pottery wheel workshop, kids will learn the ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 106 SW 17th Street, Ocala, Fl 34471
  • Cost: See website for costs
  • Website: app.getoccasion.com
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

Nights of Lights

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

Christmas Eve Eve Service at TruLife Church

This service will be a beautiful time to gather with family and friends, reflect on the true meaning of Christmas ...

Christmas at the Farm at Diamond A Farm

Save the date for Christmas at the Farm on December 23, 2025 as we celebrate Christmas together under the stars, ...

Shadowverse Evolve Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for our weekly store tournament. Entry fee is $5

Movies at Ocala Drive In

Showing Dec. 19 through Dec. 23: Screen Two: The Spongebob Movie at 7:00 PM followed by to be determined.

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Drive-In, 4850 S Pine Ave Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Adults $6 |Children (6-12) $3 |Children 5 and under FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other
24December

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trains at the Holidays at College of Central Florida

Come enjoy an Ocala tradition, the 30th annual "Trains at the holidays" Come experience the magic of model trains! We ...

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at St. John Lutheran

We're bringing back the real candles on Christmas Eve at 1:30pm, 4:00pm or 6:30pm. Come join us - sing those ...

Family Fun Classes at Painting with a Twist -All ages

Family fun class! All ages welcome! Parents are encouraged to let children work by themselves. There is not always room ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $30-$45 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Classes

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Trinity Baptist Church

If you’re looking for a simple, meaningful way to spend the evening with your family, join us for our Christmas ...

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First Baptist Church of Ocala

Experience the joy of the season with us at our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of timeless ...

Christmas Eve Service at First Presbyterian Church Ocala

Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the joy and wonder of Christ’s birth! 5 PM Family Service with a ...

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First Congregational United Church of Christ

Join us at First Congregational United Church of Christ for a warm and joyful Christmas Eve celebration. We’ll sing the ...

Christmas Eve at Abiding Hope Ev. Lutheran Church

Join us this Christmas at Abiding Hope Lutheran Church. This Christmas don’t just celebrate the season— discover the Savior! Christmas ...

25December

Nights of Lights

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

26December

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

Trains at the Holidays at College of Central Florida

Immerse yourself in a magical world of miniature trains, winding their way through charming tiny towns and festive displays that ...

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Fun Classes Jingle Bean the Reindeer at Painting with a Twist -Ages 8 and Up

Family fun class! All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work ...

  • 2:30 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $30-$33 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

Family Fun Classes Swirly Snowman at Painting with a Twist -Ages 8 and Up

Family fun class! All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nights of Lights

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

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

FNM Commander at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

We host a $3 FNM its 1v1 Commander using the official WotC ban list. We hope to see you there!!!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

27December

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 ...

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

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 ...

Trains at the Holidays at College of Central Florida

Immerse yourself in a magical world of miniature trains, winding their way through charming tiny towns and festive displays that ...

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

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

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 ...

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Fun Classes Squishy Snacks at Painting with a Twist -Ages 8 and Up

Family fun class! All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work ...

Ranger Program at Silver Springs

Join us every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm (unless otherwise posted) for a Ranger-led program! Program will vary every weekend ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Program included with Park admission fee: $2 per pedestrian, $5 for single occupant vehicle, $8 for 2-8 visitors in vehicle.
  • Website: silversprings.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nights of Lights

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

Union Arena Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for weekly store tournament. Event Entry is $5

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 ...

28December

Pack Walk with Marion County Animal Services

Love shelter dogs and want to help them? You can meet our dogs away from the kennel environment and also ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, FL 34480
  • Cost: $2 park admission
  • Website: www.marionfl.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Free

Trains at the Holidays at College of Central Florida

Immerse yourself in a magical world of miniature trains, winding their way through charming tiny towns and festive displays that ...

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

Appleton Museum Holiday Fun

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

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 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

Family Fun Classes Winter Penguin Cutie at Painting with a Twist -Ages 8 and Up

Family fun class! All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $30-$45 per person
  • Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Classes

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Open skate for fall fun! Sessions 1pm-4pm.

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates-$7 if you bring skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Ranger Program at Silver Springs

Join us every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm (unless otherwise posted) for a Ranger-led program! Program will vary every weekend ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Program included with Park admission fee: $2 per pedestrian, $5 for single occupant vehicle, $8 for 2-8 visitors in vehicle.
  • Website: silversprings.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Come play in our weekly Yu-Gi-Oh store tournaments! $5 entry fee. If you don't have a konami ID, sign up ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One Piece Store Tournament at Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Join us for our weekly store tournament. Sign up in the Bandai TCG+ app. Entry fee is $5

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