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December 7 - 13

Christmas Extravaganza Market

Join us for the most exciting Christmas event of the year! Free digital pictures with Santa, Christmas music, snow flurries, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Signing Santa a Deaf Friendly Holiday Event at Appleton Museum

Join us for a memorable ASL experience featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus! Get your photo taken and receive a downloadable ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Appleton Museum of Art: 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Belleview Christmas Parade

Held the first Sunday in December, citizens from all over South Marion County come to enjoy the annual Belleview Christmas ...

Emmanuel, God with Us Hosted by Dance Divine School of Ballet

Light of Joy Ballet Company presents the anniversary showing of Emmanuel, God with Us! a classical rendition of the Christmas ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, FL, 34474
  • Cost: Free admission - No tickets required; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Website: www.dancedivineocala.com
  • Category: Free

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR.

Community Stages brings a joyful, low-tech reimagining of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR to Silver Springs State Park! This free, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park (Baseline Entrance)
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.zeffy.com
  • Category: Free

Family Christmas Experience at St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Join us for a night of family fun at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. We will have decorated trunks, candy, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 800 SE 41st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band: A Family Christmas

Get ready to jingle all the way to the Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band’s "A Family Christmas". Bring your ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Technical Institute Auditorium: 1614 E Ft King Street, Ocala, Florida
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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

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

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Eighth Avenue Adult Center: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • 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

YALLA Teen Club:ConFAB 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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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: 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.ocalafl.gov
  • 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

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

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 ...

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

JCPenney Kids Zone Craft

Join us on the Second Saturday of every month, free craft activity and more!

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Paddock Mall, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

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

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

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

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

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: Free
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