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03August

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

Amvets Post 444 Back to School Supply Giveaway

The Amvets Post 444 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Back-To-School Supply Giveaway on Sunday, August 3, from 11 AM to ...

Back to School Market at Ocala Downtown Market

Join us for a fun-filled Back to School celebration featuring: Local Market Vendors Delicious Food Trucks Live Music Bounce House Fun for the Kids Bring ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Easy Street Summer Fun - Sunday Funday

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 34471
  • Cost: See description
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Back to School Drive with Bow in the Cloud Community Services

Join us Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Milla's at Making it Matthews for our 5th annual back to school drive ...

  • 12:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Milla's at Making it Matthews, 45 Laurel Pass, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Free-Registration is Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Back to School Bash Sunday Showdown at Community Harvest Baptist Church

Join Us for Hotdogs & Bingo! Come enjoy a fun-filled evening with hotdogs and bingo, sponsored by Kathy Reynolds!

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Community Harvest Baptist Church:14915 SE 36th Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
04August

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

Easy Street Summer 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 34471
  • Cost: See Description for Prices and Special Hours
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

One Piece Weekly Locals at Vibranium Comics

Come on out pirates and play in a weekly tournament!

05August

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

Appleton Artspace Summer Hours

The Artspace engages adults and children (4 and up) in hands-on art experiences through colorful activity stations and projects that ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $10 |Youth (6-17): $5 |Children 5 & under: Free |Members: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Family Flicks at Belleview Public Library

Movies for the whole family. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Come for the fun, ...

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

Regal Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Easy Street Summer 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 34471
  • Cost: See Description for Prices and Special Hours
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Flicks at Reddick Public Library

Movies for the whole family. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Come for the movie ...

Summer BreakSpot Tuesdays

Tuesdays are terrific! Free meals and fun times for children, 18 years of age or younger. Come early for the ...

Dough Bowl Candle Camp (Ages 11 and up) at AR Workshop

Want to participate in camp but cannot join all week long? This one day will allow your crafter to join in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: AR Workshop Ocala, 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $55- Registration Required
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Classes

Wonder Lab at Discovery Center

This series will follow a STEAM-centered theme every week with a complimentary hands-on activity. Drop in during lab hours to ...

National Night Out

This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with your community and the Ocala PD. Attendees can look forward ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Ed Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW 4th St., Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Zumba at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Let us take the "work" out of workout and come join us as we shake and groove our way to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes, Free

Kids Karaoke Night at Terry's Bar and Grill

Join us every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a night full of fun, music, and memories! Kids take ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Terry's Sports Bar and Grill, 4121 NE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free to Sing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
06August

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

Hand Sewn Stuffy Camp (Ages 7 and up) at AR Workshop

Want to participate in camp but cannot join all week long? This one day will allow your crafter to join in ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: AR Workshop Ocala, 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $55- Registration Required
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Classes

Appleton Artspace Summer Hours

The Artspace engages adults and children (4 and up) in hands-on art experiences through colorful activity stations and projects that ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $10 |Youth (6-17): $5 |Children 5 & under: Free |Members: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Epic Theater Kids Summer Show Series

Take a break from the heat this summer and enjoy a movie with your little ones—kids' tickets are only $2 ...

Regal Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

World Breastfeeding Week

Learn about breastfeeding and community agencies that support breastfeeding families in Marion County. This event will feature activities and information ...

Read in Color at Fort McCoy Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 4 Underwater Adventure Collage June ...

Read in Color at Ocala Public Library-Headquarters

Wednesdays, 11a.m.-4 p.m. For ages 5-12 with caregivers, unless otherwise noted. Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. BreakSpot ...

Family Flicks at Fort McCoy Public Library

Movies for the whole family. Come for the movie and have lunch too! Anyone younger than age 13 must ...

Summer Breakspot Wednesdays

Make memories all summer long. Bring your family to one or all of these library locations, do something fun and ...

Easy Street Summer 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 34471
  • Cost: See Description for Prices and Special Hours
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wonder Lab at Discovery Center

This series will follow a STEAM-centered theme every week with a complimentary hands-on activity. Drop in during lab hours to ...

Back to School Cookout and Concert at Village View Church

Join us for an incredible evening filled with fun, fellowship, praise, and worship as we kick off the new school ...

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 ...

07August

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

Vanguard High School JROTC Battalion New Cadet Orientation

Are you an inbound freshman at Vanguard High School and are interested in the JROTC program? Are you already enrolled in ...

Canvas Pillow Camp at AR Workshop

Want to participate in camp but cannot join all week long? This one day will allow your crafter to join in ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: AR Workshop Ocala, 2431 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $55- Registration Required
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Classes

Appleton Artspace Summer Hours

The Artspace engages adults and children (4 and up) in hands-on art experiences through colorful activity stations and projects that ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $10 |Youth (6-17): $5 |Children 5 & under: Free |Members: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Games on a Table at Freedom Public Library

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games! Come for the fun, stay for lunch!

Easy Street Summer 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 34471
  • Cost: See Description for Prices and Special Hours
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Intro to Dance at Chelsea Art Center

Children's Into to Dance for ages 4-12. We will get those wiggles out! We will move, jump, twist, shake, and ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: $20 - Registration Required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Summer Breakspot Thursdays

Make memories all summer long. Bring your family to one or all of these library locations, do something fun and ...

Wonder Lab at Discovery Center

This series will follow a STEAM-centered theme every week with a complimentary hands-on activity. Drop in during lab hours to ...

Zumba at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Let us take the "work" out of workout and come join us as we shake and groove our way to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Classes, Free

Back To School Glow Party at Marion Oak Community Center

Youth Glow Party to celebrate Back To School! Dress in your neon colors and get ready to dance, dance, dance! ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free- Food Available for Purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Fort King Summer Nights Lecture Series (Ages 13+)

Join us for an enriching journey into history at Fort King during our captivating Summer Nights Lecture Series. Delve into ...

Summer Race Series at High Springs BMX

Summer Series Race sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville! BMX racing under the lights all summer long!! On select night ...

08August

Marion Theatre Bring A Book Watch For Free

Bring a book, watch for FREE! Bring a new or gently used children’s book for the Early Learning Coalition and ...

Vanguard High School JROTC Battalion New Cadet Orientation

Are you an inbound freshman at Vanguard High School and are interested in the JROTC program? Are you already enrolled in ...

Appleton Artspace Summer Hours

The Artspace engages adults and children (4 and up) in hands-on art experiences through colorful activity stations and projects that ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $10 |Youth (6-17): $5 |Children 5 & under: Free |Members: Free
  • Website: www.appletonmuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Madcap Movie: Dora and the Lost City of Gold at Dunnellon Public Library

Madcap Movie: Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Jump into an interactive cinema experience! Anyone younger than age 13 ...

Read in Color at Dunnellon Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 6 Marion County Fire ...

Read in Color at Forest Public Library

Welcome summer with a kaleidoscope of stories, games and crafts. Come for the fun, stay for lunch! June 6 Imagine Music June 13 Art ...

Easy Street Summer 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 34471
  • Cost: See description for specials
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Summer Breakspot Fridays

Fabulous Fridays! Free meals and fun times for children, 18 years of age or younger. Come early for the program ...

Summertime Fun Story Time at Forest Public Library

Drop-in for stories, songs and activities. Come for the fun, stay for lunch!

Wonder Lab at Discovery Center

This series will follow a STEAM-centered theme every week with a complimentary hands-on activity. Drop in during lab hours to ...

Nerf Wars at Silver Springs Shores Community Center

Bring your nerf guns and prepare for battle.

Digimon Trading Card Game at Vibranium Comics

Come out and play the Digimon tcg!

09August

First-Gen 5k

First Gen-5K – Run for Opportunity, Grow Together Join us on August 9th at 7:30 AM at Baseline Road Trailhead for ...

  • 7:30 am 
  • Location: Baseline Road Trailhead, 4255 SE 58th Ave Ocala, FL, 34472
  • Cost: $29.99 before August 6th/ $45 after August 6th
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Back to School Immunizations at Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is providing immunizations for the 2025-26 school year. This includes the ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Department of Health in Marion County, 1801 SE 32nd Ave., Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marion.floridahealth.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Battle of Police Chiefs at Heritage Park Williston

Think you’ve got good aim? Step up to the Dunk Tank at the H.E.L.P. Outreach & Fundraiser and take your ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Park Williston, 116 N Main St, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $5 for 3 Throws
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (The Yearling Author) 129th Birthday Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the 129th birthday of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Tour the house of Pulitzer Prize winning author ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park, 18700 County Road 325, Cross Creek, FL 32640
  • Cost: This program is free with paid park entry of $3 per vehicle.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church Back to School Bash with Help Agency of the Forest

Backpacks, school supplies, new shoes, hygiene kits, underwear, haircuts, and nail painting. While supplies last.

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 14100 East HWY 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Free for children living within the Ocala Forest boundaries
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure in Orlando

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang ...

Culver's Back to School Bash

Let’s send the kids back to school with everything they need — and have some fun while we’re at it! Free ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Culver's of Ocala, 3637 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free to Attend/ Food available for purchase
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Easy Street Summer 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 34471
  • Cost: See description for specials
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wonder Lab at Discovery Center

This series will follow a STEAM-centered theme every week with a complimentary hands-on activity. Drop in during lab hours to ...

Summer Race Series at High Springs BMX

Summer Series Race sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville! BMX racing under the lights all summer long!! On select night ...

Full Moon Night Hikes at Fort King National Historic Landmark

Join us for a full moon night hike led by an Ocala Park Ranger, and discover the fascinating stories behind ...

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