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January 18 - 24

Adventures in Bookland at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

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

Adventures in Bookland at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

Games on a Table at Sankofa Public Library

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games!

  • 4:30 pm 
  • Location: Sankofa Public Library:1821 NW 21st Ave Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Rec It Studio Teen Club (13-17) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

The Rec It Studio Teen Club is a program designed for teen development, offering engaging activities that help participants earn ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1821 NW 21 Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
  • Cost: Free - Registration is required, and participants must cover any extra costs.
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

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

Bouncing Babies Story Time at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers. For ages birth-2.

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Headquarters-Ocala: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Bouncing Babies at Belleview Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers. Infants-23 months.

Family Story Time at Marion Oaks Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Public Library: 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Family Story Time at Reddick Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for young children with caregivers.

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 15150 NW Gainesville Road Reddick, Florida 32686
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Adventures in Bookland at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

Games on a Table at Belleview Public Library

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games and chess!

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

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 ...

Games on a Table at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Play classic and contemporary tabletop games! Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Headquarters-Ocala: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • 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

Complimentary Kids Fun Day at Marion Oaks Fitness Cneter

This is a complimentary pass to have a playdate at the Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center. Caregivers bring your ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center: 280 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bouncing Babies Story Time at Marion Oaks Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers. For birth-23 months.

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Public Library: 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Family Story Time at Dunnellon Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.

Family Story Time at Fort McCoy Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers.

Preschool Adventures at Belleview Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for young children with caregivers. For ages 3-5.

Toddling Twos Story Time at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers.

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Headquarters-Ocala: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Family Story Time at Freedom Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.

Family Story Time at Sankofa Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children of all ages and caregivers.

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sankofa Public Library:1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Adventures in Bookland at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

FUNtasmagoria at Marion Oaks Public Library

Explore the world through science, stories and activities! It’s FUNtastic! Jan. 14 Busting Myths Jan. 21 Behind the Scenes at Your Library Jan. ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Marion Oaks Public Library: 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Sparks at Reddick Public Library

For ages 8-12. Experiment, innovate, and create. Jan. 21 Bottle Rockets: Blast off! Feb. 18 Dino Detectives: Fossil Excavation

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 15150 NW Gainesville Road Reddick, Florida 32686
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Dragons in the Library at Belleview Public Library

Explore and defeat evil monsters! Learn the basics of turn-based, fantasy, tabletop gameplay. Explore new realms through tabletop gameplay. Wednesdays, 5 ...

Pajama Story Time at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Story time and pajamas, fun for all ages.

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

Bouncing Babies at Dunnellon Public Library

Stories, songs and activities for children with caregivers.

Preschool Adventures Story Time at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers. For ages 3-5

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: Headquarters-Ocala: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Toddler Twos at Belleview Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for young children with caregivers. For infants-age 2.

Crochet Corner at Sankofa Public Library

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 12 & 26 Relax and crochet. All skill levels welcome.

  • 11:30 am 
  • Location: Sankofa Public Library:1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Adventures in Bookland at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

Escape Room: Can You Get Out at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

For teens and adults. Find the clues, solve the problems and survive the challenges! Jan. 22 Abominable Ice Feb. 26 ...

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

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

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

Adventures in Bookland at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

Ocala Symphony Orchestra: Open Rehearsals

Friday, October 17, 2025: Nights in the Gardens of Spain Friday, January 23, 2026: Romantic America Friday, February 13, 2026: Film Music ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Reilly Arts Center: 500 NE 9th St, Ocala
  • Cost: Free-RSVP Requested
  • Website: www.reillyartscenter.com
  • Category: Free

OTrak Chalk Walk at Tuscawilla Art Park

This free community event will include a juried chalk art competition, live music, artisan booths, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Tuscawilla Park: 213 NE 5th St., Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: FREE
  • 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

American Sign Language Fundamentals at Sankofa Public Library

Explore Deaf history, culture and the fundamentals of American Sign Language. Presented by the Greater Marion County Association of the Deaf.

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sankofa Public Library:1821 NW 21st Ave Ocala, Florida 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

PAW Chili Challenge and HUBCAT Car Show

Attendees can enjoy a vendor marketplace, food trucks, inflatables, games, and music, with a chili cook-off featuring CASI and Open ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Lillian Park, Belleview, Florida 34420
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.belleviewfl.org
  • Category: Free

Renaissance Faire at Dunnellon Public Library

Renaissance Faire- Hear ye and good morrow! Joineth us for games, festivities and much merriment. Cometh in costume at and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, Florida 34431
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Adventures in Bookland at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

Youth Book Club. For ages 5-12 with caregivers.

January 18 - 24
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