Ocala Family Events Calendar

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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

YALLA Teen Club: ConFab at Dunnellon Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

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

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Playgroup (Birth to 5 years) at Early Learning Coalition

Free weekly playgroup for children birth to age 5 and their caregiver/parent. Includes snacks! Sing songs, tell stories, create art ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (pre-regsiter suggested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

YALLA Teen Club: ConFAB at Belleview Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

4H County Council Meeting

Are you a teen interested in growing your leadership skills? Join us on September 4th at 6:30 at the Marion ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: Marion County Extension Classroom, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Ocala

First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, Sept. through May. Join us for the following: • ...

Soccer Shots Free Fun Day

Free Fun Day for children to try out our program for the upcoming season! Age 2-3 at 9:00am-9:30am Age 3-5 at 9:40am-10:10am Age ...

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 ...

Annual First Responders Car and Truck Show

3rd Annual First Responders Car and Truck show.

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, 13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free for Spectators
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Move Together: Dance for All Ages

Arts in Health Ocala Metro in collaboration with Heart of the Park, invite you to join us for a free ...

Harvest Hoedown Holiday Market at Ocala Downtown Market

Get ready for a festive mashup of fall flair and holiday cheer! Join us at the Harvest Hoedown Holiday Market ...

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

After School Tutoring with Ramal Services

Free after school tutoring for grades 1-5.

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

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

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Playgroup (Birth to 5 years) at Early Learning Coalition

Free weekly playgroup for children birth to age 5 and their caregiver/parent. Includes snacks! Sing songs, tell stories, create art ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (pre-regsiter suggested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Imagine That! at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

For ages 5-12 with caregivers. Take center stage, play theater games and shine like a star! A hands-on, interactive series perfect ...

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 ...

Move Together: Dance for All Ages

Arts in Health Ocala Metro in collaboration with Heart of the Park, invite you to join us for a free ...

Hello Fall Festival at Williston Horseman's Park

Join us for the Hello Fall Festival located in downtown Williston at Heritage Park! We will have over 80 vendors, food ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Annual Ocala Recovery Fest at Tuscawilla Park

FREE event with live music, food, community resources, kids zone with ponies, face painting and much, much more. To celebrate ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Brazil Fest Gainesville

"Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025 brings the heart of Brazil to Gainesville in a vibrant, family-friendly cultural festival! The day begins ...

  • 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601-6700
  • Cost: Free entry to outdoor stages | $20 VIP indoor stage
  • Website: www.prekindle.com
  • Category: Free

Pictionary and Sloppy Joes at Community Harvest Baptist Church

Pictionary and Sloppy Joes. Come enjoy a fun evening of games, food, and fellowship! All donations will go toward the Building ...

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

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

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Playgroup (Birth to 5 years) at Early Learning Coalition

Free weekly playgroup for children birth to age 5 and their caregiver/parent. Includes snacks! Sing songs, tell stories, create art ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Free (pre-regsiter suggested)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Imagine That! at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

For ages 5-12 with caregivers. Take center stage, play theater games and shine like a star! A hands-on, interactive series perfect ...

Free Trial Classes at Footprints in Motion

Free Trial Classes on Thursdays at 4:30pm! Try Ballet/Tap Combo class for ages 3-4 or Aerial Skills for ages 7+. ...

YALLA Teen Club: MANGAlicious at Belleview Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Workout with the Mayor

Join us for Workout with the Mayor this season! Ben Marciano Mayor of Ocala will join us at Ed Croskey ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Ed Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Just Between Friends: PUBLIC SHOPPING

Shop Just Between Friends pop-up sales to save hundreds of dollars on new and gently-used clothes, toys, shoes, books, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: ​Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: ​2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala
  • Cost: $2 entry fee or FREE with ticket (Tickets Recommended)
  • Website: jbfocala.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Free

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Sanfoka Public Library

There’s mischief in the night! Drop your fluffy friend off at the library for an overnight to remember. Pick up ...

  • 4:00 pm
  • Location: Sankofa Public Library: 1821 NW 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: library.marionfl.org
  • Category: Free

Rec It Fridays Outdoor Games (Any Age) at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

Join us for the perfect family-friendly gathering of recreational games and activities. Our dedicated recreation staff will have a variety ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Free

International Coastal Cleanup® at Tuscawilla Park

In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 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 ...

Community Park Clean-Up

Join our friends at the Tobacco Free Partnership of Marion County and Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) for a Community ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Carney Island Park – Little Lake Weir Side, 13275 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Just Between Friends Fall Sale

Shop Just Between Friends pop-up sales to save hundreds of dollars on new and gently-used clothes, toys, shoes, books, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: ​Southeastern Livestock Pavilion: ​2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala
  • Cost: $2 entry fee or FREE with ticket!
  • Website: jbfocala.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Free

Girls in Aviation Day hosted by Women in Aviation International Ocala

We’re honored to present our 3rd Annual Girls in Aviation Day — a FREE, family-friendly event designed to inspire the ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Ocala Airport: 1770 SW 60th Ave, Main Terminal, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Maker's Market at Ocala Downtown Market

Discover a world of handmade wonders at the Ocala Maker's Market! This free, family-friendly event takes place rain or shine ...

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

Tie Dye in the Park

FREE Tie Dye in the Park Event presented by Alpha Psi Chapter of Lambda Kappa Omega Sorority Inc.! Bring a ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Baseline Trailhead Park (Pavilion 3): 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Teen Night at MidFlorida Credit Union

Level up your money game at our exclusive Teen Night banking bash! Swing by a MIDFLORIDA branch on Tuesday, September 23rd, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: All Midflorida Credit Union Locations
  • 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

Imagine That! at Ocala Public Library Headquarters

For ages 5-12 with caregivers. Take center stage, play theater games and shine like a star! A hands-on, interactive series perfect ...

Free Trial Classes at Footprints in Motion

Free Trial Classes on Thursdays at 4:30pm! Try Ballet/Tap Combo class for ages 3-4 or Aerial Skills for ages 7+. ...

Music in the Park at Marion Oaks Community Center

Come join us at the Marion Oaks Community Center! Everyone is welcome to hit the dance floor and have a ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, FL 34473
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Fishing Day at Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center

Free for the community! Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Signed waiver required to participate.

  • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 590 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
  • Cost: Free for the community
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

Pet Blessing at Advent Episcopal Church

A FREE family event. Bring your leashed pet to receive a special blessing, plus GAMES for all ages!

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Advent Episcopal Church: 11251 SW Hwy 484 Dunnellon, FL 34432
  • Cost: FREE
  • Category: Free

Girl Scout Fest in Tampa

September 27, 2025 | Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus We loved spending the day with girls of all ages and their families, ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Florida State Fairgrounds: Circo Ringling, Tampa, FL 33610
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.gswcf.org
  • Category: Free

Hoods Up for Homes Car Show

Car Show benefiting Saving Mercy: Hoods Up for Homes! Come join us for a day of fun and impact as we ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Double S Red Barn, 6736 NE 36th Avenue Road, Ocala, FL 34479
  • Cost: Free for the Public
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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

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

Marion Oaks Talent Show

Come on down and sign up to showcase your talent at our first annual Talent show! In order to sign-up ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida 34473
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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