Community Happenings
09/26/2026 – 11/08/2026 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm – It’s time for the Sixth annual Fall Festival from September 26 – November 8, 2026, every Saturday and Sunday! This year we are excited to offer our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch. We have planted a variety of gorgeous pumpkins. There will be plenty of photo ops and pumpkins available for purchase. SUMMER SALE TICKETS – $13.00 until 8/15/2026 After 8/15: Tickets: $17.00 Online (2 and under free) Saturday: 11:00 […]
11/04/2026 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Join us at the Ocala Senior Expo at Paddock Mall! Happening Wednesday, November 4th, from 11AM-1PM! FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING! Featuring: BINGO, Free Health Checks, Free Raffles, Giveaways, Free Activities, Product Samples, Vendors, Local Businesses, and more! Date: Wednesday, November 4th Time: 10AM – 1PM Admission: Free & Open to the Public Location: Inside […]
11/06/2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month at the Ocala Downtown Square. Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended shopping hours. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of art, live performances, and downtown shops […]
11/07/2026 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Marion County, FL, October 21, 2026: Help Me Grow, implemented by the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, is hosting a Books, Balls, and Blocks event in partnership with the College of Central Florida Teacher Childhood Education department. The event is being held on Saturday, November 7. The free event for families with children aged […]
11/07/2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Silver Springs State Park presents the First Saturday Speaker Series, a free event with $2 park admission on the first Saturday of each month. Join October’s Speaker, TJ Fridrich from the Save the Manatee Club, and help us celebrate Manatee Awareness Month by learning more about these amazing creatures. 10 AM – 11 AM in […]
11/07/2026 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm – Kingdom of the Sun Club Presents: Cherished Doll and Teddy Bear Adoption Day Free to choose one doll or teddy bear per person for adoption. There will be storybook time, coloring, and paper doll cut outs. Free for all ages
11/07/2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Get ready for an unforgettable night of mystery, comedy, and delicious food at The Dinner Detective, America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show! Unlike a traditional murder mystery, our actors are hidden among the audience and may be sitting right at your table. As the mystery unfolds, you’ll gather clues, question suspects, and work to […]
11/08/2026 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm – Toys for Tots fundraiser at Charlie Horse in Ocala Sunday 11am-7pm. Live music. Good food. Great cause. Don’t miss out on the official 25th anniversary challenge coin!
11/13/2026 – 11/15/2026 @ All Day – In 2017, following Tom Petty’s departure, a gathering of fans and locals in Gainesville united to honor their hometown hero. Gathering at Heartwood Soundstage, over 2,500 enthusiasts convened to commemorate Tom’s birthday and revel in the melodies of the Heartbreakers. Since that inaugural event, each year has witnessed a pilgrimage of thousands of fans worldwide […]
11/14/2026 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am – Come see Heather Lynne & Friends – a groovy band, with a funky beat, playing a fun mix of your favorite cover songs and original music too! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES AND DON’T MISS THE FUN! Snacks, desserts, drinks and dancing too! (children 12 and under are free! – 25% of sales goes to support […]