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A Floral Retrospective by Gregory Dirr

Ocala City Hall 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm - Boca Raton artist Gregory Dirr emphasizes environmental conservation in his interdisciplinary artworks. Using paint, multi-media resources, fabric and glass, Dirr’s works is a response to the world […]

Colorful Pleasures by Christine Dozier

Ocala International Airport 5770 SW 60th Ave., Ocala

Hours vary per airport operations - Ocala resident Dozier exhibits a variety of work including landscapes, abstracts, still life and animal portraits. She works in oils and acrylics and studied […]

Halloween Films

Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala

Showtimes vary, see website - Scary movies all month long. Scheduled are “The Birds,” “The Nightmare before Christmas,” “The Shining” and more. Tickets $5; see mcaocala.org for more info

Coon Hollo Farm Fall Festival

Coon hollo Farm 22480 N US Hwy 441, Micanopy

The festival includes pony rides, archery, a crop maze, hay fort and farm animals. Tickets are $13. Food and drink available for purchase. For more info, coonhollo.com - Fridays 4pm-7pm; […]

Wear Your Wings Domestic Violence Walk

The Marion County Children’s Alliance will benefit from this walk to bring awareness to domestic violence survivors. Parking is at the CF campus near Building 4 and walkers will be […]

Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale

Marion County Extension Office 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala

Free admission. Bring your own wagon. All kinds of plants will be on sale—natives, perennials, fruit trees, herbs, pollinator plants and more. An onsite plant clinic will be open. No […]

Yoga in the Park

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala

Snake into your cobra pose and get your downward dog going. Stretch out by the Sholom Park stage; recurs every Saturday morning. Visit sholompark.org for details.

Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala

A variety of vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, and arts and crafts. Check out some local food trucks and the […]

Farmers Swap Meet

Rural King 2999 NW 10th St, Ocala

A true farmers swap meet where chickens, ducks, quail, goats, turkeys, rabbits and sometimes even ponies are available along with horse tack, home-grown plants, produce and hand-crafted items. Booth types […]

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Central Florida Peanut Festival

Heritage Park - Williston NW 1st Ave., Williston

The 30th annual Central Florida Peanut Festival features more than 100 purveyors of local foods, crafts, jewelry and clothing, plus raffles and entertainment. Children’s activities include a petting zoo, bounce […]

Free First Saturday at the Appleton Museum of Art

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

This month celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free admission for all to the permanent collection and special exhibits. Take this opportunity to explore this art-filled space, the garden atrium, music, […]

Ocala Home Show

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

Check out the options for home improvements, indoor, outdoor and more. Cooking seminars all weekend. Parking and attendance are free. Use the State Road 40 entrance. For more info, ocalahomeshow.com

Octoberfest

World Equestrian Center - Expo Center 1 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

Traditional German foods, beer, music, games and dancing. Schnitzel, frikadellen, German potato salad and apple strudel will be served. Tickets include a beer stein; $35 in advance; $45 day of […]

Mark Z

The Yellow Pony at The World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

Houston Keen

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston

Live music, line dancing, food and drink.

Captured: The Ultimate Journey Tribute

Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Ter., Weirsdale

Expect to hear power ballads, Journey’s big hits and stellar guitar solos from this tribute band. Tickets are $33-$46. See obopry.com for more info.