All Day

Focus on the Essence

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Tues-Sat; 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm - The photography of Anne Noggle came from a donation to the museum and highlights self-portraits and those of her friends and family. Her photos are […]

Revolutionized Textile & Fiber

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala

Daily when center is open - Artist Ingrid Humphrey, a native Floridian, has her handmade dolls and tapestries on exhibit, which portray the sisterhood of women of color all over […]

Marion County Fair

I-75 Flea Market 4121 NW 44th Ave, Ocala

Hours vary, check website - This year’s event offers carnival rides, food, magic shows, petting zoo, music and an alligator show. Wristband package for $35 for unlimited rides or single tickets […]

23rd Annual Greek Festival

St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church 9926 SE 36th Ave, Belleview

Friday & Saturday 11am-8pm; Sunday 11am-6pm - This annual fundraiser features Greek food and wine, live music, Greek dancers, Greek pastries, children’s activities and vendors. Door prizes, raffles, games and more. […]

Ongoing

Blessed Be the Birds

Clerk's Office 110 SE Watula Ave., Ocala

Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm - Part of the Art in City Spaces program, Courtney Kravig-McGuire is a local artist with a special interest in showing the connection between nature and spirituality in […]

Long Legs & Fragility by Cara Van Leuven

City Hall - Ocala 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm - Van Leuven paints horses full-time and uses her experience as a carriage driver for inspiration. Free to the public during business hours. For more info, see ocalafl.org/artincityspaces

Big & Bold

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm - The museum goes big with large pieces of art in this collection, including historical, modern and contemporary art pieces. Works include a 10’ x 4’ […]

Paper Thin & Shadow Deep

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm - The artworks from Hiromi Mizugai Moneyhun are three-dimensional cut paper pieces that feel both lighthearted and alive. Moneyhun’s style combines traditional Japanese art forms along […]

Ocala Holiday Premiere Horse Show

HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala

Week 5 of this hunter-jumper show series includes a Grand Prix on Sunday with $25,000 and $100,000 prizes. Classes for youth riders, re-trained thoroughbreds, adult amateur riders and more. See […]

Marion County Friday Market

McPherson Governmental Campus Field 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala

Shop locally fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, jerky, freeze-dried treats, olive oils, seafood and more; recurs every Friday.

Chess Club at Freedom Library

Freedom Public Library 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala

Meets weekly on Fridays; new members welcome. Please bring your own chess set. For more info, Walt Lamp at (352) 854-9378.

LEAF Series: Let’s Get Growing

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala

Learn all about vegetable gardening in this presentation from UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Jo Leyte-Vidal. $5 registration fee; advance registration required. See sholompark.org/events for more info.

Kiwanis Club of Ocala

Knights of Columbus Building at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 1510 SE 3rd Ave., Ocala

Meets weekly on Fridays. Supports Camp Kiwanis, children’s literacy and Habitat for Humanity. More info at ocalakiwanis.org

Rock Painting Class

NOMA Gallery 939 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala

Learn how to paint, embellish and decorate rocks. Suitable for all ages; all supplies are included. Tickets are $15. See Eventbrite.com for purchase.

Courtyard Jams

MCA Courtyard 23 W Broadway St., Ocala

Music, dancing, drumming, poetry and limbo. Free to all, Friday nights weekly.

Clay Booker

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston

Live music, line dancing, food and drink.

Justin Lee Partin

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

Dinner, drinks and entertainment.

Stephen Lopez

Crazy Cucumber - Market Street at Heath Brook 4414 SW College Road, Ocala

Live acoustic music, food and drink.

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Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

Live music, DJ Bingo, trivia games and karaoke.