All Day

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 […]

Aerial Dream Views of Land and Sea

Ocala International Airport 5770 SW 60th Ave., Ocala

Airport hours - Part of the Art in City Spaces program, artist Maggie Weakly shares her ocean-themed collection. Free to the public. Visit ocalafl.org/artincityspaces

College of Central Florida Student Art Exhibition

CF Webber Gallery 3001 SW College Road, Ocala

12:30pm for reception, then 10am-4pm Monday-Thursday - The Visual Arts and Digital Media students from CF present their works in this special exhibition, with an opening reception and awards ceremony. Best […]

“Secrets” Art Show Opening

SouthState Bank 1632 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

Daily during business hours - Abstract artist Kayla Moffatt takes over the second-floor community gallery space. Her technique includes writing a secret on the canvas before painting, then using color and […]

(Pop) Music Americas: from Rio to the Big Apple

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala

Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 3pm - This is the final season performance of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and features music by Gershwin, Marquez and others. Maestro Matthew Wardell is conducting. Tickets are […]

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 […]

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 […]

DOH Diabetes Education Program

Belleview Community Center 5615 SE 110th Place, Belleview

The Department of Health is offering free weekly classes to help people learn about and handle diabetes with topics like balanced diets, meal planning, physical activity, prevention and more. Free […]

Kimberly’s Center 5K Run/Walk

Ina A. Colen Academy in Calesa Township 5080 SW 66th Court, Ocala

This annual fundraiser benefits Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection, which serves Marion County children suffering from abuse or neglect. There are multiple categories and prizes will be awarded for each […]

Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala

Vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, and arts and crafts. Food trucks and occasional guest entertainer. Rain or shine; recurs every […]

Farmers Swap Meet

Chickens, ducks, quail, geese, goats, turkeys, rabbits and sometimes ponies are available, along with horse tack, home-grown plants, produce and hand-crafted items. Occasional meat vendors, food trucks and other goods. […]

Ocala’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale

World Equestrian Center - Expo Center 2 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala

More than 100 sellers under one roof. Food and drink options onsite. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door with early bird tickets at $10 to enter […]

Olde-Fashioned Picnic & Cruise-In

Joy Lutheran Church 7045 SW 83rd Place, Ocala

This annual picnic and car show will have kids’ activities, live music, face painting and picnic food. Free to attend. See joylcocala.org for more info.

Financial Empowerment Event

Howard Academy Community Center 306 NW 7th Ave., Ocala

Free information about action steps to own a home, improve a credit score, get more from financial institutions, leaving a financial legacy, talking to your children about saving and more. […]

Water Conservation Workshop

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

The city of Ocala is offering tips on saving water, plus a free EyeOnWater app to help keep an eye on consumption. Bring a smartphone, laptop and account number. Free […]

Makin’ Bacon Festival

Heritage Park - Williston NW 1st Ave., Williston

Vendors, bacon-eating contest, best bacon dish competition and music by Ken Apperson. Free admission.

The Mudds

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

Miguel Miranda

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston

Tribute to Coldplay

Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala

Singer Kristopher James honors the band Coldplay. Tickets are $15-$25 from reillyartscenter.com