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

“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 […]

Derby Day Jackpot Cattle Show

Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala

The finest heifers and bulls from all over the U.S. will be shown in a variety of classes. Onsite food options available. See flhorsepark.com for more info.

Derby Days Barrel Race Show

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 N Jacksonville Rd, Ocala

Friday/Saturday 8am-7pm; Sunday 9am-last race - Multiple races with great prizes and exciting action. Saturday afternoon will have a break to watch the Kentucky Derby.

Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Show

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

8am-9pm; tours 11am & 2pm Friday-Sunday - The Region 12 Arabian Horse Association will hold its championship show and, on May 5-7, Tail Tours will offer guided tours at 11am and […]

City of Ocala Parking Garage

City of Ocala Parking Garage 296 Broadway St., Ocala

The garage will have partial closures for maintenance, deep cleaning and re-striping.

Garden Show and Spring Festival

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston

Saturday, 9:30am-5pm; Sunday 9:30am-4pm - Dozens of plant vendors, food trucks and live music throughout the day. The $10 admission includes a self-guided tour of this botanical paradise. For more info, […]

Stride Dressage Show

Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala

Various levels of classes are slated, including traditional, driving and Western dressage. Visit flhorsepark.org for details.

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 […]

Event Series Ocala Farmers Market

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. Check out local food trucks and the occasional guest entertainer. Rain […]

Event Series Farmers Swap Meet

Farmers Swap Meet

Rural King 2999 NW 10th St, Ocala

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

Beers & Bands Festival

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston

Cam Wheaton Band, Houston Keen Band and Cliff Dorsey

Tea in the Fort

Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 E. Fort King Street, Ocala

Learn about pioneer life in Florida during the Seminole Wars, stroll the walking paths and have High Tea with finger foods and treats. $10 per person; registration in advance required […]

Kentucky Derby Hat Party

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

The party takes place on the terrace at the Equestrian Hotel and includes food stations, an open bar, dessert and a bottle of bourbon, plus a Jumbotron view of the […]

Kentucky Derby Viewing Party

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala

This free viewing party takes place in the Grand Arena and offers food options from restaurants plus pop-up food court servings. Cocktails available at cash bars. Free attendance and parking. […]

Salsa Night at the Square

Downtown Ocala Square 1 SE Broadway St, Ocala

This free night of dance celebrates Latin culture and features local teachers, DJ Ocho and food trucks. Musical styles will include salsa, bachata, merengue and reggaeton.

Magnolia Art Xchange Art Heist

Magnolia Art Xchange 531 NE 1 Ave, Ocala

This annual fundraiser supports the MAX mission of creating a resource hub for artists, educators and art lovers. Guests can purchase tickets in a prize drawing and those with a […]

One Flight Up

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala