Halloween

Bring the kids to this family-friendly Halloween event at the Grand Plaza. A balloon artist will make spooky creatures, you can decorate pumpkins and cookies, and trick or treat for all the goodies. Costumes encouraged and dogs are welcome on a leash. The event is free to all. For more information, visit worldequestriancenter.com.

With fall crafters, food vendors and local businesses handing out treats, along with a haunted mansion, there are plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged and there will be games and giveaways. Park entry is $2 per person. For more information, contact Ranger Ruth at ruth.fletcher@floridadep.gov.

This free inaugural Halloween event brings the holiday’s celebration to the canines of Marion County. The costume contest will feature prizes for Best in Show (with owner/handler), Funniest Dog and the Most Original dog costumes. With dogs available for adoption from the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL), vendors and entertainment, this promises to be […]

The city of Ocala is calling all little ghouls and goblins, spooks and spirits, princesses and pirates to this celebration. It is a family-friendly indoor event with face-painting, creepy crafts, candy for children and more. It is free to attend. To learn more, go to ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/recreation/holidays

Bring the kids and enjoy costumes, candy and trick or treating. See homesteadparks.com for details.

The Dunnellon Chamber and Business Association is sponsoring a Halloween Trunk or Treat for all. A “Scariest Car” contest winner will win $50 off a DOBA membership. Vehicles must pre-register; call (352) 489-2320 for more information.