Festivals of Speed-Derby Edition

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

Join Festivals of Speed to celebrate the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby, with 200+ exotic, classic, muscle cars, motorcycles and luxury brands. The WEC hotel features retail space, restaurants, […]

World Equestrian Center: Kentucky Derby Hat Party

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

WEC is hosting its annual Hat Party to celebrate this year's "running of the roses." The Kentucky Derby celebrates its 150th anniversary, a major milestone for the world's most pre-eminent […]

Ocala City Council

City Hall - Ocala 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala, Florida

The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

Ocala Dog Ranch Dock Jumping Tournament

Ocala Dog Ranch 440 SW 110th Ave, Ocala, Florida

The annual Dock Jumping tournament is a two-day event for dogs and their handlers to compete in a variety of jumping competitions. The Ocala Dog Ranch wishes “May the distance […]

Freedom Recovery Festival

Celebration Church Belleview 12404 SE 112th Ave Rd, Belleview, FL, United States

Celebration Church in Belleview is hosting an addiction awareness and prevention event. Substance abuse and other forms of addiction will be addressed, and people who lost their lives will be […]

Ocala Rose Festival

Marion County Rose Society will hold its 2024 Festival of Roses on Saturday, May 11, 10am-4pm, at Ft. King Presbyterian Church, 13 NE 36th Ave., Ocala 34470. Admission is free. Anyone who grows […]

War in Paradise: WWII in Florida with Eliot Kleinberg

Ocala Main Library 2720 E Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL, United States

Eliot Kleinberg spent more than four decades as a reporter, including more than 33 years at The Palm Beach Post. In addition to covering local news, he wrote extensively about Florida […]

Marion County Democratic Party Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 N Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL, United States

Festivities include speakers, silent auction, live music, and dinner and dessert. Entrees will feature both meat and vegan options. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Democratic Party […]

Symphony Under the Stars

Ocala Golf Club 3130 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra as they present their annual Symphony Under the Stars. Maestro Matthew Wardell leads the orchestra as they play an array of songs. […]

Travis Mills Day

Circle Square Cultural Center 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala, FL, United States

A special screening of “Travis: A Soldier’s Story,” telling the story of Travis Mills, the Ocala native who incredibly survived an IED explosion after suffering major injuries to all four […]

WindFM Rocks the Reilly: Wildflowers

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

Wildflowers is a tribute band to a Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, paying homage to the legendary Florida rock act. This show features performances of hits like “American Girl,” “Free […]

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Bring your preschoolers and introduce them to the world of art in this a special class for toddlers and parents, with a guided tour of the museum and fun arts-and-crafts […]

Ocala City Council

City Hall - Ocala 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala, Florida

The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

The Morris Center Summer Brain Camp

The Morris Center 3019 SW 27th Ave STE 202, Ocala, FL, United States

This summer program is designed to help children who struggle with learning disabilities, such as slow reading, dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, and more. Pricing begins at $200 per week for half-day sessions […]

India Fest

La Hacienda 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages, FL, United States

Experience India in an evening with a dinner theater performance brought to you by The Villages Asian American Club and The Indian Cultural & Education Center of Gainesville. There will […]

2024 Summer Art Camp at Appleton Museum

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Half day camps are available throughout the summer for aspiring young artists ages 5 to 17. Professional artists and educators will introduce kids to unique styles and techniques, art history, […]

Ocala City Council

City Hall - Ocala 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala, Florida

The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

Deana Carter Acoustic Show

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL, United States

The country singer will perform an intimate acoustic show. Debuting with the album “Did I Shave My Legs for This,” which peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 […]

OCT Arts for All Camp

Performing arts camps for students ages 6 to 17. Students are separated into two age groups: 9 to 17 (Arts for All) and 6 to 8 (Arts for All Too). […]

Tyler Fischer Live at Marion Theatre

Ocala's Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

Named “The Best New Impressionist” by the “New York Times,” Fischer’s comedy has been featured on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert and “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver. He’s […]

2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Grown Folks A Night of Elegance

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

Presented by The Sircle Inc., this black-tie gala celebrates the past, present, and future of African Americans. Featuring keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Joy L. Gallmon, former pastor at St. Paul […]

Ocala City Council

City Hall - Ocala 110 SE Watula Ave, Ocala, Florida

The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

Ocala Pet Palooza

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

Get ready for a paw-some fun at the Ocala Pet Palooza! Expect thrilling pet parades, fun contests, dynamic agility courses, and cool prizes. Unleash the fun with a variety of […]

Auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’

Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

Thespians are wanted for a variety of roles at Ocala Civic Theatre’s upcoming production of “Cinderella.” The classic fairy tale has been adapted many times in film, television, literature and […]