Ocala Gazette

Free First Saturday
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
Visit the Appleton on June 7 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace.
Join us in the auditorium at 2 p.m. for a presentation by historian and author Dr. Wayne Wood. “Frank Lloyd Wright and His Influence on Florida Architecture” will give the audience an in-depth
understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright’s vast influence on Florida’s architectural history. This presentation is free as part of Free First Saturday; no reservation needed to attend.
The Dancing Empanadas food truck will be onsite throughout the day, as will LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.
Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

FAFO’s Symphony Under The Stars
2025-06-06 15:00 - 21:30 | Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, 34470, United States
SYMPHONY POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER TO FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH
This Mother’s Day, come enjoy the Ocala Symphony Orchestra directed by Maestro Matthew Wardell. The Symphony Under The Stars is an outdoor concert held at The Ocala Golf Club. Gates open at 3pm where music-lovers can enjoy opening entertainment with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra concert beginning at 7pm. Fireworks start around 8:45 pm.
Bring your own picnic — including alcoholic drinks — or purchase food and drinks from local food trucks. Regular and VIP tickets available with children under 17 years free.
2025 Symphony Under The Stars setlist is here.

Stay Strong, Stay Safe: Wellness & Fall Prevention at Home
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | AdventHealth Auxiliary Conference Center, 1542 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
Informative session on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and active.
Learn essential tips to prevent falls, create a safer home environment, and understand the importance of movement in maintaining strength and balance. Whether you are looking to improve your own well-being or support someone you care about, this presentation will provide practical advice to help you stay independent and injury-free. Take advantage of this opportunity to take charge of your health and safety! Lunch will be served.

Summer Kids Film Series
2025-06-04 10:00 - 2025-07-25 17:00 | Ocala’s Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, 34471, United States
Movies will be screened every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm each day. The series is sponsored by Ocala Electric Utility and Panzer Medicine. Tickets are $5 for adults and children. A summer snack pack is included for children 12 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring new or gently used books, particularly for children from birth to age 5, to support the Early Learning Coalition. To learn more and get tickets, go to reillyartscenter.com/summer-kids-film-series

AdventHealth Ocala - Virtual Childbirth Class - June 2025
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:30 | FL
Childbirth Class where you will learn all about pregnancy in the third trimester and how to prepare and manage your labor.
