Chess Club at Freedom Library

Freedom Public Library 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala, FL, United States

Meets weekly on Fridays; new members welcome. Bring your own chess set. For more info, call Walt Lamp at (352) 854-9378.

Kiwanis Club of Ocala

Knights of Columbus Building at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 1510 SE 3rd Ave., Ocala, Florida

Meets weekly on Fridays. Supports Camp Kiwanis, children’s literacy and Habitat for Humanity. More info at ocalakiwanis.org

Courtyard Jams

MCA Courtyard 23 W Broadway St., Ocala, Florida

Melissa Lee

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

Dallas

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

Houston Keen

Homestead Park 1050 NE 6th Blvd., Williston, Florida
Event Series Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala, FL, United States

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, FL, United States

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 […]

Event Series Give a Dog a Bone Dog Fest

Give a Dog a Bone Dog Fest

Letty Towles Dog Park SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, FL, United States

Maricamp Animal Hospital sponsors this doggone good time with music, a dog pool, doggy sprinklers and free treats for pets. Services by techs from the hospital, vendors, pet adoption options, […]

Event Series Summer Sunset Polo

Summer Sunset Polo

Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FL, United States

Free to the public. Tailgate right next to the polo field and enjoy a unique evening out, Saturdays through September. Check out ocalapolo.com for more info.

Joey & Jenny Duo

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

Belmont Stakes Watch Party

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

Check out the last leg of the Triple Crown races with special cocktails from the bar along with food options available for purchase. The Jumbotron will show the race outside […]

Ty Herndon

Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Ter., Weirsdale, Florida

The Grammy-nominated country artist performs. Tickets are $28-$43. See obopry.com for tickets and info.

Meanmug

Charlie Horse 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

Kenna Dee

Flying Boat Tap Room 9672 SE 58th Ave., Belleview, Florida

Levitt Amp Music Series

Webb Field at Martin Luther King Recreation Complex 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

These free weekly concerts sponsored by the city of Ocala and Marion Cultural Alliance focus on a variety of musical genres. See headliner Vox Sambou, with opener Sounds of the […]

City of Ocala Planning & Zoning Meeting

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

Meets the second Monday of the month; agendas, minutes and video available from ocala.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Event Series Wildlife Wednesdays

Wildlife Wednesdays

Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL, United States

Join park staff for this educational presentation and hike at the fort. This month’s talks are focused on bears (June 7); snakes (June 14); frogs and toads (June 21) and […]

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Courtyard Jams

MCA Courtyard 23 W Broadway St., Ocala, Florida

Juneteenth: Grown Folks A Night of Elegance

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

With featured speaker Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, founder of The Real Rosewood Foundation, this event includes dinner, a dance performance, a DJ and giveaways. Proceeds benefit the Sircle Inc., a nonprofit […]

Event Series Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Farmers Market

Ocala Downtown Market 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala, FL, United States

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, FL, United States

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 […]

Ocala Juneteenth Celebration

Webb Field at Martin Luther King Recreation Complex 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States

The Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission and the city of Ocala will host the annual Juneteenth event to celebrate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. Includes entertainment, vendor booths, nonprofit […]

Event Series Summer Sunset Polo

Summer Sunset Polo

Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FL, United States

Free to the public. Tailgate right next to the polo field and enjoy a unique evening out, Saturdays through September. Check out ocalapolo.com for more info.

Event Series Wildlife Wednesdays

Wildlife Wednesdays

Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL, United States

Join park staff for this educational presentation and hike at the fort. This month’s talks are focused on bears (June 7); snakes (June 14); frogs and toads (June 21) and […]

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

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

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Anthony Woman’s Club Indoor Yard Sale

Anthony Woman's Club 2120 NE 95th St., Anthony, Florida

Household goods, antiques, collectibles, toys, furniture and more. Rain or shine.

“Til Death Do Us Part…You First!”

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

Times vary, check website - Peter Fogel brings a multi-media comedy show to Ocala. True confessions about marriage, sex and other things that end prematurely. Tickets are $35; see reillyartscenter.com for […]

Tony A. Blue, American Painter

Ocala International Airport 5770 SW 60th Ave., Ocala, Florida

Airport hours - Blue’s exhibits includes work in acrylics, mixed media and photographs. His colorful, abstract paintings are inspired by Florida’s tropical natural landscape. The exhibit is free and open […]

Summer Series: Hunter/Jumper Shows

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

FEI CSI3* competitions through July 9. Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.com for more info.

Painting and More Workshops

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

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption Event

Marion County Animal Services 5701 SE 66th St., Ocala

Marion County Animal Services is joining forces with the Petco Love national nonprofit, BOBS from Skechers and animal welfare groups across Florida to find homes for 5,000 dogs and cats […]

AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge Car Show

AdviniaCare 4001 SW 33rd Court, Ocala, Florida

Free car show with no entry fees. There will be prizes, food and music from Magnum DJs’ Dave Serio. For more info, see facebook.com/youautoknowlive or flacarshows.com