Shop locally fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, flowers, jerky, freeze-dried treats, olive oils, seafood and more; recurs every Friday.

Art displays, food and snacks plus live entertainment by My Uncle’s Friend, The Allens, Sean T Music and The Mudds. Stores are open late for shopping. Free to attend. For more info, ocalafl.org

The Marion County Veterans Services team offers these free briefings about the benefits available to area veterans. Bring your questions and enjoy coffee and an information session.

This free conference for those dealing with prostate cancer will offer 16 sessions such as Newly Diagnosed, Radiation Panel Discussion, Family Genetics and more. Expert speakers from Duke University, Florida Cancer Specialists and more will offer expertise and guidance. Attendance and luncheon are free but registration is required. To register, Nov5Conference.eventbrite.com or contact Jan Manarite […]

It’s splash time with the pool opening up for its first ever doggy swim. The concession stands will be open and humans can supervise but not swim. Dogs 21 inches and smaller have the pool from 10am-12:30 pm; dogs 21 inches and taller swim from 1-2:30 pm. Proof of rabies, DHLP and Bordetella vaccines required. […]

A free job fair to help veterans, service members and military families connect with employers; members of the general public may also participate. Employers expected to attend include AutoZone, Chewy, City of Ocala, Marion County Public Schools, Mojo’s Bar & Grill and World Equestrian Center. For more info, see veteran.employflorida.com

Ocala Fire Rescue K-9 Gracie makes an appearance and there will be booths and vendors along with lots of animal shelters and rescues. All attending pets must be leashed. Donations of pet food, toys and supplies will be accepted for area animal rescue groups. For more info, facebook.com/events/649872929866315

Free and open to the public, this concert will feature patriotic songs to honor our military veterans, past and present. Donations will help fund the Grat L. Rosazza music scholarship. See marionchorale.org for more info.

Get your metabolism revved up and ready to take on the holiday eating with this walk/run 5K and 10K race to benefit the Frank DeLuca YMCA and annual support campaign. Two group exercise classes will be available and indoor games for kids will be offered. The event will include food and beverages from vendors, giveaways […]

This is a sanctuary for disabled, abused and neglected farm animals and organizers ask that guests bring vegan foods (free of all animal products) to serve 8 to 10 people for this ThanksLiving celebration. The turkeys on the farm will get a special celebration of their own. Donations gratefully accepted. For more info, kssfl.org

This free, family-friendly event benefits the MTRA, which provides equine assisted therapy and riding programs for foster and at-risk children, veterans and the differently abled. The market will host over 40 vendors and include live music, dancers, a car show, pony rides, food options and pie eating contests. More info on ocalamarion.com/events/4th-annual-mtra-holiday-market-car-show/

Santa & Mrs. Claus will be turning on the Marion Oaks Community Center Complex holiday lights at 7 p.m. Music, snowflakes, food trucks and more. For more info, FB.com/events/marion-oaks-community-center-mstu/light-up-marion-oaks/972331169976606/

Activities for the kids so parents can get a break (or start holiday shopping) takes place with dinner, movies, games, crafts and more. $10 for first child; $15 for two; and $20 for three kids or more. Ages 4-14 please. To reserve a spot, contact the church office at (352) 629-5948.

A festive afternoon of food tastes and tidbits of Marion County’s restaurants, food truck vendors, wine and more. Tickets are $30 from http://bit.ly/3tLMi8n