Join Grace Episcopal Church for a free relationships seminar led by author and relationships expert Aukelien van Abbema. Abbema wrote the book The Relationship Guide for Single People. The book deals with the ever-changing dating landscape and offers people practical tips and advice to navigate relationships at every stage. For more information, visit the Grace […]
In this play by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams, the small town of Tuna, Texas is ablaze as a mysterious Christmas decoration vandal and unpaid electric bills threaten the town’s production of A Christmas Carol. Two actors play all 20 roles. Opening night features special presentation of Drinks with the Director. Tickets can […]
Led by Josh and Bobbi Sarmiento, pastors of Ignite Ministries and directors of the Zion’s Army nonprofit. Josh Sarmiento is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. The holidays can be especially challenging for parents who have lost a child. This event is to help parents learn the tools to make it through, combining the Sarmiento’s […]
Shopping and more at The Retreat at Silver Springs to get you into the holiday spirit. Local artisans and vendors put up handmade ornaments and special gifts and trinkets, along with music, food, and the chance to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. For more information and to register as a vendor, visit theretreatatsilversprings.org/holiday-arts-crafts/
Come see dozens of booths from local artists and vendors on the downtown square. On the first Friday of each month, weather permitting, there are sure to be a variety of paintings and trinkets that will catch your eye. Live music from local performers will orchestrate the event as well, and there a number of […]
Featuring nearly a hundred church choir singers and the orchestra of the First Baptist Church, this outdoor concert will be a Christmas celebration and memorial event. This event is free to attend. Hot chocolate and coffee will also be served to guests.
Join The Ocala Symphony and members of the Ocala Youth Symphony for this free outdoor Christmas concert. Presented by Jenkins Auto Group and the City of Ocala, hear Christmas classics under the beautiful and festive setting of Tuscawilla Park. For more information, visit reillyartscenter.com/events/symphony-under-the-lights/
The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band, under the musical direction of J. Craig Lilly, will present “A Family Christmas” for a series of weekend Christmas concerts. Doors will open 1 hour prior for opening music from the KOS Brass Quintet. Families will have the chance to take pictures with Santa himself! For more information, […]
This special iteration of the Free First Saturday will be a celebration of the holiday season. In addition to the film screenings of “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition”, there will be holiday themed exhibits, an area to meet and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, and on-site food trucks. […]
Parade route starts at Dunnellon Middle School, traveling from Park Avenue south down Cedar Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, where the parade continues east to San Jose. Learn more at dunnellonchamber.com/events
The parade route starts at Lake Lillian and ends at 110th Street. For more information, go to belleviewchristmasparade.com
Organist Joshua L. Mazur, the Assistant Conductor and Organist for the Ocala Symphony Orchestra, leads a rendition of Christmas classics to get you into the holiday spirit. The event is free to attend. Two different shows at separate locations. Grace Episcopal Church, 503 SE Broadway St., Ocala, Monday at 6:30pm; Joy Lutheran Church 7045 SW […]
One of the oldest and largest nighttime Christmas parades in the nation starts at sunset. Route begins at the intersection of Southeast 25th Avenue and Fort King Street, moving north along East Silver Springs Boulevard for 1.6 miles to Northeast 8th Avenue, and ending at Tuscawilla Park. Learn more at ocalachristmasparade.org
The annual Christmas ballet will once again grace the stage at the Reilly Arts Center. Written in 1892 by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, many of the songs and images associated with the ballet have become associated with the Christmas holiday itself. In the play, a young girl named Clara saves the Prince, a […]
The commission meets in the morning of the first and third Tuesday of the month. Agendas, minutes and video are available at marionfl.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
The council meets each first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month; agendas, minutes and video available at belleviewfl.org/200/agendas-minutes
Meets the third Wednesday of the month; Agendas, minutes and video are available at dunnellon.org/government/agendas-minutes
The annual Concert For Good returns for a fourth year to raise funds for local nonprofits. Concert organizers say “tis always the season for giving” in the Christmas tradition. The event begins with a community 5K race at the Baseline Road Trailhead. Registration is open now for $35 per registrant, with prices scheduled to increase […]
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
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