Marion County Board of County Commissioners Meeting

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

Note the change of venue due to McPherson Complex renovations. The commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Agendas, minutes and video available at marionfl.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

Historic Homesteading: Candle Making

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

Learn about historic crafts and homesteading skills in this workshop series. This month, it’s all about making candles. Registration is $20 and includes supplies. Register at ocalafl.perfectmind.com/SocialSite/MemberRegistration/MemberSignIn

Phantoms in the Fort

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

Creepy stories, goblins, ghosts and ghouls make their storytelling appearance at this free event. Bring your chairs and blankets and fall into the eerie mood of the fort as the evening grows dark. No registration is required, and more information is available at (352) 368-5517 or facebook.com/OcalaRecPark.

Event Series Wildlife Wednesdays

Wildlife Wednesdays

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

Free to attend. This is a great way to learn about native animals and their distinct habitats. For more info, ocalafl.gov/recpark

Event Series Wildlife Wednesdays

Wildlife Wednesdays

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

Free to attend. This is a great way to learn about native animals and their distinct habitats. For more info, ocalafl.gov/recpark

Event Series Wildlife Wednesdays

Wildlife Wednesdays

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

Free to attend. This is a great way to learn about native animals and their distinct habitats. For more info, ocalafl.gov/recpark

Summer Night Lecture Series

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

Topics cover state and local history and, this week, Florida native and edible plants. Recurs every Thursday night through Aug. 17. Check out ocalafl.gov/recpark for more info.

Event Series Wildlife Wednesdays

Wildlife Wednesdays

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

This week’s talk is focused on turtles and tortoises. Free to attend. For more info, ocalafl.org

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 turtles and tortoises (June 28). Free to attend, this is a great way to learn about these native animals and their distinct habitats in Ocala. […]

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 turtles and tortoises (June 28). Free to attend, this is a great way to learn about these native animals and their distinct habitats in Ocala. […]

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 turtles and tortoises (June 28). Free to attend, this is a great way to learn about these native animals and their distinct habitats in Ocala. […]

Animal Tracks Workshop

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

This trek through the park with rangers to learn about the animals that live there includes making animal tracks with Play-Doh and a visit from Rescue Ocala Wildlife. Free to attend.

Legends of the Fort

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

The city of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is offering a unique evening guided lantern tour of the park with tales from the past and information on this Seminole War site. Food, games and historical reenactors. Tickets are $10 (free 5 and younger) and must be purchased in advance at bit.ly/41pWGC0

Tea in the Fort

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

Learn about pioneer life in Florida during the Seminole Wars, stroll the walking paths and have High Tea with finger foods and treats. $10 per person; registration in advance required through ocalafl.org/recpark