33rd Annual Tiara Ball “Imagine”
Del Webb Stone Creek Golf Club 9676 NW 62 Loop, Ocala, FLThe Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research are dedicated to finding a cure, raising awareness and fighting this dreaded disease. The Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. The main purpose is to support educational programs and activities that promote, enhance and further cancer research and education on a local […]
Fourth Annual Furball Fundraiser
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 8300 NW 31st Lane Road, Ocala, FLGolden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is set to sponsor and host the Fourth Annual Furball Fundraiser — on Saturday, February 23rd, at 6 p.m. at 8300 NW 31st Lane Road — by VOCAL (Voices Of Change Animal League). With a play on Mardi Gras, the “Mardi Paws-“ themed event will prompt funds for VOCAL’s […]
Denny Diamond – A Neil Diamond Tribute
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLStellar Entertainment presents Denny Diamond. Emerging from the elite Chicago music scene in Illinois, Award-Winning Neil Diamond tribute artist Denny Diamond began hitting the ground running in the music realm in 1999, and since that time has manifested into one of the most versatile and multifaceted tribute acts to hit the stage. Projecting his own […]
Indian Dance and Music
FLRudram Dance Company and Shruti Foundation jointly present a unique event coming to Ocala for the first time. A combination Indian Music and Dance event set to mesmerize even those new to Indian performing culture. The first half of the concert will be North Indian Instrumental Music involving Sarod & Tabla - a Duet by […]
Indian Classical Dance and Music in Ocala FL on Feb 24th 2019
the charles r dassance fine arts center , 3001 SW College RD, Ocala, FLRudram Dance Company and Shruti Foundation jointly present a unique event coming to Ocala for the first time. A combination Indian Music and Dance event set to mesmerize even those new to Indian performing culture. The first half of the concert will be North Indian Instrumental Music involving Sarod & Tabla - a Duet by […]
Marilyn Payne Dressage Clinic
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLEmail events@flhorsepark.com for a spot! Options!! Fix A Test ( $125/ ride, 30 min each) 45 min private $140 Semi-private or group $125/rider, duration of lesson depending on the number of riders in a group Marilyn is an FEI 4* Eventing Judge and a USEF “S” Dressage Judge who has officiated at major eventing and […]
HUGS 11th Annual Fundraising Event Honoring Leo Smith
One Health Center 1714 SW 17th St,, Ocala, FLHor d’oeuvers, silent auction, casual attire. $75 per person, 100% of funds raised stay in Marion County. Proceeds provide critical help to local families facing cancer and The Cancer Alliance of Marion County. HUGS has assisted more than 190 local families fighting cancer. Thank you to our signature sponsor Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute for your […]
Future/Young Event Horse
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThe Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park is a 500-acre, multipurpose facility and one of Central Florida’s premiere venues for equine, agricultural, educational, and sporting events that will challenge competitors, and produce exceptional horses for the upper levels. Professional handler available for the Future Event Horse divisions and it’s highly recommended that owners use his […]
Ocala Tournament
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 7 of the 2019 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes from Leadline to Grand Prix riders. Sunday admission is $5 for the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]
Christoph Hess Dressage Clinic
Take this opportunity to ride with one of Germany's premier dressage instructors! Christoph Hess is an FEI "I" judge in both Dressage and Eventing. The German National Federation (DOKR) has awarded him the title of Professional Riding Instructor. That title labels him an International expert and educator of professionals. He was also the head of […]
CF Preview Night at the Ocala Campus
The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FLThe College of Central Florida will host its annual Preview Night open house Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. Students who attend the “Getting Started at CF” workshop will have their $30 college application fee waived and may enter a drawing to win a $300 scholarship. […]
Annual King of the Wing Cook Off
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 N Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FLChildren tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Adult tickets are $25 in advance and $35.00 at the door. VIP Ticket Includes: Access To Private VIP Area Fast Pass to Wings Drink Pass Please join us for the annual King Of the Wing Event Benefiting ARC Marion and MCBIA! Come sample some […]
Let’s Go to the Movies
Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center 830 NE Eighth Ave., Ocala, FLMovie, popcorn, soda, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream and transportation.
A Night at The Opry presented by Johnny Wild & The Delights
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLJohnny Wild and the Delights are back on the big stage with yet another of their acclaimed and adventurous theme shows. This time, they’re taking you all the way back to Nashville in the early 1950’s & 60’s with A Night At The Opry, a celebration of all things classic country. Along with a barnful […]
Moe Bandy: Country Music Legend!
Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FLMoe Bandy is known as one of America's all-time leading classic country music artists. His long string of hits include "Bandy the Rodeo Clown", "Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life", "Till I'm too old to Die Young", "Americana" and more! Bandy has 10 #1 hits, 40 top-ten hits, 66 chart hits 5 Gold Albums and […]
GRIT Strength Challenge
Fort King National Historic Park 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FLThe GRIT Strength Challenge is a team-based strength & fitness challenge utilizing primitive objects that were available during the Florida Seminole War period of 1817 thru 1858. Think of it as a combination of strongman, Highland Games, and CrossFit with logs and barrels! This event will take place March 1-2, 2019. The event location for […]
Dressage Summit: Two Worlds Together Parelli, Hess, Lucio
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThis special event is March 1-3, 2019 at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala, FL. As a ticket holder, you're a part of the movement that is bringing Two Worlds of Training together—Horse Psychology and Classical Dressage. A personal passion of Linda's, because we can learn so much from each other. We are excited to […]
Blood, Sweat & Tears
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLIt’s been more than four decades since drummer/producer Bobby Colomby and friends assembled the first group to successfully blend rock and jazz into a genre-crossing sound and style. So successfully in fact, that the band’s second album, Blood, Sweat & Tears, topped the Billboard charts for many weeks and beat out the Beatles’ Abbey Road […]
First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Ocala SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FLBe inspired! ~ Art! ~ Shopping! ~ Entertainment! The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located within Ocala’s historic downtown. Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by […]
Florida SpringsFest
Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FLSummary Community festival celebrating and promoting conservation of Florida Springs! March 2nd & 3rd from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day. All ages welcome! $2.00 state park admission to enter. Description March 2-3, 2019, Florida SpringsFest is presented by Marion County Springs Festival, Inc. an all volunteer, non profit group dedicated in preservation and […]
Taste at the Farm
CF's Vintage Farm 4020 SE 3rd Ave,, Ocala, FLThe College of Central Florida Foundation’s annual Taste of Ocala will have a new twist this year at a new location: CF’s newest campus Vintage Farm. “Taste at the Farm” will be on Saturday, March 2, from 6:30-9 p.m., at 4020 S.E. Third Ave, Ocala. In 2016, the college received its largest gift on record […]
Film Screening – I Am Going To Kill Someone This Friday
Ocala Drive In 4850 S Pine Ave, OcalaExperience the nostalgia of going to see a classic-style thriller in the midnight hour of a historic drive-in when I Am Going To Kill Someone This Friday's #KillTour comes to Ocala Drive-in. Meet Robert Partridge. A middle-aged, well-off man, living in a gated community with his beautiful wife and picture-perfect son, afforded by a successful […]
STRIDE 2019 Schooling Show #2
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLSTRIDE is an active riding and driving Dressage Club located in the Ocala, Florida area. In addition to hosting five schooling shows a year, STRIDE sponsors many clinics, workshops and activities geared for ALL dressage enthusiasts, from beginner to advanced, in Traditional Dressage, Driven Dressage, or Western Dressage
2019 Ocala Horse Properties’ $20,000 eventing prix
Southern Cross Equestrian 13440 NW HWY 225, REDDICK, FLMonday Welcome class Sponsored by Dougie Hannum Equine Therapy Course walk 11:15 / Start Time Noon! Tuesday's Ocala Horse Properties's Eventing Prix! Course walk 12:30 - 1:30 VIP Tent Opens at 1 Showtime 2pm Southern Cross Equestrian 13440 NW HWY 225 REDDICK, FLORIDA, USA www.facebook.com/eventingprix/ LIVE STREAMING VIA EQTV The show kicks off on Monday, […]
Chuck Negron Formerly of Three Dog Night
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLChuck Negron, Formerly of Three Dog Night, has been captivating audiences for over five decades with his iconic vocals, unique humor and brilliant storytelling. His catalog of hits are timeless and appeal to music fans of all ages. Negron performs upwards of 70 shows a year giving audiences the opportunity to hear his impressive volume […]
The Four Aces
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLSince 1950, The Four Aces have been internationally acclaimed as a group not only having produced some of the most beautiful renderings ever, but for being superb showmen as well. Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Three Coins in the Fountain, and Stranger in Paradise are just three of their songs that will take you […]
Ocala Winter Finals
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 8 of the 2019 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes from Leadline to Grand Prix riders. Sunday admission is $5 for the $50,000 Summit Joint Performance Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]
Silent Sky
Ocala Civic Theatre 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FLBy Lauren Gunderson MARCH 7-17, 2019 This inspiring drama is based on the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt and her female colleagues at Harvard in the early 1900s. Assigned only to map the heavens, these brilliant women weren’t allowed to touch a telescope… yet still reached for the stars.
THE IRISH CABARET starring Andy Cooney
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLGet ready for the most fun show you’ll ever enjoy all year! Andy Cooney returns to The Villages with a brand new show, The Irish Cabaret! This show will be filled with excitement featuring Irish Comedian, Jimmy Q, World Class Irish Dancers, Irish songstress, Eimear Reynolds backed by The Guinness Irish Band. Andy Cooney, christened […]
Drop the Mic singing contest
FLEvery Thursday evening, join us at Muddy Lotus Teas for a dynamic singing contest. The current theme is duets! Local performers who sing together, or individuals who can find a talented partner, come out and sign up. Each week, winners will be chosen to compete in the finals. 400.00 Dollars for the winners to be […]
Santos Fat Tire Festival and Bike Expo
FLCome see, feel, and ride* the newest bicycles and gear of 2019 at the Santos Fat Tire Bike Expo presented by the Ocala Mountain Bike Association (OMBA). OMBA is a non-profit club that maintains the award-winning Santos Trails that sustain riders of all skill levels from everywhere. The Basket Raffle supports our building efforts and […]
ENGINEERING DAY
Discovery Center 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FLEngineers from the Florida Engineering Society are partnering with the Discovery Center to bring a complimentary fun family day that includes hands-on activities and challenges for students’ ages 5-15. Pre-register at www.mydiscoverycenter.org in order to have adequate supplies on hand.
A Night On Bourbon Street – Annual Gala
College of Central Florida Klein Center 3001 S.W. College Road, ocala, FLEnjoy a Night on Bourbon Street to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. There will be a delicious New Orleans style dinner, drinks, music, live Auction and more! Reserve your table by contacting the Boys & Girls Club at 690-7440 or admin@bgcofmarion.com
Ante Up For Cancer
Oxford Downs 17996 US 301, SummerfieldThe Ante Up Against Cancer event will consist of a legitimate poker tournament with cash prizes for the winners. At the same time, there will be doctors and researchers from UF at the outdoor tiki bar to answer questions from the crowd.
Ocala Winter Celebration
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 9 of the 2019 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes from Leadline to Grand Prix riders. Sunday admission is $10 for the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]
Ocala Winter Celebration
HITS Post Time Farm 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FLWeek 9 of the 2019 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes from Leadline to Grand Prix riders. Sunday admission is $10 for the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]
Annual Bonsai Exhibit
Master the Possibilities Education Center 8415 SW 80th St Ocala, Florida, Ocala, FLBONSAI EXHIBIT—Free Annual Bonsai tree exhibit at OTOW Master the Possibilities, 9am-4pm May 1-2 and 9am-noon May 3. Approximately 30 trees are displayed by the Marion Bonsai Society. Two bonsai classes are offered for $7. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (352) 861-9751.
Ocala Art Group monthly demonstration
Be our guest at the Ocala Art Group's monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 13th from 12 noon to 2 pm. Our meetings are held in the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470-5001 in the upstairs library. Being featured this month is Mr. Kyle Novak, currently the Art Gallery Director […]
Ocala Spring Carnival
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 N Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FLWe invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience! Get ready for the 2nd annual OCALA SPRING CARNIVAL featuring a full carnival midway, specialty arts and crafts, live music, Miss Spring Carnival Pageant, Cheerleading show, dance performance, karaoke contests (open to all, winners gets $50), water balloon toss contests (open to all, winners get […]
Ocala Winter II Horse Trials
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThe Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park is a 500-acre, multipurpose facility and one of Central Florida’s premiere venues for equine, agricultural, educational, and sporting events that will challenge competitors, and produce exceptional horses for the upper levels.
Ocala Winter II Horse Trials
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThe Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park is a 500-acre, multipurpose facility and one of Central Florida’s premiere venues for equine, agricultural, educational, and sporting events that will challenge competitors, and produce exceptional horses for the upper levels.
SkateTacular Peter Pan & Friends ON ICE
The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FLLace up your skates and get ready for an adventure like no other! Join an all star cast of world famous professional ice skaters, singers, dancers, and cirque acts as they glide across your stage in an ice experience like no other.
2019 Spring Art Park Series: Mass Gothic
Tuscawilla Art Park 213 Northeast 5th Street, Ocala, FLDescription The City of Ocala presents a musical performance by Mass Gothic on Friday, March 15th, from 6 - 9 p.m. as part of the 2019 Tuscawilla Art Park Series taking place at Tuscawilla Park at 213 NE 5th Street, in downtown Ocala. . Admission is $5. Sponsored by 100.5 The Buzz WHHZ About Mass […]
1920s Gatsby Gala
Anastassia Ballroom & Dance 32624 Blossom Lane, Leesburg, FLDance, mingle & celebrate the ragtime exhibition dance styles of the roarin' 1920s on Friday, March 15th at Anastassia Ballroom & Dance in Leesburg, Florida. Dinner and refreshments included. Please call to register and learn more details.
IHSA Semi-Finals
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLCome out and support the Western Equestrian Team at the Florida Horse Park for semi finals!
The Rivers of Marion County with Taylor Benson
Freedom Public Library 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala, FLAll aboard! Explore the history of river travel and commerce in Marion County through the eyes and journeys of a history enthusiast and librarian.
The Villages Balloon Festival
Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FLThe Balloon Festival takes place 22nd to 24th March 2019, featuring competition balloon flights, hot air balloon glows each evening, activities, retail vendors, food trucks and so much more! The event has a per vehicle admission fee, so fill those cars up with as many people as you can!! **This event is managed by Midflo […]
Marley Mae’s Spring Market & 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Marley Mae Market & Paperie Marley Mae Market & Paperie 512 SW 3rd Avenue, Ocala, FLJoin us for our third annual spring market and anniversary celebration! We’ll have lots of vendors setup in our outdoor market area, and sales throughout the store. Vendor application can be found here: https://www.marleymaedesigns.com/market-app No direct sales please.
2019 MOMS Day 5K run/walk
Jervey Gantt Park 2200 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FLWhether you are participating WITH you Mom, In HONOR of your Mom, or PRIVILEGED to be a Mom - We welcome your family. Mother's Day morning - May 12, 2019 Registration opens 3/1/19 - Register now to take advantage of the $20.00 registration fee. Fee increases to $25.00 on 4/22/19 All proceeds benefit the Memories […]
Ocala Skatepark Grand Opening Event
Ocala Skatepark 517 NE Ninth St, Ocala, FLYou've waited long enough and the day has come! Join us on Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. when we cut the ribbon and officially open the new Ocala Skatepark! Papa Pineapples will be there serving food so come hungry. DJ Rocket will be playing LIVE music until 3 p.m. Come skate or ride for […]