The 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 […]

STRIDE 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

Week 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 […]

Come 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 […]

Engineers 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.

Week 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 […]

Week 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 […]

BONSAI 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.

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 […]

The 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.  

The 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.  

Description 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 […]

Week 10 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 Great American $1 Million Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]

Week 10 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 Great American $1 Million Grand Prix. Free parking. Kids 12 and under are free. The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit culminates each March with the Great American $1 Million […]

All aboard! Explore the history of river travel and commerce in Marion County through the eyes and journeys of a history enthusiast and librarian.

The 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 […]

Join 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.

You'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 […]

Come out to the showcase of community services available to senior citizens and their families.

Down for Donuts is back in 2019 and we're going to be bigger and better than ever! Help us raise awareness and funds for GiGi's Playhouse in Gainesville, Fl -- A Down Syndrome Achievement Center. What happens at Down for Donuts? We will have coffee and donuts for everyone. A functional fitness competition. Silent Auction […]

Join us for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place! Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual […]

ALL are INVITED to tour the VENUE BARN and MEET a few of the VENDORS! Located at: 8540 S. Hwy 314A, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 "Come join in for the GRAND OPENING of The Barn at Martin Farms. We'll have package information about The BARN at Martin Farms and the available services for celebrations of all […]

Judges Peter Gray and Charlotte Trentleman FEH: Yearling, 2-year-old, 3-year-old, 4-year-old YEH: 4-year-old, 5-year-old New Event Horse

Explore the world of Pop Art, a movement that challenged the idea of fine art by using imagery from popular and mass culture, such as advertising, comic books and mundane cultural objects. Free for Appleton members; included with admission fee for adult nonmembers. This tour meets in the lobby and is approximately 45 minutes in […]

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and the College of Central Florida are co-hosting a Spring Career Fair with emphasis on business- and technology related careers. This fee-free event is open to CF business and technology students and graduates as well as all other career seekers. And great news! Free, professional headshots will be available for all […]

Hor d’oeuvers, silent auction, casual attire. $75 per person, 100% of funds raised stay in Marion County. Proceeds benefit local families facing cancer and The Cancer Alliance of Marion County. HUGS has assisted more than 190 local families fighting cancer. RSVP to Tyler Emmons by March 15th to tyler@sabaldpc.com

Vendor needed for Event: Arts / Crafts and Seafood Festival This is a Vendors Event. Looking for 100 plus Vendors. This is a 2 day event. $120.00 for the 2 days. 10 x 10 areas. Non refundable. Rain or Shine. Saturday March 30th - Sunday March 31st. from 9 am-5 pm each day. At Francis […]

The Early Childhood Education Conference is held annually to provide continuing education units to early child care providers. Participants will receive 8 hours of in-service training and .8 CEU’s. This conference brings together more than 500 early education and care providers. Dozens of workshops provide information on best practices and techniques to engage and nurture […]

Selling at the Yard Sale is $15 per car load for a 10x10 space. Those who set up on Saturday, will receive a coupon to set up for FREE on Sunday! This money is donated to the Marion County Horse Specialty 4-H Club who are on hand selling breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, coffee, cold […]

CO-Ed Corporate Teams will battle for the Championship Title. Fun for the entire family! Concessions available. $500 Team entry includes Team Shirts. Deadline to Register is March 15th. Call 352-690-7440 or email admin@bgcofmarion.com for additional information.

Everyone enjoys celebrating significant milestones, with birthdays and anniversaries typically at the top of the list. In 2019, Marion County is celebrating its 175th anniversary and everyone is invited to the community festival on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the McPherson Complex in Ocala. This event is the first of its kind […]