Docent’s Choice Themed Tour

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL

Docent’s Choice Tours are scheduled on one Saturday a month; the topic is determined at the time of the tour based on visitor suggestions or the docent’s recommendation. All tours are approximately 45 minutes and range from gallery highlights throughout the museum to those focused on single exhibitions or specific subjects. Free for Appleton members […]

$10

The Modern Gentlemen

The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FL

For well over a decade now, THE MODERN GENTLEMEN have wowed audiences worldwide as the four voices alongside Rock & Roll Icon, Frankie Valli. Individually, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian and Brandon Brigham were all in-demand singers before being brought together by the legendary Frankie Valli. Frankie saw something in them that he […]

$29 – $41

Brick City Carnival

Brick City Adventure Park 1211 SE 22nd Road, Ocala, FL

The Friends of Marion County Parks & Recreation proudly announces the 2nd annual Brick City Carnival! Come one! Come all! This is a FREE community event offering a safe trick-or-treat experience, old fashioned carnival games and a variety of entertainment. Food and drink will also be available for purchase. We invite everyone to dress up, […]

Free

The Modern Gentlemen

The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FL

For well over a decade now, THE MODERN GENTLEMEN have wowed audiences worldwide as the four voices alongside Rock & Roll Icon, Frankie Valli. Individually, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian and Brandon Brigham were all in-demand singers before being brought together by the legendary Frankie Valli. Frankie saw something in them that he […]

$29 – $41

Ocala Fall Horse Trials

Florida Horse Park 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala, FL

October 12-13 USEA Recognized Event! Dressage and Show Jumping Saturday with Cross Country running Sunday morning (highest level to lowest level). Possibly some Show Jumping on Sunday. Running Intermediate-BN enter online at www.evententries.com. All information will be posted on www.flhorsepark.com > Events > Ocala Eventing Series

Free

FREE Admission for Arthur I. Appleton’s Birthday

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL

We are offering FREE admission on Sunday, Oct. 13, noon-5 p.m. to honor the birth date of Arthur I. Appleton. Visit the permanent collection and special exhibitions: "Urban Chatter: Sharon Kerry-Harlan," "Do Not Bleach: Stephanie Brown," and "Florida Impressions: Relief Prints by Leslie Peebles." Guests may also visit the ARTSpace for art-making activities for the […]

Free

Garden Tour

Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FL

Join a park ranger for information about the gardens' history, learn about the different seasonal flowers and blooms, as well as about pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. The tour passes through the following gardens: Courtyard Garden, Crossroads Garden, Camellia Garden, Fire & Water Garden, and the tour ends at the Wildflower Garden. After the tour, […]

Ranger Program

Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FL

You're invited to take part in a park ranger program. Topics vary with each program offering an opportunity to learn something new about Silver Springs State Park and Florida's unique environment. The Ranger Program is held every Sunday. The program begins at 2 p.m. The program is free with park admission. Enter through the Silver […]

Ranger Program

Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FL

You're invited to take part in a park ranger program. Topics vary with each program offering an opportunity to learn something new about Silver Springs State Park and Florida's unique environment. The Ranger Program is held every Sunday. The program begins at 2 p.m. The program is free with park admission. Enter through the Silver […]

Virtuoso concert pianist Dominic Muzzi

Countryside Presbyterian Church of Ocala 7768 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL

Virtuoso concert pianist Dominic Muzzi, an Ocala native, will present a free afternoon concert of Brahms and Chopin at Countryside Presbyterian Church at 3:00 pm on October 13, 2019. Dominic began classical piano training at age four. He has performed across the United State and Europe and holds over a dozen top performance prizes in […]

Free
Recurring

The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert Live At Royal Albert Hall [Revisited]

The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FL

THE EVERLY BROTHERS REUNION CONCERT: LIVE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL is a re-creation of their iconic 1983 reunion concert, featuring award-winning recording artists Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers. Lessack and Rodgers will perform all the masterpieces heard that night, including “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” “Devoted to You,” “Bye Bye Love,” “Cathy’s Clown,” […]

$25 – $43

Nightmare on Pine Street

Wayne's World of Paintball 4841 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL

The Marion County Marine Corps League in conjunction with Wayne’s World of Paintball will be presenting the “Nightmare on Pine Street” Haunted Trail Friday and Saturday nights for three weekends October 11 thru the 26th. Hours of operation will be 8 until 11 pm. The 40-plus minute guided tour through the Vortex, the Haunted Castle, […]

$5 – $10

NPBC Professional Development

Ocala Police Department 402 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL

Join us for monthly professional developments for nonprofits in Marion County.

Free

Magnolia Block Party!

Eat street Ocala 1221 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL

Join us for a fun-filled night of food trucks and festivities. We will be discussing the new Magnolia Roots Project (MRP) that will be "growing" on the property. You will have a chance to meet a number of the members involved in our project, from outreach to gardening and beyond. They all play an important […]

Free

12th Annual Applaud the Arts

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL

Do you like Food? Cocktails? Wine? Dance music? Entertainment? Interactive Art Experiences? Like to See Lots of $$$$ Awarded to Your Favorite Arts Organizations? Want to See Your Friends Receive Awards for Supporting Our Local Arts Scene? Yes?!?!? Then this PARTY is for you! Please join us on Thursday, October 17th at The Appleton Museum […]

$25 – $60

12th Annual Applaud the Arts!

Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL

Please join us on Thursday, October 17th at The Appleton Museum of Art to celebrate our 12th Annual Applaud the Arts! Enjoy an evening of delicious tapas, cocktails, interactive art experiences and music by DJ Big Bert, and help us honor our 2019-2020 Cultural Grant and Arts Awards Recipients. To date, we have given over […]

$25 – $60

Tribute: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band

The Savannah Center 1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162, The Villages, FL

TRIBUTE – A CELEBRATION OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND rushes into 2019 empowered by the realization that the music of The Allman Brothers Band evokes the same powerful emotions over people as it did 40 years ago. Since it’s founding, TRIBUTE has earned a reputation as the source for the authentic Allman Brothers Band sound. […]

$25 – $45

Fit for the cure

Dillard’s 4414 sw college rd suite 700, Ocala, FL

Carnival at Dillard’s, for every fitting and purchase Dillard’s will donate $2 to Susan G. Coleman for the cure. We will have light refreshments, carnival games and prizes!

Hometown Heroes Breakfast Honoring First Responders

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center 3600 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL

The 2nd Annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast honors one hero from every Police, Sheriff, and Fire Rescue Department from Marion County and all 6 surrounding counties. For more information please contact Leena Williams at (352) 266-8732.

$35

BOOtastic Safe Trick-or-Treat

Marion Oaks Community Center 294 Marion Oaks Ln, ocala, FL

This is an annual event held at the Marion Oaks Community Center run by the Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center. Enjoy free music, games, and candy! Food trucks will be on hand selling goodies at family-friendly prices. We always welcome candy donations and volunteers - this is your chance to give back to your […]

Free

BOOtastic Safe Trick-or-Treat

Marion Oaks Community Center 294 Marion Oaks Ln, ocala, FL

This is an annual event held at the Marion Oaks Community Center run by the Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center. Enjoy free music, games and candy! Food trucks will be on hand selling goodies at family friendly prices. We always welcome candy donations and volunteers - this is your chance to give back to […]

Free

Discovery Date Night – Operation Oceans

Discovery Center 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL

Discover a new way to do date night! Adults can enjoy a night at the museum with wine, appetizers, access to Discovery Center's Operation Oceans exhibit, guided science experiments and a planetarium show! Mermaid chic attire optional.

$30

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Ocala 5K Walk

veteran"s Memorial Park 2601 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL

The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are the largest network of breast cancer fundraising and awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 250 communities to lead the fight for a world without breast cancer. Making Strides is a non-competitive 5K walk where the local community comes together to celebrate and […]

Free

UF @ South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Gators Sports Network. Game start time TBD/TBA.

Historic Homesteading: Broom making

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

Brooms can be for sweeping and brooms can be art. Join us for this broom making workshop and make your own broom that is both. This workshop will provide you with the instruction and materials to make your very own traditional broom. Use your new broom to sweep your house or hang for decoration. Learn […]

$20.00

Annual Arts & Crafts Show

Circle Square Cultural Center 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala, FL

This is a great time to start your holiday shopping or pick up a unique item that you have been looking for. You’ll find one of a kind items for your home. You will not want to miss this event! Over 100 crafters participated last year in this indoor/outdoor event. You will not walk away […]

Free

Brick City Comic Book Show

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 N Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL

Family friendly event. One day comic book and toy show. Buy, sell, trade comic books, toys, action figures, pops, star wars, original art and other collectibles. Free parking, low admission($5.00 at the door), food truck.

$5

(Volleyball) CF Vs. Monroe College

The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. The Monroe College Mustangs

Why2k Florida Car Show

Jumbolair 1201 NE 77th St, Ocala, FL

Why2k is a celebration of automotive culture, music and technology from 1990-2009. A Super Fly car show combining the dopest rides from the 90's and 2000's with epic fashion trends, flip phones and the sounds of dial-up internet. Nod your heads to dope beats and dress in your flyest attire! Windbreakers, cargo shorts, and velvet […]

$20 – $100

(Baseball) CF Vs. Florida Hardballers

The College of Central Florida 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. The Florida Hardballers

Oklawaha County Concert Series at Silver Springs State Park- John Dickie IV

Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FL

Join us for this new and exciting Oklawaha County Concert Series taking place within the beautiful Silver Springs State Park, located in Ocala Florida! You'll be able to spend a day at the park and hear some of Florida's own talented musicians, songwriters, and storytellers perform in the open air acoustic amphitheater located in a […]

$7 – $10

USF @ NAVY

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD

CBSSN/ USF Radio Network (820 AM Tampa) & iHeart Radio.

Two Rivers Music Festival and Food Truck Rally

Ernie Mills Park Bostick St, Dunnellon, FL

Two Rivers Music Festival and Food Truck Rally hosted by the Dunnellon Chamber and Business Association. Come on out on October 19 from 5-10 pm and eat, drink and enjoy over one dozen musical acts at Ernie Mills Park and up and down E. Pennsylvania Ave. Stay tuned-- We will soon be posting to let […]

Free

Tatas & Tutus Sip & Paint

Time out Billiards and Grill 618 S pine Ave, Ocala, FL

Come join Tatas and Tutus Sip and Paint Breast Cancer Awareness Edition hosted by Boujee Wit A Paint Brush. Be prepared to have lots of laughs and fun while getting your sip and paint on and raising funds for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Blossoming Butterfly, a nonprofit […]

$40

Puttin’ On The Ritz

One Health Center 1714 SW 17th St,, Ocala, FL

On October 19, 2019, The Centers will transport guests to the glitz and glamour era of the 1920's. Enjoy live music by Jazz Band Swing Theory Dinner by Craft Cuisine Ocala Enjoy casino games Win prizes Capture memories with green screen photo booth Costumes encouraged Cash bar We will also honor those in our community […]

$85

Stories Under the Stars: Phantoms in the Fort

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

Your favorite Halloween Storytelling event is back! Join us for spooky stories! The darker it gets, the spookier the tales! Hear master storytellers and tell a tale of your own. Partnered with the Marion County Public Library System - FL, this program is free and open to the public. Seating will be limited, we strongly […]

Free

Stories Under the Stars: Phantoms in the Fort

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

Your favorite Halloween Storytelling event is back! Join us for spooky stories! The darker it gets, the spookier the tales! Hear master storytellers and tell a tale of your own. Partnered with the Marion County Public Library System - FL, this program is free and open to the public. Seating will be limited, we strongly […]

Free

America: One Wild and Beautiful Ride

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL

Eighty-five years of American music! The OSO's season kicks off with some of the most exhilarating, beautiful, outrageous, and endearing American music of the 20th century with a special guest appearance by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra Choir! Short Ride in a Fast Machine - John Adams Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland Symphony in One Movement […]

KP Hole Rainbow River Drift Dive & Certification

KP Hole 9435 SW 190th Avenue Rd, Dunnellon, FL

We have been asked for it , so here it is. Come along and enjoy this exciting drift dive at KP Hole at Rainbow River. This is a fun relaxing great way to dive. There are no runoff tributaries so the spring fed river is nearly perfectly clear. Clarity is its number one feature. Underwater […]

Battle of the Barns

Partners Of Park-POP 11008 S Highway 475, Ocala, Florida

XC Saturday and the Show on Sunday! Team entries ONLY! Teams of 3 or 4 - Teams of 4 will have one drop score. Email teams to events@flhorsepark.com No individual entries Dressage Tests, XC, or SJ rounds. Thanks all! Enter online at www.evententries.com and for more information visit www.flhorsepark.com

Free

Pickin’ in the Park

Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FL

Come jam to acoustic music in a scenic area near the springs. You never know what you'll discover from banjo, guitar and fiddle to and upright bass and accordion. You're invited to bring your own instrument, join in, and jam with the group! Additional Information: The Sunday program begins at 1 p.m. This event is […]

Fun at the Park-Let’s Get Buggy 2!

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

If you missed our 2018 Let's Get Buggy, Fun at the Park event then make sure you Save the Date for Let's Get Buggy 2! Mark your calendars and plan on a fun family day of FREE live entertainment, educational experiences and interactive play. Pack your own picnic or enjoy some Bug Bites from local […]

Free

Fun at the Park – Let’s Get Buggy 2!

Sholom Park 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL

If you missed our 2018 Let's Get Buggy, Fun at the Park event then make sure you Save the Date for Let's Get Buggy 2! Mark your calendars and plan on a fun family day of FREE live entertainment, educational experiences and interactive play. Pack your own picnic or enjoy some Bug Bites from local […]

Free

Ranger Program

Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave,, Ocala, FL

You're invited to take part in a park ranger program. Topics vary with each program offering an opportunity to learn something new about Silver Springs State Park and Florida's unique environment. The Ranger Program is held every Sunday. The program begins at 2 p.m. The program is free with park admission. Enter through the Silver […]

America: One Wild and Beautiful Ride

Reilly Arts Center 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL

Eighty-five years of American music! The OSO's season kicks off with some of the most exhilarating, beautiful, outrageous, and endearing American music of the 20th century with a special guest appearance by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra Choir! Short Ride in a Fast Machine - John Adams Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland Symphony in One Movement […]

Lorri Gill & and the Notebenders! Jammin’ Country Mix With a Kick!

Spruce Creek South Community Center 9880 SE 176th St, Summerfield, FL

Jammin' Country Mix...with a Kick! A music performance to benefit Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. 501(c)3 Non-profit. $15 general admission(suggested donation),50-50 and Gift Basket raffles, free parking, BYOB. GET TICKETS: 352-307-0774 OR EMAIL: 12ticketsbytoni@gmail.com. Sponsored by Hi Neighbor Newsletter, Spruce Creek South. Donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS Guidelines.

$15

Trace Adkins Don’t Stop Tour 2019

The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center 1051 Main St, The Villages, FL

Trace Adkins Don't Stop Tour 2019 Sunday, October 20 at 7 PM The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Presented by RoMac Building Supply and GAF In support of One Team One Fight 4 PTSD Tickets on sale to the public on Wednesday, August 21st. A Nashville icon for more than two decades, Trace Adkins […]

$91 – $155