This festival provides local businesses the opportunity to share their goods and services with the community. We have entertainment at 2 stages, live radio broadcasts and our SFHS marching band performing during the day. Plan to get Christmas shopping done from some of our local shops, crafters and artists, enjoy great food and music and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

American Idol Winner, Ruben Studdard comes to The Villages with his stunning new show: RUBEN SINGS LUTHER There will never be another Luther Vandross, but no other voice comes closer to his than that of Ruben Studdard—the remarkable Grammy-nominated singer who was hailed as the “next Luther” during his American Idol-winning run. RUBEN SINGS LUTHER, […]

Hacking College By: Dr. Dean Kohrs- I wish I had known that when I was in college!" Sadly, it's an all too common phrase among college graduates. There's a big difference between college graduates, who often end up working the same Mcjobs after graduation they had as students, and those who have used college as […]

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. St. Petersburg College Titans

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. St. Petersburg College Titans

Join The New Horizons Band on November 19 at 7 pm in the Savannah Center as we present "A Salute to the Military" Selections include music from the Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korean War, Vietnam, Afganistan, and ending with Special Selections Honoring the Heroes. You won't want to miss this Special Concert!!!

International Food Festival

Hops for H.O.P.S. is a fundraising event with proceeds benefitting the Historic Ocala Preservation Society hosted by H.O.P.S and Infinite Ale Works. The event is a release party for a collaboration brew created by Infinite Ale Works and the H.O.P.S. board members. Live music by Caly and Megan Music Food Truck The Mamas & The […]

Hops for H.O.P.S. is a fundraising event with proceeds benefitting the Historic Ocala Preservation Society hosted by H.O.P.S and Infinite Ale Works. The event is a release party for a collaboration brew created by Infinite Ale Works and the H.O.P.S. board members. Live music by Caly and Megan Music Food Truck The Mamas & The […]

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. South Georgia Technical College Ace

Join us for our First Annual Eat Street Ocala Turkey Trot! Come out on Thursday, November 21, 2019 to enjoy the festivities. (1221 N. Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL) We are having a community team-building event and you could win! We will also have crafts for the kids! Winner, Winner Turkey Dinner!

Join us for our First Annual Eat Street Ocala Turkey Trot! Come out on Thursday, November 21, 2019 to enjoy the festivities. We are having a community team-building event and you could win! Winner, Winner Turkey Dinner!

Marion County Animal Services is excited to join Eat Street Ocala and the Magnolia Roots Project for a very special community evening. Get ready to make your tummies happy with food from Claw Mamas Seafood, JMarie Cheesecakes, Best Food Ever, Chef Rene's Mexican Mobile Kitchen, Bleu Basil, and more. Listen to the great music of […]

Join storyteller, Edie Gandy on a walk through the Sholom Park Enchanted Forest with lanterns in hand as she shares an enchanting tale. Astronomer, James Di Paolo will also be showing you the stars and galaxies through the lens of his high powered telescope. Festive fall sweets and treats will also be available for your […]

Join storyteller, Edie Gandy on a walk through the Sholom Park Enchanted Forest with lanterns in hand as she shares an enchanting tale. Astronomer, James Di Paolo will also be showing you the stars and galaxies through the lens of his high powered telescope. Festive fall sweets and treats will also be available for your […]

You're invited for an evening full of music, featuring a live drum circle. From 4 p.m. to sundown, join this musical experience, or bring your own percussion instruments for even more fun. Audience participation is encouraged, including singing and dancing. For your comfort, please bring a blanket or chair. Additional Information: Held the forth Friday […]

Enchant Christmas is a large-scale, immersive holiday light experience featuring the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market, a locally curated food hall and Christmas Market, ice skating trail, live entertainment, and much more. The larger-than-life maze experience coming to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida this season is based on Enchant’s storybook, “The Great […]

We are rolling out the red carpet because Santa's on his sleigh and making his way to the Paddock Mall on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. We've got a lot of fun in store to kick off the holiday season! We will have a tree lighting, live music, hot cocoa bar, cookie […]

We are rolling out the red carpet because Santa's on his sleigh and making his way to the Paddock Mall on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. We've got a lot of fun in store to kick off the holiday season! We will have a tree lighting, live music, hot cocoa bar, cookie […]

For the first time EVER, we invite our guests to a drive through tour of our Christmas Display! Friday and Saturday night 6-9pm $20 per carload! $40 per busload! (Large buses/RV's not permitted)

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. The Hillsborough Community College Hawks

Our JAWS, Jurassic Park, and Willy Wonka Shadowcasts have been hailed as masterpieces -- OK maybe not masterpieces, but they were called many other things! -- and now our latest shadowcast installment: The Princess Bride! A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a […]

USF Radio Network (820 AM Tampa) & iHeart Radio. Time TBA/TBD.

Hear the Ocala Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Joshua Mazur, in an ever-inspiring performance to usher in the heart of the holiday season! Messiah - G. F. Handel Christmas Concerto - Arcangelo Corelli

Hear the Ocala Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Joshua Mazur, in an ever-inspiring performance to usher in the heart of the holiday season! Messiah - G. F. Handel Christmas Concerto - Arcangelo Corelli

Enjoy this 36th annual event with live entertainment on four stages, lots of great food, crafts and other vendors, plus kid’s zones. There’s the fabulous tree lighting ceremony, plus what kid can pass up a chance to spend some quality time with Santa? We’ll see you there!

Let's kick Thanksgiving off and go have a drink or two (or 3)! Meet at the shop Saturday afternoon and we'll head out to a few local establishments! We'll post an itinerary soon so anyone who wants to take a shorter B or C route can do so. Bring front and rear lights! Best dressed […]

Let's kick Thanksgiving off and go have a drink or two! (or 3) Meet at the shop Saturday afternoon and we'll head out to a few local establishments! We'll post an itinerary soon so anyone who wants to take a shorter B or C route can do so. Bring front and rear lights! Best dressed […]

Light up Ocala at The Lodge 🎄 Saturday November 23rd, 2019 Celebrate the annual lighting of downtown at The Lodge on the square! Live music by Zach Clayton Full Menu | Full Bar | 200+ Craft Beers & Wines Kid friendly till 10pm The Lodge - Downtown Ocala 36 S. Magnolia Ave Ocala FL 34471 […]

Come enjoy jazz, beverages, and the amazing work of abstract painter Edith Wiles.

In partnership with the Marion County Animal Services, Silver Springs State Park presents an opportunity to make a difference in the life of a shelter dog. You're invited to join volunteers and park staff as we walk a pack of well-behaved dogs through the park's gardens and trails. This program gives the animals exercise and […]

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 […]

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. The Palm Beach State College Panthers

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs. Polk State College Eagles

ESPN Networks/ USF Radio Network (820 AM Tampa) & iHeart Radio. Time TBA/TBD

Please join us is a fantastic light display to benefit the Humane Society of Marion County. Over the last 6+ years, Mike Mais has raised over $1,100 with his generosity and amazing decorations! We would like to blow this year out of the water and show Mike some appreciation for his hard work!

The College of Central Florida Patriots Vs Indian River State College Pioneers

Gators Sports Network. Game start time TBD/TBA.

Join Mrs. Claus for Story-Time, where each child will get to make a craft or reindeer food to take home, listen to a story read by Mrs. Claus, pose for pictures, and enjoy a snack and cocoa with Santa's Elves! Includes hayride to the house and back. Tickets $10 for adults $15 for kids (includes […]

The college of Central Florida Patriots Vs. Miami Dade College Sharks

Please join us is a fantastic light display to benefit the Humane Society of Marion County. Over the last 6+ years, Mike Mais has raised over $1,100 with his generosity and amazing decorations! We would like to blow this year out of the water and show Mike some appreciation for his hard work!

Presented by Central Florida Lyric Opera. Join Maestro Bill Doherty and the Central Florida Lyric Opera as they present this dynamic concert featuring GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Molly Fillmore, baritone Scott LaGraff (Carnegie Hall, Tri-Cities Opera), mezzo Kristin Patterson (Berlin Philharmonic, Norway Opera), bass Samuel Reynolds (Houston Grand Opera), mezzo Kimberly LaGraff (Tri-Cities Opera, Ocean City […]