A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can't miss events.
The Nutcracker
Reilly Arts Center
December 1-2 | 7:30pm
Dance Alive National Ballet presents the traditional, family-favorite ballet with all its holiday magic. Visit reillyartscenter.com for tickets and more information.
Christmas Holiday Tour
Grandview Clydesdale Farm
December 2-30 | 6-7:30pm
Enjoy a special holiday evening guided tour that allows you to get up close and personal with the majestic Grandview Clydesdale award-winning horses at their pastoral farm decorated in its holiday finest, complete with Christmas trees and sparkling lights. Offered Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Visit grandviewclydesdales.tours for tickets and more information.
A Christmas Carol
Ocala Civic Theatre
December 3-20 | 2pm & 7:30pm
The timeless holiday story of Scrooge presented in live theater. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for showtimes and tickets.
The Jingle Bell Pop-Up
NOMA Gallery
December 4-6
Friday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
An artsy holiday shopping experience featuring one-of-a-kind gifts handmade by six local artists. Visit fb.com/nomaocala for more information.
A Tribute to Elvis
Ocala Drive-In
5:30-11pm
Elvis tribute artist Ted Torres Martin performs I’ll Be Home for Christmas and other favorites. Visit ocaladrivein.info for tickets.
Ocala Cars & Coffee Toy Drive
& Escorted Cruise
War Horse Harley-Davidson
7:30am-12pm
Bring a new, unwrapped toy and enjoy a police-escorted cruise ending with lunch at Mojo’s to benefit local charities. Visit fb.com/carsandcoffeeocala for more information.
After Dark in the Park: The Polar Express
Tuscawilla Park
7pm
Ocala Recreation and Parks invites families to bring chairs and a blanket for a free movie. Visit ocalafl.org/holidays for more information.
Heritage Skills Day
Fort King National Historic Landmark
10am-5pm
Experience living history with demonstrations of blacksmithing, broom, rug and basket making and historic cooking. Visit fb.com/fortkingocala for more information.
Reindeer Run
CenterState Bank
3-6pm
One of the state’s oldest 5Ks raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County. Visit fb.com/ocalarunnersclub for more information.
Spoken Word Ocala
Brick City Center for the Arts
7-9pm
All styles welcome, from beat to baroque, formal to freestyle, spoken word to academic. Follow Spoken Word Ocala on Facebook for details.
After Dark in the Park: Elf
Tuscawilla Park
7pm
Ocala Recreation and Parks invites families to bring chairs and a blanket for a free movie. Visit ocalafl.org/holidays for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
| Date | Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4 | 6:30pm | Giselle Felice & Erik Abernathy | La Cuisine French Restaurant |
| December 5 | 6:30pm | Doug Adams | Hiatus Brewing Company |
| December 5 | 8:00pm | Tantric | O’Malley’s Alley |
| December 9 | 7:30pm | Wynonna Judd & The Big Noise | Reilly Arts Center |
| December 10 | 7:00pm | The Big Bad | Pi on Broadway |
| December 10 | 7:30pm | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | Reilly Arts Center |
| December 11 | 7:00pm | The Big Bad | The Crazy Cucumber Eatery and Bar |
| December 11 | 8:00pm | Dueling Pianos | The Lodge |
| December 12 | 4:00pm | The Big Bad | Gator Joe’s Beach Bar & Grill |
| December 12 | 6:00pm | Indigo | Circle Square Commons |
| December 17 | 5:00pm | Jeff Jarrett | Bank Street Patio Bar |
| December 17 | 7:00pm | Heather Lynne | Pi on Broadway |
| December 18 | 6:30pm | Stephen Lopez | The Crazy Cucumber Eatery and Bar |
| December 18 | 7:00pm | Warren McCullough | Hiatus Brewing Company |
| December 18 | 7:30pm | Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II | Reilly Arts Center |
| December 18 | 9:00pm | Jeff Jarrett | The Lodge |
| December 19 | 6:00pm | William Cintron | Circle Square Commons |
| December 19 | 7:30pm | The Rocket Man Show Elton John Tribute | Reilly Arts Center |
| December 26 | 6:00pm | Heather Lynne | Ocala Downtown Square |
| December 26 | 9:00pm | Side Piece | Pi on Broadway |
