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Plantastic | Feb. 25 – May 6

Follow our friend Bobbi the Botanist on an adventure to see all the ways that plants power our world in this exciting exhibit.

H20 Go | Dec 17 – Feb 11

Water is all around us. This exhibit invites you to go on a H2O adventure through rivers, lakes and streams and even into the atmosphere to see why this tiny molecule is so important.

12/16/2022 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave. Ocala, Florida 34470

It’s movie time! Join us for FREE movies throughout the year at different City of Ocala parks. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. We will have concessions available for purchase like snacks, popcorn and soda. No registration is required to attend our movies, simply show up, get comfortable and enjoy the show!

A divorced adman inadvertently becomes the real Santa when he puts on the suit of the guy who fell off of his roof. Rated PG

For questions, please call 352-368-5517.

• Date:12/8/2022 and 12/15/2022 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location:Downtown Square
  1 SE Broadway St.
  Ocala, Florida 34471

Santa’s made his list, and he’s checked it twice, and he’s coming to Ocala where all the children are nice. Come meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a few good elves for fun, laughter and good times before he has to fly back to the North Pole. All parents are invited to bring phones and/or cameras to capture the holiday magic.

For questions, please call 352-368-5517. For more about upcoming holiday programming, please visit www.ocalafl.org/holidays.

Saturday, October 15th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Limited to 20 individuals per tour.

Join us as we share the ORIGINAL horror story of Ocala and follow along the treacherous path laid by The Great Fire.

Three (3) libations included in ticket price.

Walking Tour – The Great Fire

$35.00

Join us as we share the ORIGINAL horror story of Ocala and follow along the treacherous path laid by The Great Fire.

Admission fee includes 3 cocktails & 2-hour Guided Walking Tour

10/28/2022 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Fort King National Historic Landmark
3925 E Fort King St.
Ocala, Florida 34470

It’s movie time! Join us for FREE movies throughout the year at different City of Ocala parks. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. We will have concessions available for purchase like snacks, popcorn and soda. No registration is required to attend our movies, simply show up, get comfortable and enjoy the show!

Residents in a 19th-century Pennsylvania town are terrified that they’ll be attacked by mysterious creatures in the nearby woods, despite an uneasy pact they’ve made with the beasts. Rated PG-13

For questions, please call 352-368-5517.

10/07/2022 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Downtown Square
1 SE Broadway St., Ocala, Florida 34471

Various artists will be setting up easels / stations and work on arts / crafts throughout Downtown Ocala. Performance on the Downtown Square. For details, please contact the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department’s Cultural Arts Division at 352.629.8383 or visit First Friday Art Walk.

10/01/2022 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Citizens’ Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala, Florida 34471

Join us for our Hispanic Awareness Senior Wellness Informational Fair. We have partnered with over 10 agencies to provide information to include: Fitness, Health Care, Insurance and Social Services, specifically for the Hispanic population. Local health professionals will speak every hour on a variety of subjects plus local entertainment for you to enjoy. Please call (352) 456-8679 for more information or questions.