Ocala News
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.
OCALA, Florida – On Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Habitat for Humanity of Marion County will host its annual fundraising event, the “Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival” which will be at the McPherson Complex, 601 SE 25th Avenue Ocala.
This event attracts thousands of fans from all over to enjoy a family fun day and to bring awareness about Habitat for Humanity of Marion County.
The festival will have bands, entertainment, a pie eating contest, over 200 vendors (to include arts & crafts, business, non-profit, farmers market, and food vendors throughout the event), sponsor booths, a kids’ area, a food court, a car show, a petting zoo, and lots of strawberries. Admission is FREE, parking is $5 which will benefit Habitat for Humanity and the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association.
Habitat for Humanity host this event each year so our community and guests can enjoy a day filled with joy and happiness for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the Habitat Home Ownership program to build another Habitat home which will be called the Strawberry House. This program gives low-income families the opportunity of homeownership with affordable mortgage payments.
If you would like to be a vendor or a sponsor for this event, visit our webpage at www.habitatocala.org/strawberry or contact Joanne Black at jblack@habitatocala.org
After two years of working and planning, the owners of Brick City Flowers, Julie Bennett and Brenda Carroll, have recently moved into their new location, 1820 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL. We are located directly across the street in the old Jim Jernigan Photography building. We can supply all your floral, designs and event needs. Check out our weekly displays in the hotel lobby of the World Equestrian Center.
Visiting Marion Cultural Alliance, pictured left is Jaye Baillie Executive Director and Nick Navetta Financial advisor from Edward Jones. Nick is on the Board of Directors of the Marion Cultural Alliance. The Marion Cultural Center A great place to visit and experience the arts.
Fort king 1800’s re-enactment was the conflict between the United States and the Seminole Indians over land dispute. Visitors can see the Fort and learn the history of the Fort and the battle. Historians are at the Fort to answer questions as well. The Seminole Indians and the United States wage war from 1816 to 1858. Photo by C Kay Johnson / CKJphotos13
First Friday Art Walk
Date: 02/03/2023 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 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 additional information, please contact the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department’s Cultural Arts Division at 352.629.8383.
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.
Wonder. Explore. Create.
The Discovery Center is Ocala’s local children’s museum! Located at Tuscawilla Park, the Discovery Center is a place for kids to learn in a fun, hands-on way. From rotating quarterly exhibits to STEAM-centered classes, there is plenty of reasons to check out what’s new at Discovery Center!
