Saturday, November 18, 2023

Downtown Ocala

4 – 9 PM

About Light Up Ocala

Light Up Ocala is a longstanding community tradition to kick off the holidays that attracts thousands to downtown Ocala. This year marks the 39th anniversary of the holiday merry making event!

Light Up Ocala will have over 100 vendors including crafts, art and plenty of food options to choose from! Live entertainment will fill the air with festive sounds and an interactive kids zone will keep the whole family entertained. You won’t want to miss the Junior Sunshine holiday parade with a special appearance by Santa. All of which culminates in the most exciting part of the event: lighting up downtown Ocala!

Sponsors

Light Up Ocala would not be possible without the support from our sponsors. Please download our Sponsorship Guide to see available opportunities and contact Brooke Perry at bperry@ocalafl.gov for additional information.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK

• Friday, Oct 6 – “Hotel Transylvania” starts at 7 PM at Citizens’ Circle

• Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teenage daughter. Runtime 91 mins
• Rated PG

The Discovery Center is Ocala’s local children’s science center! Located at Tuscawilla Park, the Discovery Center is a place for kids to learn in a fun, hands-on way. From rotating exhibits to STEAM-centered classes, there is plenty of reasons to check out what’s new at Discovery Center!

Center Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM*

Monday & Sunday: Closed

*Please note that last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing.