Upcoming Events
2026 Ocala Fall Series
Regional hunter and Level 3 jumper competition featuring equestrian competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.
First Friday Art Walk
Enjoy an evening in Downtown Ocala featuring local artists, live entertainment, family art activities and displays throughout the downtown area. Free community event.
Red House Ranch Fall Festival
Weekend fall festival featuring seasonal activities, a maze, hayride, pig races and family entertainment. Saturdays 10:00 AM–7:00 PM and Sundays noon–7:00 PM.
Gray Family Halloween Festival
Free Halloween festival featuring trick-or-treating, vendors, costume activities, entertainment and food trucks. Free admission and parking.
Sunset Songs Series: SensaMotion
Free outdoor concert featuring SensaMotion. Food trucks and beverages will be available.
Nightmare on Pine Street Haunted Trail
A seasonal haunted trail held on multiple October evenings (Oct 9–10, 16–17 and 23–24).
Boo-tiques, Bites & Beautiful Rides Fall Fest
Fall community event featuring vendors, food trucks, entertainment and a car show.
Ghouls Night Out
Halloween-themed evening featuring women-owned vendors, food trucks, a DJ, photo opportunities and seasonal activities.
Women in Business Symposium
Community business event focused on entrepreneurship, business growth, networking and local resources.
McIntosh 1890s Festival
Annual community festival featuring arts, crafts, antiques, food and local entertainment.
2026 Marion County Heart Walk
Family-friendly community event supporting the American Heart Association. Festivities begin at 8:00 AM.
4th Annual Ocala Pet Palooza
Pet-focused community event featuring activities, costume contests, vendors, pet adoptions and more. Children 12 and under are free.
Fort King Haunted Trail
Free Halloween event. Family activities and trick-or-treating begin at 5:00 PM, storytelling begins at 7:00 PM, and the scarier Haunted Trail begins at 8:00 PM.
Horse-O-Ween: Equine Industry Expo & Hobby Horse Equestrian Games
Equine-themed community event featuring an industry expo, demonstrations and Hobby Horse Equestrian Games.
8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pawty
Halloween celebration featuring trunk-or-treating, games, vendors and costume contests. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older; children 12 and under and pets are free.
After Dark in the Park: Young Frankenstein
Free outdoor movie showing of Young Frankenstein. Free popcorn. Guests should bring chairs or blankets.
59th Annual Ocala Fine Arts Festival
Free annual arts festival featuring more than 140 artists, student artwork, performances, food trucks and activities in Historic Downtown Ocala.
Have an Event to Share?
Hosting a festival, fundraiser, workshop, market, community gathering or other event in Marion County? Submit it to the Marion County Community Guide for consideration. Basic community event listings are free.
Submit Your Event — FreeEvent information is provided for community convenience and may change. Please confirm dates, times, admission and other details with the event organizer before attending.