OCTOBER
October 25 & 26
Ocala Arts Festival
Ocala: Discover a cozy village of outdoor art ‘galleries’ nestled in the
historic downtown district showcasing stunning works by 155+ US artists, kids’
activities, live local performers, delicious food truck fare and much more! Free.
Takes place 10am-5pm at 1 NE 1st Ave. Info: https://fafo.org/festival
October 25
Mad Hatter Halloween
Go down the rabbit hole with High Tea on the polo field hosted by the Mad
Hatter, trick or treat on the sidelines, and enjoy costume contests, pony and
rider meet and greets, raffles and more to benefit Pace Center for Girls. Rain
date: Nov. 1. Tickets. Takes place 5:30pm at 11008 S Hwy 475. Info: www.ocalapolo.com
NOVEMBER
November 1
Phantasmagoria XVI
Say ‘Happy 100th Birthday’ to Edward Gorey, as this ‘phantastical’ troupe uses
classic stories, dance, puppetry, projections, original music and more to bring
his humorous, mischievous, mysterious, tragic, ironic, and hauntingly
delightful visions to life. Tickets. Showtime 7pm at 500 NE 9th St. Info:
www.reillyartscenter.com
November 8
Ocala Food & Wine Festival
Ocala: Sample extraordinary cuisine handcrafted by celebrity chefs, premium beverages,
cooking demos, live music and more during this weekend of culinary delight!
Takes place Sat: 1-7pm at 1390 NW 80th St. Tickets and info: www.ocalafoodandwinefest.com
November 8 & 9
Ocali Country Days
Ocala: Experience 1800s Florida with pioneer cabin tours, old-time craft demos,
sugar cane syrup making, live music, tram rides, Silver River Museum tours,
great food, and more! Tickets. Takes place 9am-4pm at 1445 NE 58th Ave. Info: https://silverrivermuseum.com
November
23
Handel’s Messiah
Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of joy with seasonal favorites including For Unto
Us A Child is Born, I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, Worthy Is the Lamb, to the
triumphant Hallelujah chorus and a special presentation of Bach’s Mein Jesu,
was vor Seelenweh. Tickets. Takes place 3pm at 500 NE 9th St. Info: www.reillyartscenter.com
November 29 to December 23
Winter Wonderland
Discover the magic of twinkling lights and larger-than-life holiday
decorations, wander the tree maze or the 45-foot walk-through Christmas tree,
enjoy live music, strolling street performers and carolers, face painting,
visits with Santa and more! Free, parking fee. Takes place 5-9pm at 1750 NW
80th Ave. Info: www.wecwinterwonderland.com
DECEMBER
December 5
Symphony Under the Lights
Gather your family and friends for festive live music, hot chocolate and the
sounds of the season during a free community concert under the incredible oaks
of Tuscawilla Park! Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Free. Takes
place 7:30pm at 829 NE Sanchez Ave. Info: www.reillyartscenter.com
December 6
& 7
Festival at Fort King
Ocala: Travel to the 1800’s with historic-themed crafts, games, living
historians, workshops, vendors, food, drinks and more. Don’t miss a spectacular
re-enactment of event the fueled the start of the Second Seminole War! Free. Takes
place 10am-3pm at 3925 E Fort King St. Info: https://bit.ly/3RBSPfx
December 6
& 7
Pop Goes the Holidays
Ocala: Experience the
warmth of the holiday with a live orchestral screening of The Snowman and the Snowdog, then
revel in the holiday classics and raise your voice in a joyful Holly Jolly
Sing-along. Tickets. Showtimes: Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 3 & 7:30pm at 500 NE 9th
St. Info: www.reillyartscenter.com