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Ocala
12th Annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival
Mar
07
9am
Ready for a “Berry” good time? The 12th annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival is coming to the McPherson complex on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The festival begins at 9 am...
World Equestrian Center
WEC March Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farms
Mar
07
9am
The 2026 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, will showcase 10 shows, highlighted by seven Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)-rated competitions. Alongside these...
Citra
Orange-A-Fair
Mar
07
10am
Get ready for a full day of small-town charm, community spirit, and good old-fashioned fun as the 15th Annual Orange A-Fair returns to celebrate Citra’s rich agricultural heritage, all while...
Ocala
Florida Springs Fest
Mar
07
10am
Florida SpringsFest invites you to celebrate the cultural richness and environmental significance of Florida’s springs with this year’s relaxed outdoor Family Fun Day. Meet an expert, go for a garden...
Ocala
Free First Saturday
Mar
07
2pm
Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. Food trucks will be on-site throughout...
Ocala
Ocala Polo Winter Season 2026
Mar
07
4pm
Watch Polo! Tailgating at polo is the perfect venue to enjoy our amazing equine athletes with your family and friends! Pack a picnic and bring your favorite beverages or enjoy...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series Grand Prix Reception
Mar
07
6pm
$120,000 Grand Prix CSI3* Enjoy a premium view of the Grand Arena to watch the grand prix action during the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center –...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Winter Spectacular Grand Prix Dining Experience
Mar
07
6pm
$120,000 Grand Prix CSI3* Join World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday nights during the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series for the Grand Prix Dining Experience. With a table offering...
World Equestrian Center
$120,000 Alltech Grand Prix CSI3*
Mar
07
7pm
Spectators are invited to experience world-class show jumping all winter long, with free general admission on most Saturdays. Please note that admission will be ticketed for two premier events: the Longines...
Ocala
The Ocala Spring Time Festival
Mar
08
11am
Join us for an incredible spring time festival at the Ocala Down Town Market! We will have free photo ops with the Easter Bunny, live music, food trucks and amazing...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series XI: Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Mar
11
8am
Enjoy 12 weeks of world-class equestrian sport at this US Equestrian (USEF)-sanctioned Premier Hunter & Level 6 Jumper circuit. Competition runs Wednesday through Sunday, starting daily at 8am and continuing into the...
World Equestrian Center
Equine Lecture Series – Pre-Purchase Examinations
Mar
11
6pm
This free and open to the public lecture session deliver a comprehensive overview of Equine Pre-Purchase Examinations (PPE), an essential step in evaluating horses for sport, breeding, and recreational use....
Ocala
Live Oak International
Mar
12
8am
35 Years of Live Oak International: Celebrating a Legacy of World-Class Sport in Ocala Following record-breaking crowds in 2025, the nation’s premier celebration of equestrian excellence takes place at Live...
Ocala
Live on Stage: Steel Magnolias
Mar
12
7pm
“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” In 1980s Louisiana, Truvy’s beauty salon is a second home on Saturdays to half a dozen women with a bond stronger than Aqua...
Ocala
4th Annual Ocala Boat Show
Mar
13
11am
The 4th Annual Ocala Boat Show is set to make waves at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, on March 13, 14, and 15, 2026. Discover a diverse array...
Ocala
Marion Gardeners Spring Festival
Mar
14
8am
Join the Master Gardeners as they celebrate 30 years of supporting Marion County with the area’s largest all-in-one plant & garden expo! Plant & garden decor vendors, local ag experts,...
Ocala
Spring Eats & Artisan Expo
Mar
14
10am
Come enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring: Delicious Food Vendors (Spring Eats!) Artisan Crafts & Goods (Artisan Expo!) Face Painting Live DJ Games & Activities ...
Ocala
Fun in the Parks
Mar
14
1pm
Join us for Fun in the Parks! Each month, we’re bringing hands-on science, wild critter encounters, creative crafts and exciting recreation activities to your neighborhood park. Enjoy an afternoon of...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Winter Spectacular Grand Prix Dining Experience – Mar 14
Mar
14
6pm
$125,000 National Grand Prix – WEC Stadium Join World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday nights during the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series for the Grand Prix Dining Experience. With...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series Grand Prix Reception – March 14
Mar
14
6pm
Mar 14th $125,000 National Grand Prix – WEC Stadium Enjoy a premium view of the Grand Arena to watch the grand prix action during the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series...
World Equestrian Center
$125,000 Straight Arrow National Grand Prix – Held in WEC Stadium
Mar
14
7pm
Spectators are invited to experience world-class show jumping all winter long, with free general admission on most Saturdays. Please note that admission will be ticketed for two premier events: the Longines...
Black Prong
Nature Coast Speaker Series: The Florida Story
Mar
15
2pm
Discover the wild heart of Florida in The Florida Story, a thought-provoking speaker series hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and University of Florida professor Jack Davis and featuring award-winning...
Ocala
Celtic Angels Ireland
Mar
16
7pm
Experience an evening of craic (fun), ceol (music), and traidisiún (tradition) with Celtic Angels Ireland. This enchanting journey through the Emerald Isle blends over 30 Irish classics and contemporary tunes,...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series XII: CSIO5* Longines Leauge of Nations™, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Mar
17
8am
Enjoy 12 weeks of world-class equestrian sport at this US Equestrian (USEF)-sanctioned Premier Hunter & Level 6 Jumper circuit. Competition runs Wednesday through Sunday, starting daily at 8am and continuing into the early...
World Equestrian Center
RV Show USA
Mar
19
9am
RV Show USA comes to the climate controlled World Equestrian Center in Ocala! This is a great opportunity to view and select the RV of your dreams from over 100...
World Equestrian Center
2026 League of Nations – Terrace Dining
Mar
19
5pm
Located on The Equestrian Hotel’s outdoor covered terrace overlooking the Grand Outdoor Arena, the Grand Terrace Dining package is ideally suited for individual guests, small groups or sponsors that are visiting...
World Equestrian Center
$350,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSIO5*
Mar
19
5pm
World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is honored to host the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala, the North American qualifier, from 2024 through 2027. This prestigious event, one of only four held worldwide, will...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Winter Spectacular Grand Prix Dining Experience – Mar 19
Mar
19
6pm
March 19th $350,000 Grand Prix CSIO5* With a table offering the most coveted view of the Grand Arena, you can enjoy top-level equestrian sport under the lights at The Equestrian...
Ocala
Women’s History and Pioneer Games Weekend
Mar
20
10am
This spring marks our second year hosting the Florida Frontiersmen Ladies Group, featuring a full weekend of historic homesteading and 19th-century life. Demonstrations include: Historic fashion displays Cabin living and...
Ocala
Southeastern Pro Rodeo
Mar
20
7pm
Pro rodeo action returns to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida, for the 33rd Annual Southeastern Pro Rodeo on March 20–21, 2026. Experience two action-packed performances featuring competition in...
Black Prong
Outdoor Flow: Yoga for Every Body
Mar
21
10am
Lu Patino of I am Luv 2 All, offers a unique outdoor yoga class that focuses on hip openers, shoulder mobility, and core strength. This class is appropriate for all experience...
$25
World Equestrian Center
$770,000 Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition
Mar
21
3pm
$770,000 Longines League of Nations™ Ocala Team Competition | Saturday, March 21 Round 1: 5;15pm Round 2: 8pm =World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is honored to host the Longines League...
World Equestrian Center
2026 League of Nations – Terrace Dining
Mar
21
3pm
Located on The Equestrian Hotel’s outdoor covered terrace overlooking the Grand Outdoor Arena, the Grand Terrace Dining package is ideally suited for individual guests, small groups or sponsors that are visiting...
World Equestrian Center
2026 Ocala Spring Series I: Regional Hunter/Level 2 Jumper
Mar
25
8am
The annual 2026 Spring Show Series returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala in March and April. This event consists of two weeks of USEF-sanctioned Regional Hunter and Level 2...
World Equestrian Center
Ride the Wave Premier Horse Sale
Mar
27
11am
Premier Horse Sales is a first of its kind! It’s not just another auction. Horses are nominated and sifted twice leaving only the country’s very best for buyers to choose...
World Equestrian Center
Special Olympics Florida – 2026 State Equestrian Championships
Mar
27
12pm
Cheer on and celebrate the athletes of Special Olympics Florida at the 2026 State Equestrian Championships. Entry is free to all spectators. Visit the Special Olympics Florida website for volunteer...
Ocala
Fun In The Sun!
Mar
28
10am
Join us for outdoor games, music and refreshments—the perfect way to enjoy a spring morning! This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages. Registration is not required, just show...
World Equestrian Center
3rd Annual Ocala Spring Craft Fair
Mar
28
10am
Step into a world of creativity and craftsmanship at the 3rd Annual Ocala Spring Craft Fair! Taking place at the prestigious World Equestrian Center in Ocala, this exciting two-day event...
World Equestrian Center
Ocala Arabian Spring Qualifier
Apr
02
8am
Head to the Ocala Arabian Spring Qualifier, celebrating the beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse. The show will feature a wide variety of disciplines including English, Hunter and Western...
Ocala
First Friday Art Walk-Ocala
Apr
03
6pm
The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month, October through May from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located...
Ocala
Casino Night
Apr
04
7pm
Kut Different Go All In Casino Night on April 4th. An evening designed to bring people together while supporting a powerful mission. What to expect: – Real casino dealers –...
World Equestrian Center
Orange Blossom Classic: April 8-12, 2026
Apr
08
8am
Quarter Horse competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this spring with two weeks of AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA-approved shows. The Orange Blossom Classic will take place April 8–12, 2026, followed...
Ocala
Magnolia Junkin Market
Apr
10
8am
Hope Chest Ocala Thrift Store. 25+ Curated Vendors selling Antiques, Vintage, Furniture, Clothing, Crafts, Food and so much more…..Friday & Saturday More information
Ocala
Gopher Tortoise Day Celebration
Apr
10
10am
Gopher Tortoise Day was officially adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council to highlight the importance of these long-lived reptiles, which are native to the southeastern United States. The day aims...
Ocala
Dunnellon’s Boomtown Days Festival 2026
Apr
11
9am
Step Back in Time at Dunnellon’s Boomtown Days Festival! Round up your pardner and hitch a ride into history on April 11 in downtown Dunnellon as the city comes alive...
Ocala
Art Park Literary and Poetry Festival
Apr
11
10am
The City of Ocala, in partnership with the Marion County Public Library System, presents the first annual Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival, a brand-new addition to the Art Park...
World Equestrian Center
Orange Blossom Classic Dining Experience
Apr
11
6pm
Orange Blossom Classic Dining Experience Saturday, April 11, 2026 Doors open at 6:30pm Class time: Not before 7pm Class Name: $50,000 NSBA All-Age Non-Pro Trail Pricing: $105 per person (includes Gratuity;...
Ocala
Woof Stock
Apr
12
12pm
Woofstock, a groovy, Woodstock-inspired celebration made just for dogs and the people who love them! Get ready for a tail-waggin’ good time filled with music, food, shopping, and flower-powered fun....
World Equestrian Center
A Sudden Impulse: April 14-18, 2026
Apr
14
8am
Quarter Horse competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this spring with two weeks of AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA-approved shows. The Orange Blossom Classic will take place April 8–12, 2026, followed...
World Equestrian Center
A Sudden Impulse Dining Experience
Apr
17
6pm
A Sudden Impulse Dining Experience Friday, April 17, 2026 Doors open at 6:30pm Class time: Not before 7pm Class Name: $142,000 NSBA All-Age Open Trail Finals – Featuring First-Ever $100,000 Winner’s Payout...
Dunnellon
Car Show at Cannon Farms
Apr
18
10am
CANNON FARMS CAR SHOW ADMISSION DETAILS We can’t wait to welcome everyone out for an amazing day of classic cars, live music, and farm fun! Here’s the full breakdown so...
Ocala
Ocala Oyster Fest!
Apr
18
11am
Get ready for a full day of: Fresh raw oysters: Shark Bite Oysters Chargrilled & specialty oyster creations Unique oyster dishes (final menu dropping soon) Live music ALL DAY Local...
Ocala
National Water Dance & Festival at Silver Springs
Apr
18
12pm
Head to Silver Springs State Park to celebrate National Water Dance Day in honor of Ocala’s Mammoth Spring – one of the highest flowing first magnitude springs in the country!...
Ocala
April’s Finest Craft Fair
Apr
19
12pm
April’s Finest Craft Fair at the Ocala Downtown Market! Sunday, April 19th, from 12 PM to 4 PM for a massive celebration of local makers, creators, and small businesses! Whether...
Ocala
The Pirates of Penzance
Apr
19
3pm
Set sail with the University of Florida Opera Theatre and the 60-piece UF Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of laughter, romance, and rollicking pirates! Follow Frederic as he wrestles with...
World Equestrian Center
WEC April Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms | CDI4*/USEF/USDF
Apr
22
8am
The 2026 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, will showcase 10 shows, highlighted by seven Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)-rated competitions. More information
World Equestrian Center
Citrus Cup Regional Horse Show
Apr
23
9am
Citrus Cup Regional Championship Horse Show features Morgan, American Saddlebreds, and open breed horses from across the country competing in in-hand, western, English , hunter, hackney, gaited, over fences, carriage,...
Ocala
Convocation of Seminole War Historians
Apr
24
12pm
A weekend of discovery, history, and connection at the 2026 Convocation of the Seminole War! Hosted by the Fort King Heritage Foundation, this exquisite gathering brings together historians, reenactors, educators,...
World Equestrian Center
Ocala Big Bloom Home & Garden Show
Apr
24
12pm
The Ocala Big Bloom Home & Garden Show is the premiere central Florida event for gardening enthusiasts and homeowners alike! With an extensive range of flowers, plants, and gardening resources,...
Ocala
Earthfest: Celebrate Arbor Day
Apr
25
9am
Celebrate Arbor Day at beautiful Tuscawilla Park with a free family-friendly day full of outdoor fun and eco‑inspired activities! More information
World Equestrian Center
Southern Series Games: Florida Teams Finale
Apr
25
9am
The Southern Series Florida Team Finale is the championship event of the Southern Series Mounted Games Winter season, bringing top teams from across the Southeast to compete in fast-paced, relay-style...
Ocala
Marion Maker Fest
Apr
25
10am
Marion Maker FEST at Midtown, where creativity comes alive through the talents of Ocala’s Maker Community. See amazing exhibitors and enjoy opportunities to participate in your own builds throughout the...
Dunnellon
Sunflower Festival
May
02
10am
Mark your calendars because the Sunflower Festival is coming and it’s going to be SWEET! May 2 & 3 10AM – 4PM 11801 SW 180th Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432 Get...
Dunnellon
Mother’s Day Weekend at Cannon Farms
May
09
10am
Come enjoy a beautiful weekend with mom at the farm. Stroll through our blooming flower fields, pick your favorites, and arrange a beautiful custom bouquet together. Relax and enjoy live...
Black Prong
Serenity Saturdays | Summer Wellness Series
May
09
10am
Morning Yoga & Sound Bath with Lu Patino & Amy Sage Reconnect with your body, breath, and the nature all around you in Morning Yoga. A harmonious blend of Hatha,...
World Equestrian Center
WEC May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farms | CDI3*/USEF/USDF-USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship
May
12
8am
The 2026 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, will showcase 10 shows, highlighted by seven Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)-rated competitions. Alongside these...
Ocala
Sand and Sun Festival
May
16
10am
Ocala Cultural Arts is bringing the beach to Downtown Ocala for the first time with the Sand and Sun Festival! This exciting event will feature six professional, nationally acclaimed sand...
Dunnellon
Sweet Corn Festival
May
23
10am
Mark your calendars because our Sweet Corn Festival is happening and it’s going to be GOOD! May 23rd 10AM – 4PM 11801 SW 180th Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432 More information
World Equestrian Center
Summer Series Opener: Regional Hunter/Level 3 Jumper
Jun
03
8am
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce significant updates to the 2026 Summer Series, featuring 10 weeks of USEF-rated hunter/jumper competition from June 3 through August 9, alongside nine...
World Equestrian Center
2nd Annual Ocala Christmas in July
Jul
18
10am
Get into the holiday spirit early at the 2nd Annual Ocala Christmas in July, happening July 18–19, 2026! Shop from over 175 talented artists and crafters offering unique handmade gifts,...
World Equestrian Center
WEC August Dressage presented by Hampton Green Farms | USEF/USDF
Aug
21
8am
The 2026 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, will showcase 10 shows, highlighted by seven Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)-rated competitions. Alongside these...
World Equestrian Center
WEC September Dressage presented by Hampton Green Farms | USEF/USDF
Sep
04
8am
The 2026 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, will showcase 10 shows, highlighted by seven Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)-rated competitions. Alongside these...
World Equestrian Center
WEC October Dressage presented by Hampton Green Farms | USEF/USDF
Oct
16
8am
The 2026 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, will showcase 10 shows, highlighted by seven Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)-rated competitions. Alongside these...