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Theater & dance

The Thanksgiving Play

Ocala Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

From $17
Music

After Work Fridays

Loft Ocala · Through Nov 14

3 more dates through Dec 4
Music

Latin Night - Fiesta Fridays

Loft Ocala · Through Nov 14

3 more dates through Dec 4
Theater & dance

The Thanksgiving Play

Ocala Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

From $171 more date through Nov 15
Music

WindFM Rocks the Reilly: Wall of Echoes – A Pink Floyd Tribute

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Movie Night at The Riding Academy Hotel Pool: Elio

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 8:00 PM

7 more dates through Dec 11
Music

Sazon Saturdays

Loft Ocala · Through Nov 15

2 more dates through Nov 28
Festivals & markets

4th Annual Ocala Holiday Craft Show

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 10:00 AM

Event

Chapel Service

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 10:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 6
Music

Music Box 3: Duo Sylvania

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 3:00 PM

Music

Sinful Saturdays

Loft Ocala · Through Nov 16

2 more dates through Nov 29
Food & drink

Hospitality Night @ Midtown Station

Midtown Station · 11:00 AM

4 more dates through Nov 30
Comedy

Open Mic Comedy at Mutiny

Mutiny Ocala · 9:00 PM

Free2 more dates through Nov 30
Event

Trivia Tuesday @ Midtown Station

Midtown Station · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 1
Event

Trivia Night

The Lodge Ocala · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 1
Event

DJ Exit's Music Bingo @ Midtown Station

Midtown Station · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 3
Sports

2026 Cerberus Strength Official Strongman Games

World Equestrian Center Ocala · Through Nov 22

Music

FLOYD NATION

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

Brandon Dull at The Riding Academy Hotel Pool

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 5:00 PM

Music

TJ Brown at The Polo Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Music

Tim McCaig at Yellow Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 5
Comedy

Natalie Cuomo Live at the Marion Theatre

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 30
Festivals & markets

Ocala Downtown Market

Ocala Downtown Market · 9:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 5
Festivals & markets

Light Up Ocala

Downtown Ocala · 3:00 PM

Music

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More

Ocala Civic Theatre · 4:00 PM

From $50
Music

Tim McCaig at The Riding Academy Hotel Pool

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 5:00 PM

Music

Warren McCollough at The Polo Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Music

Layla Brisbois at Yellow Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Music

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Ocala Civic Theatre · 6:30 PM

From $34.50
Music

Reilly Noir: Nesto’s Jazz Live in the Midgett Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

7 more dates through Mar 12
Music

Ocala Symphony Chorus: Handel’s Messiah Sponsored by AdventHealth Ocala

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 3:00 PM

Art & museums

CF International Film Series: Minari

Appleton Museum of Art · 2:00 PM

Free1 more date through Feb 9
Sports

AHAF Holiday Festival Arabian and Half Arabian Horse Show

World Equestrian Center Ocala · Through Nov 28

Free
Food & drink

Thanksgiving To Go

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 11:00 AM

Food & drink

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe at Stirrups

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 11:00 AM

Food & drink

Thanksgiving Buffet at The Equestrian Manor

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 11:30 AM

Sports

WEC Vaulting Premiere

World Equestrian Center Ocala · Through Nov 29

Event

Black Friday Weekend Sale in the Appleton Store

Appleton Museum of Art · Through Nov 29

Festivals & markets

Winter Wonderland

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 5:00 PM

6 more dates through Dec 11
Music

Mark Raisch at The Riding Academy Hotel Pool

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 5:00 PM

Music

Miranda Madison at Yellow Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Breakfast with Santa

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 9:00 AM

Festivals & markets

The Worship Collective Market

Ocala Downtown Market · 5:00 PM

Free
Music

Cliff Dorsey at the Yellow Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Music

Jeff Jarrett at The Polo Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 11
Event

Kids' Character Brunch

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Holiday Movie Nights

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 3:00 PM

Sports

2026 Ocala December Show Series I

World Equestrian Center Ocala · Through Dec 6

1 more date through Dec 8
Festivals & markets

Festival at Fort King

Fort King National Historic Landmark · 10:00 AM

Music

ELVIS' ROCKIN CHRISTMAS: THE LEGENDS

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Art & museums

A Season to Celebrate: Art, Horse Fever, & Holiday Cheer

23 SW Broadway St · 5:00 PM

Free
Music

Charity Cox at The Polo Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

First Friday Art Walk

Historic Downtown Ocala · 6:00 PM

Music

23rd Annual Symphony Under the Lights Sponsored by Jenkins Auto Group

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 5
Music

Joey & Jenny Duo at The Riding Academy Hotel

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Sleigh The Day 5K/10K Christmas Trail Run

Silver Springs State Park · 8:00 AM

Event

First Saturday Speakers Series

Silver Springs State Park · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Community Day

Appleton Museum of Art · 10:00 AM

Free
Music

Michelle Ingrham at The Riding Academy Hotel

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 5:00 PM

Food & drink

Grand Prix Dining Experience

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Sports

$120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 7:00 PM

Music

Pops! Goes the Holidays Sponsored by On Top of the World

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · Through Dec 6

Music

Brandon Dull at The Polo Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event

Appleton Museum of Art · 12:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

A Christmas Carol

Ocala Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

From $1710 more dates through Dec 20
Sports

WEC December Dressage CDI presented by Hampton Green Farms

World Equestrian Center Ocala · Through Dec 13

Comedy

STEVE SOLOMON

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

Allison Asarch at The Riding Academy Hotel

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Music

Matt Capps at The Polo Pony

World Equestrian Center Ocala · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Nutcracker with the OSO and Dance Alive National Ballet Supported by PNC Foundation

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · Through Dec 12

1 more date through Dec 13
Comedy

December 2026 | Sit Down for Stand Up Live at the Marion Theatre

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 15
Music

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Circle Square Cultural Center · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 14
Music

Classic Albums Live: Madonna – Immaculate Collection

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

The Michael Bublé Experience Presents: A Very Bublé Christmas

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Event

Winter Solstice Celebration

Silver Springs State Park · 5:00 PM

Festivals & markets

The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party

Ocala Civic Theatre · 4:00 PM

From $13
Theater & dance

The Nutcracker

Ocala Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

From $201 more date through Dec 23
Event

First Day Hikes Try-athlon

Silver Springs State Park · 9:00 AM

Music

Rat Pack Together Again Featuring LIVE BIG BAND Swingtopia

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 3:00 PM

Music

VOICES OF ROCK

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

Expanding Man: Steely Dan Tribute

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Big Ed & Friends Live at the Marion Theatre

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Margaret A. Dates 36th Annual Young Artist Competition Finals Sponsored by Margaret A. Dates and Duke Energy

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 3:00 PM

Music

TRIBUTE TO MOULIN ROUGE

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

An Evening with Leo Kottke

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Pink Martini

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 3:00 PM

Comedy

MUTTS GONE NUTS

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

Jeff Coffin & Brad Goode Featuring Roy “Futureman” Wooten (drums), Jon Cowherd (keys), and Viktor Krauss (bass)

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Enchanted: Swan Lake, Firebird, and Cinderella Sponsored by Symphony Lovers of On Top of the World

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · Through Jan 24

Theater & dance

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

Ocala Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

From $179 more dates through Feb 12
Music

The Sixties Show

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Elvis & the Legends in Concert

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 6:30 PM

Comedy

BORED TEACHERS: IS IT FRIDAY YET? COMEDY TOUR

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

FRANKIE AVALON

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

Texas Flood: SRV Tribute

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Mi Vida Es Una Película Presented by Willy Sant

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 8:00 PM

Music

Music Box 4: OSO Percussion Ensemble

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 3:00 PM

Music

Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton John

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

THE BRONX WANDERERS

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

Almost ABBA – The #1 Tribute to ABBA!

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Eric D’Alessandro Live at the Marion Theatre

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

U4ia – Celebrating the Music of U2

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

ARTRAGEOUS

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY

Circle Square Cultural Center · 2:00 PM

Music

The Long Arc Sponsored by AdventHealth Ocala

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · Through Feb 28

Comedy

Steve Hofstetter Live at the Marion Theatre

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

STAYIN' ALIVE

Circle Square Cultural Center · 10:00 AM

Music

Paramount’s Laser Spectacular ft. the Music of Pink Floyd

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

Dance Alive National Ballet Presents Swan Lake

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

An American Tail | Ira Holmes International Film Series

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 2:00 PM

Music

Ocala Symphony Chorus: Mystical Songs

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 3:00 PM

Music

The Traveling Milburys

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Event

Bruce Kaplan Memorial Golf Tournament

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND

Circle Square Cultural Center · 3:00 PM

Music

Blind Boys of Alabama Present Songs in the Key of Life

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

TUSK - THE CLASSIC FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

Circle Square Cultural Center · 3:00 PM

Music

Fate Awakens

Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre · Through Mar 21

On now: exhibits and runs

Coming up at Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre

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