OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As the holiday season kicks into high gear, stores are beginning to stock their shelves with Christmas essentials. Locals looking for trees, stockings, stocking stuffers, outdoor decorations and festive home goods have a variety of options in Ocala. Here are some locations to get into the holiday spirit with fun, unique and colorful Christmas decorations.
Big Lots
Part of Big Lots’ comeback includes an indoor Christmas home décor section this holiday season featuring a variety of decorative items. Some of the indoor items and home accessories they offer are trees, towels, soap dispensers, door mats, lights, candy canes, ornaments, mints, themed candy and more to get into the spirit of the season. They have reopened one location in Ocala after their initial closing that is now based at 8445 SW SR 200. Their hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 352-619-1801
Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby has been preparing for the season with Christmas decorations since early October. They carry a variety of indoor holiday decorations such as lights, trees, stockings, candy canes, crafts, pillows, door mats, wrapping paper and more to make homes festive for the holidays.
There is one Hobby Lobby location in Ocala at 2400 SW College Rd. #500, and one in The Villages at 3835 Wedgewood Lane. Their hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and customers can also order items online.
HomeGoods
HomeGoods offers indoor holiday decoration items for home transformation during the holidays. They have items such as trees, gift boxes, shelf decorations, Christmas party supplies, themed treats, nut crackers, wreaths, standing gingerbread and Santa figures, lights, tree ornaments and more. There is one location in Ocala at 4414 SW College Rd. with hours of operation on Monday-Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 352-854-1124
Lowe’s
Lowe’s carries indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations to prepare for all facets of the holiday season. Some of the indoor items available for purchase are stockings, model villages, door mats, string lights, window stickers, pillows and other display items. Some of their outdoor decorations include standing animatronics, inflatables, still figures, LED yard signs, pathway markers and hanging lights. Customers can also order items online or through the brand’s app to pick up at their closest store. Multiple locations.
Michaels
Michaels offers indoor Christmas selections to decorate the perfect tree and bring holiday cheer to homes. Some of the holiday items they offer are trees, tree skirts, ornaments, lights, stars, stocking, pillows, shelf décor, wreaths, garlands, tabletop décor, nutcrackers and more to brighten homes with holiday spirit. There is one Michaels location based in Ocala at Gaitway Plaza, 2701 SW College Rd. #700. They are open every day of the week with hours of operation on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. as well as Wednesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 352-414-1009