OCALA, FL (352today.com) – We hope you still have energy after enjoying all the fun and fireworks on the 4th of July, because North Central Florida isn’t short on things to do this weekend.

We know that celebrations like Independence Day can require a lot of preparation. Stocking up on cookout supplies, fireworks, and festive gear can add up. Our top picks this weekend are all FREE events that will keep the summer fun going post-holiday.

Brownwood Arts & Crafts Festival: This festival is a one-stop shop for craft lovers to find entertainment, arts vendors and displays, and food trucks to end the night with a snack. This festival is held on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages. The address is 2705 Brownwood Boulevard. Admission is FREE.

Appleton Museum Free First Saturday: Experience the permanent collection and special exhibits for FREE this Saturday, July 6. This weekend is the last chance to catch two exhibits – Across the Threshold of India: Photographs by Marth Strawn, and Karen Glaser: Springs and Swamps. The museum is located at 4333 E Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and food trucks will be onsite from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Workout with the Mayor: Burn off those cookout calories on Saturday, July 6, with Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano. This family-friendly workout is designed for all ages and is part of the mayor’s push for better mental and physical health throughout the community. The workout will be from 9 to 10 a.m. at Tuscawilla Park, located at 800 NE Sanchez Avenue in Ocala.

First Saturdays at The Brick: Enjoy FREE art-making activities and see a brand-new gallery exhibit at the Marion Cultural Alliance Center for the Arts on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, all supplies will be provided, and all ages are welcome. The gallery’s address is 23 SW Broadway Street in Ocala.

Ocala Downtown Market: Pick up fresh produce and browse selections from artisans and craft vendors in the open-air, shaded downtown pavilion. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue. Market admission is FREE, and there’s even a playground on-site for kids to enjoy after mom & dad are done shopping.

Discover more things to do in North Central Florida by browsing the 352today events page.