This weekend, many kids hit the halfway point of summer break. So why not make the most of the remaining weeks before school starts again?
Our top picks this weekend are focused on how to spend the rest of these long summer days. Think of this as your own summer camp itinerary, without having to sleep in bunk beds.
Welcome to weekend top picks, your own personal summer camp edition.
Summer Kids Film Series at the Marion Theatre: Too rainy of a day to spend outside? Try a movie night! Head to the Marion Theatre, where for just $5 you can get out of the house but still stay dry. Kung Fu Panda, Moana, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory are showing this weekend. A full list of showtimes is available on the Marion Theatre website. Tickets on Fridays include a summer snack pack with juice, popcorn, and gummies.
Wind-FM Rocks the Reilly: The best camp nights were spent singing and dancing with your new friends, so show the kids how you’d rock out back in the day! Titans of Rock will be performing a Journey and Bon Jovi double feature, so you can experience some of the best classic rock songs live. Tickets start at $25. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the Reilly Arts Center. The address is 500 NE 9th St. in Ocala.
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Family Fishing Day at Silver Springs Shores Community Center: Camp and fishing go together like peanut butter and jelly. Get outside and cast your line on Saturday, June 29. This free event will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center, located at 590 Silver Rd. in Ocala. All equipment needed to fish will be provided, but visitors are welcome to bring their own rod for a day on the water as well.
Pawty Time Pet Adoption Event: While we might not be experiencing wildlife in our version of summer camp, we still want to meet cute animals. The animal lovers in your family can visit furry friends at this free event on Saturday, June 29. Meet shelter dogs from Marion County Animal Services, enjoy food trucks, and participate in games and activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be set up at Maricamp Animal Hospital, located at 4485 SE 53rd Ave. in Ocala.
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StarLab Planetarium Shows at Discovery Center: Why wait until nighttime in a remote forest location to see the stars? This inflatable planetarium show on Saturday, June 29, brings the wonder of the galaxy indoors. Shows are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. The Discovery Center’s address is 701 NE Sanchez Ave. in Ocala. Tickets to explore the Discovery Center are $8, and the StarLab show is a $3 add-on.
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