Welcome to your complete Guide to Fall in Ocala and Marion County. Think of this page as your hub for everything autumn has to offer—from pumpkin patches, horseback rides, and fall festivals to family-friendly events, local dining, and seasonal activities you won’t want to miss. We’ve gathered the best of the season into one easy-to-use guide so you can plan your weekends and discover hidden gems. Keep checking back—our Fall Guide will be updated throughout the season with fresh stories, new events, and local highlights. For the curated list of all things Fall in the 352, click here! All Fall Guide articles are listed below!

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352 Fall Guide
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352 After Dark: Ghosts and History Highlight Historic Ocala Preservation Society Tour

Stories stirred during the Historic Ocala Preservation Society’s annual Ghost Tour, where history and hauntings intertwined through downtown’s most storied homes.

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Entertainment
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WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Events in the 352 to Kick Off the First Week of November

As Ocala begins to gear up for future holiday events and exhibitions, there are a variety of events to keep the weekend busy.

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Ocala Area HCA Hospitals Offer Tips for a Healthy and Happy Halloween

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital run down the ways to stay safe this Halloween weekend.

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352 After Dark: Cosmic Terror Meets Community Fun at Homestead Haunt in Williston

Prepare to face extra-terror-estrial horrors at Williston’s Homestead Haunt.

A white gazebo with a green roof and circular medallion at the top reading, "City of Ocala. Marion County, Florida" sits in the foreground with brick-buildings and shops in the background. The gazebo has fall-colored leaves surrounding it's railing and fall-colored flowers on either side of its entrance with little scarecrows on top of them.
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Marion County Home to Multiple Trunk or Treat Events as Halloween Approaches

Marion County is host to multiple Trunk or Treat events for locals to bring families, friends and kids to safely have fun, collect candy and participate in activities.

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Entertainment
1 month ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: A Refreshing Mix of Family Fall Fun and Spooky Entertainment

This weekend is host to a variety of events from whodunnits and Boo Bash to haunted hayrides and fairs.

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352 Fall Guide
2 months ago
352 After Dark: A Nightmare on Pine Street Offers A Unique Haunt Experience in Ocala

Blending small-town spirit with spooky ambition, “A Nightmare on Pine Street” delivers a community-driven haunt that showed plenty of heart despite some hiccups.

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Sports
2 months ago
The Ocala Polo Club Brings Seasonal Fun to the Game with Polo-Ween

The Ocala Polo Club’s Polo-Ween returns to the Florida Horse Park on Oct. 25, 2025.

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352 After Dark: Phantoms in the Fort Brings Grim Tales and Ghostly Fun to an Ocala Landmark

Families gathered for Fort King’s “Phantoms in the Fort,” a free evening of eerie storytelling, live demos and fairy-tale-themed tales under the stars.

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