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!

Reconstructed wooden blockhouse at Fort King National Historic Landmark in Ocala, Florida, under a clear blue sky.
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Ocala’s Historic Fort King Hosts ‘Phantoms in the Fort’ for One Night Only

Take a lantern-lit stroll through Fort King’s darker history.

A large arch has a sign toward the top reading, "Universal Studios Florida" with a sign hanging from the middle of the arch reading, "Halloween Horror Nights 2025." To either side are small arches featuring the intellectual property houses featured at the event that recreate movie, show or game moments. Green and blue lighting provide an eerie atmosphere to the dark scene.
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352 After Dark: Venture into the Fog at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025 turns fear into an art form with its 34th year of hauntings and scares.

A decorated truck bed featuring Halloween props, including a skull, plastic pumpkins, and a “Happy Halloween” sign from the American Legion Auxiliary, set up beside a lake.
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2 weeks ago
Belleview Sets Registration Record Ahead of This Year’s Trunk or Treat Event

BELLEVIEW, FL (352Today) — The City of Belleview is excited to announce that registration […]

Watery footprints leave stains on a wood floor. The foreground has white and green text reading, "Festivals | Murder Mystery | Ghouls Night Out | Pet Palooza," "WEEKEND TOP PICKS" and "Events Coming this Weekend."
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2 weeks ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Festivals, Murder Mystery and Animal Lovers

This weekend has plenty of fall fun with three festivals, a Halloween themed girls’ night out, murder mystery and a pet palooza.

Two stage performers hold open flames in front of a train depot while the female performer blows fire with alcohol.
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2 weeks ago
352 After Dark: All Aboard the Scary Train at Kirby Family Farm

WILLISTON, FL (352today.com) – The whistle cuts through the hush of the pines as […]

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2 weeks ago
Ocala Pet Palooza Returns to World Equestrian Center This Weekend

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The 352’s annual cavalcade of pet-related fun, Ocala Pet Palooza, […]

A lit chandelier decorated with skulls in a darkened room.
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2 weeks ago
352 After Dark: A Guide to North Central Florida’s Haunted Attractions

These local haunted attractions bring a night of frights to families and thrill-seekers alike this Halloween season.

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3 weeks ago
All-Breed Horse Capital of the World Parade Comes to Downtown Ocala on Saturday

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s beginning to look a lot like the start of […]

In the foreground is a light pole with autumn-colored leave and a sideways sign reading, "Ocala. Find your place." In the background are trees, buildings and multiple poles with similar leaves and signs reading rules. There are also tables with umbrellas and walking paths for public use.
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3 weeks ago
Must-Visit Ocala Oktoberfests and Fall Festivals This Saturday

Saturday is packed with fun fall festivities with a pop-up shop, two Oktoberfests and three fall festivals.

A pumpkin candle holder with a face painted to look like a jack-o-lantern with another red candle to the left of it. In the backgroud is a blurred wooden sign and a small gnome with a flower.
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4 weeks ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Fall Festivals and Haunts for Early Spooks

From haunted attractions to plays and movies, this weekend promises to be plenty of fun.