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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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.

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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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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, […]

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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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2 months 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 […]

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2 months 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.

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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.

Lady Lakes Halloween Fun includes upcoming events for the fall season.
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Lady Lake Conjures up a Double Dose of Halloween Fun

Lady Lakes upcoming Halloween fun includes Spooky Park’s Haunted Trail and the Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash.

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EPIC and Marion Theatres Host Classic Horror Movie Events

Experience spine-chilling nostalgia this October as EPIC Theatres of Ocala and the Marion Theatre bring classic horror favorites and popular gore films back to the big screen.

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Top 6 Places to get Halloween Decorations in Ocala

With no shortage of fall spirit in Ocala, here are the top 6 places to get decorations, costumes and more this season.