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!

Lady Lakes Halloween Fun includes upcoming events for the fall season.
352 Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
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.

Bright red seating in rows fills the isles of a movie theatre with a dimly lit background as two guests wait for a movie to begin in the dim background.
352 Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
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.

Exterior view of a Spirit Halloween store with a bright sign above the entrance.
352 Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
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.

A theatre with multiple rows of red seats and a large screen is dimly lit with pink and magenta stage lights. The theatre is red with blue stripes and a large stage just below the screen.
352 Fall Guide
1 month ago
Horror and Thrills to Start Fall off F-right

Here are some new and reshowing of classic movies to enjoy this fall season.

Rows of theatre seating with dim pink and magenta lighting. Two guests in Barbie-themed clothing sit in the back of the theatre waiting for a screening of Barbie to begin.
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1 month ago
Classic Fall Movies to Enjoy with the Whole Family

This fall, check out these classic films to pumpkin-spice up movie night with the family.

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1 month ago
Autumn Events Make Ocala’s World Equestrian Center a Preferred Destination and Community Hub

The World Equestrian Center continues its evolution with a new autumn show hunter series, the announcement of tenants at the Shoppes at 80th, the soon to be open Equestrian Manor and their Ocala Wine and Food Festival make WEC a preferred destination for both locals and travelers.

A brown sign nailed to a wooden post reading, "LOOP TRAIL" lies in a dense forest with trees, bushes and other plants surrounding it. Light shines through the forest in the background, inserting from the right and lighting the path in the left.
352 Fall Guide
1 month ago
Rumor Has It: Ocala’s Haunted Hotspots

Ocala’s a rich history and natural beauty, rumors spread of its chilling undercurrent of ghostly legends and paranormal hotspots that continue to intrigue locals and brave investigators alike.

Fall Recipes you'll want to try.
352 Fall Guide
1 month ago
Fall Guide: 5 Fall Desserts You’ll Want to Try

From Halloween parties to Thanksgiving spreads, these five fall-inspired dessert recipes blend seasonal favorites like pumpkin, apple, and chocolate into must-try treats for the cooler months in the 352.

A smiling scarecrow dressed in fall colors stands next to a shelf with fake pumpkins, leaves and vine. Behind the scarecrow are quilts of varying colors.
352 Fall Guide
1 month ago
Harvest Events for Family-Friendly Fun this Fall

From Winding corn mazes of delight to festive family carnivals, this fall brings a wickedly fun lineup of autumn gatherings this spooky season.

Fall Crafts to do with your family
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1 month ago
Get Crafty, Ocala: Easy DIY Halloween Decor for the Whole Family

Halloween fun starts well before October 31 in Ocala. These hands-on craft ideas make decorating your home a local tradition—no carving required.