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People walk and gather in a shaded outdoor shopping and dining area. Signs above indicate locations such as "Paradise Ballroom," "Rest Rooms," "Snack Shop," "Springside Café," and "Discovery Center." A food cart selling pretzels is positioned along the walkway, and some visitors are seated at tables near storefronts. The area is surrounded by green grass and trees. Green and white text inside a box reads, "Truck and Tractor Pull | Chili Challenge | Chalk Walk | Pack Walk. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
7 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN. 23-25: Markets, Chili and Walks

This weekend is host to lively outdoor activities for high-energy fun during the cooler season.

A vendor smiles while arranging plants at a flower market, one of many garden-themed displays expected at Ocala’s Big Bloom Home & Garden Show.
Entertainment
7 months ago
Ocala Home & Garden Show Returns to World Equestrian Center this Weekend

Now in its fifth year, the Ocala Home & Garden Show returns to the World Equestrian Center’s Expo Center 1 Jan. 24-25, 2026.

Entertainment
7 months ago
Social Media Post Hints McIntosh 1890s Festival May Be Revived Under New Management

The Friends of McIntosh announced on Wednesday that the McIntosh 1890s Festival may be revived under new stewardship.

A black backgrounds has saloon doors with caution tape over it, a detective, a magnifying glass and a fingerprint. Red and blue lights surround the image. At the top is a long caution tape with black text reading, "Murder Mystery."
Entertainment
7 months ago
Murder and Sleuths: Marion County Murder Mystery Shows

This week is host to two interactive murder mystery shows where the guests must solve the mystery without becoming suspects themselves.

Food & Drink
8 months ago
Ocala’s World Equestrian Center Canters into Expanded Dining with Equestrian Manor

The World Equestrian Center in Ocala continues to expand on property with their debut of new dining and hangout venue, The Equestrian Manor.

An arched entrance to a tall, beige building has black letter above the arch reading, "Marion County Public Library Headquarters - Ocala." In the fireground is a transparent blue box with a green border. Green and white text inside the box reads, "Markets | Festival | Crime Fiction | Medieval Faire | Girls Night Out. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
8 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN. 16-18: Markets, Fests and Faires

This weekend features a variety of family-friendly activities from markets and fests to Girls Night Out and a medieval faire for unique experiences.

A blue sign with green accents and brown metal supports features white text reading, "Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex. Pinkney Woodbury Field · Gerig Baseball Field. 210 NW 12th Avenue." The sign stands at the edge of a recreation park complex.
Community
8 months ago
Ocala Area Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations Lead Up to Historic March

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission brings the community together for three days of honoring and remembering Dr. King.

individuals and vendors at the McIntosh 1890s feastival
Entertainment
8 months ago
McIntosh 1890s Festival, a Beloved 352 Annual Tradition, is Discontinued

The Friends of McIntosh announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that it would discontinue the McIntosh 1890s Festival after more than 50 years.

A performer dressed in a red shirt, bandana and black shorts stands behind a microphone with a guitar with various instruments and speakers around him.
Entertainment
8 months ago
Delayed First Friday Art Walk of the New Year Offers Entertainment, Art and Vendors in Ocala

The inaugural First Friday Art Walk of the new year was hosted on the second Friday of the month for festive fun without interfering with New Year’s celebrations.

A body of water with a small fountain spouting water out in upward dispersal. Green grass and trees surround the water with a metal sculpture on the right and white and gray buildings directly behind the spouting water. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "Friday Artwalk | Outdoor Expo | Murder Mystery | Tribute Concert. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
8 months ago
JAN. 9-11 WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Markets, Local Arts and Murder Mystery

Markets, First Friday Artwalk, an outdoor expo and a lively tribute concert are here for a vibrant start to 2026.

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