An exterior view of the Ocala Civic Theatre with trees in the background and bushes in front. The foreground has a graphic with theatre masks and a jack-o-lantern that reads, "Live Plays | Halloween Celebrations | Historical Reenactment. Weekend Top Picks. Events Coming this Weekend."
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.

An enclosed mall with a white tent canopy covering and brick walls. Palm trees decorate the entrance with antique cars in the parking lot leaving for the day. The white tent is illuminated against the night sky.
Features
1 month ago
Defunct Ocala: Crystal River Mall Closed Chapter on 30-Year Retail Era

Once a bustling retail hub and community gathering place, the Crystal River Mall’s rise, decline and demolition reflect the broader shift from traditional mall culture to modern mixed-use living and commerce in Citrus County.

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Cheapest gas stations in Ocala

CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Ocala using data from Gas Buddy

A large alien head facade stands tall in front of a building with an open mouth for guests to walk through. There are canopies in the background with writing on a wall reading, "Homestead Haunt."
352 Fall Guide
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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.
352 Fall Guide
1 month ago
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.

A corn maze under a setting sun is in the background. Text in the front reads, "Movies | Whodunnit | Boo Bash | Hayride. Weekend Top Picks. Everything Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
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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.

A wooden red and white ticket booth with "Admission" written at the top and a woman in a costume stands at the end of a line queue. In the background is a dark and dense forest.
352 Fall Guide
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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.

A vacant, cleared lot with a water tower for the town of Williston. It is a fenced area with a banner stating the upcoming Ellianos location.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Ellianos Coffee to Open New Location in Williston

The Florida-based drive-thru coffee chain is preparing to open a new Williston location.

A wooden building has an open door that leads into a large field with walls surrounding it and a lantern lighting the room.
352 Fall Guide
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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.

A man stands behind a display counter with a variety of chocolate items on display in the case and on top of it, a vase of purple flowers and an old-fashion phone on a green and white wall behind the man. A girl stands on the other side of the counter with a chocolate truffle in her hand.
Food & Drink
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352Eats: The Chocolate Station Brings Handcrafted Sweets to Williston

The Chocolate Station in Williston blends craftmanship and charm into local sweets.