It’s the most wonderful time of the year—particularly here in the 352. Gorgeous weather, vibrant culture and the perfect balance of downtown charm and wide-open spaces make our community its own unique winter wonderland. From beloved traditional events to unique opportunities and experiences, there’s never a lack of reasons to celebrate the season with friends and neighbors new and old. We’ve collected the best of those opportunities and experiences right here, but keep checking back—we’ll be adding more events, news and fun right through to 2026!
Revo Church’s “For the City” event on Saturday, Nov. 15 will provide a meal and shoes for present children as well as community fun.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Florida Highway Patrol are collecting badly needed food items for the public through their “Stuff the Charger” campaign.
Ocala’s mix of national retailers and local boutiques makes finding holiday pajamas easy to get cozy in style.
The Ocala Holiday Craft Show returns to the World Equestrian Center for unique gifting opportunities Nov. 14-16.
Here’s a slideshow of great photos from the Ocala Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food and Wine Festival.
The World Equestrian Center of Ocala hosted its annual 2025 Ocala Food & Wine Festival.
From festivals and a holiday Bazaar to live performances, this weekend has something for everyone.
As the holiday season approaches, multiple organizations are coming together to support families in need.
This year’s fundraiser for Operation HeartF.E.L.T. features “All for You” hitmakers Sister Hazel.
One of the city’s most popular holiday traditions, Light Up Ocala returns this year on November 22.