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!
Get together with the whole family this holiday season to rewatch classic Christmas movies in this list of nostalgic feel-good films.
From homestyle feasts to buffet dining, restaurants across our area are offering dine-in and takeout Thanksgiving meals so you can enjoy the holiday without the hassle of cooking.
Operation Christmas Child collects shoeboxes full of gifts and needed items for children around the world during its collection week, which runs Nov. 17-24.
Here’s 352Today’s rundown of the area’s biggest and most cherished annual holiday events.
This weekend is filled with family-friendly and adult-only events where kids can have fun during the day and adults can relax in the evening.
Taste the magic of the holidays with these drinks from local coffee shops in downtown Ocala.
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.