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!

A Christmas tree with bright string lights, a bear ornament and other decorations is reflected in a window with rain falling against it.
Holiday Guide
2 months ago
‘Tis the Season for Family-Friendly Classic Christmas Cinema

Get together with the whole family this holiday season to rewatch classic Christmas movies in this list of nostalgic feel-good films.

A festive Thanksgiving table filled with traditional dishes like roast turkey, green beans, pie, and drinks, overlaid with the text “Thanksgiving Dining Around the 352 – Local Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dine-In and Takeout.”
Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Ocala Area Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2025 – Where to Eat or Order Out

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.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child Begins Monday, Nov. 17

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.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
352today Holiday Guide: Here are the Biggest Events of the 2025 Season

Here’s 352Today’s rundown of the area’s biggest and most cherished annual holiday events.

A picture of the Discovery Center near Tuscawilla Park stands tall under a bright sky. In the foreground is a graphic with a green outline that reads, "Date Night | Collectorfest |Craft Show | Bar Crawl | More. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." In the left corner of the graphic is a magnifying glass and in the right corner is two wine glasses with heart floating above them.
Entertainment
2 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Date Night, Bar Crawl, Downtown Ocala Scavenger Hunt & More

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.

A black easel at Brown Dog Coffee House that has "Barista's Recommendation: Cookie Butter Caramel Hot or Iced Latte 10/10," "Ask about our Affogato & waffleato," "We will be open 9am-9pm for Light up Ocala," and "Murphy recommends The Brown Dog" written on it. Behind the easel there is a pastry case and the register.
Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Stop and Sip this Holiday Season at Local Ocala Coffee Shops Offering Seasonal Flavors

Taste the magic of the holidays with these drinks from local coffee shops in downtown Ocala.

Community
2 months ago
Ocala’s Revo Church to Host ‘For the City’ Community Event on Saturday

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.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Community
2 months ago
Florida Highway Patrol’s Annual ‘Stuff the Charger’ Food Drive Cruises Statewide

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.

A rolling rack full of festive holiday pajamas in various colors sat near a store window.
Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Where to Get Your Comfy, Cozy, Kitschy Christmas Pajamas in Ocala Before They’re Gone

Ocala’s mix of national retailers and local boutiques makes finding holiday pajamas easy to get cozy in style.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Ocala Holiday Craft Show Brings Hundreds of Artisans to WEC this Weekend

The Ocala Holiday Craft Show returns to the World Equestrian Center for unique gifting opportunities Nov. 14-16.