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Pioneer Women's History Days Friday & Saturday March 20 & 21 10am-3pm | All Ages | Free Program Fort King Historical Landmark 3925 E. Fort King St. Ocala, Florida fortkingocala.com
Pioneer Women's History Days March 20 & 21 from 10am-3pm at Fort King Historical Landmark in #Ocala, #Florida. Free! Live demonstrations by fiber artisans, tea masters, fashion showcases, games and more.
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Mandatory Burn Ban Extended till March 17th 2026
Marion County, #Florida has a Mandatory Burn Ban till March 17th. All outdoor burning is prohibited. Don't flick those used up cigarettes out the car while driving!
Great Florida Bigfoot Conference returns to Ocala June 12-13
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/188240/
OCALA, Fla. – Believers, researchers and the curious alike are preparing to gather for the 2026 Great Florida…
Phone Bank Training Thursday March 12th at 11am Marion County Democratic Headquarters 970 SW 6th Ave Suite 108 Ocala, Florida
Learn how to call local voters for upcoming elections with phone bank training March 12th at 11am at the Marion County Dem HQ in #Ocala, #Florida.
For more info contact www.mariondems.org
UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Florida-Friendly Landscaping PROGRAM Florida-Friendly Foodscaping Online Program Your landscape can be both attractive and low-maintenance, drought tolerant and yes, edible! Learn how you can use the Florida- Friendly Landscaping TM principles to have an edible landscape that is hardy and nutritious. Attendees will be invited to a free Florida- Friendly Foodscaping garden tour! Details provided at the class. Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:30am Cost: FREE Where: Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/Food scaping March31 For more information, contact: mandab@ufl.edu or call 352-671-8412 UF IFAS Extension UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA Marion County FLORIDA EXTENSION SERVICE An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Andra Johnson, dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Single copies of UF/IFAS Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/marion are available free to Florida residents from county UF/IFAS Extension offices.
#Florida Friendly Foodscaping class (online via zoom) March 31 from 10am-11:30am. Free to join! Register: tinyurl.com/FoodscapingM...
Girls Night Out March 14 2026 from 6-9pm Ocala Downtown Market Presented by GNO Events
Girls Night Out March 14 from 6-9pm at #Ocala Downtown Market. Food trucks, music, women-owned vendors, giveaways, free photo booth, and good vibes. Free event.
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Steppin' with Julia All ages | Free program 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month 6-7pm March 11 and 25 Come out and learn the basic steps to Chicago Style Stepping Dance with your lead instructor Julia Nelson. If you can count, you can dance. 8th Ave. Adult Activity center 830 NE 8th Ave. Ocala, Florida For more info call 352-401-6980 Ocala Recreation and Parks
Learn Chicago Style Stepping dance with Julia 6-7pm at 8th Ave. Adult Activity Center. For more information, call 352-401-6980. Free and for all ages. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Upcoming sessions March 11 & 25.
Are you in a Flood Zone? Know your flood risk. Visit ocalafl.gov/flood to see if your property is in a flood zone.
#Ocala, #Florida people - you can see flood zone information via ocalafl.gov/flood. Prepare now before hurricane season.
Learn about bees! Saturday March 14 10am-11am Queen of America Honey 3220 SE County HWY 484 Belleview, Florida Free for local community, kids are welcome! Contact us: 352-245-3600 www.queenofameria.com Queen of America Beekeeping Club
Queen of America Beekeeping Club is having a meeting Saturday March 14th from 10am-11am at Queen of America Honey in #Belleview, #Florida. Stop by and learn about bees!
www.queenofamerica.com
Marion County FLORIDA The Marion County Office of the County Engineer Stormwater Management Program invites you to its Splash into our Water Resources Art and Photography Contest Who: elementary, middle, and high school students in Marion County What: Creative entries depicting any of the following themes: Marion County rivers, lakes and springs, wildlife, water cycle, karst or limestone features, water uses by early inhabitants and recreation in water. Students are invited to submit entries in the following categories: Art Original illustrations created in a print or digital format. If print, paper size must not exceed 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Photography Original, unedited digital photographs. Entries must be at least 300 dots per inch (DPI) in size. A selection committee will recognize winning entries through publication of artwork and photographs on the 2026 Marion County H2OMG webpage. When: Entries are due March 13, 2026, and may be emailed to Water Resources@marionfl.org. Print entries may be submitted to: Marion County Office of the County Engineer Attention: Trevor Knight 412 SE 25th Ave. Ocala, FL 34471 Winners will be announced in April. For more information, call 352-671-8686. By submitting an entry, contest participants grant Marion County Board of County Commissioners and its authorized agents a non-exclusive license to reproduce, prepare derivative works and/or publicly display or distribute their work on any outlet and/or county-sanctioned event without compensation.
Calling local elementary, middle, and high school student artists: The Marion County H2OMG Contest is now accepting entries. Deadline March 13.
Info/apply: www.marionfl.org/agencies-dep...
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Marion County Public Library System, Florida - library.marionfl.org March 9-14, 2026 Monday 11am Dunnellon: Write Your Story - learn about biblioboard 2pm Ocala: Retro Reels Myrna Loy 4pm Reddick: Book Bingo Tuesday 3pm Fort McCoy: Brick City Builders ages 5-12 4pm Dunnellon: Horse Tales with Sassy 4pm Marion Oaks: Bookend Painting Wednesday 11am Fort McCoy: Seuss-a-palooza 1pm Belleview: Caregiver Support Series - elder options 3pm Ocala: Seed Planting - UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Thursday 11am Marion Oaks: Meet the Author - Joe Ponds, PhD 4:30pm Ocala: Yalla Teen Club 6pm Sankofa: The forgotten chapter of freedom - Charles Eady Friday 10:30am Dunnellon: Savvy Caregiver Training - elder options 11am Belleview: ABC's of Dementia call 352-422-3663 3pm Ocala: Get Growing with Sheldon Saturday 10:30am Ocala: seus-a-palooza 1pm Dunnellon: Sparks - rubber duck art 1pm Reddick: Panem Party - may the odds be ever in your favor
Marion County Public Library event highlights for the week of March 9-14 2026.
Event calendar: library.marionfl.org/programs-eve...
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Ocala Table Tennis Night Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1821 NW 21st Ave Ocala Florida We've teamed up with the Ocala Table Tennis Club to bring high quality table tennis to our community. Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or you are a seasoned competitor, players of all skill levels are welcome. Certified instructors will be available to provide guidance to take your skills to the next level. Fridays March 6-December 18 4:30-7:30pm $3 per session | Teens and adults Registration not required Ocala Recreation and Parks More info: 352-401-6980 | ocalafl.gov/recpark
#Ocala Table Tennis Night every Friday from March 6-December 18 from 4:30-7:30pm at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place in Ocala, #Florida. Teens and adults, $3 per session.
ocalafl.gov/recpark
Marion County Public Schools continue new attendance campaign to fight chronic absenteeism
Show-N-Shine at Dinner Time All cars and vehicles welcome - free registration. Rugged revolutions - tailored made - wiseguys pizzeria 6-8pm every second Thursday of the month
Meet up at Wiseguys Pizzeria in #Ocala, #Florida every 2nd Thursday of the month 6-8pm for Show-N-Shine at Dinner Time. Bring your ride, eat some pizza, & make some friends.
Ocala Spring Time Festival March 8th 2026 11am-3pm 403 SE Osceola Ave. Ocala, Florida Vendors, food trucks, live music, entertainment, photo ops with the Easter Bunny and more No charge for admission or parking. vendors and food trucks contact matt grey 352-875-4224
Ocala Springtime Festival at the #Ocala Downtown Market March 8th from 11am-3pm. Free event.
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Private Well & Water Quality Workshop March 25th 2026 10am-12pm Rainbow Lakes Estates Community Center 4000 SW Deepwater Ct. Dunnellon, Florida Limited spots, register today. Class is free. UF IFAS Extension University of Florida Marion County Florida Marion Soil and Water Conservation District
Private Well & Quality Workshop March 25 10am-12pm at Rainbow Lakes Estates Community Center in #Dunnellon, #Florida. Free class, but spots are limited.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/private-we...
Santos Fat Tire MTB Skills Clinic March 6th at 12pm - March 8th at 2pm Public Event by All About Balance MTB and Missy Parramore
Interested in trying mountain biking? Want to improve your skill on the trails? There's several Free #MTB clinics to learn mountain biking skills during the Santos Fat Tire Festival in #Ocala, #Florida March 6-8.
santosfattire.com
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No Kings Protest March 28th 10am-12pm Ocala Historic Downtown Square 1 SE Broadway St. Ocala, Florida We the people reject fascism QR Code
No Kings Protest March 28th from 10am-12pm at Downtown #Ocala Square. For more info visit the Ocala Blue Dots subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/OcalaBlueD...
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Horse Capital TV showcases the United Way of Marion County’s Children’s Charity Classic
Out for a walk in nature. Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, FL
Dunnellon city council tables vote on joining Marion County railroad fire injunction
2026 Summer Art Camp registration now open
Appleton Museum of Art's Summer Art Camp registration is now open. Reserve spots soon, as classes tend to fill quickly. Detailed camp schedule and scholarship information: www.appletonmuseum.org/2026-summer-...
#Ocala #Florida
Grants for Florida's Wildflowers - Seedlings for Schools Wildflowers and resources for classrooms to create thriving learning gardens. Accepting applications through April 30th
#Florida Wildflower Foundation's Seedlings for Schools grant is open, accepting applications now through April 30. This grant provides an assortment of native wildflower seedlings. Learn more and apply:
www.flawildflowers.org/seedlings-fo...
Oline Trolley Soft Launch Alert! Your free Downtown Ocala Shuttle now connecting downtown and midtown Ocala Main Street - ride free Flag it down - wave down the trolley like a taxi along the route and hop on ride free - wednesday-saturday from 11am-3pm | 5pm-9pm view live route - ocalafl.gov/trolley or download the myStop app from webpage Discover downtown | support local | explore midtown
Ride FREE between #Ocala Downtown and Midtown and explore Ocala without worrying about parking with the OLine Trolley.
www.ocalafl.gov/government/c...
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Marion County health officials warn of rabies after raccoon tests positive near Belleview
Ocala Recreation and Parks - Rise Into Resilience Connect. Recharge. Thrive. Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, Florida This group offers a welcoming space for women of all ages to connect, recharge, and support one another. Each session includes hands-on activities like journaling, crafts, or wellness projects to encourage healing, balance, and community. Mondays March 2-30 from 6-7pm Ages 18+ | Free program For more info or to register: ocalafl.gov/recpark
Rise into Resilience March 2-30 from 6-7pm at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place in #Ocala, #Florida. Women are invited to a warm and welcoming space to connect, recharge, and support one another.
More info: ocalafl.gov/recpark
