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Easter Weekend in Ocala: Brunches, Events & Things to Do This Holiday Weekend
Easter Sunday 2026 falls on April 5, and Ocala has a full weekend of events lined up — from upscale Easter brunches at the World Equestrian Center and Stone Creek Golf Club to free family fun at the Appleton Museum and the Brick City Beer & Wine Festival.
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Ocala Skate Park Expansion Grand Opening Features Legendary Skateboarder Rodney Mullen
The City of Ocala celebrates a major milestone in its recreational facilities with the grand opening of the expanded Ocala Skate Park on March 28, featuring legendary skateboarder Rodney Mullen as the guest of honor.
World Equestrian Center Hosts Special Olympics Florida 2026 State Equestrian Championships
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala welcomes athletes from across the state for the Special Olympics Florida 2026 State Equestrian Championships on March 27, showcasing the transformative power of equestrian sports.
4th of July Fireworks in Ocala 2026: Marion County Hosts Four-Site Celebration
Marion County is hosting the 2026 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at four locations as part of the Marion Celebrating America's 250th initiative. The City of Ocala's Patriotic Skies event will not be held this year.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against CSX, Track Line Rail Over Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire
A Miami law firm has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Marion County residents against CSX Transportation, Track Line Rail, and Florida Northern Railroad Company, alleging the companies ignored warnings to remove creosote-soaked railroad ties before the February 1 fire near Dunnellon's Rainbow River.
12th Annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival Returns to Downtown Ocala April 4
The 12th Annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival brings craft beer and wine tastings back to Citizens Circle in downtown Ocala on April 4, 2026, continuing a tradition that has become one of the city's signature spring events.
MCA Block Party 2026 Celebrates "Small Works, Big Impact" at Brick City Center for the Arts
The Marion Cultural Alliance's fifth annual Block Party fundraiser showcases donated 12x12-inch original artworks at Brick City Center for the Arts on May 1, with a free opening reception featuring a juried exhibition and awards.
105-Voice Concert Chorus Celebrates America's 250th with "We the People" at Circle Square Cultural Center
The On Top of the World Concert Chorus brings 105 voices to the Circle Square Cultural Center stage for "We the People," a patriotic program honoring the nation's 250th anniversary with music spanning country, rock, spirituals, and Broadway.
Ocala Symphony Orchestra Presents "To Spring!" with Young Artist Competition Winners March 21-22
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra celebrates nature and emerging talent in its "To Spring!" subscription concert at the Reilly Arts Center, featuring winners of the 35th Annual Young Artist Competition and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony.
Ocala Symphony Orchestra Closes Golden Anniversary Season with "I Got Rhythm" April 11-12
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra wraps its 50th anniversary season with a program of Bernstein, Gershwin, and Copland at the Reilly Arts Center, featuring returning guest pianist Evans Haile.
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