Looking for something fun to do in Ocala this week? From community festivals to live music and family activities, there’s always something happening around town. Here are a few highlights to add to your calendar:

🙏 Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk – Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Historic Downtown Square (1 Downtown Square), Ocala.

🎨 Arts, Culture & Stage

• Live on Stage: Into the Woods – Sept. 11-28 (various times; e.g. Fri/Sat evenings, Sun matinees) Tickets starting at $17. Visit Ocala Civic Theatre for more information.
• Ocala Comic Con 2025 – Saturday September 20, 10am-6pm and Sunday September 21, 10am-5pm. Tickets starting at $35 For more information Click Here

🐴 Festivals & Family Fun

• Farmers Market at Ocala Downtown Market – Aa year-round farmers market held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in a covered pavilion at 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue. The market features over 50 vendors selling local products, including fresh produce, meats, dairy, seafood, and handmade crafts, along with food vendors and family-friendly amenities like a playground and restrooms. 
• Maker’s Market – September 21, 2025 from 12pm – 4pm at Ocala Downtown Market. Enjoy entertainment and local delicacies from a variety of food trucks while browsing wares of artisans and crafters of the surrounding areas! Admission is always free and family friendly, rain or shine! For more info visit their Facebook page.
• Farmers Market at Circle Square Commons – Every Thursday, from 9 AM to 1 PM at On Top of the World. The market features a fabulous selection of fresh, seasonal produce from local growers as well as baked goods, plants, and handmade products. For more information Click Here.
• Ocala Oddities Market – September 19, 2025 from 6pm – 10pm at Ocala Downtown Market. We will have curious findings, strange items, and just an oddly good time. For more information Click Here.

🍷 Food & Drink

• Trucks and Tunes – Friday, Sept. 19, 6-10:00 PM at The Town Square at Circle Commons. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and good food. For more information Click Here.

🏞 Outdoor Activities

• Boat Tour & Brunch – Sunday, Sept. 21, 9:00 AM at  Silver Springs State Park. Enjoy a 30-minute ride on our world-famous glass bottom boats, gliding over crystal-clear waters filled with history and wildlife. After your tour, savor a delicious Sunday brunch at the Springside Café. Starting at $33.95. Reserve by clicking here.
• Kayaking on the Rainbow River – Rentals available daily in Dunnellon. A relaxing way to spend the weekend outdoors.
• Newberry Cornfield Maze – Fridays and Saturdays, September 19-October 25, 2025. 5pm-11pm. The Newberry Cornfield Maze is a seasonal haunted‐attraction in Newberry, Florida, featuring a corn maze, haunted house, haunted hayride, mechanical bull, and other spooky fun during fall evenings. Tickets starting at $18.85. Get your tickets here.

✅ Mark Your Calendar

These are just a few of the things happening in and around Ocala this week. Want your event featured? Send us the details through our [Submit a Scoop] page, we love sharing what’s going on in our community.