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Life in Marion County
Marion County calls itself the Horse Capital of the World, and the farms, fences and oak-lined roads show it. Add crystal-clear springs, a national forest and a busy arts scene in downtown Ocala, and there's always something to do.
Towns we cover
Ocala · Belleview · Dunnellon · Silver Springs · Summerfield
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This week in Ocala
Our picks for the week of October 26. Updated every Monday.
TUE TO THU, OCT 27 TO 29
Discovery Center Hallo-Week
Halloween fun for little ones, 10am to 4pm. $8 per person.
Kids · Families
THU, OCT 29, 5:30PM
Hocus Pocus at the Marion Theatre
A family Halloween classic on the big screen downtown.
Families
FRI, OCT 30, 6PM
Gray Family Halloween Festival
Trick-or-treating, 60+ vendors and a costume contest at the Ocala Downtown Market. Free.
Families · Free
FRI AND SAT, OCT 30 AND 31
Rocky Horror Shadowcast
The cult classic with a live cast at the Marion Theatre, 7pm and 10pm.
Adults
Save the date: Ocali Country Days, Nov 7 to 9 at Silver Springs State Park. Details →
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Around Town
What's changing in Marion County this week.
Ocala keeps its city manager
City Council reappointed Pete Lee to a new two-year term that starts November 1.
A 30-year gas deal for the city
Ocala approved a Peoples Gas franchise expected to bring the city about $622,000 a year.
Marion Cultural Alliance turns 25
Next up: an app that maps the Horse Fever sculptures around the county.
Local favorites
Silver Springs State Park
Glass-bottom boats and some of the clearest water in Florida.
Rainbow Springs State Park
Tubing, kayaking and gardens near Dunnellon.
Ocala National Forest
Trails, springs and campgrounds on the county's east side.
Downtown Ocala
Restaurants, shops, the Reilly Arts Center and Tuscawilla Park.
Recent Ocala editions
Nearby editions
Heading out of town? Our other editions cover what's happening down the road.
ABOUT 25 MILES SOUTH
The Villages and Sumter County
Town squares, golf, pickleball and live music most nights.
ABOUT 45 MILES SOUTHEAST
Central Florida and Lake County
Lakes, small-town downtowns and day trips in every direction.
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What is there to do in Ocala this week?
Check "This week in Ocala" on this page. We update it every Monday with picks from local venues and towns.
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