North Central Florida Events & Things to Do

MargaritaFest 8 has been RESCHEDULED for Sunday, September 24th from 3pm-6pm. 3hrs of Bottomless Samples of Margaritas and Tequila.

On October 7th, Downtown Orlando Oktoberfest 2017 is taking over the city with Beers, Brats, Jager shots, Oompah Music and More.

Friday Night Thunder happening in Downtown Inverness, at 5 PM on February 19, 2016.

Glory Days Presents! Tue Sept 19 DAVID COOK of AMERICAN IDOL (Season 7 winner) tba Drs 7 / show 8 - $20 adv / $23 dos Limited VIP Meet & Greet and Early Entry $70 adv / $75 dos

Come out and watch live the Nashville Star Karaoke Contest at High Octane Saloon!

SPIRIT FEST The JAM Gainesville & Heartwood Soundstage join forces! A two day Music and Art Fair in the heart of Gainesville. Amazing Regional Bands - Craft Vendors - Art Installations - Food Trucks - & Interactive Wonders For Kids of all ages.

Are you ready to dance? Join the City of Ocala at Ocala Zumbathon at the Ocala Downtown Market on September 22, 2017 to raise money for the United Way of Marion County from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Painters, photographers, and sculptors alike are invited to join our 3rd annual "plein aire paint out" celebration. Enjoy creative company and the lovely outdoors as artists create artistic versions of historic Downtown Ocala.

Matheson Antique, Vintage Floridiana & Rare Book Sale Saturday, September 23, 2017 10am - 5pm

Get the fall market season started off at Marley Mae Market & Paperie! We'll be showcasing some of our favorite Ocala artists in our outdoor market area, and we'll have sales inside the store as well.

Come out to First Mag for a wonderful fall celebration!

Come celebrate John Coltrane's Birthday with an extended rendition of A Love Supreme.

MargaritaFest 8 has been RESCHEDULED for Sunday, September 24th from 3pm-6pm. 3hrs of Bottomless Samples of Margaritas and Tequila.

Glory Days Presents! Monday, September 25 BASH & POP (Tommy Stinson of The Replacements) Ship Thieves EARLY SHOW ! Doors 7 / Show 8 - $15 adv / $18 dos

Come out and watch live the Nashville Star Karaoke Contest at High Octane Saloon!

Glory Days Presents Wed Sept 27 PAPADOSIO & PHUTUREPRIMITIVE Shapeshiftour 2017 with special local guest drs 9 / show 10 - $16 adv / $18 dos

Don't miss Ocala's largest gathering of artists and arts enthusiasts! Marion Cultural Alliance hosts this entertaining evening designed to celebrate our community's robust arts and cultural community. Tickets on sale by July 1, 2017.

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket for entry into the Stadium. A clear bag policy is in effect for all Florida Gators football games. See floridagators.com for more information.

Join CALS on Saturday, Sept. 30 for the 20th annual TailGATOR (*take 2). This annual tradition will begin three hours prior to kickoff of the UF vs. Vanderbilt game in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Tickets include a meal catered by Hill's BBQ.

Join the Freewheel Project, and Everything is Terrible for a weekend celebration of bikes and parks. In honor of national Bike Your Park day we will be leading an overnight bike trip to Paynes Prairie State Park.

Gainesville's first authentic German Oktoberfest is here, and is taking place at Audi Gainesville on Saturday, September 30th!

Oktoberfest is here. Welcome the fall with craft beer, authentic german cuisine and an awesome music festival headlined by Keller Williams

The fun doesn't have to end when Oktoberfest ends!

Come out and watch live the Nashville Star Karaoke Contest at High Octane Saloon!

Glory Days & Frankie and the Pretenders Present! Rocky Horror Picture Show! Live on Stage at High Dive Wed Oct 4, Thu Oct 12 and Tue Oct 17 Drs 8 / Show 9 - Tickets range $7 - $12 Live action skits from local players to accompany the cult movie class

Fire Up Citrus! returns for its fourth year on October 5. This event brings citizens and local leaders together to present positive ideas to move the economy forward.

Hernando Untapped is one of the most talked about Craft beer and wine festivals in the Tampa Bay region!

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket for entry into the Stadium. A clear bag policy is in effect for all Florida Gators football games. See floridagators.com for more information.

We hope that you join us for our 8th Annual All Ford Powered Car and Truck show.

On October 7th, Downtown Orlando Oktoberfest 2017 is taking over the city with Beers, Brats, Jager shots, Oompah Music and More.

A good night to get to know your neighbors and all of your first responders! This FREE event is brought to you by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, Target, and the MANY individuals and businesses who have chosen to donate their time, products, and/o

Come out and watch live the Nashville Star Karaoke Contest at High Octane Saloon!

Glory Days Presents! Wed Oct 11 AGNOSTIC FRONT Coldside Damage Done Rojo Diablo Doors 8 / Show 8:30 - $13 adv / $15 dos

TradePMR’s third annual open house and Oktoberfest-themed Chamber After Hours event.

Experience Classic Albums LIVE as they perform the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd - Note for Note, Cut for Cut. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at www.ReillyArtsCenter.com, or by calling the box office at (352) 351-1606 during box office hours.

19th annual Gram Parsons Tribute in Gainesville, Fla. sponsored by City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and a FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT.

Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to kickoff. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket for entry into the Stadium. A clear bag policy is in effect for all Florida Gators football games. See floridagators.com for more information.

Thank you to Whittel & Melton, LLC for being our Presenting Sponsor again this year! Join us on this certified course that is located in beautiful hilly, green Brooksville, FL.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk brings communities together to support each other. We honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds to create a world free from the pain and suffering of breast cance

Glory Days Presents! Mon Oct 16 OBITUARY DUST BOLT tba local openers EARLY SHOW! Drs 7 / Show 7:30 / over by 11 $16 ADV / $18 DOS

Presented by Get Off The Bus Concerts Show date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Show time: 7 p.m. The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center TICKETS ON SALE 8:30 AM AUGUST 30TH.

Friday Night Thunder happening in Downtown Inverness, at 5 PM on February 19, 2016.

Glory Days Presents! Thu Oct 19 THE LACS (Average Joes Entertainment) Bass Man Rand Music Danny Duke Music Pristine Stringz Drs 8 / Show 8:30 - $18 adv / $22 dos

Glory Days Presents! Thu Oct 19 @ Florida Theater of Gainesville Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox tba special guests Drs 8 / Show 9 - $28 adv / $32 dos

When: Saturday, October 21 through Wednesday, October 25! Where: 430-B N. Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601

The Lights Fest is an experience where thousands of friends and families gather to listen to live music, fill up on food trucks and light up life by sharing personal wishes, dreams and goals.

Girls Night Out! Fashion, Jewelry, cocktails, Music, Massage & Great Prizes! Please call 352-563-5592. Ticket required.

Michael Claytor and his band of outlaws and miscreants take the stage again with new songs of love, loss and adventure in the wild west

Practically Perfect: The Music of Julie Andrews and Her Leading Men, Robert Goulet & Dick Van Dyke WORLD PREMIERE! Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 PM Sunday, October 22 at 3:00 PM Sponsored by Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Marc Stalvey

Our 3rd annual "Hick" or Treat on our Country Thursdays. Come get your country on dressed in your best Southern, Hick, redneck, Daisy Dukes style. $50 Sexiest Country Gal $25 for SexyCowboy

3-day music festival in Inverness!

We are happy to invite everyone to our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat Festival. ​