Things to Do this in North Central Florida
By Neighborhood
Candlelit Christmas Dinner
at The Carriage House at Vedder Farms
Join us for a Christmas dinner in North Central Florida at The Carriage House!
Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival
at Mayhem Ranch
The 2nd Annual In Ocala at Mayhem Ranch Winter Festival opens December 3, 2022! Come see Santa and his Reindeer on the farm!
Tavares Christmas Parade
at North Central Florida YMCA
"The Sounds of Christmas in Ocala" that includes a downtown parade and post-parade activities that include visits with Santa, stiltwalkers, "snow" storms, Tavares school bands, a movie in the park, interactive DJ, food vendors and more.
Black Excellence Scholarship Ball
at Emerson Alumni Hall
Join the Gainesville Alphas for the biggest celebration of 2022, the unforgettable Black Excellence Scholarship Ball!
Ocala Christmas Light Spectacular
at Florida Horse Park
Let's celebrate and have fun.
Holiday Lights Display (2022)
at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
The Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park proudly presents, Holiday Light Display in North Central Florida.
3rd Annual Community Fun Day
at Central Christian Church
We are excited to announce that Kut Different (KD) will be presenting our 3rd Annual ‘Community Fun Day’ This is a free event with the purpose of bringing our community together and building unity while enjoying a day filled with fun and laughter.
Outdoor Tai Chi with Yogi James
at Curia On The Drag
Feel the morning breeze, grab your cuppa and get balanced with Yogi James in an outdoor green paradise.
Street Encounter Skills and Tactics Newberry, FL
at Pickett Weaponry
To be successful and effective in their own self-defense, citizens need a wide variety of skills beyond just shooting.
12-3-2022 Using Decorative Gourds
at UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office
Types, care, and creative uses of gourds.
Festival at Fort King
at Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center
The Pinnacle of the Event Is a Re-enactment of the Event That Fueled the Start of the Second Seminole War. This Is the Official Event Page for the Festival at Fort King.
Holiday Community Day
at Appleton Museum of Art
We invite the community for a day of holiday magic In Ocala! Admission is free all day to see the annual holiday display, “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition,” plus the permanent collection galleries and other special exhibitions.
Jeep Jamboree
at The Crossroads Lodge At Historic Lebanon Station
The first Jeep only event, of its kind, to come to the North Central Florida area, complete with live music, food vendors, and awards.
Crafty Christmas - Family Edition!
at NOMA Gallery
Bring the whole family for this fun, crafty, Christmas event! Register now! We can't wait to see what your family creates!
Holiday Celebration
at Circle Square Commons
Join us in North Central Florida for Dancing and live entertainment by Victoria Sexton, Sugar Vibe, and The Dickens Carolers.
Squirrel Christmas Tree Hunt Meet-Up
at Wildcat Lake Boat Ramp
Let's meet up for a short ride in the ONF and then park, hike out and pick out our Christmas trees! You will need to bring your own hand saw and shears plus something to tie the tree down onto your vehicle.
