✨ Come WigglePop with us in Belleview! ✨

We’re bringing a morning of sensory messy play to the Belleview Community Center! And the best part? We’re indoors and AC’d! 🙌 No Florida heat, rain, or weather worries — just come play! 🩷

Designed for little ones 6 months–6 years, we’ll have lots of opportunities to scoop, pour, squish, dig, mix, and create, with some fun pops of active play and building mixed in! 🫧🧱🏃‍♀️

And for our littlest guests, we’ll have a designated play area just for them so babies and toddlers can explore comfortably, too. 🥰

✨ Sensory messy play
🧱 Building & creating
🏃‍♀️ A little active play
👶 Designated area for our littlest guests
❄️ Indoors AC — weather-proof fun!
🧼 All the fun, none of the cleanup!

💰 $10 per child
👶 Children under 1 are FREE with a paid sibling!
🎁 FREE mini slime or Play-Doh jar for the first 8 kids to register! 💖
🚨 SPACE IS LIMITED TO JUST 16 CHILDREN!

📍 Belleview Community Center
5615 SE 110th Pl, Belleview, FL 34420

Come let them get messy, explore, build, wiggle, and PLAY while we handle the cleanup. 🌈✨

Grab your spot before we fill up! We can’t wait to WigglePop with you! Register at https://wigglepopbox.com/products/monthly-pop-up-play-sessions

JAM Corps is a new music-based program designed to build
connection, creativity, and community among local veterans. Through weekly jam
sessions held at the local VFW, veterans are invited to bring their
instruments, share their talents, and make music together in a welcoming and
low-pressure environment.

No matter what your experience level, JAM Corps is about
showing up, connecting, and enjoying the power of music alongside others who
share similar experiences.

These sessions will culminate in a special performance at
the Marion Theatre on November 10, the day before Veterans Day. Participation
in the performance is entirely optional. Veterans may choose to engage solely
in the weekly sessions without performing publicly.

JAM Corps is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA
Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in
partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative
Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts
Alliance.

BELLEVIEW FOODIE FEST IS BACK! We will be set up at Lake Lillian with so many other food trucks and vendors on Friday, February 20th from 5-9 pm. Please note that we won’t be back at this event until later in the year so if you’re local, you definitely don’t want to miss us while we’re in town!

Live acoustic feel-good favorites  A mix of soulful, laid-back songs and upbeat favorites—perfect for a fun night out. **weather dependent**

D&S 2026 Classic Car Show

Come join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 8:00am
-1:30pm for the D&S Classic Car Show. 
There is a $25 entry fee per show car payable at the gate on day of the
show.  Registration from 8am-10:30am
(cash or credit cards accepted.)  Free
admission and parking for spectators. All ages welcome.  Awards at 1pm.  Categories: Ford, GM, MOPAR, PUP/Lifted Truck
and other.  Food available for
purchase.  There will be a Best Classy-Dressed
50’s Contest for the Ladies $500 in cash prizes. Free entry. Must be present to
win. There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes. 
All proceeds to benefit Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  See you there!

Have you ever asked, “what is the Ocala Studio & Gallery Tour and/or how do I find out more about it?”

Look no further! Join us for this special event that will highlight all of the awesome art studios and art galleries on our tour, provide information about each space, and answer any questions you might have!

Saturday, September 19th from 6PM-9PM is our opening reception for this unique exhibit hosted at Shapot Art Studio and Gallery and their neighbor Curiously Clever Photography. The opening reception will not only include artwork from each tour location, but will also have info booths, a short presentation, a food truck, free drinks, live DJ, an art raffle, and activities for kids and adults alike.

This event is FREE and Family-friendly!

Shapot Art Studio and Gallery is located at 2318 NE 8th Rd., Ocala, FL 34470

Find out more info about the Ocala Studio & Gallery Tour at ocalastudiogallerytour.com

Free Chair Movement Series at HCA Hospital

3^rd Monday of each
month (beginning June 15)

June – December 2026 | 10:30am –
11:15am

HCA Florida West Marion Physician
Building

4600 SW 46^th Court,
Suite 240, Ocala, FL 34474

Arts in Health Ocala Metro is
proud to partner with HCA Florida Healthcare to launch a new movement series at
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital designed specifically for cancer
patients, caregivers, and survivors – focused on healing, strength, wellness,
and connection through movement.

Register at: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/ocala-hospital/calendar

Contact Lisa McGuire at
352.291.6309 or Lisa.Mcguire@hcahealthcare.com
for more information.

Live acoustic feel-good favorites  A mix of soulful, laid-back songs and upbeat favorites—perfect for a fun evening out.

Join us every Thursday morning for a
joyful and creative painting workshop at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center! A very special thank you to the James E. and
Betty J. Huffer Foundation.

When: Every Thursday, beginning July 2, 2026

Dates: Every Thursday: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30; August
6, 13, 20, & 27; September 3, 10, 17, & 24

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470

This welcoming, hands-on workshop
invites everyone to come to experience the joy of creating. While all are
encouraged to participate, these sessions are  designed with special encouragement for individuals
with intellectual or developmental disabilities. ESE students are warmly welcome!

✨ No cost to
attend – all workshops are FREE!
✨ All materials
are provided.
✨ Come as you are
– no prior art experience needed.

Let’s come together, paint, and
celebrate creativity in a supportive and inspiring space!

For more information, please call:
352-629-8545

https://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/recreation/adult-activity-centers

LaToya Artis

lartis@ocalafl.gov

JAM Corps is a new music-based program designed to build
connection, creativity, and community among local veterans. Through weekly jam
sessions held at the local VFW, veterans are invited to bring their
instruments, share their talents, and make music together in a welcoming and
low-pressure environment.

No matter what your experience level, JAM Corps is about
showing up, connecting, and enjoying the power of music alongside others who
share similar experiences.

These sessions will culminate in a special performance at
the Marion Theatre on November 10, the day before Veterans Day. Participation
in the performance is entirely optional. Veterans may choose to engage solely
in the weekly sessions without performing publicly.

JAM Corps is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA
Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in
partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative
Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts
Alliance.

Come to the Market of Marion Car Show, see well over 100 cars all years welcomed. Talk with fellow car enthusiasts, food, music, many trophies. shop at the Market! Weather permitting, we have free Valve Cover Racing as well! 9:00am to 12:00pm. Car admission $5.00 per car.

Every 4th Saturday except July, Aug, Nov, and Dec.

MAX’s infamous Art Heist fundraiser returns on Sept 26th at 6pm! Get your chance to “steal” an original piece of art, while raising money to support the local emerging artists!

How it works:

Every player walks away with one piece of art. The question is—which one?

Tickets are drawn one at a time, with each drawing beginning a new round of play. On your turn, claim any unclaimed piece of art off the wall—or steal one already claimed!

A steal triggers a Showdown. The original claimant may pay $50 to steal it back; you may then pay $50 to resteal. Play continues back and forth in $50 increments until someone concedes. The loser must then claim an unclaimed piece or start another Showdown.

Once all claims are resolved, the next ticket is drawn.

You may hold only one claim at a time, and nothing is safe until the final round ends.

Admission is free. Tickets to play start at $25 and will be available for purchase at the door.

Have original art you’d like to donate for Art Heist? Learn more here: https://www.maxocala.org/call-to-artists.html

Soulful acoustic music with a mix of folk, indie, and familiar songs you’ll recognize. Relaxed, engaging, and perfect for hanging out, grabbing a drink, and enjoying the night.

Together We Can End Impaired Driving For Good.

The 2026 MADD Monster Mash & Dash is Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) Central Florida’s signature fall fun run to help us raise
awareness and funds to end impaired driving for good. We hope you
will join the movement to ensure safer roads in our community. Register and
donate TODAY to help save more lives!

 Show us your spooky side! Costumes encouraged but not required! Whether you go spooky,
silly, or spectacular – we want to see your creativity.

Parking is free!

In-Person Registration – 5:30 AM

Parking Closes – 6:30 AM

Ceremony -6:45 AM

Race Begins – 7:00 AM

Live acoustic feel-good favorites  A mix of soulful, laid-back songs and upbeat favorites—perfect for a Sunday Funday.!

Soul Awakening- Ocala’s only monthly sound and movement healing event. Join us for sound bath, yoga, qigong, euphoric dance (our version of ecstatic dance), vendors, food trucks and more!  Held at The HUB- a multicultural, arts and wellness collaborative

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