Holiday Season 2024

Our first LFG CUSTOMS car show and we are hosting it to support TOYS FOR TOTS charity for the kids. Admission is $10 donation or bring a unopened toy for a boy or a girl. There will be music, 50/50 drawing with raffle, food truck, and TROPHIES !!!!!

With over one million twinkling lights and show-stopping decorations, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and cheer to all with four themed weekends of holiday fun!

November 29 through December 23, Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with special entertainment only on Fridays and Saturdays. This enchanting event promises family-friendly fun under more than one million twinkling lights and dazzling holiday decorations. Learn more at wecwinterwonderland.com.

Winter Wonderland Facility Parking Fee Collected Upon Entrance, 3pm-9pm:

$30 per vehicle Fridays and Saturdays (Also December 22 & 23)

$10 per vehicle Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

Get in the mood for the Holiday Season with some great dancing! Share your Holiday Joy and come have a good time with good people! If you are a Beginner, our social dance is a great place to get in some practice with friendly people! This is a West Coast Swing Dance, and we sprinkle in a few other dance styles!
Requests are welcome! And snacks provided!

Just $10

You will find us Friday Dec. 6th at
PM Respiratory
3306 SW 26th Ave
Ocala

Conveniently located near Paddock Mall just a few minutes from I-75

Charity show for Interfaith $15 pre reg. 40 peoples choice trophies,15 judged trophies, $1500 worth of giveaways, see more at twilightcruiserflorida.com or twilight cruisers on facebook or smhawter1@aol.com

Join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa. Take your photos with Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Christmas crafts and games will also be available.

Visit on the December 7 Free First Saturday for the annual Holiday Community Day. Enjoy free admission all day to see “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition,” as well as other holiday displays and special exhibitions. Make festive crafts in the Artspace, and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy Face Painting by Tonya.

The Donut Express, Nan & Tam Bun on the Run, Dancing Empanadas, Poppy’s Dogs and Little Red’s Chicken & BBQ food trucks will be onsite throughout the day.

Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This Free First Saturday/Holiday Community Day is sponsored by the Urban Family, CAMPUS USA Credit Union, Marion Cultural Alliance and National Endowment for the Arts

Santa’s Meet and Greet upcoming make a custom ornament, photos and cookie and hot cocoa bar with the Big Guy!!!

We’re having a Giftable Pop Up on the first Saturday in December! While you’re on the Ocala Studio & Gallery Tour, stop in and see the new littles for the holidays. We’ll have some new small works by Jenny Murin, Simone Spade, Newy Fagan, and more. Come by, meet some of our artists, and take home the perfect little gift for someone on your list.

Stop by MAX this Saturday during First Saturday Gallery Tour: our Winter Collaborative show is still hanging, and resident artist Kendra Brazzel is offering a free Mid Century Paper Ornament workshop!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Holiday
Crafting Pop-Up at Arts in Health Ocala Metro 

Bring the whole family for a cozy, creative afternoon at Arts in
Health Ocala Metro’s Holiday Crafting Pop-Up! Led by Artist Practitioner DeNaya
Wilkerson, this family-friendly event invites you to make adorable pinecone
decorations that will brighten up your holiday season. From reindeer and owls
to elegant swans, there’s a festive pinecone project for everyone!

Date:
December 7th, from 12 – 1:30PM

Location:
Arts in Health Ocala Metro

Cost: $5 per
person, or $10 for a family **up to 3 children included (children must be
attended by an adult). Donations to support Arts in Health programs are
welcomed.

Get ready to spark holiday joy, make lasting memories, and leave
with one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments!

Visit aihocala.org or
call us at 352-723-5444 for additional information.

Ho Ho Ho! It’s Time for a Holiday Celebration! 

Get ready to jingle all the way to the Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band’s “A Family Christmas” 

 What to Expect:
 Toe-tapping holiday tunes performed by our amazing band!
 FREE admission—because spreading holiday cheer doesn’t cost a thing!
 Snap a pic with Santa! 
 NEW THIS YEAR: A gorgeous family photo op with a festive barn door backdrop—perfect for your Christmas cards!

 Mark Your Calendar:
 Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
 Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 @ 3:00 PM

 Where: Marion Technical Institute
1614 E Ft. King Street, Ocala

 Bonus Fun: Doors open early for a pre-concert treat with the KOS Brass Quintet—don’t miss it!

Bring your family, your friends, and all the holiday spirit you can carry. Let’s deck the halls with music, joy, and laughter!

 Let’s make this the most magical Christmas concert yet! See you there

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

Kick off the holidays at Light Up Lake Lillian on Saturday, December 7, from 2 PM to 7 PM at Lake Lillian! Powered by Gary Yeomans Ford Villages, this FREE, family-friendly event has something for everyone. Here’s what’s in store:

 Meet & Greet with Santa – Get your holiday photo with Santa!

 Cookie Decorating Station by Church on the Hill – Decorate a festive treat!

 Ornament Making Station sponsored by the Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club of Lady Lake – Create your own holiday ornament to take home!

 Live DJ & Holiday Music – Holiday tunes and live performances all day.

 Inflatable Games – Perfect for kids to bounce and play!

 Vendor Marketplace – Explore unique gifts, crafts, and treats from local artisans and nonprofits.

 Lighting of the Holiday Trees – Join us as we light up Lake Lillian to close the evening!

Come hungry and enjoy delicious food from Backstage Grill, Billy’s Cheesesteaks, Fatboyz Donutz, Gaucha Empanadas, Kona Ice, Papa Johns, Poppin N Shakin, and Weirsdale Winery!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, including Gary Yeomans Ford Villages, Midflorida Credit Union, Fix-It Tek, and Peek’s Printing & Design, for making this holiday celebration possible. Vendor spots are still available, but limited—register now at belleviewfl.org/172/local-events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@cityofbelleview) for updates. We’ll see you at Lake Lillian for a magical start to the holiday season!

Join us for our Candyland Christmas Festival & Parade in Downtown Tavares!

It all begins at 5:00 PM with our Christmas parade on Ruby Street and Main Street, followed by plenty of fun, activities, and holiday cheer to put you in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy live entertainment, “ice” skating, photo op spots, snow storms, living toy soldiers, stilt walkers, food vendors, and much more.

Don’t forget the highlight of the evening: visits from Santa! Santa will arrive by seaplane at 7:00 PM!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To ensure the safety, quality, and timeliness of the parade, the following changes have been made this year:

The parade will be limited to the first 175 vehicles entered, so please return your application promptly.
New start time of 5:00 pm
All commercial entries will be limited to a max of 2 vehicles per entry.
All non-commercial entries will be limited to a max of 10 vehicles per entry.
Golf cart community entries will be limited to a max of 25 carts per entry

With over one million twinkling lights and show-stopping decorations, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and cheer to all with four themed weekends of holiday fun!

November 29 through December 23, Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with special entertainment only on Fridays and Saturdays. This enchanting event promises family-friendly fun under more than one million twinkling lights and dazzling holiday decorations. Learn more at wecwinterwonderland.com.

Winter Wonderland Facility Parking Fee Collected Upon Entrance, 3pm-9pm:

$30 per vehicle Fridays and Saturdays (Also December 22 & 23)

$10 per vehicle Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday

The Dunnellon Chamber & Business Association and the City of Dunnellon are proud to hold the Annual 2024 Dunnellon Small Town Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th at 6 pm. Thank you for being enthusiastic about participating in this important community holiday event. The theme of this year’s parade is “Superhero Christmas”. This theme was chosen, because everyone needs a hero, and our community has a lot of heroes. We encourage each parade participant to highlight their creativity by decorating their float with their favorite Superhero whether it is Marvel, DC, or a person from history or the modern day. Embrace the holiday spirit through festive-themed décor, bright lights, dramatic displays of colors, music, and more. All the floats are accepted for participation based on compliance with the rules provided within the application process. Awards will be presented to outstanding participants. We look forward to providing our community with another outstanding Christmas parade

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

Featuring your favorite music from Mannheim Steamroller, Home Alone, the Nutcracker and more, you do not want to miss this celebration of the holiday season that brings together the incredible musicians of the orchestra and the outstanding vocalists from the Ocala Symphony Chorus! This annually sold-out performance for all is full of fun, humor, and pure admiration for this special time of the year!

Matthew Wardell, Music Director and Conductor

Join us for our holiday market, just in time for some holiday shopping! Lots of local arts and crafts vendor gather on the second Sunday of each month to share their beautifully crafted items with you. Grab a beer or mimosa and wander the shops in support of our local artisans.

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

Featuring your favorite music from Mannheim Steamroller, Home Alone, the Nutcracker and more, you do not want to miss this celebration of the holiday season that brings together the incredible musicians of the orchestra and the outstanding vocalists from the Ocala Symphony Chorus! This annually sold-out performance for all is full of fun, humor, and pure admiration for this special time of the year!

Matthew Wardell, Music Director and Conductor

With over one million twinkling lights and show-stopping decorations, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and cheer to all with four themed weekends of holiday fun!

November 29 through December 23, Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with special entertainment only on Fridays and Saturdays. This enchanting event promises family-friendly fun under more than one million twinkling lights and dazzling holiday decorations. Learn more at wecwinterwonderland.com.

Winter Wonderland Facility Parking Fee Collected Upon Entrance, 3pm-9pm:

$30 per vehicle Fridays and Saturdays (Also December 22 & 23)

$10 per vehicle Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday

December holiday party for GOWC members. Don’t forget to wear your ugly Christmas/Holiday sweater!

With over one million twinkling lights and show-stopping decorations, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and cheer to all with four themed weekends of holiday fun!

November 29 through December 23, Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with special entertainment only on Fridays and Saturdays. This enchanting event promises family-friendly fun under more than one million twinkling lights and dazzling holiday decorations. Learn more at wecwinterwonderland.com.

Winter Wonderland Facility Parking Fee Collected Upon Entrance, 3pm-9pm:

$30 per vehicle Fridays and Saturdays (Also December 22 & 23)

$10 per vehicle Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday

It’s Christmas in Tuna – the third-smallest town in Texas. The radio is abuzz with news of the Yuletide yard display competition (vandalized by a shady “phantom”), while unpaid electric bills jeopardize a production of A Christmas Carol. And two versatile actors play 20 zany characters in this lightning-fast comedy as broad as the Rio Grande. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the holiday hilarity. This Southern-fried fruitcake is a gift for all seasons!

$35 for adults / $17 for ages 18 and younger

Rated PG

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams

COMMUNITY PARTNERS: GO52 • Ocala Electric Utility • K-Country • Advanced Welding Fabrication

With over one million twinkling lights and show-stopping decorations, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and cheer to all with four themed weekends of holiday fun!

November 29 through December 23, Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with special entertainment only on Fridays and Saturdays. This enchanting event promises family-friendly fun under more than one million twinkling lights and dazzling holiday decorations. Learn more at wecwinterwonderland.com.

Winter Wonderland Facility Parking Fee Collected Upon Entrance, 3pm-9pm:

$30 per vehicle Fridays and Saturdays (Also December 22 & 23)

$10 per vehicle Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday