36 listings in and around Ocala, FL, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Box Kick-Off at Lake Deaton UMC (Saturday 7 p.m.); Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes at The Commons (Sunday 9 a.m.); 2026 Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival at Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch (Wednesday 4 p.m.); Florida Winter Music Festival at Florida Sand Music Ranch (Wednesday 5 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Lake Deaton UMCWildwood, FL24 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A Lake Deaton UMC outreach where shoeboxes packed with small gifts, school supplies and personal care items reach children around the world, each with a copy of The Greatest Journey.
Limited run.
Lake Deaton UMC, 6500 Wesleyan Wy, Wildwood, FL 34785
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
The CommonsUmatilla, FL34 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Packing Samaritan's Purse shoeboxes with gifts and essentials for children around the world.
Limited run.
The Commons, 550 Hatfield Dr, Umatilla, FL 32784
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Rodeheaver Boys’ RanchPalatka, FL36 mi
Festivals
Live music
Runs across the dates shown. A fall bluegrass festival with daily lineups. Tickets and campsites are available.
Limited run.
Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch, 380 Boys' Ranch Road, Palatka, FL 32177
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Florida Sand Music RanchBrooksville, FL52 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Florida Winter Music Festival: 4+ days of original live music, camping and community.
Limited run.
Florida Sand Music Ranch, 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Satchel's PizzaGainesville, FL35 mi
Festival
The Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship Gainesville Chapter holiday party, for women in tech and entrepreneurship.
Satchel's Pizza, 1800 Northeast 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Free, family-friendly Veterans Day ceremony and fireworks from the City of Ocoee at Bill Breeze Park, with patriotic music.
Lakeshore Community Center, 125 N Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m. Eastern Time
Sanford Civic CenterSanford, FL59 mi
Festival
A free Thanksgiving party for seniors aged 50 and up with a luncheon, raffle prizes, and live music, produced by the City of Sanford Senior Center and TUF The United Front. Registration required.
Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
A class with Carolyn creating three one-of-a-kind resin Christmas ornaments, all materials provided. Small class size.
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village, 100 S. Commercial Street, Coleman, FL 33521
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
First Magnitude Brewing CompanyGainesville, FL34 mi
Festivals
Film
Nature films and a Q&A panel with Florida Trail Association staff. $10 or more donation for a wristband including $1 off standard-pour drinks.
First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 2533 Barnstead RdGreen Cove Springs, FL57 mi
Festival
DRB Homes' grand opening for Granary Park, a Lake Asbury community with new homes to explore.
Venue at 2533 Barnstead Rd, 2533 Barnstead Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Amazing Grace Family FarmsGreen Cove Springs, FL57 mi
Festival
Jacksonville Pumpkin Festival at Amazing Grace Family Farms in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Amazing Grace Family Farms, 4252 SR 21, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Lake David ParkGroveland, FL46 mi
Block party
Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave., Groveland, FL 34736
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A grand opening and revival gathering focused on Jesus Christ and renewed faith.
Limited run.
Venue at 1490 Oak St, 1490 Oak Street, Starke, FL 32091
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m.–2 a.m. Eastern Time
Loft OcalaOcala, FL1.0 mi
Festival
DJ
Latin Night: Fabian Hernandez leads #FiestaFriday on the 3rd floor, with shot specials all night.
Loft Ocala, 36 S Magnolia, Ocala, FL 34471
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A celebration of Celtic heritage with Highland Games: the hammer throw, the caber toss, highland dance and Irish step performances. Free for spectators.
Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Boulevard, Deltona, FL 32725
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
Dewey O. Boster Sports ComplexDeltona, FL59 mi
Festival
The City of Deltona's celebration of Celtic pride and Scottish heritage, with Highland athletic competitions, clan gatherings, music, food and craft vendors, for all ages.
Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Boulevard, Deltona, FL 32725
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
St. Thomas Episcopal ChurchEustis, FL36 mi
Festivals
Markets
A fall festival and bazaar in Eustis, St. Thomas's 129th annual, with live music, food, local vendors and fun for all ages.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 600 East Lemon Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party in Ocala.
Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), 2255 SE 38th St, Ocala, FL 34480
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
The Flagler Estates Holiday Festival: family fun with live music, food, local vendors, kids' activities and photos. Free admission.
Flagler Estates Community Center & Park, 9960 Oliver Avenue, Hastings, FL 32145
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Oaks MallGainesville, FL37 mi
Festival
A festival of authentic jerk flavors from local vendors, with nonstop entertainment for the whole family.
Oaks Mall, 6419 New Berry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Unity Gospel Family Worship CenterOcala, FL4.1 mi
Festival
A family fall festival at Unity Gospel Family Worship Center with food, games and prizes. Admission is free.
Unity Gospel Family Worship Center, 3200 Northeast 25 Avenue, Ocala, FL 34479
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Central Park in Town CenterPalm Coast, FL60 mi
Festival
Art
Fall Arts and Crafts Festival in Palm Coast.
Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Wonderfield Farm & RetreatFloral City, FL27 mi
Festival
A celebration of Florida's first designated Nature and Forest Therapy trail at Wonderfield, featuring a guided walk, panel and photo exhibit.
Wonderfield Farm & Retreat, 10707 East Gobbler Drive, Floral City, FL 34436
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Creative Hub of ApopkaApopka, FL52 mi
Festival
A hands-on mixed media project to make a lighted tree, held at Creative Hub of Apopka, a community arts space.
Creative Hub of Apopka, 124 E 2nd Street, Apopka, FL 32703
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas HamlinWinter Garden, FL58 mi
Festival
A food festival where vendors serve sample bites of local and global flavors, with drinks and live music from Central Florida performers.
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Hamlin, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden, FL
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Reitz Union Rion BallroomGainesville, FL35 mi
Festival
A Diwali celebration from SSA at UF, built around performances and an open dance floor, with free food.
Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL 32603
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A holiday walk through the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, lit by handcrafted lantern scenes of wildlife, space and Chinese folklore creatures.
Limited run.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 West Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 4425 N Powers DrOrlando, FL58 mi
Festival
The third annual Orlando Praise Fest, a gathering built around praise and music.
Venue at 4425 N Powers Dr, 4425 North Powers Drive, Orlando, FL 32818
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
The CommonsUmatilla, FL34 mi
Festival
Adopt a child for Christmas by grabbing an angel from the Christmas tree, purchasing the listed gifts, and returning them to bless families who need help with presents.
The Commons, 550 Hatfield Dr, Umatilla, FL 32784
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
Grace Episocpal ChurchOcala, FL1.2 mi
Festival
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes at Grace Episocpal Church in Ocala, Florida.
Grace Episocpal Church, 503 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Main Street AlachuaAlachua, FL49 mi
Festival
A street festival along Main Street in Alachua, lined with vendors and food trucks, live music and bounce houses for kids. Last year it drew more than 8,000 people.
Main Street Alachua, 14920 Main St., Alachua, FL 32615
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A Celtic Christmas By A Taste of Ireland at Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center in Ocala, Florida.
Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 Southwest College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A Christmas show called A Celtic Christmas, described as coming direct from Off-Broadway on a USA tour.
Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 Southwest College Road, Ocala, FL 34474
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A holiday walk through the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, lit by handcrafted lantern scenes of wildlife, space and Chinese folklore creatures.
Limited run.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 West Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 920 Rolling Acres Rd suite 201Lady Lake, FL21 mi
Festival
A grand opening celebration for a new facility in Lady Lake offering HRT and O-Shot services.
Venue at 920 Rolling Acres Rd suite 201, 920 Rolling Acres Road, #suite 201, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A holiday walk through the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, lit by handcrafted lantern scenes of wildlife, space and Chinese folklore creatures.
Ongoing.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 West Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
Ongoing through Jan 17, 2027, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Jan 17, 2027
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