53 things to do in and around Ocala, FL on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival 2026 at Florida Sand Music Ranch; Starke’s First Annual 2026 Turkey Trot at Starke Downtown Music Pavilion (7 a.m.); Frank DeLuca YMCA 5K & 10K at Venue at 3200 SE 17th Street (7:20 a.m.); Fitness Bootcamp at Brick City Adventure Park (8 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Florida Sand Music RanchBrooksville, FL52 mi
Live music
Festivals
Runs across the dates shown. A Thanksgiving bluegrass festival. Children 12 and under get in free with an adult, parking is free, and campers share a turkey potluck; day visitors can buy a $5 dinner ticket.
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7 a.m.–10 a.m. Eastern Time
Fitness class
An inaugural 5k turkey trot for runners and walkers, a new Thanksgiving tradition.
Starke Downtown Music Pavilion, 538 East Call Street, Starke, FL 32091
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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7:20 a.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 3200 SE 17th StreetOcala, FL3.5 mi
Fitness class
A 5K and 10K race in Ocala run by the Frank DeLuca YMCA, one of the largest races in the area. Every participant gets a race shirt and a medal, and there are group exercise classes and outdoor games for those who don't run.
Venue at 3200 SE 17th Street, 3200 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:20 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–9 a.m. Eastern Time
Brick City Adventure ParkOcala, FL1.8 mi
Fitness class
Runs across the dates shown. Group exercise class, indoors or outdoors, mixing military-style and other workout styles.
Limited run.
Brick City Adventure Park, 1211 Southeast 22nd Road, Ocala, FL 34471
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
11008 S Hwy 475Ocala, FL6.7 mi
Fitness class
A 5K run and walk through the Florida Horse Park in Ocala, with a long-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal.
11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Fitness class
Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K and 13.1-mile race from US Road Running: small, friendly, low-pressure local races with finisher medals and results. No EMS on site; water only at the lap and finish areas.
Venue at 4255 SE 58th Ave, 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Golden Triangle YMCATavares, FL37 mi
Fitness class
A 5K Turkey Trot each Thanksgiving Day that draws hundreds of community members, from casual joggers to lifelong runners.
Golden Triangle YMCA, 1465 David Walker Dr, Tavares, FL 32778
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Tom Varn ParkBrooksville, FL46 mi
Fitness class
A timed 5K and 1-mile fun run on Thanksgiving morning in Brooksville, with proceeds going to the Shop With a Cop Foundation, which pairs local children with police officers for holiday shopping.
Tom Varn Park, 301 Darby Lane, Brooksville, FL 34601
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
12626 NW Co Rd 231Gainesville, FL43 mi
Fitness class
Gainesville's Turkey Trot is a 5K and 10K trail race through the fields and forests of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. The 210 acre farm and wildlife preserve is home to rescued pigs, donkeys and cows.
12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL 32609
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
The Villages Polo ClubThe Villages, FL20 mi
Other
Cloud Chasers: experience polo at The Villages Polo Club.
The Villages Polo Club, 700 N Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 28 NE 4th StCrystal River, FL33 mi
Fitness class
A hot pilates sculpt class for burning off a big meal.
Venue at 28 NE 4th St, 28 Northeast 4th Street, Crystal River, FL 34429
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern Time
Waterfront ParkClermont, FL49 mi
Fitness class
Turkey Day 5k – Wobble til you Gobble in Clermont.
Waterfront Park, 330 3rd Street, Clermont, FL 34711
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
W T Bland Public LibraryMount Dora, FL40 mi
Art
W T Bland Public Library, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
OFSDA ChurchAltamonte Springs, FL57 mi
Community
Thanksgiving Day worship at OFSDA Church.
OFSDA Church, 1226 Bunnell Rd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Manatee Springs State ParkChiefland, FL48 mi
Fitness class
A short Thanksgiving walk through the campground's boardwalk and trails, to get moving before the big meal.
Manatee Springs State Park, 11650 NW 115th St, Chiefland, FL 32626
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Clermont Arts & Recreation CenterClermont, FL51 mi
Sports + fitness
Fitness
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension OfficeDeland, FL57 mi
Market
Runs across the dates shown. Plant sale of two University of Florida strawberry varieties for growing in your backyard.
Limited run.
UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension Office, 3100 E. New York Ave., Deland, FL 32724
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. A 60-minute yoga flow for all levels in the Biergarten at Home State Brewing Co., taught by Kelsey.
Limited run.
Home State Brewing Co., 16016 New Independence Pkwy #100, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:15 a.m. Eastern Time
Cade Museum For Creativity & InventionGainesville, FL34 mi
Talks + ideas
An interactive program introducing children ages five and under to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting and stories.
Cade Museum For Creativity & Invention, 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time
There is a parking lot adjacent to the Cade Museum building. Parking is free for Cade Museum guests.From cademuseum.org, Oct 24, 2026
Advance reservations are required for group visits.From cademuseum.org, Oct 24, 2026
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10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
W T Bland Public LibraryMount Dora, FL40 mi
Family
W T Bland Public Library, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m. Eastern Time
Mission Resort + ClubHowey-in-the-Hills, FL39 mi
Food & drink
A Thanksgiving brunch buffet at La Hacienda Restaurant, overlooking the golf course, with roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pies. Adults $75, children 6 to 12 $35.
Mission Resort + Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
Community
Volunteer to sort food, pack grocery bags and divvy up produce in good company.
Picnic Project @ The Neighborhood Co-Op, 419 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
OcalaBetSOcala, FL4.1 mi
Other
Last simulcast race of the day, with self-serve betting available.
OcalaBetS, 1781 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · quesadillas · burgers · flatbreads · dumplings · sandwichesFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Clermont Arts & Recreation CenterClermont, FL51 mi
Sports + fitness
Fitness · Dancing
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A Thanksgiving meal shared with your parish family, built around gratitude, food and fellowship.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5323 East Co Road 462, Wildwood, FL 34785
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Lake Deaton UMCWildwood, FL24 mi
Food & drink
The Divine Thanksgiving Luncheon - Nov 26 at Lake Deaton UMC - CLC in Wildwood, Florida.
Lake Deaton UMC, 6500 Wesleyan Wy, Wildwood, FL 34785
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Florida Blue Center - ClermontClermont, FL51 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A free class teaching soothing infant massage techniques for bonding with your little one.
Limited run.
Florida Blue Center - Clermont, 2601 U.S. 27, Clermont, FL 34711
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Florida Sand Music RanchBrooksville, FL52 mi
Live music
Festivals
Runs across the dates shown. A Thanksgiving bluegrass festival with electric/water or primitive camping sites.
Limited run.
Florida Sand Music Ranch, 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Calypso, at The Waterfront InnThe Villages, FL21 mi
Festival
Food & drink
Thanksgiving Buffet at Calypso, at The Waterfront Inn in The Villages.
Calypso, at The Waterfront Inn, 1105 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
UF/IFAS Lake County Extension OfficeTavares, FL36 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A 4-week class series on the DASH eating pattern for healthier blood pressure.
Limited run.
UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Office, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
Rosati's Authentic Chicago PizzaApopka, FL55 mi
Sports + fitness
An official Chicago Bears bar, one of many the team lists around the world, shows the Bears playing the Lions on game day.
Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza, 550 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
W T Bland Public LibraryMount Dora, FL40 mi
Community
W T Bland Public Library, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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3:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Oxford DownsSummerfield, FL17 mi
Other
A bounty tournament with a $70 buy-in: $32 player fee, $20 bounty, $10 house fee, $7 staff fee and $1 jackpot fee.
Oxford Downs, 17996 US-301, Summerfield, FL 34491
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 6500 Powell RdWildwood, FL24 mi
Family
Venue at 6500 Powell Rd, 6500 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
The H.A.L.L.Winter Garden, FL56 mi
Talks + ideas
Weekly longsword interpretation class, with an open floor after, led by Devon Klausner, Will Oaksmith and Chase Thompson.
The H.A.L.L., 1331 Green Forest Ct, Suite 22, Winter Garden, FL
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Oxford DownsSummerfield, FL17 mi
Karaoke
Big Country hosts karaoke at Oxford Downs, a venue with Texas Hold'em and Omaha tournaments and a Tiki Bar.
Oxford Downs, 17996 US-301, Summerfield, FL 34491
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Perkins Restaurant & BakerySpring Hill, FL54 mi
Other
A meetup for real estate investors in Spring Hill and nearby areas to make connections and share deals and vendors.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 4685 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Crossroads TavernBunnell, FL57 mi
Other
Steel Tip Darts Blind Draw at Crossroads Tavern in Bunnell, Florida.
Crossroads Tavern, 111 N State St, Bunnell, FL 32110
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Midtown StationOcala, FL1.3 mi
Music bingo
DJ
DJ Exit's Music Bingo at Midtown Station: live music bingo with the house DJ, a weekly theme and prizes to be won.
Midtown Station, 235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Goblin King GamesOcala, FL3.2 mi
Game night
Magic: The Gathering in Modern: head-to-head games with decks of at least 60 cards, drawing on strong cards from roughly the last two decades.
Goblin King Games, 2750 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Plot Armor GamesSpring Hill, FL54 mi
Game night
Magic: The Gathering in Pauper, where every card in a deck must once have been printed as a common. Casual play for up to 30 players; entry is $5.
Plot Armor Games, 3428 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
The Remedy Dog BarOcala, FL3.6 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at The Remedy Dog Bar, a Bills Backers bar. Those chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills and must be at a public place.
The Remedy Dog Bar, 3105 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Niko's Neighborhood BarHernando, FL22 mi
Sports + fitness
A Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Niko's Neighborhood Bar.
Niko's Neighborhood Bar, 5210 N. Florida Ave, Hernando, FL 34442
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Country Line SaloonDeLeon Springs, FL49 mi
Sports + fitness
Country Line Saloon has a watch party for the Bills vs. the Chiefs.
Country Line Saloon, 900 Spring Garden Ranch Road, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m. Eastern Time
SIMONS NIGHT CLUBGAINESVILLE, FL34 mi
DJ night
Runs across the dates shown. DRUNKGIVING… THE 352 REUNION EDITION in GAINESVILLE.
Limited run.
SIMONS NIGHT CLUB, 8 SOUTH MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. An adults-only night out at The Red Door Restaurant, featuring a live DJ and craft cocktails.
Limited run.
The Red Door, 12 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m. Eastern Time
Vivid Music HallGainesville, FL34 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. An all-night R&B party called Vybez, put on by DGE at Vivid Music Hall for a mature crowd.
Limited run.
Vivid Music Hall, 201 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
1 p.m. Eastern Time
Pickett WeaponryNewberry, FL43 mi
Fitness class
Runs across the dates shown. Level Two of a women's basic and self-defense training series: a beginner handgun program created by a woman for women that qualifies participants to apply for a Concealed Weapons License.
Ongoing.
Pickett Weaponry, 25220 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Ongoing through Feb 13, 2027, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Feb 13, 2027
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Altamonte SpringsAltamonte Springs, FL59 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. Dining and social skills classes for individuals, families, or groups of friends.
Ongoing.
Altamonte Springs, 463 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Ongoing through Dec 31, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Dec 31
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. A chill and peaceful candlelight yoga class to unwind and flow.
Ongoing.
Ferran Park, 250 Ferran Park Drive, Eustis, FL 32726
Ongoing through Dec 16, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Dec 16
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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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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Patrick Noze Museum of ArtWekiwa Springs, FL56 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. An exhibition of work by two artists who share a Caribbean heritage.
Ongoing.
Patrick Noze Museum of Art, 407 Wekiva Springs Road, Sure 100, Wekiwa Springs, FL 32779
Ongoing through Feb 2, 2027, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Feb 2, 2027
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring HillSpring Hill, FL53 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. A women's Bible study focused on learning tools and strategies to read and study the Bible. Includes a video message and breakout groups for discussion, prayer, and community.
Ongoing.
Spring Hill, 2440 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609
Ongoing through Dec 9, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Dec 9
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