TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN THE 352

10TOP * THINGS TO DO IN THE 352 : A HANDY GUIDE TO GET YOU GOING AND KEEP YOU BUSY THIS MONTH.

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INKED AT THE MAX // NOVEMBER 21

Join The Culture Curators at the Magnolia Art Xchange from 6-9pm for an evening that will include live tattooing as well as tattoo-inspired and -in uenced art from some of Ocala’s best artists! Guests can expect great music by DJ Just Joel, great drinks and great vibes. Entrance fee is one unopened, unwrapped new toy per person. Donations will be given to the Marion County Children’s Alliance. Contact the MAX at (352) 629-8414 or email Jesse@TheCultureCurators.com for more information. 2 KIRBY FAMILY FARM WILD WEST WEEKEND AND REUNION // NOVEMBER 7-8 Head to Kirby Family Farm for a weekend full of Wild West FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK // NOVEMBER 6 The First Friday Art Walk will take place in downtown Ocala from 6-9pm. The event occurs on the rst Friday of each month, fun and history. The event features the original September through May, and features Six Gun Territory cast members, train rides on local artists selling their works throughout Kirby Farm’s real historic railroad (but watch out downtown and participating businesses for the train robbers!), live entertainment, fun with extended hours. Hands-on art activities carousel rides and more. Meet your childhood and demonstrations for all ages will be heroes, get pictures with the cast members and provided by local non-pro t arts and cultural hear stories from the good-ol’ days. The event organizations. In the event of inclement takes place from 10am-4pm both days. Purchase weather, the First Friday Art Walk will move tickets in advance online for $15.99 per person ages 10 and up. Children ages 3-9 are $10.99. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets purchased at the gate are $20 for adults and $15 for children. Learn more at kirbyfarm.com. THREE to the Ocala Downtown Market, located at 310 SE Third Street. For more information, contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Department at (352) 629-8447 or visit ocala .org/artwalk.

4WEST OCALA WELLNESS COMMUNITY GARDEN REPLANT DAY // NOVEMBER 7

The City of Ocala, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Marion County and Feed the Need Garden, Inc., will host a West Ocala Wellness Community Garden Day from 8:30-10:30am at the community garden located at 2200 W Highway 40, between SW 21st and SW 23rd Avenue. Community members are encouraged to attend and replant their crops or start a new garden plot. Plots are available for $10 per year. The goal of the West Ocala Wellness Community Garden is to educate and provide an opportunity for citizens to plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables for their families. For more information or to reserve a plot, contact the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at (352) 368-5540 or visit ocala .org/garden.

FIVE SANTA’S CALLING // THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 Schedule a call with Santa from the North Pole! Ocala Recreation and Parks has partnered with the North Pole to directly connect Ocala’s good little boys and girls to Santa. You can schedule an evening call from December 8-10 when Santa’s helpers will call your home so your child can speak directly with Mr. or Mrs. Claus! To schedule a call with Santa, ll out an online application at ocala .org/holidays. Applications must be submitted by November 30. 6 THE FLORIDA VINTAGE MARKET // NOVEMBER 8 The return of this community pop-up market is happening this month at Cypress & Grove Brewing Co., located at 1001 NW 4th Street in Gainesville. The event will take place from 12-5pm and features a unique shopping experience where you will enjoy a variety of vendors curating some of the best in vintage garments, handmade goods, art, food, local craft beer and more. This outdoor event is family friendly and free for all ages. No pets are allowed, and social distancing guidelines and required masks will be enforced. Visit the oridavintagemarket.com to learn more.

7GALLERY B ART COLLECTIVE’S HOLIDAY SHOW // NOVEMBER 13-15

Gallery B Art Collective will hold its second annual holiday show, Deck the Walls, at Gallery B, located at 405 East Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala. Original gifts available this year include art calendars, ornaments, jewelry, handmade pottery, stationary, mugs and charcuterie boards. Deck the Walls Holiday Show will take place Friday, November 13 from 10am-7pm; Saturday, November 14 from 10am-5pm; and Sunday, November 15 from 12-4pm. For more information, call (352) 405-5150 or visit gallerybocala.com. 9 MARION THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY MARKET // NOVEMBER 28 MTRA will be hosting its second annual arts and crafts fair from 10am-3pm. This is a free family-friendly event supporting Small Business Saturday with local vendors while raising awareness for some of MTRA’s programs. This event is open to the community at large and gives local artists and small businesses a way to showcase their arts and crafts. The market will feature arts and crafts vendors, a limited number of direct sales vendors, a live DJ courtesy of Roben Productions Inc, a photo booth, a car show, food and a fun activity area for the entire family. Call (352) 732-7300 or visit mtraocala.org for more details.

5TH ANNUAL OCALA PET EXPO // NOVEMBER 14

It’s time for Wind-FM’s 5th Annual Ocala Pet Expo, presented by Maricamp Animal Hospital. The event will feature knowledgeable vendors, demonstrations, pet adoptions and more. Captain Moreland with Ocala Fire Rescue will show o K-9 Gracie’s arson investigation training, and The Soccer Dogs are ready to challenge all the two-legged soccer starts to a match. There will be food for humans as well as treats for animals, and don’t forget to enter your pet into either the Best Trick or Talent, Most Unique or the coveted Cutest Pet contests. The event takes place from 10am-2pm at Tuscawilla Park and raises awareness for pet rescue organizations. Pets in attendance must be properly leashed (no retractable leashes), and no intact males are permitted. For details, contact K-County & Wind-FM at (352) 566-0970 or visit windfm.com. 8

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PRIVATE CONCERT AT PADDOCK MALL // NOVEMBER 21

It’s time for live music again! Chris Kirkpatrick and Joey Fatone from NSYNC will join Bigg Vinny of Trailer Choir, Jared Weeks former Lead singer of Saving Abel and Jared Blake from The Voice (Team Blake Shelton) for a limited concert at the Paddock Mall in Ocala. COVID-19 precautions will be in place to create a comfortable and fun environment for all. The event will take place from 8-11:30pm. Masks will be mandatory to enter the facility and can be removed while seated, eating or drinking. A bar and concessions will be available, and no outside food or beverages will be permitted. The event is for adults 18 years or older; no minors will be permitted and no refunds will be used for minors who purchase a ticket. General admission, VIP front row and meet-and-greet tickets are available for purchase. Tickets are limited and going quickly, so get yours today at https://bit.ly/2SQnNnV.