2025 UPDATE: The Ocala Pumpkin Patch will be open from October 16-31, 2025 Sun: 11am – 8pm | Mon -Thurs: 4pm-7pm Fri: 4pm – 8pm | Sat: 9am – 8pm Address: 1126 East Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, United States This year’s proceeds will benefit the Women’s Ministry of Open Arms Village. There’s no shortage…
Ocala. Florida
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Fun Day At The Florida Aquarium
We visited the Florida Aquarium with our older children in 2007, so when our four-year-old wanted to go we knew she would enjoy it! Florida Aquarium Hours The Florida Aquarium is open every day from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. The only two days they are closed is Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Since they’re only…
Day Trip To St. Augustine, Florida
Since moving to Florida in 2002, we’ve enjoyed exploring the sunshine state. One of the spots we wanted to visit was St. Augustine so last week my husband & I planned a day trip there. Did you know St. Augustine was founded in 1565 and is the oldest established city in the US? St. Augustine…
Day Trip: Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
My husband Billy and I have been to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park many times, but this was our grandbabies first visit, and they had a great time! He’s going to be 2 in a few weeks and she’s turned 3 a few months ago. We went in March, which is right before it starts getting…
Butterfly Festival at the Ocala Library
Today our local library held a Butterfly Festival. My husband & I took the little ones, plus we met up with friends which made the day even more fun. The staff and volunteers planned and hosted a fun event for our community, and we had such a great time. My family has a special connection…
YMCA Trunk or Treat | Ocala 2021
Halloween got off to an early start this year thanks to the Frank Deluca YMCA in Ocala. On Friday, 10/22 they hosted a truck or treat for our community, complete with a DJ, tons of goodies, decked out vehicles and awesome costumes. Thank you to Marion County Sheriffs Office for handing out candy. Thank you…