This weekend in Marion County, FL

Kick off your Saturday with a relaxed gathering. Arrive with your car and spend time with friends and family for a welcoming start to the day.

This trail maintenance outing brings together Black Bear members and other trail enthusiasts to care for the path. The group will stage at Forest Veterinary Clinic, then head out for collaborative upkeep that helps keep the route in good shape.

A toddler and preschool t-ball program running for eight weeks with age-based sessions. Families can choose options for ages 18 months to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, or 2 to 4 years. The registration fee is $135. For details or to register, contact Toddler ATime at 352-425-0385.

This Halloween-themed Dungeon Bowl tournament at Warpfire Minis features four rounds with fresh twists and turns. A rules pack is coming.

This event features a 300-point Infinity tournament as part of Ocala’s Fall Offensive. TeamOps is permitted. Convention admission is $15 and includes entry into a raffle with prizes such as board games, miniature figures, and dice sets. Food trucks will be on site to provide lunch options.

Shine Creative Club presents a hands-on, sparkle-filled workshop where kids transform everyday accessories into personalized treasures. Participants decorate a compact mirror with eye-catching gems, mix their own shimmery lip gloss, and brighten up a makeup or pencil case with rhinestones and playful embellishments. All materials are provided so the focus stays on creativity and fun. It is a welcoming space to meet other young creators and let unique style shine.

Explore your own practice of magic, learn ways to manifest your intentions, and craft personal spells tailored to you. For details or to sign up, contact Audrey at 352-414-8813.

Ghouls Night Out fills the Ocala Downtown Market in Ocala with a playful blend of spooky and glam, from pink pumpkins and cobwebs to ghosts, festive cocktails, and a magical Halloween vibe. Promoted as the largest edition of the year, this curated, high-energy shopping experience showcases nearly 100 Central Florida women-owned businesses offering boutique fashion, handmade jewelry, home decor, sweet treats, luxurious body care, and more. A soundtrack of feel-good hits, Halloween favorites, and empowering anthems sets the tone while guests capture memories at a free photo booth hosted by Legacy Rhythm Entertainment. The annual costume contest offers chances to win prizes, and raffle giveaways pop up throughout the evening. Local food trucks serve dinner, with beverages, festive cocktails, mocktails, and desserts available as you shop and stroll. On-site extras include permanent jewelry, fairy hair, chair massages, hat bars, and henna tattoos. Free and open to the public, rain or shine.

Set outdoors in a pavilion, this event offers an open-air experience with the comfort of a covered space. Attendees can enjoy fresh air while staying under shelter, creating a relaxed and breezy atmosphere.

Jaded brings a high-energy salute to Aerosmith to the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala, channeling the band’s signature style with convincing vocals, stage presence, and musicianship. The set spans early favorites like Mama Kin through hit singles including Walk This Way, Dream On, and Sweet Emotion, recreating the feel of an arena show in a refined concert hall.

Connect with other singles in their 50s and 60s at an in-person speed dating event in Ocala presented by Pre-Dating. Through a series of six minute conversations, meet at least five and up to twelve local participants, then indicate who you would like to speak with again while the organizers handle the matching. The atmosphere aims to be friendly, efficient, and low pressure, offering a straightforward alternative to endless swiping. Pre-Dating has been hosting events since 2001, has produced more than 38,000 speed dating gatherings nationwide, and has been featured by outlets including CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, CBS, Axios, Bravo, and TLC’s 90 Day Fiance, among others. This gathering is part of the Gainesville and Ocala lineup for Florida singles.

Take part in a weekly One Piece store tournament, with a $5 fee to enter.