This weekend in Ocala, FL

War Zone Airsoft brings a summer special to Wayne's World of Paintball with discounted walk-on entry priced at $20. Players can outfit themselves with rentals, choosing an entry package for $25 that includes a Mod-M or L AEG with one high-cap magazine, a bag of 1000 Valken .20 BBs, a 9.6 lithium battery, and an M1-3 thermal mask, or an advanced package for $45 that provides a Kilo or Tango AEG, two high-cap magazines, a 2200-count bottle of STRYKER .25 BBs, a 7.4 lipo battery, an M1-7 thermal mask, and a STRYKER chest rig. Add-on options are available, including a 9.6 lithium battery for $10, an M1-3 thermal mask for $10, a high-cap magazine for $5, and a Stryker chest rig for $20. Safety and fair play set the tone for the day. ANSI z87.1 rated full seal eye protection is mandatory on the field with no exceptions. Ages 10 to 15 must wear full face masks, ages 16 to 17 need full seal eye protection with mesh or plastic lower face protection, and ages 18 and up need full seal eye protection with face protection recommended. A red dead rag is required for all participants. All replicas are chronographed and tagged before play, random checks may occur, rentals must use approved or field-sold BBs, rate of fire is capped at 25 rounds per second, and before entering the safe zone replicas must have magazines removed with at least three rounds fired into a safe area to clear the barrel. Platform-specific limits are enforced. Pistols and shotguns must be under 1.45 joules with .20 BBs, rifles must meet 1.5 joules for AEG or 1.55 joules with .32 for HPA, SMGs must be at or below 1 joule with mid-cap magazines, LMGs must be under 1.5 joules, DMRs must be under 2.0 joules and run semi auto only, and bolt-action snipers must be under 2.25 joules. Minimum engagement distances depend on platform, including no minimum for semi pistols and semi shotguns, roughly 10 feet for semi rifles unless otherwise specified by the head referee, about 25 feet for most full auto use, 50 feet for full auto shotguns and LMGs, 75 feet for DMR, and 100 feet for snipers. Game types and firing options are announced by referees before each round, and referees have the final say. Players must call their hits, use a dead rag and head to respawn, avoid blind firing, keep obstacles in place, and maintain respectful conduct with no physical contact. Concerns about rule violations should be taken to a referee. A start clock and announcements are posted before play, and late arrivals wait for the next round. Only pyrotechnic grenades and smoke sold at the field are allowed and only in designated areas, throws must be underhand and never directed at a player, a 15 foot radius applies, lobbing into windows is permitted, hard cover applies only in milsim situations, and any detonation in a room eliminates everyone inside. Look forward to steady games, friendly faces, and plenty of fast paced action.

Ocala Toddler Soccer presents an eight-week fall program with age-based sessions for children 18 months to 3 years, 2 to 4 years, and 3 to 5 years. The cost is $135. For more details, contact Toddler Time at 352-425-0385.

A five round chess tournament comes to The Elliot Center at Hospice of Marion County, featuring a time control of game in 90 with a 5 second delay. Four sections are available for play: Open, U2000, U1600, and U1200. Each section offers cash awards of $500, $250, and $125, with trophies for the top three finishers, and first place in the Open is guaranteed. Additional class prizes of $100 are designated for U1800, U1400, and U1000. Unrated players are not eligible for under prizes and are limited to $100 in winnings except in the Open. Entry fees use a tiered structure, with an on-site option, and on-site payments are cash only. Registration closes shortly before the first round begins. Grandmasters, woman grandmasters, international masters, and woman international masters receive free entry, with $75 deducted from any prize won. Up to two half point byes may be requested before round two. US Chess membership is required, and participants should bring their own set, board, and clock. Mail-in and online registration are available, with checks payable to Ocala Chess Club. Equus Inn lists special room rates for participants when the event name is referenced during booking.

This weekly Ocala Downtown Market runs on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, rain or shine. You’ll find local vendors set up at the corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave in Ocala.

A free community gathering featuring more than 20 vendor tables to browse and shop. A table with free items will be available while supplies last. Vendors are welcome to participate, and further information is available from the organizers.

Bring that unfinished craft that has been tucked away at home and give it the attention it deserves. This relaxed gathering invites women to pull out in-progress projects and spend time creating alongside others who are doing the same.

This flash tattoo fundraiser benefits Rescuing Ocala Wildlife. Wildlife and nature inspired designs are available in black and gray, with placement limited to arms and legs. Each tattoo is $40, with a limit of two per person. The ROW fundraising portion concludes before closing, and flash tattooing continues until close.

Get registered for a Florida concealed weapon license class at Pro Firearms Academy in Ocala. The registration page lists the session for August 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Girls Night Out returns to the Ocala Downtown Market for a whimsical evening under lanterns filled with shopping, music, and end-of-summer vibes. Explore nearly 100 Central Florida women-owned businesses offering boutique fashion, handmade jewelry, seasonal candles, sweets, luxurious body care, and more. DJ Rae Bae will provide a soundtrack of feel-good music and girl power anthems. Capture moments at the free photo booth with Legacy Rhythm Entertainment, and look out for raffle giveaways with prize opportunities. Local food trucks and beverage vendors will be on site, serving options from dirty sodas to cocktails and mocktails. Treat yourself to experiences such as fairy hair, permanent jewelry, chair massages, hat bars, and henna tattoos. This event is free and open to the public, rain or shine.

Settle in for dinner as a laugh-filled whodunit unfolds around you. At The Dinner Detective, guests enjoy a full meal while piecing together a tricky case. The twist... the villain could be sitting at your table, and anyone might get pulled into the spotlight as a suspect. This modern, in-the-moment mystery is not your typical staged show. Performers blend into the crowd and the story plays out among the audience, creating a social, hands-on experience designed for adults. Touring nationwide since 2004, these performances mix intrigue, comedy, and spontaneous surprises for an evening that keeps everyone guessing from start to finish.

A weekly store tournament is open to players looking for some friendly competition. Register through the Bandai TCG+ app, and note that the entry fee is $5.