May is a wonderful month in Ocala, FL. Whether you’re celebrating Mom, or Memorial Day, there are plenty of family friendly events in Ocala this May. Check out the list below for some fun activities for the whole family.
Events in Ocala this May
Ocala Downtown Market
When: May 5th, 2018
Where: Ocala Downtown Market
SE 3rdAve and SE 3rdStreet
Ocala, FL
The Ocala Downtown Market (ODM) is the place where a diverse array of farmers, artisans, craftspeople, and food trucks come together to sell their products to customers from Ocala, Marion County, and beyond. A true destination location, ODM is set just blocks off of the Ocala Downtown Square, in a beautiful open-air Market Pavilion. Besides permanent roof cover, the facility also includes large overhead fans, restrooms, a nearby ATM, and water fountains.
Shabby Chic Vintage Market
When: May 5th, 2018
Where: Tuscawilla Park
829 NE Sanchez Avenue
Ocala, FL
Shabby Chic Vintage Markets & Artisan Days events are growing fast and have become one of the most unique shopping events in Tampa Bay. Each location is different and brings its own unique crowd of attendees. Most locations are held twice a year, once in the Spring and Fall, to capture the fun of styling for each season. Each Shabby Chic Market offers DIY Workshops & paint demos, all kinds of Shabby Chic items, artisans, fabulous food items and vendors, original art, painted furniture, antique & vintage items, Cottage Glam items, pallet art and signs, boutique clothing and more. The Shabby Chic Vintage market welcomes the Tampa Bay Times as our official Media Sponsor for the 2018 Spring season and advertises heavily on social media and Vintage Finds magazine.
Remembering John Denver
When: May 11th, 2018
Where: Reilly Arts Center
500 NE 9thStreet
Ocala, FL
“Watching Ted perform, you might be convinced that John Denver never died! His look and sound are scary!” -Las Vegas Review Journal
“It was like working with John again. He’s uncanny!”- Steve Weisberg, John Denver’s guitar player.
Take Me Home Country Roads, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Rocky Mountain High: Ted performs all of John Denver’s greatest hits.
Mother’s Day Storytime in Ocala
When: May 12th, 2018
Where: Barnes and Noble
4414 SW College Road
Ocala, FL
Mother’s Day story time featuring I’ve Loved You Since Foreverand Everything is Mama.Join us for a special Mother’s Day Storytime featuring books by bestselling authors Hoda Kotb and Jimmy Fallon. Activities to follow.
Mama, Mommy, Mom: A Mother’s Day Tribute
When: May 13th, 2018
Where: The Villages
1070 Canal Street
The Villages, FL
Join Mary Jo Vitale and Dawn DiNome this Mother’s Day as they join forces to honor the gift of Motherhood. Directly from the Savannah Center Stage where they both starred as Eva Peron in Evita, Mary Jo Vitale and Dawn DiNome are no strangers to Villages audiences. They each produce sell-out performances whenever they perform individually…but when they perform together something extra special happens. This concert will celebrate all mothers; those who have been mothers themselves, as well as those who have been like mothers to us. You will laugh, cry, and feel the appreciation for all of the moms who have loved us into who we are. Treat the special mom in your life to this memorable Mother’s Day Concert.
M.O.M.S. Day 5k Run/Walk
When: May 13th, 2018
Where: Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex
2390 SE 36 Avenue
Ocala, FL
Celebrate mom by running in the 7thannual M.O.M.S. Day 5k Run/Walk through Jervey Gantt Park. It’s a lovely way to honor your mom, celebrate motherhood and spend time getting fresh air and exercise, just like you mother always told you to.
Audubon Bird Hike
When: May 19th, 2018
Where: Ft King Historic Landmark and Visitor Center
3925 E Fort King Street
Ocala, FL
Come discover native birds at this, morning nature hike presented by the Marion Audubon Society. Meet in front of the Visitor’s Center at 8:00 a.m.
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
When: May 25th– 28th, 2018
Where: Ocala – Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
2601 E. Fort King Street
Ocala, FL
The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end.
This Traveling Memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It was made for the purpose of helping heal and rekindle friendships and to allow people the opportunity to visit loved ones in their home town who otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington.
Feel free to take a look at our website, read about what we have to offer, and please contact us with any questions you might have in regards to the Memorial Wall coming to your town.