Marion County Public Schools are out Nov 23–27, 2026. Break week starts with Light Up Ocala downtown on Sat, Nov 21. The Silver Springs glass-bottom boats run every day, and the Appleton and Discovery Center are good picks when it's hot and humid.

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Holidays in Ocala: Light Up Ocala & the Christmas Parade

Light Up Ocala kicks off the season downtown on Sat, Nov 21, with the lighting at 6 PM. The Ocala Christmas Parade follows on Sat, Dec 12 at 5:30 PM.

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Holidays in Ocala: Light Up Ocala & the Christmas Parade

Light Up Ocala kicks off the season downtown on Sat, Nov 21, with the lighting at 6 PM. The Ocala Christmas Parade follows on Sat, Dec 12 at 5:30 PM.

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MuseumsDowntown Ocala

Discovery Center

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Glass-Bottom Boats at Silver Springs State Park

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Appleton Museum of Art

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