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Seasonal guides for Ocala families — holiday lights, school breaks and more as they're added.
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Thanksgiving Break in Ocala with Kids
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.