Ocala Recreation and Parks
Fort King Youth Summer Workshop – Soap Making
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and […]
Reading with the Rangers
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States10 AM| ALL AGES |FREE Parks are a great place to read, just ask an Ocala Park Ranger! Pack a snack, blanket, or chair, and get ready to enjoy a good book.
Public Archaeology Day
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States9 AM - 3 PM | FREE | All Ages Welcome Join Gulf Archaeology Research Institute archaeologists as they study Fort King. You’ll be able to see how excavations are properly done, data is recorded and how the information is used to learn about the past.
Fort King Youth Summer Workshop – Nature Journaling
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and […]
Tea at the Fort
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturday, Sept. 14th | 10 - 11 AM | $20 per person | All Ages Enjoy seasonal afternoon tea, complemented with finger foods and tasty treats. Learn about pioneer food, beverages and natural herbs. A sampling of fall and winter flavors will be offered.
Tyke Hike in the Parks
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesAges 5 & Under | FREE | 9 - 10 AM Every month, you and your little ones can discover a new park in the City of Ocala. Our engaging interpretive program is designed for curious tykes who love to ask questions. During these sessions, we'll have a brief discussion, a creative craft activity, […]
Forge Care Days
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesCome out to the Fort and view the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths team help restore our portable forges from inside out! The club members from North and Central Florida will be on site for 2 days! If you have ever wanted to learn how to clean, oil, repair, maintain, and build your own forges, this […]
Forge Care Days
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesCome out to the Fort and view the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths team help restore our portable forges from inside out! The club members from North and Central Florida will be on site for 2 days! If you have ever wanted to learn how to clean, oil, repair, maintain, and build your own forges, this […]
Public Archaeology Day
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States9 AM - 3 PM | FREE | All Ages Welcome Join Gulf Archaeology Research Institute archaeologists as they study Fort King. You’ll be able to see how excavations are properly done, data is recorded and how the information is used to learn about the past.
Phantoms in the Fort …featuring Fort King Legends Trails
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesFamilies can enjoy a free event within the Fort grounds for kid-friendly activities from 5-7PM. This is a co-hosted event by the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department and the Marion County Public Library System. Phantom Story Tellers within the Ocali Story Telling Guild will begin their tales inside of the Fort at 7PM. […]
