The Ocala Civic theater attracts the top talent from the surrounding counties, matches it with…read moreoutstanding directors brought in from around the country and displays it on sets worthy of the best theaters in the US. A main stage "season" will usually include 3 musicals as well as 2 comedies/dramas. Music is LIVE, not taped. The theater seats about 400, making it an intimate experience. We enjoy theater and have seen dozens of shows in NY, as well as travelling shows in great theaters in many cities including Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago and Boston. We have been attending performances here for more than 20 years and about 99.5% of the time we come out absolutely amazed that these are local people putting on these kinds of performances. Do yourself a favor...go see a show. The performance is great, the price is right (I think $25-28/show with discounts for the season) and the experience is first class.

The show was very well received. Great show. Seats were very comfortable and refreshments were…read morefairly priced

The lines to get into this place are a complete joke. Over an hour wait for such a small venue is…read morepathetic. Open up some more entrances or something. Will not be back for any type of show.

This is a nice event space in Ocala. It is located right by the OTOW community…read more We were there to see a concert (Herman's Hermits' frontman, Peter Noone). The place is very clean. The seating was comfortable. As this is used as a space for all sorts of events such as conferences and weddings, seating is not stadium seating, but the chairs were really nice, and they have ushers to help with rows. The restroom facilities are clean and ample. This might be the first concert I've been to with enough restrooms that there were no lines! Lots of self parking outside, but you might have to walk a bit.

We visited Marion Theater to watch the Serial Killer Speakeasy show on Saturday night. Super fun. I…read morehad never been inside of this place before. It was small and old but cozy and clean. A large popcorn was only five bucks. I would def. come back to see more shows here.

A small theater showing older movies at budget pricing. The concessions are at budget pricing.read more

We've been here as Harvest Host guests in our RV several times now. I make it a point to reserve…read morehere whenever we arrive to/leave from Central Florida because it is so enjoyable. We are always greeted warmly, parked strategically, and had the details explained to us upon arrival. Because our motorhome is 40' we have to park sideways so cannot see the movies out of the windshield as you would in a car, but we put out our lawn chairs and raised dog bed outside the rig and listen on our FM radio. We do tie the pups off to a post in front of us because others with dogs often park or walk nearby and ours are a bit too friendly. When the ticket booth opens, we pay for our tickets and concession voucher. The muffulettas and popcorn are both excellent! We were told we could run our generator before/after the movies but not during...worked out perfectly for us! Although our rig is self contained and didn't use them, bathrooms were nearby and open through the night. The even projected a free Valentines message between films as long as it was received a few days prior. Note: if you don't plan to listen from your car, you do need an FM radio...I don't think they have any of the old-fashioned window hanging speakers.

If it's your first time like us - it's an experience but only good for the one time! When you…read morearrive, there are two lines. The left is for movie 1 and the right is for movie 2. We accidentally lined up incorrectly and got a whole lecture how to read the signs. After paying $6 each and being charged an automatic $10 food voucher, we parked. The ladies working the concession stand are so rude. There's a sign that basically says "don't line up if you don't know what you want." The popcorn had been popped earlier so it wasn't warm and way too salty. The soda was flat, and the mozzarella sticks were again, salty. Apple Pay doesn't work! Movie started at 8pm and it was still daylight outside. The screen was still dark that no one could actually see the movie until an hour later. The instructions were to turn off the lights and engine, but the people around us had their engines on so the exhaust kept flowing through the lot. I wish there was an attendant that enforced the rules. Overall, it's an experience but they need to do better. I guess this is what $22 gets us.

For over a half of century (66 years) Blessed Trinity has put together the largest carnival this…read morecounty has ever seen. Their first ever carnival began with a simple donated pony ride in 1949. You know they have to be doing something right! It has gotten so large with 10,000 in attendance that it has been expanded to 4 days. Single ride tickets are available but it's best to purchase a wristband so you can ride all the rides as many times as you'd like for one designated day. That's a whole lot of fun! What's best is if you purchase the wristband in advance, there's a substantial discount. Riding all day means you get to eat your all your meals there. There are local restaurants there that you can purchase a meal ticket in advance from and just pick up your dinner when you're ready. Of course the fried food stands are always the most popular as well as the cheesesteaks. The raffle for prizes are always the annual highlight. The sponsers go all out in donating these large items to the school. Trips, cruises and cars are always some of the favorite big ticket items. A lot of funds are generated from solely the raffles. It's a win-win for everyone as it's an inexpensive day out with the proceeds going to a great cause.

From.the mixture you walk in with your snacks and bottle of wine you're mingling and talking to…read moreother guests. The ambiance is friendly, welcoming and like you're at a friend's house. It was our third date and it couldn't have gone better or ended better.

Came here for a work event!!!! Had a blast and it came out amazing! The instructor was amazing, the…read moremusic selection was Dope and I can't wait to come back.

Looking for something to do in Ocala? Look for further than The Brick an ever changing gallery,…read moregift boutique and entertainment venue. Amazing art by local artists greet you and should you fall in love with something, it can be yours. This is a place to stop by often to delight the senses. Join the Marion County Cultural Alliance to be kept up to date on "happenings".

A very small gallery hosting local artists and special events. I found its adjacent, small…read morecourtyard a quiet retreat when a gate was open during an early morning walk. (NOTE: Courtyard typically available to gallery visitors only.) Closed Sundays and Mondays.

This was my first time visiting the World Equestrian Center, and even though we were in a rush, I…read morewas so impressed. We stopped by last minute to take a few graduation photos of my niece before heading to her ceremony, and the grounds made the perfect backdrop. We didn't have much time to explore because we were trying to get to graduation, but everywhere we looked was beautiful. The property is well maintained, clean, and full of gorgeous photo opportunities.

UPDATE (July 2026): I also posted this review on a wedding review website. Approximately 18 months…read morelater, The World Equestrian Center disputed that review and asked the platform to remove it. I provided documentation supporting the factual statements in my review, yet it was still removed based on a technical eligibility determination, not because my experience was found to be untrue. Based on the platform's published review policies and the timeline of my case, I believe the review was removed in error. In my opinion, this is another example of WEC choosing to challenge customer criticism rather than take accountability. It only reinforces the lack of professionalism we experienced throughout our wedding planning process. I stand by every word of my original review and hope other couples will carefully consider our experience when choosing a wedding venue. - original review- Brides and grooms, beware. My fiancé and I signed a contract with the World Equestrian Center in December 2023 for our wedding ceremony in the Chapel and our reception on the Stirrups Terrace. We were thrilled, believing we had secured our dream wedding. However, just 41 days before our big day, I discovered on WEC's website that they were hosting a Grand Prix event in the main arena and selling tickets for a dining experience on the Stirrups Terrace where our dream reception was to take place. Learning about this significant change online, rather than through our WEC representative, highlights their unprofessionalism--unacceptable for a venue of this caliber. When we confronted WEC, they admitted to being aware of the conflict but insisted we relocate our reception to another area. All that was offered to my fiancé and I for this massive inconvenience was a 40 x 40 tent for 74 guests. Since we were unwilling to move our reception to a new location, WEC cancelled our contract with 37 days to go before our wedding date. They also refused to mass cancel our room block so my fiancé and I had to contact every guest that booked at the hotel to call and cancel. This breach of contract has utterly ruined our wedding day. It feels like a blatant bait-and-switch, driven by greed; they clearly prioritize making money over honoring commitments to their clients. They will toss aside your wedding contract if a better offer comes along. I strongly advise prospective couples to consider other options before trusting the World Equestrian Center with such an important occasion.