Entertainment

The Weekend Lineup: August 7-9

The Weekend Lineup: July 31-August 2

Michael Allman plays Ocala Saturday, a $150,000 Grand Prix jumps free that same night at WEC, and Mount Dora's first-ever Restaurant Week closes out.

The Weekend Lineup: July 24-26

Mount Dora launches its first-ever Restaurant Week Saturday, the World Equestrian Center runs an $85,000 Grand Prix with free admission, and the town squares have live music all three nights.

The Weekend Lineup: July 17-19

A free $150,000 show-jumping Grand Prix headlines Saturday at the World Equestrian Center, plus the Friday Foodie Fest in Eustis, Matilda the Musical Jr., and a Chicago tribute at the Reilly.

The Weekend Lineup: July 10-12

Art In The Alley turns downtown Mount Dora into a Friday art walk, Plaid in the Park brings bagpipes to Sunset Park Saturday, and the Village Market closes it out Sunday.

The Weekend Lineup: July 3-5

Freedom on the Waterfront lights up Mount Dora Friday, the Independence Day Parade rolls through Donnelly Park Saturday morning, and The Villages throws its All American Celebration on the Fourth.

The Weekend Lineup: June 26-28

Lady Lake fires off The Big Bang Saturday night, the 3 Dog Nite tribute 3DN plays The Villages square, and Ocala stages its Red, White & OSO Blue 250th revue all weekend.

The Weekend Lineup: June 19-21

Tapestry plays the Carole King songbook at the Opry Saturday, Mount Dora throws a Juneteenth Festival, and the Friday Foodie Fest opens the weekend on Lake Lillian.

The Weekend Lineup: June 12-14

Show-jumping under the lights -- the $85,000 Grand Prix at WEC is free Saturday, jazz trio BPM plays the Reilly Friday, and Mount Dora makes a weekend of it.

The Weekend Lineup: June 5-7

Steve Earle brings 51 Years of Songs and Stories to Mount Dora Sunday, the Everly Brothers Experience plays the Opry Saturday, and the town squares run free music nightly.

The Weekend Lineup: May 29-31

The Weekend Lineup: May 22-24

The Weekend Lineup: May 15-17

Phantom Takeover at Lake Dora is the weekend's centerpiece -- Saturday morning, 200 veteran paratroopers jumping into Lake Dora from a D-Day C-47, with a 9...

The Weekend Lineup: May 8-10

The 3rd Annual Memorial Bulls & Barrels opens Friday night at the Citrus County Fair Grounds -- two nights of top bull riders and barrel racers, plus food ...

The Weekend Lineup: May 1-3

First Friday hits Crystal River Town Square with The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band, and Children of Eden opens at Ocala Civic Theatre the same evening.

The Weekend Lineup: April 24-26

Leesburg Bikefest runs all weekend with Lita Ford, Everclear, and Sister Hazel. Plus Belleview Greek Festival, Earth Day cleanups, and a Calesa 5K.

The Weekend Lineup: April 17-19

The Weekend Lineup: April 10-12

Lake County Fair, Mopar Nationals, polo at The Villages, town square music across all five squares, and 71 events across Central Florida.

The Weekend Lineup: March 20-22, 2026

Gary Sinise headlines, corn dogs get their own festival, and Mount Dora brings 250 artists to town -- here's your weekend.

Free Events Near The Villages and Ocala — April 2026

Free events near The Villages and Ocala for April 2026 — festivals, art walks, outdoor events, and community happenings that won't cost you a thing.

Where to Find Live Music Near The Villages and Ocala

Looking for live music near The Villages or Ocala, FL? Here's where to find it — from free nightly entertainment at the town squares to concert venues, bars, and restaurants with regular live acts.