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The Ocala Jeep Club of Florida holds its 29th Annual Jeeptoberfest from Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the West Entrance of [Florida Horse Park](/businesses/florida-horse-park), 11851 SW 16th Ave in Ocala. The Jeep-only event features obstacle courses in three difficulty levels, a Show and Shine competition, vendors, food, raffles, live music and spectator viewing areas, plus a guided Sunday morning trail ride through the Ocala National Forest at 9:00 AM. Hours are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 AM to noon Sunday. Spectator admission is $10 per carload, cash only, and proceeds from the club's annual fundraiser benefit local charities including Kimberly's Krusade, Bryan's Army, Veterans Healing Ventures and Wanda's Legacy.

[World Equestrian Center](/businesses/world-equestrian-center) hosts the Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Exposition Center 2 at 1390 NW 80th Ave in Ocala. Dogs dressed in Halloween costumes compete for cash prizes and dog swag, with contestants lining up at 5:00 PM and winners announced at 6:45 PM. The free Marion County Halloween event also includes play zones, a photo booth, caricature drawings with dogs, vendor booths with pet treats and refreshments, and adoptable dogs from VOCAL animal rescue. Pre-registration through LeapEvents is encouraged, walk-ups are accepted as space allows, and all dogs must be leashed, wear ID tags and be current on vaccinations.

The 42nd Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War reenactment returns to [Florida Horse Park](/businesses/florida-horse-park), 11008 S. Highway 475 in Ocala, from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026. The event is presented by the 7th Florida Infantry Regiment, a Civil War reenactment group dedicated to preserving the history of the Civil War era. The weekend features daily battle reenactments, sutler vendors, a Ladies' Tea and a Saturday evening ball. Florida Horse Park lists an admission fee for the public; current pricing is available from the organizers.