Play Date: A Christmas Carol
Family & Kids

Play Date: A Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 12, 20261:30 PM - 4:45 PM (latest) EDTOcala Civic Theatre - Studio AFree with a parent's matinee ticket (registration required)

Play Date: A Christmas Carol takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (latest) EDT, at Ocala Civic Theatre - Studio A, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida. Admission: Free with a parent's matinee ticket (registration required). Ocala Civic Theatre organizes the event. It is listed as family-friendly.

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Date & Time

Saturday, December 12, 2026

1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (latest) EDT

Location

Ocala Civic Theatre - Studio A

4337 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL 34470

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Admission

Free with a parent's matinee ticket (registration required)

Organized By

Ocala Civic Theatre

Arts & Culture • Ocala, FL

About This Event
Ocala Civic Theatre offers Play Date, a free on-site theatre workshop for children ages 5 to 12, during the 2:00 PM Saturday matinee of A Christmas Carol on December 12, 2026, in Studio A at 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala. Teaching artists from The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre lead age-appropriate activities in acting, music, creative movement and art while parents watch the show. Play Date begins at 1:30 PM and runs until the end of the performance, or 4:45 PM at the latest. The workshop is free with a parent's ticket to the Saturday matinee, and space is limited to 20 children. Registration is online or through the box office at (352) 236-2274.

All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Play Date for A Christmas Carol?

Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 1:30 PM before the 2:00 PM matinee and ending with the show, or by 4:45 PM at the latest.

Where is it held?

Studio A at Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470.

How much does it cost?

The workshop is free; a parent must hold a ticket to the Saturday 2:00 PM matinee. Registration opened the day tickets went on sale.

Who can attend?

Children ages 5 to 12 (by December 12), limited to 20 children. Register online or at (352) 236-2274.

Who runs it?

Teaching artists from The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre.

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