Spooktacular BOOtastic Halloween at Marion Oaks Community Center
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Spooktacular BOOtastic Halloween at Marion Oaks Community Center

Saturday, October 24, 202610:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDTMarion Oaks Community CenterFree trick-or-treating, games and costume contests; bounce-and-slide tickets and food sold separately

Spooktacular BOOtastic Halloween at Marion Oaks Community Center takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT, at Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, Florida. Admission: Free trick-or-treating, games and costume contests; bounce-and-slide tickets and food sold separately. Marion Oaks Community Center (Marion County Municipal Services) organizes the event. It is listed as family-friendly.

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Date & Time

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Location

Marion Oaks Community Center

294 Marion Oaks Ln
Ocala, FL 34473

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Admission

Free trick-or-treating, games and costume contests; bounce-and-slide tickets and food sold separately

Organized By

Marion Oaks Community Center (Marion County Municipal Services)

About This Event

The Marion Oaks Community Center hosts its Spooktacular BOOtastic Halloween on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at 294 Marion Oaks Lane in Marion Oaks, southwest Marion County. The center bills the morning as the community's favorite safe trick-or-treat event, with dozens of candy stations where children trick-or-treat for free. Games, costume contests and a Triller dance party with DJ Victor are also free, while all-you-can-bounce-and-slide tickets and food from vendors are sold at a small cost. Businesses and individuals can sponsor a candy booth for $50, or bring their own candy at no fee if they bring enough for 800 children.

All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Spooktacular BOOtastic Halloween?

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Where is it held?

At the Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, FL 34473.

How much does it cost?

Trick-or-treating at the candy stations, games, costume contests and the dance party with DJ Victor are free. All-you-can-bounce-and-slide tickets and vendor food are sold at a small cost.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes. The center describes it as a safe trick-or-treat event for kids, with dozens of candy stations and costume contests.

Who organizes it?

The Marion Oaks Community Center, part of Marion County's Municipal Services. Businesses and individuals can sponsor a candy booth for $50 or bring their own candy for about 800 children at no fee.

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