Michaels Events and Classes in Ocala
Free in-store craft events, online classes and birthday parties at the Michaels in Gaitway Plaza on SW College Road
Michaels in Ocala, at 2701 SW College Rd #700 in Gaitway Plaza, holds free in-store craft events listed on the michaels.com classes calendar. In October 2026 the store lists four Halloween events on Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25, two of them for kids 4 and up. Michaels also runs live online classes, including free Kids Club sessions, and hosts birthday parties from $149.
What Events Does Michaels Hold in Ocala?
Michaels sorts its events into three kinds: in-store events and classes at a chosen store, live online classes streamed to your home, and an on-demand video library. The store page for Ocala says that for in-store classes and events, Michaels provides the materials and tools needed to finish the project.
The in-store calendar is set per store, so what shows for Ocala is not the same as Orlando or Gainesville. In October 2026 the Ocala store's calendar carried a “Witching Hours” series: two Saturday-morning events for children labeled “Lil’ Witching Hours” and two Sunday-afternoon events for ages 13 and up. Each runs two hours.
For other hands-on options around town, see our guide to crafts for kids in Ocala and the Hobby Lobby Ocala page.
Michaels Ocala In-Store Events, October 2026
These are every in-store event the michaels.com calendar listed for the Gaitway Plaza store in October 2026, checked Oct. 15, 2026. All are at 2701 SW College Rd #700.
| Date & time | Event | Ages | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 17 10 a.m.–noon | Lil’ Witching Hours: Halloween Fest Crafts, games, giveaways and trick-or-treating in the store. | 4+ | Free |
| Sun., Oct. 18 1–3 p.m. | Witching Hours: Halloween Lanterns Guests decorate a Halloween lantern. | 13+ | Buy a jar; decorating supplies provided |
| Sat., Oct. 24 10 a.m.–noon | Lil’ Witching Hours: Chenille Stem Ghost or Spider Kids make a plush ghost or spider from chenille stems. | 4+ | Free |
| Sun., Oct. 25 1–3 p.m. | Witching Hours: Last Minute Costume Demo A demonstration of quick costume tricks before Halloween. | 13+ | Free |
Source: the Michaels in-store class calendar with Gaitway Plaza (store 5056) selected. Michaels can add or cancel events, so check the calendar before you go. For more seasonal plans, see costume stores in Ocala.
How to Sign Up for a Michaels Event in Ocala
- Open the classes calendar from michaels.com/classes (“View Calendar”).
- Choose “In Store” and set your store to Gaitway Plaza, 2701 SW College Rd #700. Choose “Online” instead for live-streamed classes.
- Narrow the list with the filters for category (such as Kids), duration, skill level and price.
- Open an event to see its length, age range, description and, for online classes, the supply list. Online classes are booked with the “Book Now” button; the October in-store events offered a “Set Reminder” option.
In-Store Events
Held at the Ocala store with materials and tools provided, per Michaels. Listed per store on the calendar.
Online Classes
Live classes with an instructor in painting, crochet, knitting, drawing, cake decorating and more. Free and premium options.
Parties & Private Events
Kids' birthday parties from $149, private events from $199, craft room rental from $99.
Michaels Online Classes and Kids Club
Michaels streams live classes taught by its instructors and keeps a library of recorded classes for learning on your own schedule. The online calendar is the same for every store. Categories include fabric and sewing, yarn and needlework, baking, kids, craft machines, beads and jewelry, floral, papercraft and art.
The Kids Club series runs online. One example from October 2026, Kids Club: Skeleton Puppets, was listed as free, 60 minutes long, at beginner level and for ages 6 and up, with a supply list to buy or gather before class. Michaels says that class is recorded and added to its on-demand library afterward.
Birthday Parties and Private Events at Michaels Ocala
The Ocala store page lists kids' birthday parties for ages 4 to 12, starting at $149 for two hours. Michaels says parties include a crafting project, party supplies, pizza and themed decorations, with a dedicated Party Captain guiding the event and the store handling cleanup afterward.
For older kids and adults, private events such as paint pouring or crochet start at $199, and the craft room can be rented from $99. Parties can be booked online or at the store. For more party venues, see our guide to kids' activities in Ocala.
Michaels Ocala Hours & Location
Store Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
As listed on the Michaels store locator. Hours may vary on holidays.
Location
The store also offers custom framing by appointment, fabric cut to order and pre-inflated balloons ordered online for pickup. On Google it has 4.3 stars from 1,839 reviews (October 2026).
Address and phone checked against Google Maps and the Michaels store locator on Oct. 15, 2026.
How We Checked This Guide
The address, phone and Google rating come from the store's Google Maps listing. Hours, services and party prices come from the Michaels store locator page for Ocala (store 5056). The October events, their times, age ranges and costs come from the in-store calendar on michaels.com with the Gaitway Plaza store selected, and the online class details come from michaels.com/classes. All were checked on Oct. 15, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michaels in Ocala?
Michaels is at 2701 SW College Rd #700, Ocala, FL 34474, in Gaitway Plaza. The phone number is (352) 414-1009. It is the only Michaels store the company’s store locator lists in Ocala.
What are Michaels Ocala’s hours?
The Michaels store locator lists the Ocala store as open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Holiday hours can differ, so call (352) 414-1009 to confirm.
Are Michaels events free?
Many are. The October 2026 in-store events for the Ocala store were described by Michaels as free, and the Kids Club online class checked for this guide, Skeleton Puppets, was listed as free. Some events ask you to buy a base item; the Halloween Lanterns event asks guests to buy a jar, with decorating supplies provided. Other classes can carry a fee, and the class calendar has a price filter.
How do I find Michaels events for the Ocala store?
Open the classes calendar at michaels.com/classes, choose “In Store,” and set Gaitway Plaza as your store. Each event page shows the date, time, length, age range and a description. The “Online” filter shows live-streamed classes you can join from home.
Does Michaels in Ocala host birthday parties?
Yes. The Ocala store page lists birthday parties for kids ages 4 to 12 starting at $149 for two hours, with a crafting project, party supplies, pizza and a Party Captain. Private events for older kids and adults start at $199, and the craft room rents from $99. Parties are booked online or in the store.
Does Michaels Ocala offer custom framing and fabric?
Yes. The Ocala store page lists custom framing by appointment, fabric cut to order in the store, and online ordering of pre-inflated balloons for in-store pickup.
Eventos y clases de Michaels en Ocala
La tienda Michaels de Ocala está en 2701 SW College Rd #700, Ocala, FL 34474, en Gaitway Plaza. Abre de lunes a sábado de 9 a.m. a 9 p.m. y los domingos de 10 a.m. a 7 p.m.; teléfono (352) 414-1009. Ofrece eventos de manualidades en la tienda, muchos gratis y algunos para niños desde 4 años, además de clases en línea y fiestas de cumpleaños infantiles desde $149. El calendario de eventos está en michaels.com/classes.