Ocala Kidz Fest

11/28/2024

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from The Ballantine Management Family! 🦃

This Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express how truly thankful we are for YOU—our amazing vendors, volunteers, and attendees who make everything we do possible. You’re not just part of our events; you’re part of our family.

🍂 May your day be filled with love, laughter, and the simple joys of being together with those who matter most. 🍂

From our family to yours, thank you for being such an important part of what makes our events so special. We’re grateful for the memories we’ve shared this year and are looking forward to an incredible 2025 together!

💬 What are you most thankful for this year? We’d love to hear from you in the comments!

11/22/2024

🎉 Ocala Kidz Fest: Fun for the Whole Family! 🎉

Get ready for a day packed with excitement, activities, and unforgettable memories at the next Ocala Kidz Fest! 🌟 While we’re busy planning our next big event, we can’t wait to share all the fun we have in store for families in Ocala and beyond.

👧🧒 What to Expect:
✨ Interactive activities and games for kids of all ages
✨ Live entertainment and performances
✨ Local vendors offering family-friendly products and services

💬 We’d love to hear from you! What activities or vendors would you love to see at the next Ocala Kidz Fest? Let us know in the comments below!

📸 Have photos from past Kidz Fest events? Share them with us—we’d love to feature your favorite moments!

📅 Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2025 date! Follow our page so you don’t miss any updates.

✨ Tag your friends and family to start planning a day of fun at Ocala Kidz Fest!

08/29/2024

Did you attend the Ocala Kidz Fest? We would love your feedback on the best time of year to bring back the next Ocala Kidz Fest! We would love your feedback to help us plan the best event ever!

When would you like to see the Kidz Fest return? We want your feedback on the best time of year to hold the next Ocala Kidz Fest! We invite you to take just a moment—1-2 minutes, to be precise—to shar

08/11/2024

🎉 Thank You for an Incredible Ocala Kidz Fest! 🎉

As we wrap up the final day of Ocala Kidz Fest, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event a tremendous success.

🙌 To Our Attendees: Thank you for bringing your energy, smiles, and excitement. We loved seeing families come together to create unforgettable memories.

💪 To Our Volunteers: Your hard work and dedication were the backbone of this event. We couldn't have done it without your tireless efforts and enthusiasm.

🏅 To Our Vendors: Your amazing products, services, and interactive activities truly made Ocala Kidz Fest a one-of-a-kind experience. Thank you for your creativity and passion.

We hope you all had as much fun as we did and took home some wonderful memories. Stay tuned for more events and activities coming your way soon!

Until next time, thank you for making Ocala Kidz Fest a spectacular success!

08/11/2024

Characters everywhere! Come join us!

Here till 4 World Equestrian Center - Ocala

08/11/2024

08/11/2024

It cool and dry inside the World Equestrian Center - Ocala today at the Ocala Kidz Fest: The Ultimate Family Fun Expo. Make some awesome memories before heading back to school!

Save money by purchasing your tickets in advance!

https://bmgevents.ticketspice.com/ocala-kidz-fest

Open until 4:00pm today!

08/11/2024

🌟 Good Morning, Ocala! 🌟

Get ready for another incredible day at Ocala Kidz Fest! It's our final day, and we're open from 10 AM to 4 PM, so come on down and make the most of this fantastic family event.

Here's what you can look forward to today:

🐰 Animal Interactions: Meet adorable critters from around the world. From cuddly bunnies to slithering reptiles, there's something for everyone!

📸 Character Meet and Greets: Capture the moment with your kids' favorite characters. It's a photo opportunity they'll treasure forever.

🚒 Touch A Truck: Kids will love exploring our impressive lineup of vehicles, from fire trucks to construction equipment. It's a hands-on experience they won't forget!

🏰 Bounce Houses: Let the little ones burn off some energy in our fantastic selection of bounce houses. Safe, supervised, and loads of fun!

🎭 Entertainment: Enjoy live performances, music, and interactive shows that will keep the whole family entertained throughout the day.

🎨 Face Painting: Watch as our talented artists transform your child into their favorite character or creature. Let their imagination run wild!

🎁 Giveaways: Prizes and surprises await lucky attendees throughout the festival. You could be the next lucky winner!

🏠 Family-Friendly Exhibitors: Discover a wide array of vendors showcasing family-oriented products and services. From educational resources to unique toys, there's something for everyone.

Don't miss out on the fun—join us today at Ocala Kidz Fest for a day full of excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories!



🅿️ Free Parking | 🍔 Concessions On Site

🎟 Advance Ticket Prices:
General Admission (Ages 3+): $8.00 + tax & fees
Ticket Link: https://bmgevents.ticketspice.com/ocala-kidz-fest

🎟 Box Office Prices:
General Admission (Ages 3+): $12.00
Children 2 and under: FREE

📅 Event Hours Today:
Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Don't miss out on the final day of the family event of the season! See you there!

08/11/2024

🌟 Just a Couple of Hours Until the Final Day of Ocala Kidz Fest! 🌟

Happy Sunday, August 11th, and Happy National Son and Daughter Day! What better way to celebrate this special day than by spending it together as a family at the Ocala Kidz Fest, The Ultimate Family Fun Expo?

National Son and Daughter Day is a day to cherish the special bond between parents and their children. It's a time to show your kids how much they mean to you by spending quality time together, creating wonderful memories, and simply enjoying each other's company. What better place to do that than here at Ocala Kidz Fest, where we have something for everyone?

Our doors will open in just a couple of hours, so get ready for a day full of exciting activities and unforgettable moments:

🐾 Animal Interactions
👑 Character Meet & Greets
🚒 Touch A Truck
🎈 Bounce Houses
🎤 Entertainment
🎨 Face Painting
🖍 Kids Crafts
🎁 Giveaways
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Exhibitors & More!

📍 Location: World Equestrian Center - Expo Center 1
1284 NW 87th Court Rd
Ocala, FL 34482

🅿️ Free Parking | 🍔 Concessions On Site

🎟 Advance Ticket Prices:
General Admission (Ages 3+): $8.00 + tax & fees
Ticket Link: https://bmgevents.ticketspice.com/ocala-kidz-fest

🎟 Box Office Prices:
General Admission (Ages 3+): $12.00
Children 2 and under: FREE

📅 Event Hours:
Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We can't wait to see you today!

08/10/2024

🎉 Day One of Ocala Kidz Fest is a Wrap! 🎉

What an amazing Saturday we've had! Thank you to everyone who joined us today for all the fun and excitement. But don't worry if you missed out— we'll be open again tomorrow from 10 AM to 4 PM, ready to bring you another fantastic day of family fun!

Here's what you can expect on Sunday:

🐰 Animal Interactions: Get up close and personal with adorable critters from around the world. From cuddly bunnies to slithering reptiles, there's something for everyone!

📸 Character Meet and Greets: Meet your kids' favorite characters and capture the moment with a photo they'll treasure forever.

🚒 Touch A Truck: Kids of all ages will love exploring our impressive lineup of vehicles, from fire trucks to construction equipment. It's a hands-on experience they won't forget!

🏰 Bounce Houses: Let the little ones burn off some energy in our fantastic selection of bounce houses. Safe, supervised, and loads of fun!

🎭 Entertainment: Live performances, music, and interactive shows will keep the whole family entertained throughout the event.

🎨 Face Painting: Let your child's imagination run wild as our talented artists transform them into their favorite characters or creatures.

✂️ Kids Crafts: Unleash your child's creativity with a variety of hands-on craft activities. They'll love making something special to take home!

🎁 Giveaways: Prizes and surprises await lucky attendees throughout the festival. You could be the next lucky winner!

🏠 Family-Friendly Exhibitors: Discover a wide array of vendors showcasing family-oriented products and services. From educational resources to unique toys, there's something for everyone.

Don't miss out on the fun—see you all tomorrow at Ocala Kidz Fest!



📍 Location: World Equestrian Center - Expo Center 1
1284 NW 87th Court Rd
Ocala, FL 34482

🅿️ Free Parking | 🍔 Concessions On Site

🎟 Advance Ticket Prices:
General Admission (Ages 3+): $8.00 + tax & fees
Ticket Link: https://bmgevents.ticketspice.com/ocala-kidz-fest

🎟 Box Office Prices:
General Admission (Ages 3+): $12.00
Children 2 and under: FREE

📅 Event Hours:
Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Don't miss out on the family event of the season! See you there!

08/10/2024

If you aren’t here… then what are you waiting for?

Join us at the World Equestrian Center on August 10-11, 2024, for the Ultimate Family Fun Expo. Experience a wide array of activities designed to entertain and delight the entire family.

What's in store for you:
• Animal Interactions: Get up close and personal with cuddly animals and fascinating reptiles.
• Character Meet and Greets: Snap a photo with your kids' favorite characters.
• Touch A Truck: Explore an impressive lineup of vehicles for a hands-on experience.
• Bounce Houses: Jump and play in a variety of fun bounce houses.
• Interactive Games: Have fun playing a variety of fun and exciting games.
• Entertainment: Enjoy live performances, music, and interactive shows.
• Face Painting: Transform into your favorite characters with our talented artists.
• Giveaways: Win exciting prizes and surprises throughout the Ocala Kidz Fest.
• Family Friendly Exhibitors: Discover products and services for the whole family including sports programs, after-school care, party planning, kids clothing, and so much more!

Tickets & Admission:
General Admission: $8.00 online in advance* | $12.00 at the box office
Child Admission (Ages 3-12): $8.00 online in advance* | $12.00 at the box office
Child Admission (Ages 24 months and under): Free with an adult

*All advance ticket sales are subject to applicable taxes and service fees

Parking:
Free onsite parking is available
Shuttles provided as needed

08/10/2024

Come see Pikachu!