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Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun varies
Freedom Park, Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
Freedom Park, Charlotte
The 62nd annual arts and music festival fills Freedom Park with artists, food and entertainment over a fall weekend.
Food festivals
All day
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda · Port Charlotte, FL
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda
You can taste key lime treats and tropical fare at this late-summer food festival at the village.
Food festivals
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit · Kansas City, MO
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit
Spend a free day with eight hours of live music, art, and food at Legacy Park Amphitheater.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
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601 SE 25th Ave., McPherson Governmental Complex, Ocala, FL, 34471 · The Villages, FL
601 SE 25th Ave., McPherson Governmental Complex, Ocala, FL, 34471
Theater & film
7 p.m. (2 p.m. matinee Jun 30)
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Experience the founding of the nation told through wit, heart and music in this musical.
Music & concerts
4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Enjoy a tribute to Motown and classic soul acts through the 1970s.
Food festivals
3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square · The Villages, FL
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
Celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, festive cocktails, food and market vendors, strolling performers, a cornhole tournament and a watermelon eating contest.
Dance & fitness
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Watch Evolution Dance's patriotic show honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Sharon, The Villages · The Villages, FL
The Sharon, The Villages
See rock icon Ann Wilson of Heart perform hits like Barracuda and Magic Man.
Tastings
Afternoon
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, The Villages · The Villages, FL
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, The Villages
Raise a glass at the annual Rose Picnic with live music, games and pink and white attire encouraged.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Get everything fans love about a Toby Keith show in this country tribute.
Classes & arts
1 p.m.
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village · The Villages, FL
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village
Learn to make fence fold and double vision greeting cards in a guided papercraft session.
Music & concerts
4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Enjoy lush harmonies celebrating the golden era of pop and soul.
Classes & arts
10 a.m.
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village · The Villages, FL
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village
Decorate festive holiday-in-July cookies in a hands-on morning class.
Markets
8445 SW 80th Street, Ocala, Florida 34481 · The Villages, FL
8445 SW 80th Street, Ocala, Florida 34481
Open: Year-round<br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Crafts/woodworking items;Dairy products.;Eggs;Honey;Poultry/fowl meat and produc
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Hear pianist Barron Ryan blend Chopin to Michael Jackson in one performance.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Travel back to the Creedence Clearwater Revival era with this Central Florida tribute band.
Community & civic
3:30 p.m.
Lake Sumter Landing area · The Villages, FL
Lake Sumter Landing area
Grab a partner for the Independence Day cornhole tournament during the celebration.
Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brownwood Paddock Square · The Villages, FL
Brownwood Paddock Square
Shop fresh produce and support local vendors every Saturday morning at the Brownwood Hometown Market.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Hear haunting harmonies and vivid visuals in this Fleetwood Mac tribute.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Catch the nostalgic energy of Eddie Money's hits with sax-infused rock.
Music & concerts
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood, Sawgrass Grove, Eastport · The Villages, FL
Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood, Sawgrass Grove, Eastport
Dance and sing along to free live music every night across five outdoor stages around the hometown.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Belt out every song at a big-screen Grease sing-along.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Hear timeless anthems and psychedelic classics performed with the spirit of the era.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Hear a high-energy tribute to country legend Dwight Yoakam.
Markets
212 W Main St Inverness, FL 34450 · The Villages, FL
212 W Main St Inverness, FL 34450
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Laugh the night away with stand-up comedian James Yon.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Catch a night of stand-up comedy with Kevin Farley.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Dance to a 70s disco flashback of KC and the Sunshine Band's biggest hits.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Experience the full history of The Beatles from the early mop-top hits onward.
Markets
286 N. Apopka Avenue Inverness, FL 34450 · The Villages, FL
286 N. Apopka Avenue Inverness, FL 34450
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Join the Painchaud family for a comedy-musical variety show for all ages.
Music & concerts
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Mark the country's 250th anniversary with a stirring patriotic concert.
Pickleball & rec
Morning through afternoon blocks
Villages recreation centers (Franklin, Colony Cottage, Ezell and more) · The Villages, FL
Villages recreation centers (Franklin, Colony Cottage, Ezell and more)
Drop in for resident-club pickleball open play organized by skill level at recreation centers across town.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Honor the legacy of Prince and his music in this high-energy tribute.
Classes & arts
12 p.m.
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village · The Villages, FL
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village
Decorate patriotic cookies in an adults-only class at the Coleman Art Studio.
Music & concerts
4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Get the full Rod Stewart concert experience with the look, sound and stories of the rocker.
Outdoors & nature
Daylight hours
Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve · The Villages, FL
Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
Stroll the walking path, lakefront boardwalk and observation tower to spot protected Florida wildlife.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Take in a tribute to the iconic music of Eric Clapton, Cream and Derek and the Dominos.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Wear your tie dye and celebrate the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
Markets
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spanish Springs Town Square · The Villages, FL
Spanish Springs Town Square
Browse two full days of handmade treasures from local artisans, grab a bite from food trucks and enjoy live entertainment on the square.
Classes & arts
1 p.m.
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village · The Villages, FL
Coleman Art Studio at Coleman Crossing Historic Village
Paint a patriotic floral canvas in a guided afternoon class at the Coleman Art Studio.
Theater & film
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Laugh along with Steve Solomon's long-running one-man comedy show.
Markets
524 North Market Boulevard Webster, FL 33597 · The Villages, FL
524 North Market Boulevard Webster, FL 33597
Music & concerts
3 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Celebrate the great female voices of the 70s and 80s in this revue.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Take in an evening of Verdi's operatic masterpieces.
Community & civic
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Spanish Springs Town Square · The Villages, FL
Spanish Springs Town Square
Stroll rows of classic cars at the monthly cruise-in on the third Saturday, with live music on the square.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Enjoy more than 50 years of music and comedy from this veteran variety act.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Spend an evening with the hits of Three Dog Night in this concert experience.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
The Villages (Box Office venue) · The Villages, FL
The Villages (Box Office venue)
Celebrate the Fourth with world-class Airmen musicians honoring 250 years of independence.
Tastings
From noon
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, The Villages · The Villages, FL
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, The Villages
Sit down for a guided flight of whites, rose and reds for $25 a person at the new Villages tasting room.
Tastings
6 p.m.
Hotel Eastport, Wildwood · The Villages, FL
Hotel Eastport, Wildwood
Sit down for a multi-course California wine dinner pairing at Hotel Eastport.
