The Ocala First Friday Art Walk is returning to downtown on Friday, October 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The theme for the First Friday Art Walk is “DÃa de los Muertos,” inspired by the movie Coco. During the event, the main stage will feature live music by Nino Castenada with dance performances by the Benson Academy of Dance during intermissions.
At 7:30 p.m., a screening of Coco will be presented as part of the “After Dark in the Park” movie series at Citizens’ Circle. The Discovery Center, Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala Chippers, and Marion County Public Library will provide free, hands-on art activities and demonstrations for all ages and face painting will be offered in the downtown square.
The First Friday Art Walk occurs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month from September through May annually. Located within Ocala’s historic downtown, event festivities include artist displays, live entertainment, free family art activities and extended shopping hours. For more information, visit the City of Ocala‘s website.