ICYMI: Downtown Ocala bursts with color and fun at First Friday Art Walk | PHOTOS

Posted on 4.5.25 10:07 AM
Saga CommunicationsArtist Patricia Teal offered a variety of paintings downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025. Alan Youngblood/352today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Downtown Ocala came alive with color, music, and laughter during the First Friday Art Walk on April 4.

Families strolled along Broadway, stopping to snap selfies with Chuck E. Cheese and dance to live music.

Visitors cross Broadway during First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
The band performs downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Chuck E Cheese entertains downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
A family heads to Art Walk downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
The band performs downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Darian Mosley, left, and Stevie Bryant grab a selfie with Chuck E. Cheese downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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Over 30 local artists displayed their creations, while kids got hands-on with free art activities.

Stan Wolf and Bugs wait at the Lodge downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Artist Justin Alsedek waits for visitors to his art downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on
Artist Patricia Teal offered a variety of paintings downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Visitors check out Artist Justin Alsedek work downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Visitors check out Art Robert Varis work downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Stan Wolf and his dog, Bugs, hang out at The Lodge in downtown Ocala while visitors check out artwork by Justin Alsedek, Patricia Teal, and Robert Varis. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today

From handmade paintings to upcycled wonders at Brick City Center for the Arts, there was something to delight every age.

Visitors check out the new exhibit at Brick City Center for the Arts Upcycled Art from Waste to Wonder downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Visitors check out the new exhibit at Brick City Center for the Arts Upcycled Art from Waste to Wonder downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Terry Avick checks out the new exhibit at Brick City Center for the Arts Upcycled Art from Waste to Wonder downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Visitors check out the new exhibit at Brick City Center for the Arts Upcycled Art from Waste to Wonder downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Visitors check out Phillip D. Breske’s photography downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Visitors check out Art Robert Varis work downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Brick City Center for the Arts displayed local artists for visitors to enjoy. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today

The final First Friday Art Walk of the season is May 2, from 6-9 p.m.