KIDS CRAFTS
April 5, 2023 @ 3:00 PM
Category: Social Activities and Clubs
3:00 PM
Umatilla Public Library
412 HATFIELD DR, Umatilla
Contact Amy Stultz at 352-669-3284 or email umatillalibraryfl@gmail.com.
https://www.umatillalibrary.org/children
Relax with crafts. For elementary school students.
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LAKE COUNTY FAIR
April 6, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
Lake County Fairgrounds
2101 County Road 452, Eustis
352-357-7111
https://www.lakecofair.com/
Mark your calendars for the 102nd Lake County Fair, April 6-15, 2022! The fair’s mission is: “To provide an agricultural and educational showcase that celebrates the accomplishments of Lake County Life.”
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THE FUNNIEST TEACHERS IN FLORIDA
April 7, 2023 @ 8:00 PM
Clermont Performing Arts Center
3700 S Highway 27Clermont
$20
Contact Box Office at 352-394-4800 or email adeatrick@clermontfl.org.
https://clermontperformingarts.com/friday-night-at-the-black-box-season-shows/
We are ready to bring back the laughs with our Friday Night at the Black Box series! Be sure to join us on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. for a night full of laughs!
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EXPLORATION HIKE
April 7, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
Ferndale Preserve
19220 County Road 455, Montverde
Contact Justin Pouliot at 352-516-7011 or email justin.pouliot@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Join staff and explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve.
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QUARTERLY BIRD & BUTTERFLY SURVEY
April 8, 2023 @ 7:30 AM
Lake May Reserve
36300 County Road 44A, Eustis
Contact Gallus Quigley at 352-253-4950 or email parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov.
https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks-and-trails
Assist park staff with surveying the birds & butterflies of Lake County’s conservation lands.
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EXPLORATION HIKE
April 9, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
PEAR Park (Gateway)
26701 U. S. Highway 27, Leesburg
Contact Justin Pouliot at 352-516-7011 or email justin.pouliot@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Join staff on an early evening adventure to explore the park while getting some exercise.
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WILDLIFE AND RESTORATION
April 13, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Ferndale Preserve
19220 County Road 455, Montverde
Contact Justin Pouliot at 352-516-7011 or email justin.pouliot@lakecountyfl.gov.
https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Perfect for homeschool adventures! Rangers will explain how degraded natural systems can be improved or restored through various activities. Biodiverse land and water systems provide many ecosystem services which benefit humans and animals.
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COOKING IN AN INSTANT
April 13, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Office
1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares
$15.00
Contact Lori Johnson at 352-343-4101 or email lorijohnson@ufl.edu.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-in-an-instant-air-frying-lake-county-tickets-579286821477?aff=LobbyFlyers
Join us for this hands-on cooking class to make Mediterranean themed recipes using an electric pressure cooker via an Instant Pot and an air fryer. Learn the basics of using the equipment, tips, hands on practice and sampling of recipes.
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PADDLING THE APOPKA-BEAUCLAIRE CANAL
April 14, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
McDonald Canal Boat Ramp
24600 County Road 448A, Mount Dora
Contact Mary Koch at 352-324-6141 or email mkoch@lcwa.org.
https://www.lcwa.org
This paddling adventure will take participants into the northwestern side of Lake Apopka. Rangers will offer insight into the plant and animal species inhabiting the shoreline.
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SPRING POPS CONCERT
April 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Clermont Performing Arts Center
3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
$20 – $30
Contact Box Office at 352-394-4800 or email adeatrick@clermontfl.org.
https://clermontperformingarts.com/florida-philharmonia-spring/
Experience the fun of a Boston Pops style concert right in your backyard at the Florida Philarmonia Presents Spring Pops. This outstanding orchestra, made up of 50 professional musicians from around the state and guest musicians of international renown, in addition to guest soloists, is led by acclaimed conductor Pasquale Valerio. Spring Pops will feature many of your pop music favorites including, “Love Me Tender,” “Besame Mucho,” “My Way,” “Some Enchanted Evening” and more. The combined talents of the maestro, orchestra and the outstanding repertoire, make this a must-attend event and a night that’s sure to have you singing.
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SUNDAY FUNDAY: TURTLES
April 16, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
Trout Lake Nature Center
520 East CR 44, Eustis
$5/vehicle, free for TLNC members
Contact Shannon Lusk at 352-357-7536 or email tlnc.info@gmail.com.
https://troutlakenaturecenter.com
This Sunday Funday will be all about turtles! Come for an afternoon of learning about Florida’s turtles, their importance to healthy ecosystems, and what you can do to help. The event will feature visiting turtles and tortoises.
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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
April 21, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Clermont Performing Arts Center
3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
$25
Contact Box Office at 352-394-4800 or email adeatrick@clermontfl.org.
https://clermontperformingarts.com/seussical/
The Moonlight Players’ production of Seussical the Musical is fun for the whole family!
